THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
• Bandera County Republican Party General Meeting 6 p.m. (5:30 p.m. social) | Pipe Creek VFD, 1331 FM 1283, Pipe Creek | www. gopofbanderacounty.com Special guests include HD 53 Rep. Wes Virdell and GOA State Director Leigh Gibson.
Learn about the 17 constitutional amendments and local candidates.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
• The Great River Oaks Pumpkin Patch 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | River Oaks Courts | 830-246-2220 Enjoy autumn activities every Friday and Saturday in October at the Great River Oaks Pumpkin Patch in Medina.
• Just Us Live at the Branding Iron Bar & Grill 6:30–9:30 p.m. | Branding Iron Bar & Grill, Flying L Ranch Resort | 830-796-7746 Live music, food and drinks at a family-friendly venue.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 • Cowboys on Main 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Western Trail Heritage Park, 415 Main St., Bandera | 210-218-7935 Interact with the Old West.
Chuckwagon by Kelly Scott and gunfights at 10 a.m. and noon.
• 29th Annual Pet Parade (Rescheduled) 10 a.m. | Bandera City Park Show off pets of all kinds in this fun parade, with multiple award categories.
• Dig Into Archaeology at Frontier Times Museum 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Frontier Times Museum | 830-796-3864 Hands-on archaeology activities for the family.
• Fall Market Day at Bandera Natural History & Art Museum 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Bandera Natural History & Art Museum | 830-328-5090 Shop local vendors on the museum grounds. Purchases include discounted museum admission.
• The Great River Oaks Pumpkin Patch 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | River Oaks Courts | 830-246-2220
• Bandera Cattle Company Gunfighters 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. | Rattlesnake Ridge, behind Bandera Visitor Center Kid-friendly shows with deputizing after the performance.
• Pipe Creek Pumpkin Patch 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Pipe Creek Christmas Tree Farm | 210-426-6191 Admission $6. Includes hayrides, farm animals, haystack climb and photo ops.
• Miniature Art Gallery Talk Noon–3 p.m. | Bandera Natural History & Art Museum | 830-328-5090 Artists discuss techniques and inspiration behind their miniature works.
• Jayden Holding Live 6:30 p.m. | First National Ice Haus | 646-734-9754 Live local music, cold drinks and good vibes.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12
• Chuckwagon Breakfast & Horseback Ride at the Ranch 9–11 a.m. | 749 Old Medina Highway, Bandera | 830-328 2203 Cowboy breakfast, music, roping and Longhorns.
Reservations required.
• Pipe Creek Pumpkin Patch 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Pipe Creek Christmas Tree Farm | 210-426-6191
• Second Sunday Market at Bandera Brewery Noon–5 p.m. | Bandera Brewery | 830-522-2246 Shop local vendors, enjoy live music and craft beer.