WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 • Lotería! Mexican Bingo, 6 p.m., Monte Alteza – Tapas & Wine Garden, 210-889-1000. Celebrate Fiesta with a free, family-friendly game night featuring prizes and classic Mexican bingo fun.
• Steak Night, 6 p.m., 11th Street Cowboy Bar, 830-796 4849. Bring your own steak and grill it yourself at this longtime Bandera tradition.
• Wagon Rides, Campfires and S’mores, 6:30 p.m., Flying L Ranch Resort, 830-796-7745. Enjoy an evening of family-friendly outdoor fun with rides, campfires and sweet treats.
THURSDAY, APRIL 23 • Cowboy Capital Golf Tournament, Flying L Ranch Resort, 830-796-7745. A four-person scramble hosted by the chamber, featuring a 1 p.m. shotgun start, followed by dinner and awards.
• Nature Walk, 9 a.m., Lost Maples State Natural Area, 830-966-3413. Explore local wildlife and plants on a guided morning walk; binoculars encouraged.
• Wagon Rides, Campfires and S’mores, 6:30 p.m., Flying L Ranch Resort, 830-796-7745. Evening rides and campfire activities for all ages.
FRIDAY, APRIL 24
• City Nature Challenge (April 24–27). Help document local wildlife by taking photos and uploading observations to iNaturalist.
• Blood Drive, 2–7 p.m., Bandera Brewery, 830-522 2246. Donate blood and receive a free T-shirt and pint coupon.
• Big Jeans Paint Party, 4–9 p.m., First National Ice Haus, 646-734-9754. A creative night of painting, socializing and local flair.
• Catfish Fry-Day, 4 p.m., Al’s Hideaway, 830-510-3331. Enjoy fresh fried catfish served until it’s gone.
• Bob Stewart Live, 6:30–9:30 p.m., Wild West Bar & Grill at Flying L Ranch, 830-796 7746. Live music in a relaxed Hill Country setting.
• Wagon Rides, Campfires and S’mores, 6:30 p.m., Flying L Ranch Resort, 830-796-7745. Family-friendly outdoor evening activities.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25 • Nature Challenge continues. Explore and document nature across the region.
• Cowboys on Main, 10 a.m. and noon, Western Trail Heritage Park. Free Old West reenactments bring Bandera’s cowboy history to life.
• Bandera Gunfighters, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Rattlesnake Ridge. Live shootout performances with familyfriendly Western storytelling.
• Wagon Rides, Campfires and S’mores, 6:30 p.m., Flying L Ranch Resort, 830-796-7745. Evening outdoor fun for all ages.
SUNDAY, APRIL 26
• City Nature Challenge continues. Participate by photographing and sharing local wildlife.
• Sunday Horseback Ride and Chuckwagon Breakfast, 9–11 a.m., Major Hope Corral, 830-328-2203. Ride, rope and enjoy a cowboy-style breakfast.
• Sunday Funday with Bandera Equine Posse, noon, 210 Cypress St. Community trail ride and lunch supporting a local nonprofit.
• Frontier Times Museum Jamboree, 1–4 p.m., Frontier Times Museum, 830-796 3864. Live music and storytelling, featuring a tribute to Mary Schenk.
MONDAY, APRIL 27
• City Nature Challenge concludes. Final day to submit observations.
• Monday Night Potluck, 5 p.m., Paniolo Winery. Bring a dish and enjoy themed dinners with the community.
TUESDAY, APRIL 28
• Wagon Rides, Campfires and S’mores, 6:30 p.m., Flying L Ranch Resort, 830-796-7745. Wrap up the day with a relaxed evening outdoors.
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