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👉Your October Guide + BISD Handmade Gifts + New Business In Fair Oaks

October 02, 2026

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Happy Friday, Boerne! October is officially here, and there’s plenty to look forward to as we settle into a new month. Grab your coffee, take a quick breather, and catch up on a few local stories before heading into the weekend.

Inside Today’s Email:

  • Find 30 things to do around Boerne this October

  • Shop handmade gifts from BISD Life Skills students

  • See what’s now taking over a former Carl’s Cleaners location

And a whole lot more. Let’s get into it!

— Chris

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October is here, and the Boerne calendar is packed with ways to enjoy the (hopefully) cooler weather. From festivals and markets to concerts, outdoor adventures, fundraisers, and Halloween fun, there’s something happening throughout the month.

We rounded up 30 events worth adding to your calendar, including Boerne Book Festival, Oktoberfest celebrations, Barktoberfest, Boerne Ghost Tours, the Farmers Market Fall Festival, Trick or Treat Trail, and plenty more.

Enrich Health & Wellness just dropped a lineup of October specials designed to treat your skin and give your wellness routine a little boost. From the $110 Wicked Glow Bundle with a facial, LED and Hydrojelly Mask add-ons, to laser savings and the $550 Enrich After Dark EZGel special, there’s plenty to explore.

You can also grab NAD+ or Immune Boost injections for $25 each through the Enrich Potion Bar, plus a Trick or Treat Mystery Bag with any purchase while supplies last. These specials are available throughout October only.

📞 Call Enrich Health & Wellness at 830-240-2540
👉 Explore the October specials or schedule your visit!

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BISD Life Skills students are bringing their handmade creations to the Boerne Handmade Market on November 6–7. Products include ornaments, jewelry, dog treats, dream catchers, crayons, fire starters, and plenty of gift-worthy finds made by students across the district.

The market is open to the public Saturday from 9 AM–4 PM, with VIP shopping on Friday. Saturday admission is $5, and BISD employees get in free.

The Boerne Book & Arts Festival returns tomorrow, October 3, for its 10th anniversary celebration at Patrick Heath Public Library. Starting at 10 AM, the festival will bring together authors, publishers, local writers, children’s entertainment, and plenty of book lovers for a full day of literary fun.

This year’s lineup includes bestselling children’s author Mari Mancusi, a tribute to Texas western writer Elmer Kelton, a Hill Country Baseball panel featuring local authors and Boerne community voices, the return of the Book Fairy, and more. Stolze’s Smokehouse will also be serving food throughout the day.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY?

Located at 101 Woods of Boerne Blvd. #200, Genesis Counseling Center Texas provides counseling for individuals, couples, families, teens, and children, while supporting everything from anxiety and grief to parenting and relationship challenges.

Their team is deeply involved in the Boerne community and committed to making quality mental health care more accessible.

Note: there still may be some cancellations due to weather, so be aware!

  • Live Music | Twelve to Twelve | Friday, 8:30 pm

  • Wildlife Field Research at Cibolo Nature Center | Fri-Sat

  • Unidos Somos Más Exhibit | Boerne Library | Fri-Sat, 9:00 am

  • Tai Chi with Qi gong | Boerne Library | Friday, 10:00 am

  • Play & Learn Workshop | Boerne Library | Friday, 10:00 am

  • Public Memory Lab Open | Boerne Library | Friday, 10:00 am

  • Free-to-Play Fridays | Boerne Library | Friday, 4:00 pm

  • Live Music | The Dodging Duck Brewhaus | Fri & Sun, 5:30 pm

  • First Friday Yoga | Boerne Library | Friday, 6:00 pm

  • Live Music | Cibolo Creek Brewing Company | Fri & Sat, 6:00 pm

  • Live Music | Pinchy’s Lobster & Raw Bar | Fri & Sat, 6:00 pm

  • Jorge Palomo | Valeria Restaurant | Fri & Sat, 6:00 pm

  • Live Music on the La Cascada Patio | Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort | Fri & Sat, 6:30 pm

