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Thanksgiving at Walnut Canyon Cabins captures the true meaning of the holiday — time to slow down, reconnect, and give thanks surrounded by the quiet beauty of the Texas Hill Country. As the leaves turn golden, the canyon becomes a place where every sound — the wind, a bird call, a distant rustle of deer — feels like part of the celebration. Guests wake to mist rolling through the hills and a soft light that makes everything seem touched by calm.
Each cabin’s fully equipped kitchen makes preparing Thanksgiving dinner part of the joy. Full-size ovens are ready for roasting turkey, baking cornbread, and filling the air with the scent of home cooking before sitting down to a meal earned by the stillness of the day. Afterward, unwind with a glass of wine on the porch or a walk through the countryside. As night falls, a fire crackles, stars fill the sky, and the air cools just enough for a warm blanket and quiet conversation — a Thanksgiving that trades noise for nature and stress for stillness.
If you are arriving early, can enjoy the Gillespie County Historical Society’s Annual Holiday Market, returning November 22, featuring boutique vendors with unique gifts, food, and festive items. Don’t miss the Preview Party on November 21 from 6–8 p.m., complete with hors d’oeuvres, wine, and live entertainment to kick off the season in style.
Wine lovers can sip and celebrate during the Christmas Wine Affair, happening November 24–December 19, 2025. This popular event includes a special passport with complimentary tastings and 15% discounts at participating Hill Country wineries. Stroll through tasting rooms adorned for the holidays, sipping a glass of Syrah or Tempranillo by the fire, and savoring the serene beauty of the winter vineyards.
On the Friday after Thanksgiving, Fredericksburg comes alive with holiday shopping and celebration. Main Street glows with garlands and twinkling lights, every storefront dressed for the season. Boutiques brim with handcrafted gifts — leatherwork, candles, ornaments, and jars of local honey and jam. The 26-foot German Christmas Pyramid spins slowly, and the ice-skating rink nearby adds a dash of winter magic. Stay in town for the lighting of Marktplatz Square, when thousands of lights sparkle to life and officially welcome the Christmas season.
On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, head to Fredericksburg Trade Days, a Hill Country favorite with more than 350 vendors at Sunday Farms, just seven miles from town. From antiques to handmade treasures, it’s a shopper’s paradise wrapped in small-town charm.
This Thanksgiving, experience the best of both worlds — the peace of the Hill Country and the festive energy of Fredericksburg in full holiday swing. From exploring Main Street’s boutiques and discovering a new favorite winery along the Wine Trail to watching the twinkling lights of Marktplatz Square and treasure-hunting at Trade Days, the weekend overflows with charm, flavor, and fun. Thanksgiving week is one of the most magical times of the year in Fredericksburg — and one of the most popular.
Cabins at Walnut Canyon book quickly, so reserve your stay now and make this Thanksgiving the start of a new tradition filled with comfort, connection, and a touch of Hill Country holiday magic.
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