Nov. 28
Start Thanksgiving Day with a 5K run and walk through the Gruene Historic District, hosted by the Comal Cops for Kids Foundation. Kids under 12 can run a quarter-mile race chasing a turkey mascot through Gruene. Proceeds benefit local charities such as Green and Blue Santa.
8:30 a.m. (5K), 9:30 a.m. (Kids’ Turkey Chase). Price varies.
1601 Hunter Road, New Braunfels
830-626-8786
www.comalcopsforkids.org
Christmas at the Caverns
Dec. 7-8, 14-15, 21-23
Natural Bridge Caverns will kick off its sixth annual holiday celebration with ice skating, caroling, an underground nativity scene and hayrides. In partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank, a portion of each ticket purchased will be donated to the food bank, and guests who bring a nonperishable food item to donate will receive $2 off an adult ticket or $1 off a child ticket.
$23.99 and up
26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road, San Antonio
210-651-6101
https://naturalbridgecaverns.com
Hometown Holiday Parade
Dec. 7
The fourth annual Hometown Holiday Christmas Parade will take place in downtown New Braunfels and will include floats, local groups, live music and a visit from Santa Claus.
Parade begins at 6 p.m. in downtown New Braunfels. Free
500 Main Plaza, New Braunfels
www.thehometownholidaychristmasparade.com
Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist, Christmas Edition
Dec. 8
Led by Bret Graham and accompanied by The Levites, the Gospel Brunch presents a Christmas edition of the monthly show hosted at Gruene Hall. The buffet is catered by Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar. All ages are welcome.
9:30 a.m.-noon. $35 (per person)
1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels
830-606-1281
www.gruenehall.com
US Air Force Band of the West
Dec. 10
Enjoy a holiday concert performed by the highly trained USAF Band of the West at the New Braunfels Civic Center. All ages are welcome.
7-8:30 p.m. Free
375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
830-221-4011
www.playinnewbraunfels.com
Santa Science at Headwaters at the Comal
Dec. 14
By participating in experiments such as Run-Away Milk, Gum Drop Tree Challenge, Insta-Snow and Secret Santa Messages, students will learn about superabsorbing polymers and how snow falls from the sky. All ages are welcome.
10-11 a.m. $5
333 E. Klingemann St., New Braunfels
830-608-8937
www.headwatersatthecomal.com
Breakfast with the Grinch
Dec. 14
Join the Grinch at Landa Haus for breakfast, holiday-themed crafts and cookie decorating. All ages welcome. Three sessions offered: 8-9 a.m., 9:15-10:15 a.m., 10:30-11:30 a.m.
$15 (per person), register online
360 Aquatic Circle, New Braunfels
830-221-4000
www.nbtexas.org/signup
‘The Nutcracker’
Dec. 17-19
The School of Classical Ballet & Dance and the Madeleine Hindman Memorial Fund present this timeless Christmas ballet at the New Braunfels Civic Center at 7 p.m. All ages are welcome.
$15 (general admission)
375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
830-221-4011
www.schoolofclassicalballetanddance.com
‘Polar Express’ Movie in the Park
Dec. 21
Bring your blankets and chairs to watch this Christmas classic at the Dance Slab in Landa Park. All ages are welcome.
6:30-8:30 p.m. Free
Landa Haus, 360 Aquatic Circle, New Braunfels
830-221-4000
www.nbtexas.org
8th Annual Madeleine Memorial 5K Christmas Stroll
Dec. 21
Join the community at Gruene Lake Village for a 5K run/walk to benefit the Madeleine Hindman Memorial Fund. Come early and enjoy Christmas crafts, live music, face painting and Santa Claus.
4 p.m. (prerace activities), 6 p.m. (5K fun run). Free (age 5 and under), $20 (ages 6-11), $25 (age 12 and over).
2339 Gruene Lake Drive, New Braunfels
830-624-8377
www.madeleinehindmanmemorialfund.com
