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Memorial Day Weekend in Fredericksburg

Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and in Fredericksburg that means lots of events, a Crawfish Festival, tons of live music, patio-weather at restaurants and wineries, plus plenty of things for kids to do around town. Peaches The last weekend in May also kicks off the…

5 Outdoor Date Ideas

Tired of sitting in front of a screen? Looking for some unique date ideas for you and your special someone? Ditch your go-to date spot and spend time exploring all Fredericksburg has to offer in the great outdoors. Fredericksburg has a wide variety of open spaces that are perfect for any outdoor…

Spend Your 2023 Spring Break in Fredericksburg!

Springtime will soon be arriving in Fredericksburg, Texas. Throughout the month of March, Fredericksburg has plenty of events and family-friendly activities planned. Browse below for all the kid-friendly fun in the Texas Hill Country over the next month. If you need more information, head to the…

5 Ways to Wow Your Kids in Fredericksburg This Spring

Fredericksburg has a multitude of family-fun adventures. Check out these attractions in the Texas Hill Country, which will entertain the whole family this spring. Photos at Wildseed Farms - Bring your camera or charge up your phone (and maybe a couple of disposable cameras for the kids) and explore…

5 Ways to Enjoy Peaches in Fredericksburg

1. Visit a roadside stand - Pick up and dig into a basket of juicy, sweet Fredericksburg peaches. Gillespie County is home to more than 15 locally owned and operated roadside stands that all feature the freshest peaches - ripened in the Texas sunshine. Most are open from mid-May through mid- August…

Fourth of July in Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg will celebrate our nation's independence with special events and activities from Thursday, June 30 through Monday, July 4, 2022. July 4th Events in Fredericksburg Deck your kids out in their finest Fourth of July gear for the July Fourth Kiddie Parade at the Adelsverein Halle at…

Peach Season in the Texas Hill Country

2022 PEACH SEASON UPDATE AS OF AUGUST 23 Peach season is winding down in the Texas Hill Country, but some orchards will still have fruit through Labor Day. Orchards are reporting some of the sweetest fruit in years, but due to a lack of rain in the spring, peaches are smaller than normal, and…

5 Tips For Enjoying Texas Hill Country Wildflowers

Wildflowers flourish across the Texas Hill Country each spring. The red poppies, purple tansy, ox-eyed daises and wine cup flowers can be viewed on roadside fields and at Wildseed Farms. Each year the wildflower season is dependent on weather, including temperature and how much moisture is received…

Best Kept Secret: A Midweek Getaway in Fredericksburg

While it may be best known as a weekend getaway, Fredericksburg is a perfect destination for a midweek vacation. With legendary hospitality, Fredericksburg provides visitors with a wide-array of activities and experiences Sunday through Thursday with a little less of the weekend hustle and bustle…

Pumpkin Picking and Fall Fun

Are you trying to find the perfect pumpkin or experience the cooler weather fall provides? Head out to the Texas Hill Country for some fall fun in Fredericksburg! Besides countless shops offering fall styles, decorations or food items, here are three local businesses where you can pick out the…