June
Das Hoop Academy
Kids ages 9-12 will be able to excel their basketball skills at this weeklong training camp.
- June 10-14, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
- $250 (per person)
- Das Rec, 345 Landa St., New Braunfels
- www.parksonline.newbraunfels.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=140380546
From hiking to crawfishing, children ages 3-5 will have the opportunity to explore Landa Park and learn about nature preservation.
- June 10-14, 9-11 a.m.
- $50
- Pavilion 6, 110 Golf Course Road, New Braunfels
- www.parksonline.newbraunfels.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=140040180
Learn about 150 species of birds at Fischer Park. Binoculars will be provided for people ages 6 and up.
- June 15, 9-10:30 a.m.
- $8
- NEC-Indoor Activity Room, 1946 Monarch Way, New Braunfels
- www.parksonline.newbraunfels.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=140041481
Avid gamers will learn how to create modifications on Minecraft. This gaming camp will enhance creative programming to alter the original game.
- June 17-21, 1-5 p.m.
- $200 (per person)
- Das Rec, New Braunfels Recreation Center, 345 Landa St, New Braunfels, TX, 78130
- www.parksonline.newbraunfels.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=140381822
Kids ages 6-8 will learn about the basic fundamentals of football. The non-contact camp will teach about throwing, receiving, and running the football.
- June 17-21, 9-11 a.m.
- $60 (per person)
- H-E-B soccer field #01, 515 Live Oak, New Braunfels
- www.parksonline.newbraunfels.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=140041336
The traditional beer competition from Germany challenges men and women by holding a liter of beer by the handle, straight out in front of them for as long as they can. The last person still holding his or her beer wins.
- June 22, 8-9 p.m.
- Free (admission), $20 per participant, registration starts at 7 p.m.
- 148 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
- www.krausescafe.com
The free event welcomes craft lovers to socialize, knit and crochet. Crafters of all levels will learn about different stitching patterns.
- June 26, 9 a.m.-noon
- Free (admission)
- New Braunfels Public Library (Main Branch), 700 E. Common St., New Braunfels
- www.nbtexas.libcal.com/event/12184752
Participants will start and finish at the Stars and Stripes Drive-In. They'll receive tech t-shirts and race-specific finisher's medals, and enjoy outstanding volunteer support. Awards will be given to top performers, and there'll be a post-race celebration.
- June 26, 6 p.m.
- New members $140; Returning members $100
- 1178 Kroesche Lane, New Braunfels
- www.athleteguild.com/event/new-braunfels-tx/2024-two-rivers-running-half-marathon-training-program
Texas Renaissance group Call of Booty, a pirate-themed group, will float down the Guadalupe River and listen to the Houston pirate band Pride of Beldam.
- June 28-30, 3-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 201 Mountain Breeze Camp, New Braunfels
- www.facebook.com/events/7128060513945171?active_tab=about
Live @ Landa: Concert in the Park
Part of their live, free concert series, the annual event will feature music from country singer J. Abram Band for the Fourth of July holiday, followed by the HEB Fireworks Spectacular. Park goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. There will also be food trucks and kids activities supporting the New Braunfels Parks Foundation.
- July 4, 6-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Landa Park Dance Slab, 164 Landa Park Drive, New Braunfels
- www.newbraunfels.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=9183&month=7&year=2024&day=4&calType=0
Children will learn about STEM and space exploration, train like astronauts and engage with real space technology.
- July 8-12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $400
- 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
- www.brauntex.org
The monthly discussion session provides true crime junkies case files along with links and suggested readings.
- July 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- New Braunfels Public Library - Westside Branch, 2910 S. I-35 frontage road, New Braunfels
- www.newbraunfels.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=8700&month=7&year=2024&day=9&calType=0
Camp Zephyr is hosting a Kids Camp for completed 3rd-5th graders, offering worship sessions every night alongside fireworks, games and more.
- July 10-14, 3-6 p.m.
- $60
- 2032 Central Plaza, New Braunfels
- www.campzephyr.org/
