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From a symphony performance to a 3-day German market, check out 10 upcoming events happening in New Braunfels.
This list is not comprehensive and events are subject to change.
Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony
The parade will start at 10 a.m. at S. Seguin Avenue and Garden Street. The parade will conclude at Prince Solms Park.
Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-noon
Free (admission)
Main Plaza, 500 Main Plaza, New Braunfels
Mid-Texas Symphony presents Mozart and Tchaikovsky
The Mid-Texas Symphony will perform at the Long Creek High School Performing Arts Center. This will be the first performance in the new facility.
Nov. 8, 4-6 p.m.
Tickets range from $35-$60
Long Creek High School, 4150 Klein Meadows, New Braunfels
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Come and Taste It- Wurst Edition
Grapevine Garden will host wine and beer tastings at this community event in Gruene. The event will include live music and free tastings from four wineries and four breweries.
Nov. 12, 5-8 p.m.
Free (admission)
Grapevine Garden, 1612 Hunter Road, New Braunfels
www.gruenetexas.com/event/come-and-taste-it-meet-texas-best-winemakers-brewers-wurst-edition-3/
Piñata Workshop
Create your own piñata at this hands-on event held at Westside Community Center.
Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
$80 per person
Westside Community Center, 2932 S. I-35 frontage road, New Braunfels
Old Gruene Market Days and photos with Cowboy Kringle
About 100 vendors will be at the market selling handcrafted food and goods. Cowboy Kringle will also be at the event for photos.
Nov. 21-22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free (admission)
Historic Gruene District
Downtown Lighting & Santa's Arrival 2026
The streets of downtown New Braunfels will light up to celebrate Santa’s arrival and the start of the holiday season. Local vendors and free photos with Santa will be at the event. There will be a free shuttle available from 5:30-9:30 p.m. The shuttle will pick up riders at New Braunfels City Hall and drop them off at West Mill Street.
Nov. 20, 6-9 p.m.
Free (admission)
Main Plaza, 500 Main Plaza, New Braunfels
www.newbraunfels.gov/Calendar.aspxEID=11345&month=9&year=2026&day=23&calType=0
38th Annual Weihnachtsmarkt
The 3-day holiday market offers German collectibles, ornaments, decorations and other holiday goods. Proceeds from the event benefit the Sophienburg Museum & Archives' operations and educational programming.
Nov. 20-22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
$15 (general admission), $35 (weekend pass)
New Braunfels Civic & Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
Ice skating in Gruene
The 100-by-40-foot ice skating rink will be located behind The Pomegranate, near H.D. Gruene Jr.'s Private Office. Attendees will be able to rent skates. There will also be hot cocoa, cookies and souvenirs available for purchase.
Nov. 20-Jan. 3
Ticket prices TBA
Gruene Ice Rink, 1622 New Braunfels St., New Braunfels
Comal Cops for Kids 18th Annual Gruene Turkey Trot 5k & Kids Turkey Chase
Start your Thanksgiving off right with a morning 5k and kids' turkey chase in Gruene. Event proceeds will benefit local charities for law enforcement efforts that help children in New Braunfels. Participants can run or walk the 5k and children are welcome to join the quarter-mile chase of a turkey mascot.
Nov. 26, 7 a.m. (registration and packet pick-up)
Ticket prices vary based on registration
Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels
Wassailfest
The festival is centered around Wassail, a traditional German holiday beverage consisting of warm, spiced apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice and other spices and flavors. Attendees can shop local vendors while enjoying free wassail tastings, live music and food. Individuals can also park for free at New Braunfels City Hall to take a shuttle to the event. The shuttle will operate between 5-11 p.m.
Dec. 3, 6-9 p.m.
Free (admission)
Main Plaza, 500 Main Plaza, New Braunfels