  • Live at 259 Bistro | 259 Brantley’s Bistro & Bar | Fri & Sat, 7:00 pm

  • Singer/Songwriter – Nick Zamora | La Cascada Table & Bar | Friday, 7:00 pm

  • Live Music | The Bevy Hotel | Fri & Sat, 7:00 pm

  • Deadbeat’s Shop “Garage” Sale | Deadbeat’s Barbershop | Saturday

  • First Saturdays in Boerne | Handmade on Main | Saturday, 8:00 am

  • Holiday Pop-Up Haute Second | Saturday, 8:30 am

  • Free Kids Workshop | Home Depot | Saturday, 9:00 am

  • Cibolo Farmers Market | Herff Farm | Saturday, 9:00 am

  • A Crash Course for the Motorcyclist | Kendall County EMS | Saturday, 9:00 am

  • Boerne Book Festival | Boerne Library | Saturday, 10:00 am

  • ReCrafted Creative Workshops | Boerne City Lake Park | Saturday, 10:30 am

  • Weekend Lunch Tunes at The Dodging Duck Brewhaus | Saturday, 11:00 am

  • Matt Kersh | Singing Water Vineyards | Saturday, 1:00 pm

  • First Saturday on Main | Hill Country Mile | Saturday, 5:00 pm

  • Dreams – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac | Singing Water Vineyards | Saturday, 6:00 pm

  • Celebrate The Cibolo Gala | Herff Farm | Saturday, 6:00 pm

  • Boerne Ghost Tours | DeVino Cellars | Saturday, 8:30 pm (Sold Out)

  • Weekend Lunch Tunes | The Dodging Duck Brewhaus | Sunday, 11:00 am

  • The Best Jazz Brunch in Texas with Noah Peterson | Dodging Duck Brewhaus | Sunday, 11:00 am

  • Bruce Smith | Singing Water Vineyards | Sunday, 1:00 pm

  • Latin Celebration with Boerne Concert Band | Boerne High School | Sunday, 4:00 pm

Learn more on our website.

THE BOERNE BUZZ

CAMP BAR & FEED IS BRINGING A ONE-DAY POP-UP TO BOERNE

Camp Bar & Feed is teaming up with Assemble Cocktail for a one-day pop-up on October 3. Expect vinyl, pizza from 6 PM until sold out, and Negronis, with the bar open from 11 AM–10 PM for guests 21 and up. See what to expect

BOERNE FAMILY CAMPOUT MOVES TO OCTOBER 10

Due to continued weekend weather, the Boerne Family Campout has been rescheduled for October 10–11 at Boerne City Lake. The event will still feature camping, activities, raffles, and plenty of family fun. Find out more

FAMILY NIGHT HIKE CANCELED

Tonight was supposed to be the family night hike at the Cibolo, but they’ve canceled it due to the weather. Just a heads up!

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The fall season is getting busy for Lonestar Collective Dance, with dancers preparing for performances around Boerne, the studio’s Children’s Christmas Show, The Nutcracker with Ballet Frontier, and more. It’s shaping up to be an exciting few months for dancers of all ages.

Year-round registration is also open for dancers who want to get involved. Lonestar offers a variety of dance styles and levels, with a focus on technique, confidence, performance, and helping dancers grow both inside and outside the studio.

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One of the former Carl’s Cleaners locations already has a new name. Toudanines Cleaners has officially opened inside the former Fair Oaks Parkway location behind CVS, just over a week after Carl’s announced its closure.

The old Carl’s sign is still up for now, but a Toudanines van out front makes the change pretty clear. The location already has a new business ready to serve the community.

Panda Express is officially opening its doors in Boerne on Friday, October 2, following a soft opening earlier this week. The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce will kick things off with a ribbon cutting from 9–9:30 AM, followed by the official opening at 10 AM.

Opening-day giveaways will also be part of the celebration at the new location at 34646 IH-10. After the wait, Boerne officially has its own Panda Express.

WEATHER FORECAST 

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Friday: High: 78º | Low: 68º | 55% chance of precipitation

Saturday: High: 77º | Low: 67º | 50% chance of precipitation

Burn Ban: On

Water Restrictions: Stage 2

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Here are a few upcoming events you won’t want to miss!

Nov 5: Diva Night

Thanks!

That’s a wrap on this week’s local updates, Boerne! October is off to a busy start, and there’s plenty to look forward to as the month gets rolling.

Have a wonderful Friday and an even better weekend!

Until next time,

— Chris

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