Get out and enjoy live music, Christmas lights, photos with Santa and Sunday football in New Braunfels this weekend. Here are six things that are going on Dec. 22-24.

Dec.  22
‘Grand Ol’ Christmas Show’ has two nights at Brauntex
The “Grand Ol’ Christmas Show” with Blue Water Highway is performed both nights at 7:30 p.m. each night. $20-$40. Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio St. 830-627-0808. www.brauntex.org

Dec. 22
Carlton Pride and Mighty Zion Reunion Show
Reggae and funk show for all ages. 8:30 p.m. Billy’s Ice, 1193 Loop 337. 830-629-8169. www.billysice.com

Dec. 22-23
Photos with Cowboy Kringle
Gruene’s brand of Santa will be available for photos with children, families and pets. Packages available. Partial proceeds benefit Communities in Schools of South Central Texas. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the breezeway between The Grapevine and Gruene General Store in Gruene. www.gruenetexas.com

Dec. 23
Folk Family Revival + The Ryan Quiet Experience
Hip hop and alternative rock artist Ryan Quiet will open for Folk Family Revival, a Houston-based outfit that has opened shows for Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard. Folk Family provide dance-friendly rock n’ roll, country and southern rock. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Phoenix Saloon, 193 W. San Antonio St. 830-643-1400. www.thephoenixsaloon.com

Dec. 24
Football Frenzy
Football Frenzy is hosted by New Braunfels radio station KNBT 92.1 FM. The day will feature drink specials, free tailgating, food and prizes. 12-3 p.m. Black Whale Pub, 367 Main Plaza. 830-625-6605. www.blackwhalepub.com

Through Dec. 31
Santa’s Ranch
Drive through more than 1.5 million holiday lights featuring displays of gingerbread houses, nativity scenes, depictions of the North Pole and more. Maximum vehicle height is 8 ft. and maximum length is 30 ft. Food, beverages and souvenirs available for purchase. Sun.-Thurs from 6-10 p.m. and Fri.-Sat. from 6-11 p.m. $28 plus tax per vehicle. $56 plus tax for a season pass. 9561 I-35 North, New Braunfels. 830-743-1293. www.santasranch.net