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Outdoors in Fredericksburg, TX

Guided Summit Hike

Sat. 8/29/2026 3:30 AM – 5:00 AM — Fredericksburg
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Rd. 965

Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.Come see why our 0.8-mile Summit Trail brings in crowds from around the world! Rangers and/or volunteers will lead a guided hike to the top of…

Vineyard Stroll

Sat. 8/29/2026 5:00 AM – 7:00 AM — Fredericksburg
Diamond Vineyards, 593 Ranger Trl

1 to 1.5 hours Our Vineyard Hike starts on the Mezzanine of the barn with a coffee for morning walks or light sip for evening ones. We will begin our conversation on holistic agriculture development as we take in the…

Grape Stomp

Sat. 8/29/2026 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM — Fredericksburg
Wildseed Farms, 100 Legacy Dr.

Step into a classic grape harvest tradition at Wildseed Farms! Every Saturday in August, stomp grapes the old-fashioned way, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, and take home a unique footprint keepsake from your…

EarthScope Adventure at Enchanted Rock

Sun. 8/30/2026 4:00 AM – 5:30 AM — Fredericksburg
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Rd. 965

Earth science at work inside Enchanted Rock SNA! Take a short hike with us to examine and learn about our resident EarthScope station.What is an EarthScope Station? This is a geophysical instrument actively measuring…

Enchanting Rocks

Sun. 8/30/2026 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM — Fredericksburg
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Rd. 965

Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!Volunteer Mark will be answering questions, displaying samples, and sharing explanations…

Texas Wine Country Jellystone Park - September Events

Fri. 9/4/2026 – Mon. 9/28/2026 — Fredericksburg
Texas Wine Country Jellystone Park, 10618 East US Highway 290

Labor Day Weekend – September 4-7 Gradparents Day Weekend – September 11-13 Sportacular Fun Weekend – September 18-20 Haunted Harvest Weekend – September 25-27

Fall Planting Seminar

Fri. 9/4/2026 9:00 AM – Sun. 9/6/2026 11:00 AM — Fredericksburg
Wildseed Farms, 100 Legacy Dr.

Join Wildseed Farms founder John R. Thomas for three afternoons of Texas gardening wisdom, wildflower knowledge, and practical growing advice. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this free seminar…

Guided Summit Hike

Sat. 9/5/2026 3:30 AM – 5:00 AM — Fredericksburg
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Rd. 965

Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.Come see why our 0.8-mile Summit Trail brings in crowds from around the world! Rangers and/or volunteers will lead a guided hike to the top of…

Grape Stomp

Sat. 9/5/2026 5:00 AM – 6:59 PM — Fredericksburg
Becker Vineyards, 464 Becker Farms Rd.

Celebrating the grape harvest season - join us for the Annual Grape Stomp, September 5th & 6th, 2026!Grape stomping is the traditional way of separating the juice from the skins (if making white wine) or separating red…

Grape Stomp

Sat. 9/5/2026 5:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Fredericksburg
Becker Vineyards, 464 Becker Farms Rd.

Celebrating the grape harvest season - join us for the Annual Grape Stomp, September 5th & 6th, 2026!Grape stomping is the traditional way of separating the juice from the skins (if making white wine) or separating red…

Bug Out!

Sat. 9/5/2026 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM — Fredericksburg
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Rd. 965

Rangers will be sharing information about some of the many insects that call Enchanted Rock home at the gazebo on the base of Summit Trail.Insect nets, catch jars, and guides will be available for visitor use to observe…

THE GRAND CORNAMENT

Sat. 9/5/2026 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM — Fredericksburg
Grand Central at Milam, 206 N. Milam St

Come be the Boss of the Toss at Grand Central at Milam, Labor Day Weekend. Enjoy Live Music, Food and Beverages. SPECTATORS welcome!Where: The Great Lawn When: September 5th, 2026Time: Check-in and warm-up at 3:00 pm…

People of Erock- America 250 Campfire Chat

Sat. 9/5/2026 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM — Fredericksburg
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Rd. 965

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States with a Labor Day weekend campfire chat commemorating the history of Enchanted Rock, told through the stories of its people.Meet: Campground shower building Cost: Free…

Frog Pond Frolic

Sun. 9/6/2026 4:00 AM – 5:00 AM — Fredericksburg
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Rd. 965

Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park!Bring your hiking boots, sun protection, and sense of curiosity for this Sunday morning exploration of Frog Pond! Sights…

Grape Stomp

Sun. 9/6/2026 6:00 AM – 6:59 PM — Fredericksburg
Becker Vineyards, 464 Becker Farms Rd.

Celebrating the grape harvest season - join us for the Annual Grape Stomp, September 5th & 6th, 2026!Grape stomping is the traditional way of separating the juice from the skins (if making white wine) or separating red…

Guided Summit Hike

Sat. 9/12/2026 3:30 AM – 5:00 AM — Fredericksburg
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Rd. 965

Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.Come see why our 0.8-mile Summit Trail brings in crowds from around the world! Rangers and/or volunteers will lead a guided hike to the top of…

September Star Party with the Hill Country Astronomers

Sat. 9/12/2026 3:00 PM – 4:45 PM — Fredericksburg
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Rd. 965

Bring your telescope or binoculars and join us for a night of star viewing at Enchanted Rock!Set out your blankets, turn off your phones, and prepare for a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky Park.Join the…

Hike Like a Geologist

Sun. 9/13/2026 4:00 AM – 5:00 AM — Fredericksburg
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Rd. 965

Take a hike through time with a geologist and learn more about ERSNA and how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE! An hour plus of fairly easy hiking and observing, starting at the Summit Trail gazebo.This 1.0-mile hike…

Enchanting Rocks

Sun. 9/13/2026 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM — Fredericksburg
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Rd. 965

Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!Volunteer Mark will be answering questions, displaying samples, and sharing explanations…

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