Here are 12 events to check out during March and April in the New Braunfels area.

March

Live @ Landa: Concert in the Park

Kick off the Live @ Landa Concert Series with New Braunfels Parks and Recreation. Concerts are recurring every first Thursday until July.
  • March 7, 7-9 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Landa Park Dance Slab, 110 Golf Course Road, New Braunfels
  • www.newbraunfels.gov
Swing dance lessons

Learn simple East Coast Swing steps in this one-hour class before a performance by popular rock-a-billy band Two Tons of Steel at Gruene Hall.Spring Market


Shop with 100+ small businesses selling everything from handmade crafts, home decor, jewelry, holiday accessories, children's gifts, clothing boutiques and more.
  • March 13-15, 4-8 p.m. (Wed.); 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Thu.-Fri.)
  • $5 admission, children 12 and under free
  • New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
  • www.homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com
Legally Blonde The Musical Jr.

Christian Youth Theatre (CYT) from San Antonio will present this show based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the motion picture.
  • March 14-17, 7-9 p.m.
  • $18-20
  • Brauntex Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
  • www.brauntex.org
5th Annual RiverRod

This family-friendly classic car and hot rod show will have 300-400 custom car and truck entries from all over Texas. There will be live music, a pin-up girl contest and food trucks.
  • March 16, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • $10 (general admission), free (12-years-and-under admission)
  • Comal County Fairgrounds, 701 Common St., New Braunfels
  • Facebook: RiverRod, www.riverrod.bigcartel.com
Old Gruene Market Days

Nearly 100 vendors will be offering uniquely crafted items and packaged Texas foods.
  • March 16-17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Gruene Historic District in front of Adobe Verde, 1724 Hunter Road, New Braunfels
  • www.gruenemarketdays.com
One Night Only Gospel Extravaganza


Food, family and fellowship await at this gospel extravaganza with performances from artists from around the world.Kids Fest 2024

Texas Ski Ranch presents this family- and pet-friendly event with a bounce house, face painting, snow cones, vendors, a golden egg hunt and more. There will also be discounted passes for those interested in riding with and learning from pro wakeboarders and water skiers.
  • March 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Texas Ski Ranch, 6700 N. I-35, New Braunfels
  • Facebook: TSR Texas Ski Ranch
Ultimate Easter Egg Hunt

A week-long and community-wide easter egg and digital scavenger hunt will occur in downtown New Braunfels. Participants search for easter eggs with QR codes that show a set of challenges when scanned. The completion of each challenge earns points, and the team with the most points has the opportunity to win prizes including a UTV golf cart, a week of day camps from T Bar M Camps & Retreats and other prizes.
  • March 23, 10 a.m. (kick-off event); March 23-30 (digital scavenger hunt)
  • $50 (per four-member team), Free (kids under 5 years old)
  • First Protestant Church, 172 W. Coll St., New Braunfels
  • www.ZenaTexas.com
Dachshund Race Series

Krause’s Cafe will hold its 2024 Dachshund Race Series. Medals will be awarded to race winners and the best dressed wiener dog.
  • March 24, 2-5 p.m.
  • $5 (admission for ages 5 and up), $10 (per racer)
  • Krause’s Cafe, 148 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
  • www.krausescafe.com/events
Princess 4 a Night


At this prom pop-up, high school students with a valid student ID can shop for free prom attire. Local nonprofit Givin’ Tree collects donations from the community all year. Donation stations can be found at both New Braunfels Library locations, Westside Community Center and Lone Star Pharmacy in Canyon Lake.
  • March 23-24, noon-4 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Westside Community Center, 2932 S. I-35, New Braunfels
  • Facebook: Princess 4 a Night
April

2024 Total Solar Eclipse weekend

Spend the weekend before the eclipse in the Texas Hill Country for daily activities and themed events. Attendees must be Camp Fimfo guests.
  • April 5-8, Eclipse viewing at 1 p.m. on April 8
  • Day passes starting at $44
  • Camp Fimfo, 520 Whitewater Way, New Braunfels
  • www.campfimfo.com
Hill Country Comicon

Hill Country Comicon 2024 will have booths, vendors, celebrity guests, artists and creators and cosplayers.
  • April 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; April 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Ticket prices vary
  • New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
  • www.hillcountrycomicon.com
The 2024 Great Texas Air Show


This family-friendly event will feature the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds.
  • April 6-7, 9 a.m.
  • Free
  • Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, 1 Harmon Drive, JBSA-Randolph
  • www.jbsa.mil