Summer is officially kicking off around Kerrville. The library’s summer reading program is getting underway, community art projects are popping up around town, and there are so many organizations working hard to create more family-friendly opportunities.

One of those is Kerr Kids and their Free Summer of Play campaign, which is helping fund additional free open play opportunities for local families this summer. If your family has ever benefited from spaces like this, even a small donation goes a long way toward keeping those doors open for more kids in our community. Head to their website to see more about how to help open the doors for summer!

Now onto this week’s picks, parent shortcuts, and local family plans.

📚 Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library → Summer reading kick off week!

💛 Kerr Kids → they have Memorial Day play spots open tomorrow!

💦 Kroc Center K-Pass → Kerrville residents can get $1 non-member water park passes May 23–Aug. 15 through the City of Kerrville partnership.

⚽️AYSO Soccer → last chance for early bird discount for Fall Soccer. 🏈🏐YMCA Flag Football and Volleyball →Deadline for both is Aug. 1 - Age Ranges: FF - Kinder - 6th grade || Volleyball 3rd - 6th grade. 🏊‍♀️ Summer Swim at C3 → Register for Summer Swim Lessons & River Safety Class - register today or tomorrow for a huge Memorial Day Discount! 🥋Woodlands Jiu Jitsu → New student summer special: 2 months unlimited training for $150. 🏐 KTX Volleyball (12U–17U) → Volleyball tryouts June 13–14 from 3–6 PM. Registration open now.

Midweek Double Dip Pick: There was WAY too much going on this week to pick just one weekday event, so I’m handing y’all two built-in Wednesday itineraries instead. Choose the library event that fits your crew best:

• History Center Storytime at the library | 10–11 a.m.
• Library playground energy burn for 30 minutes
• Heart of the Hills Heritage Center Hands-On History event at 11:30 a.m., Pizza provided + kids are free

• Heart of the Hills Heritage Center Hands-On History event at 11:30 a.m., Pizza provided + kids are free
• Library playground stop to burn off some energy
• Summer Reading Kickoff: Science event at the library 2 p.m.

Between the library events, the playground right there, and the Heritage Center being next door, this is midweek parent gold.

Weekend pick: Family Art History Weekend May 29–30 | 10 AM–2 PM | Ingram | Free Family Fun

A free, 2-day event packed with art, hands-on activities, live demos, music, face painting, nature walks, and more. Fun for all ages, plus pets on leash are welcome.

Worth the Drive: Puppy Pals Live at Rockbox Theater
Friday, May 29 | 5 PM | Fredericksburg

An action-packed stunt dog comedy show featuring mostly rescued dogs performing tricks, jumps, and audience-interactive fun for the whole family. Reserve tickets here.

Need more ideas? Browse the full Kerrville Family Guide event calendar here. It’s packed this week.

Want weekend ideas beyond Kerrville? TX Hill Country Family Guide sends a quick Wednesday roundup of upcoming regional Hill Country events so you can scan, decide & go. Subscribe here.

I grabbed this inflatable water bounce house last week on a flash sale for almost half off, and it has already been worth every penny. The little splash pool + double slides work so well for my kids’ age gap, and the neighborhood kids have played on it for hours every day so far. The flash sale is still going on right now, so run & snag it, throw a lawn chair in the shade, and let the kids wear themselves out for hours. Check it out here. *affiliate link

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Talk soon,

Kate