This year, plan your holiday season in Historic Boerne. The tastefully restored Hauptstrasse (Main Street) offers a feast of antiques, gift shops, art galleries, restaurants, and coffee shops in turn of the century architecture all set in a sea of shimmering white lights. Many locals think Christmas is the best time of the year, so come and stroll through the quaint historic district and enjoy some of the events that make boerne a wonderful destination for celebrating the season.

Friday - Saturday, November 24th & 25th - A Hill Country Christmas, Dickens on Main, 6:00 - 10:00 pm, in downtown Boerne. Costumed shopkeepers and horse drawn carriages bring the sights and sounds of Old World Christmas alive for Thanksgiving weekend.

Saturday, December 2nd - Weihnachts Fest Parade. Boerne’s annual night-time Christmas Parade winds through the Historic downtown district. Pre-parade events include performances by choirs, dulcimer players, bands and more. Also many shops are open late. Santa and Mrs. Claus make a special appearance at the conclusion of the parade to hear the wishes of the children at the Main Plaza Gazebo.

Saturday - Sunday, December 2nd & 3rd - Oma’s Christmas Fair at the Kendall County Fairgrounds. Ring in the holidays by enjoying some German food and shopping for all hand made crafts. Santa also makes an appearance at this annual event so bring the kids!

Saturday - Sunday, December 9th & 10th - Boerne Market Days. Shop for that special gift at this monthly event in Boerne’s Main Plaza. Arts, crafts, antiques, collectibles, and unusual items are some of the great finds. Food booths and music are also part of the fun . or www.mainstreetboerne.com

Saturday, December 16th - Cowboy Christmas at Enchanted Springs Ranch. An active western town and movie set has shows, hayrides, caroling, a petting zoo, and a Cowboy Santa. Fun for the whole family from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm at Enchanted Springs Ranch, 242 Highway 46 West. or www.enchantedspringsranch.com