April 7 | Celebrate local style
Shop local fashion during the New Braunfels Downtown Association’s Fashion Plate & Sidewalk Sale. Attendees will be able to browse local vendors, watch a spring style show and enjoy lunch provided by Krause’s Cafe and 2tarts Bakery. Then grab a drink and swag bag at the Huisache Grill. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $50 (per person), $270 (table of six). Krause’s Cafe, 148 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels. www.playinnewbraunfels.com
April 9 | Hunt for eggs by night
Join the New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department for an evening egg hunt. Participants must bring their own flashlight and basket to collect eggs hidden around Cypress Bend Park, and children will be divided into age groups for the search. Pre-registration only. 7:45-8:45 p.m. $8 (per person). 503 Peace St., New Braunfels. 830-221-4350. www.nbtexas.org/parks
April 9 | Blast off with science
Aspiring rocket scientists can join the Headwaters at the Comal to participate in this Saturday SEAM (science, engineering, art, math) series at which they will make water rockets, stomp rockets, Kool-Aid rockets and PVC rockets. This program is designed for children in kindergarten through third grade. 10-11 a.m. $3 (Headwaters member youth: supporter and contributor level), $4 (Headwaters member youth: family level), $5 (general admission). Headwaters at the Comal, 333 E. Klingemann St., New Braunfels. 830-608-8937. www.headwatersatthecomal.com
April 9-10 | Learn about local heritage
During Folkfest New Braunfels, attendees can watch living history re-enactments, listen to live music, participate in children’s crafts and tour the Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture. Sponsored by the Heritage Society of New Braunfels, proceeds from the event will benefit the Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture and its historic preservation efforts. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 9-10. Free (children age 6 and younger), $10 (guests over 6). 1370 Church Hill Drive, New Braunfels. 830-629-6504. www.texashandmadefurniture.com/folkfest
April 9-10 | Celebrate locomotives
Train lovers of all ages can learn more about locomotives during the annual New Braunfels Train Show. Vendors from around the country will be in attendance, and guests can see Lego train exhibits, displays of traveling model railroads and participate in prize drawings and a silent auction. $2 (ages 5-13), $10 (age 14 and over). New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels. 830-627-2447. www.newbraunfelsrailroadmuseum.org
April 10 | Pedal without vehicles
Enjoy bicycling down West San Antonio Street without vehicle traffic during the CycloViva open streets event, part of the Alamo area national bike month. The street will be closed to vehicles from the intersection of Walnut Avenue to South Grape Avenue at the Jaws Skate Park. 1-4 p.m. Free. West San Antonio Street to South Grape Avenue, New Braunfels. www.nbtexas.org/2572/cycloviva
April 14 | Dance the night away
Join the Rock Haus Foundation for an Easter Dance hosted at the Village Venue. Adults over the age of 18 with special needs and their caregivers can enjoy an evening of music, dancing and refreshments. 6-9 p.m. Free to attend, $1 for drinks. 2032 Central Plaza, New Braunfels. 817-266-6833. [email protected]
April 23 | Hill Country Craft Beer Festival
Hosted by the Rotary Club of New Braunfels, this festival will feature beer from over 30 Texas breweries. Beginning at noon, attendees can enjoy beer samples, live music and food provided by Black’s Barbecue and other food trucks. Age 21 and over. $35 (in advance), $40 (day-of purchase), $125 VIP (in advance) package for early access to event, $150 at the gate. Rockin ‘R’ River Rides, 1405 Gruene Road, New Braunfels. www.hccbf.com
April 23 | Homegrown & Homespun Night Market
Shop local artisans and crafters during the Homegrown & Homespun Night Market hosted by Hill Country Conferences. Attendees can shop for a variety of goods and enjoy live music and food. 4-9:30 p.m. Free to attend. Gruene Outpost River Lodge, 1273 River Terrace, New Braunfels. 830-488-7814. www.hillcountryconferences.com
April 23 | Race through the chute in a cardboard canoe
Create an imaginative cardboard vessel to race others during the 2022 Thru the Chute Boat Race. Teams launch their creations to cheering spectators gathered along the banks of the Comal River at the City Tube Chute. The theme for the 2022 race and exhibit is “Water safety: how to recreate safely in and around water.” All teams must fill out an application. 10 a.m. $30 per team (early registration through April 10), $45 per team (late registration), registration deadline April 20. 830-221-4350. www.nbtexas.org/2536/thru-the-chute-boat-race
Live Music Calendar
Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels 830-627-0808. www.brauntex.org
April
3 Ultimate Blues & Rock & Roll with The Carvin Jones Band
21 Atlanta Rhythm Section
28 Eruption-Tribute to Van Halen
29 Jimmy Fortune (Of the Statler Brothers)
Gruene Hall 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels 830-606-1281. www.gruenehall.com
April
8 Pat Green’s 50th Birthday Bash
9 Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights
22 Sarah Jarosz
29 Dirty River Boys
Riley’s Tavern 8894 FM 1102, New Braunfels 512-392-3132. www.rileystavern.com
April
9 Crawfish boil with Zydeco Band
15 The Homebodies
23 The Golden Roses
30 Trevor McSpadden and Mary Cutrufello
The Watering Hole Saloon 1390 McQueeney Road, New Braunfels 830-625-0045. www.wateringholesaloon.com
April
8 Britt Ballenger Band
9 Jay Eric & Rumor Town
16 Clint Taft & The Buck Wild Band
24 CrossTown Country
