Polar Bear Plunge and 5K
Celebrate the New Year on Jan. 1 with Blue Hole Regional Park's annual Polar Bear Plunge & 5K. This action packed event is fun for the whole family. Tickets are $25 per person. This covers your admission to the 5K, a special edition Blue Hole Polar Bear Plunge T-shirt, and a swag bag. All sales are final, and no refunds will be issued. If you are just plunging, you do not need a ticket. There will be a fire at our firepit, hot drinks, and music. Make sure to bring a change of clothes and a towel. See you at Blue Hole on Jan. 1.
RECURRING EVENTS Susanna’s Kitchen Concerts
Listen to the best music in the Hill Country at Susanna’s Kitchen Coffeehouse Concerts. The concert on Dec.15 will feature Ray Wylie Hubbard, as well as pizza, tamales and yummy Sugar Shack pies! Doors open at 7; concert begins at 7:30 pm. Cost: $25 at the door. Wimberley UMC, corner of RR12 and CR 1492. More information is available at wimberleyumc.org.
Texas Stampede Board Game Night
The locally produced board game Texas Stampede will be played behind Blanco Brew on the first Friday and Saturday of every month from 5 to 8 p.m.
New Farmers and Artisan Market
The new Farmers & Artisan Market is a communitybased event specializing in fresh foods from growers and connecting with local farmers and food producers; allowing people to buy their food directly from those who are producing it. The market also welcomes local Artisan foods, crafts, art, jewelry, essential oils and a wide variety of vendors. Join them every Thursday, from 2 to 6 p.m. at 15951 Winters Mill Pkwy on the grounds of the First Baptist Church.
VFW Bingo
The Wimberley VFW Post 6441 hosts bingo on Friday nights. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with food concessions.
Early bird games start at 7 p.m. Regular games start at 8 p.m. For more information, visit vfw6441.com/bingo.
Parents' Night Out
Do you need a night out on the town or maybe a dinner and a movie? This program is just what you need! Drop off your kiddos at the Wimberley Community Center for the evening and city of Wimberley’s Parks and Recreation Department will keep them entertained in a fun and safe environment. Your kids will enjoy games, arts, crafts, homework help, and group activities for youth ages 6 – 13.
Dates are the second Thursday of every month from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Registration is $10 per child, and drop-off will begin at the Wimberley Community Center at 5:30 pm.
Coffee and Cars at Blanco Brew
Coffee & Cars is held the First Sunday of every month at Blanco Brew, 14200 RR 12, in Wimberley from 8 to 11 a.m. Anyone with a hot rod, muscle car, sports car, exotic, classic truck or unique ride is welcome to come out and put their car on display.
Wimberley Valley Museum
The Wimberley Valley Museum, which is located in the 1857 Winters-Wimberley House, is open for visitors every Friday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. and on the first weekend of each month (Market Day weekend) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Friday and Saturday). Appointments to visit at other times can be scheduled via [email protected].
Adult Craft LAB with Wimberley Library Adult Craft LAB is a year-round tinker and craft program for adults 18+. Classes are held virtually via Zoom. Classes run on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. There is a class limit of 10 on a first come, firstserved basis. Supply kits are free and included with each class. Supply kits are available inside the library in the craft area, Monday–Wednesday from 1 to 6 p.m.
Grief Support Group
Join St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church for a Grief Support Group on Tuesday afternoons from 2 to 4 p.m.
