Hunter's Ball in Luckenbach - 11/2

Celebrate the opening of deer season with The Departed at the World Famous Luckenbach Dance Hall. Cost is $10 at the door with children 12 and under free. Call 830/997-3224 or 888/311-8990 for more information.

Johnny Rogers “Elvis & Beyond” Show at the Hangar Hotel

“Elvis & Beyond” is a tribute to the life and music of rock and roll legend Elvis Presley and will take you on a journey through the music that rocked a generation.  The show celebrates Presley as well as legends like Ricky Nelson, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins and many more.  Straight out of Branson from his number one show at Music City Center, Roger’s show is a certain crowd pleaser.  Costume contest, too!  A cash bar and concessions will be available.

Door at 6:30 pm; show at 7:30 pm.  $35 per person includes party favors. Hanger Hotel is at 155 Airport Road.

Lone Star Gourd Festival - 10/18-20

Gourd art fans will have a chance to enjoy this unique art form as the Lone Star Gourd Festival kicks off this weekend at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds on Hwy 16 S. in Fredericksburg. Stop by to see the artists, demonstrations, raffles, or to take a class. Hours are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Admission is $5 and children under age 12, free. For details, call 806-523-9092.

Pumpkin Patch at Pioneer Museum 10/11-27

Open Thurs-Sat from 10 AM to 5 PM  every weekend in October, and Halloween with painted props for family picture taking, pumpkin decorating ideas and, of course, PUMPKINS of all sizes! 
Pumpkin decorating at the Fredericksburg Fall Farmers Market on Oct 18.
Decorated Pumpkin Contest on Oct 27 with prizes.  All proceeds benefit the Pioneer Museum, 325 West Main.

Columbus Day Author's Forum - 10/14

The National Museum of the Pacific war, 340 East Main, is hosting the annual Columbus Day Authors' Forum Monday from 2 pm to 4 pm. This year’s authors include John Domalgalski, author of Sunk in Kula Gulf, Dan King; author of The Last Zero Fighter; and Gregory Fletcher, author of Intrepid Aviators. Join these authors to discuss their work and ask questions in an intimate setting.

Free, but standard fee if touring the museum.

Log Cabin Days at Pioneer Museum - October 12

With the crispness of fall in the air, the Pioneer Museum in Fredericksburg is opening its gates for Log Cabin Days - Living History, a special event where families can experience life on the frontier, on Saturday, Oct 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Kids can take a turn at making rope, churning butter, grinding corn, and spinning wool. Demonstrators will show how to wash with a scrub board, weave pots, create "seed art," and perform other household and homestead chores.

Throughout the day, visitors can explore the Pioneer Museum’s entire 3.5-acre site. Features include one of the first stores in Fredericksburg, a smokehouse, blacksmith shop, one-room schoolhouse, and an original Sunday House.

All Living History activities are included in the regular museum admission - $5 for adults, $3 for children. The Pioneer Museum is located in downtown Fredericksburg at the corner of Main Street and Milam Street.

The Gillespie County Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve historic sites and objects in Gillespie County, while promoting interest in Texas history. For more information, call (830) 997-2835.

Fredericksburg Theater Company presents “The Miracle Worker” - 10/11-27

William Gibson's Tony Award Winning drama powerfully presents the story of Anne Sullivan's struggle to give Helen Keller the "sight" of life she has lost. Hired as a governess, to give her untamed, wild charge discipline and purpose in life, Anne Sullivan resorts to dramatic means to break through to the sightless and raging Helen in this profoundly moving play. It's a dramatic, universal story of the need to be known, to be heard, and finally to be in control of one's destiny.

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sun at 2 PM. At the Steve W. Shepherd Theater, 1668 Hwy 87 South.

Please visit the website for ticket information www.fredericksburgtheater.org

2013 National Fall Show at Whistle Pik Galleries - 10/4-31

Our annual Fall Show features new works from some of the nation’s top artists.  Artists will be in attendance for the opening reception on October 4 from 6 to 8 pm.  Artist demonstrations throughout the day.  Visit the website for a complete list of participating artists. 425 E. Main St. 830-990-8151

Dan Beck One Man Art Show at RS Hanna Gallery - 10/1-15

Presenting the new works of Dan Beck in this October show.  Opening reception on October 4 from 6 to 8 pm during First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg.  208 S. Llano. 830-307-3071.

“Reflections” Art Show at Insight Gallery - 10/4-21

A one man show with nationally acclaimed master artist Daniel Gerhartz.  The power and beauty of Gerhartz’s paintings evoke a sense of timelessness and idealism.  Opening reception on October 4 from 6 to 8 pm during First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg. 214 W. Main St. 830-997-9920

“Celebrating Landscapes” Art Show at Good Art Company - 10/1-31

Featuring a collective group of gallery artists displaying representational, impressionistic and contemporary landscape scenes.   Opening reception on October 4 from 6 to 8 pm during First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg. 218 West Main Street. For More information call 830-997-1111.