A renaissance fair and holiday markets are a few things to do and places to go in New Braunfels. Additional information about each event can be found on each respective website. This list is not comprehensive.

December

New Braunfels Renaissance Faire

The New Braunfels Renaissance Faire is back for its second year at the Heritage Society of New Braunfels. The two-weekend event will feature a troupe of jousters, viking group matches, glassblowers, blacksmiths, candlemakers, food vendors and other performances.
  • Dec. 6-8 and 13-15, 5-10 p.m. (Friday); 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Saturday); 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sunday)
  • $12 (early online sale), $15 (general admission), free (children under 12)
  • Heritage Society of New Braunfels, 1370 Church Hill Drive, New Braunfels
  • www.nbrenfaire.com
Trivia night

Santikos Entertainment at New Braunfels MarketPlace will host a trivia night with prizes.Flow & Know: Yoga in Historical Places


Each group yoga session will take place at a historical site. Attendees can enjoy cold drinks and a short history lesson.Gruene Lake Village Market

The Shops at Gruene Lake Village will be having a holiday market featuring crafts, food, jewelry, home decor, boutiques, hot cocoa, a Santa letter station and surprise guests.
  • Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • The Shops at Gruene Lake Village, Gruene Lake Drive, New Braunfels
  • www.gruenelakevillage.com
Santa Market at Freiheit Country Store

Freiheit Country Store will host a holiday market with local vendors and photos with Santa.Ballet Texas Presents 'The Nutcracker'

Clara dreams her nutcracker toy has come to life. After a magical battle between toy soldiers and the Mouse King, Her nutcracker prince takes her on a journey to the Land of Sweets and is greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy.
  • Dec. 19, 7 p.m.
  • $30-$70 including fees
  • Brauntex Performings Arts Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
  • www.brauntex.org
Santa’s Ranch


Drive through over a mile-long trail of 2.5 million Christmas lights and animated displays at Santa’s Ranch. Guests will be able to enjoy hot cocoa, kettle corn and snacks.
  • Through Jan. 4, 6-10 p.m. (Sun.-Thu.), 6-11 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.)
  • $37+
  • Santa’s Ranch, 9561 I-35 N. frontage road, New Braunfels
  • www.santasranch.com
New Year’s Eve celebration at Kings & Queens Ballroom

The Kings & Queens Ballroom will have a New Year’s Eve party with a performance by The County Line Band.January

Model Fiesta 43

Hosted by the IPMS Alamo Squadron, the event will feature over 500 models from automotive, military, naval ships and more by local and international modelers. The event will have contests and over 120 vendors
  • Jan. 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • $5 (general admission)
  • New Braunfels Civic & Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
  • www.modelfiesta.com
2025 Antiques Extravaganza


The antique show in New Braunfels has been running since 2012 and features antique dealers across Texas and other states. Attendees can find furniture, art, jewelry and more.
  • Jan. 10-12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sunday)
  • $8 (general admission)
  • New Braunfels Civic & Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
  • www.heritageeventcompany.com