Dripping with Kids Four Faves from This Week: Nov 17th – 23rd
This past week included travel to other Texas towns, a lot of outside time in beautiful weather, and a book celebration. Join us as we recap our highlights and hopefully inspire your own next adventure in this beautiful region of Texas (and beyond)!
What topped our list this week…
1. Book Celebration: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
After reading the book last week, we went to see the new movie and enjoyed every minute of it! This might be the first time I’ve enjoyed a movie over the book it was based on. I highly recommend taking your kids to this wholesome, nostalgic holiday film. We went on Tuesday for $5 movie day at EVO. Pro tip: call the theater to book tickets in advance and avoid online fees.
Afterward, we spent hours at the park next to the Belterra Rec Center. We brought a few props, robes, and towels, so all of the kids could act out their own pageant together.
2. Field Day Fun at Camp of the Hills
Camp of the Hills is a fun and special place in Marble Falls. It’s a ministry that offers outdoor education and summer camp experiences to children who can’t usually afford it. When the staff isn’t managing summer camps or weekend retreats, they host field trips, allowing kids to participate in some of their camp activities, such as low ropes, archery, camping, foraging, and natural crafts. The money raised during field trips goes toward scholarship funds for future campers.
This past week, we were able to participate in a field day at Camp of the Hills. The kids did relay races, played tug of war, and tossed water balloons. Reach out to Camp of the Hills if you need a field trip option or a location for a kid-friendly event.
3. Geocaching: Making and Hiding Our Own Cache
About a year ago, my kids became interested in geocaching. They fell in love with hunting for treasure and recording their team name on the tiny paper inside each cache they found. After realizing that many of the caches didn’t actually hold little treasures or hadn’t been maintained, they decided to create their own caches, full of mini toys, to hide in our neighborhood and town. We haven’t uploaded the locations to the app yet, but we’ll be sure to share when we do!
If you’re looking to get started with geocaching, a few of our favorite treasure-hunting spots are Founders Park, DS Ranch Park, Jacob’s Well, and any state park.
4. Bingo!
An absolute fave for our family is playing Bingo together, and the best option we’ve found nearby is Friday night Bingo at the Wimberley VFW Hall. Doors open at 6:30 pm. There are 3 sets of games (5 per round) at 7, 8, and 9 pm with big cash prizes. Each round costs $5, but be sure to have a few extra dollars on hand to buy additional cards for specific games. No outside food is allowed, but it’s BYOB.
That’s a wrap on this week’s adventures! What made your week unforgettable? Share below!
I’d love to hear from you! What’s your favorite thing to do in the Texas Hill Country?