This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.
December
4th Annual Grinch Market
Catch a glimpse of the infamous Grinch and shop for holiday goods and gifts from local vendors.
- Dec. 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Freiheit Country Store, 2157 FM 1101, New Braunfels
- www.magictimemarkets.com
Featuring live music, head to this local wine and beer tasting event in historic Gruene to support Texas breweries and wineries.
- Dec. 19, 5-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- The Grapevine, 1612 Hunter Road, New Braunfels
- www.grapevineingruene.com/holiday
Watch the local School of Classical Ballet and Dance perform their rendition of this famous holiday work.
- Dec. 19-21, Friday 7 p.m.; Saturday 2 p.m., 7 p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m.
- $25 (general admission)
- New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
- www.schoolofclassicalballetanddance.com/the-nutcracker
Head to the park to get photos with Santa, drink hot cocoa, decorate cookies and enjoy the holiday decorations. Pre-registration required.
- Dec. 20, 3-5 p.m.
- $20 (registration)
- Fischer Park, 1935 Hilltop Summit Road, New Braunfels
- www.newbraunfels.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=11097&month=12&year=2025&day=12&calType=0
This annual music festival will feature a variety of local bands and artists along with a supply drive for the Crisis Center of Comal County and Connections Individual and Family Services.
- Dec. 21, 2-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Gruene Grove, 1263 Gruene Road, New Braunfels
- Facebook event page
Support the New Braunfels Achievement, Charity and Education Foundation and ring in the new year with this celebration and gala event.
- Dec. 31, 6 p.m.-midnight
- $50 (admission)
- New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
- Facebook event page
Head to Gruene Hall and celebrate the new year with live music, a countdown and photo opportunities.
- Dec. 31, 10 p.m.
- $95 (admission)
- Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels
- www.gruenehall.com/event/new-years-eve-countdown-with-pat-green-late-show
Panther Canyon Trail Hike
Hit the trail and head through this scenic area in New Braunfels with a free guided hike.
- Jan. 2, 9 a.m.
- Free
- Panther Canyon Nature Trail, 15 Gazebo Circle, New Braunfels
- www.newbraunfels.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=11073&month=1&year=2026&day=12&calType=0
Head to this miniature model convention featuring a contest for the best piece, model vendors, a raffle and more.
- Jan. 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- $5 (general admission), $10 (adults 18 and older)
- New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
- www.modelfiesta.com
Hunt for vintage memorabilia, accessories, clothing and more from Texas antique vendors.
- Jan. 9-11, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $8 (general admission), kids under 11 are free
- New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
- www.heritageeventcompany.com/new-braunfels-antique-show-2026.html
Learn the basics of hunting in the western half of the country from experts at the Texas Wildlife Association, or TWA, at this informational seminar.
- Jan. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- $45 (TWA members), $85 (non-TWA members)
- TWA Headquarters, 6644 FM 1102, New Braunfels
- www.texas-wildlife.org/events/western-big-game-hunting-seminar-new-braunfels
Check out this convention full of retro action figures, video games, cards, collectibles, apparel and more.
- Jan. 17-18; 9 a.m. early access; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. general admission access
- $12 (general one-day admission), $30 (VIP early two-day access)
- New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
- www.heritageeventcompany.com/new-braunfels-retromania-comiccon-2026.html
