JUNE 25
• MAI TAI SHOWDOWN at Camp Bar and Feed, 421 S. Main St., from 6:30-8 p.m. Professional and amateur bartenders will compete to craft the ultimate Mai Tai. Guests can sample and vote for the entries. $25/entry. Details: 830-423-5454.
• SUP YOGA AT Boerne Lake: Let the paddleboard become your yoga mat from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Boerne Lake, 1 City Lake Road. Recommended for adults in good physical condition who can swim.
JUNE 26
• HARVEST DAY at Herff Farm: From 10 a.m. to noon, enjoy a special event in the Teaching Garden, 33 Herff Road, as we open the garden gates for a limited-capacity Harvest Day Experience. Harvest fresh organic produce directly from the garden alongside our farm team.
• T BUCKET CRUISE IN: See one- of-a-kind T Bucket hot rods at Hamby’s, 437 S Main St., from 5:30-8 p.m. during National T Bucket Alliance’s National Event. This nationwide club celebrates hand-built hot rods inspired by the classic Ford Model T, with each car customized and uniquely its own.
JUNE 27
• GARDEN TOUR at Herff Farm from 10-10:30 a.m. Join farm manager Shyann Martinez and learn about what we’re growing throughout the season. Ask gardening questions and discover the many educational programs and classes offered at Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road.
• MOONDANCE OUTDOOR CONCERT at Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Road, from 7-9 p.m. Enjoy live music by Texas String Assembly and local vendors. Doors open at 6 p.m.; tickets are $15/person.
• TEXAS WOMEN VETERANS Day Ceremony: Honor the women who have served in the U.S. military at this recognition ceremony from 10-11 a.m. at Veterans Plaza, 801 S. Main St. Guests are invited to gather to recognize the service, sacrifice and contributions of women veterans.
• TOUR DE BOERNE: Tour de Boerne begins at 7 a. m., offering cyclists 25, 39 and 62mile routes through the scenic Texas Hill Country. The charity ride benefits those in need in the Boerne community, with participants returning to Don Strange Ranch for a post-ride BBQ, refreshments, and fellowship. Details: tourdeboerne. com.
JUNE 30
• ABENDKONZERT BY BOERNE Parks and Recreation: Join the Boerne community and the Boerne Village Band, the longest continuously playing German band outside of Germany, at 7:30 p.m. for an evening concert on the lawn at Main Plaza. Details: 830-248-1635.
JULY 1
• KISS THE COOK ANNIVERSARY celebration: This longtime Boerne kitchen shop marks a major its 20th anniversary with a celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 113 E. Theissen St. Guests are invited to join the celebration with giveaways, cooking demonstrations, samples and community fun. Details: 830249-3637.
JULY 3
• MUSIC IN THE CAVE: Experience the Queen’s Throne Room at Cave Without a Name, 325 Kreutzberg Road, with a performance by the Tinsel Singers beginning at 7:30 p.m.. Tickets, $40 in advance, $45 at the door. Purchase tickets at: cavewithoutaname.com
JULY 4
• FLAG RUN 5K: Runners will begin at 8 a.m. at Boerne’s Main Plaza and show their patriotism running the 5K with a flag. There is also a one-mile run. Proceeds go to the Boerne Fire Department and a scholarship for a high school senior. To register: runsignup. com.
• COMFORT JULY 4 PARADE begins at 9:0 a.m. children’s bicycle parade, followed by the Independence Day Parade through Comfort’s Historic District. After the parade, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., over to Comfort Park where the celebration continues.
• BLACK RIFLE BLOCK PARTY: Join Black Rifle Coffee Company and Mainz Meat Market from 5-9 p.m. as they shut down the street for an evening packed with live music, food, cold drinks and classic cars. Details: 830428-6736.
JULY 5
• BOERNE CONCERT BAND Independence Day Concert from 6:30-8 p.m., playing patriotic favorites to celebrate the 250th birthday of America. Bring lawn chairs and a flag to Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St.
JULY 9
• TIKI IN TEXAS Cocktail Workshop: Guests are welcomed with a cocktail, then guided through a hands-on experience crafting two tropical drinks using professional barware and premium ingredients. From 7-8:30 p.m. at Camp Bar and Feed, 421 S. Main St. Tickets $50.
JULY 11
• GOAT YOGA: Stretch, breathe and smile your way through this joyful outdoor yoga experience from 9-10 a.m. at Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road. Register at cibolo.org.
• NATURE MAKERS Workshop: Come experience a little farmyard magic from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Teaching Gardens, 33 Herff Road. Kids will plant “magic beans” to take home and grow. There will also be a magic show and live performances by local young magicians.
• CARS, COFFEE & CIGARS: Automotive enthusiasts are invited to ease into the weekend from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Oak, 605 S. Main St. The event brings together an eclectic mix of vehicles, pastries and coffee.
• AUTHOR ALLEY by the Boerne Bookshop from 1-5 p.m. in the alley that leads to The Boerne Bookshop from Main Street. Local authors promote their books each month. Details: 830-249-0000
• BLUEGRASS JAM: Bring your instrument and play along or just come to listen to the bluegrass jams from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. while exploring the exhibits and grounds of The AgriCultural, 102 City Park Road. Free to the public; donations are welcome.