Upcoming Events & Holidays!
We want to help you #CelebrateAlways so we’ve put together an awesome list of upcoming holidays with tips on local ways to celebrate! Did you know that the Boerne Visitors Center has an amazing website with even more upcoming events in the Boerne area? It’s true! They, also, have a regular blob (just like mine) that has the scoop on what all is going on around town.
September 7

National Grandparents Day
We celebrate National Grandparents Day on the first Sunday after Labor Day. This year, the date falls on September 7. Like Mother’s day and Father’s day we also have a whole day dedicated to our grandparents. Grandparents and children have a special connection that is proven to both make grandparents live longer, and also make children more emotionally resilient. Grandparents Day is an opportunity to treasure that connection and spend some quality family time together.
In 1969, nine-year-old Russell Capper sent President Nixon a letter suggesting that a day should be set aside in order to celebrate grandparents. On June 12, 1969, he received a letter back from Rose Mary Woods — Personal Secretary to the President — reading, “Dear Russell, Thank you for your letter to President Nixon. Your suggestion regarding a Grandparent’s Day is appreciated, but the President ordinarily issues proclamations designating periods for special observance only when a Congressional resolution authorizes him to do so. With best wishes, Sincerely, Rose Mary Woods Personal Secretary to the President.”
Following this letter, Marian McQuade was recognized nationally by the U.S. Senate and by President Jimmy Carter as the founder of National Grandparents Day. McQuade wanted to educate the youth about the importance of seniors and the contributions they have made throughout history. She urged the youth to “adopt” a grandparent and learn more about their lives, challenges, and desires for the future.
In 1977, Senator Randolph, with the help of other senators, introduced a joint resolution to the senate requesting the president to “issue annually a proclamation designating the first Sunday of September after Labor Day of each year as ‘National Grandparents’ Day’.” Congress passed the legislation, proclaiming the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparent’s Day. On August 3, 1978, Jimmy Carter signed the proclamation, and the day was finally celebrated the following year.
September 13-14

Boerne Market Days
Boerne Market Days is located in the heart of the historical district on Main Plaza. This event comes to town on the second weekend of every month, and twice in the month of December to make your holiday shopping experience one you won’t forget! Open Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm, it has become synonymous with great shopping in an outdoor setting with artists, craftsmen and vendors sharing their creative talents and wares to the background music of some of Texas’ best home grown musicians.
Spend a day browsing the market and visiting the many downtown boutiques, galleries and restaurants for a unique hill country experience. There are a variety of bargains to be found such as jewelry, plants, art, handcrafts, collectibles, antiques, and more.
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September 19

National Talk Like a Pirate Day
Yaaar! Batton down the hatches, tighten up the whatsits, turn to starboard, larboard, aft and fore! Enjoy National Talk Like a Pirate Day, a silly little national holiday dedicated to fun and piratry!