This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.
New Braunfels
New Braunfels Gun Show
There will be hundreds of tables with different guns, knives and ammunition. The public is also invited to buy, sell or trade. Uniformed peace officers and children 11 and under are free. Parking is free.
- July 26; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., July 27; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $10 (general admission), $9 (military discount), $15 (weekend pass)
- 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
- www.premiergunshows.com/gun-show/new-braunfels
This event is a German-influenced physical strength challenge. Attendees can watch participants holding a pint of beer in front of them for as long as possible. The top three performers will advance to the final round Aug. 2.
- July 26, 8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Krause’s Cafe and Biergarten, 148 South Castell Ave., New Braunfels
- https://krausescafe.com/events
Hill Country Daily Bread Summer Hunger campaign
Each Summer, Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries hosts a food and donation drive to provide meals for children who are in need of meals while parents or guardians are not home. With the goal of providing 35,000 meals across the community, the organization asks for financial and donation support throughout the event. Those interested can pick up a bag to fill from the organization.
- Through Aug. 8
- Price varies
- 38 Cascade Cavern, Boerne
- www.hillcountrydailybread.org
Head to the DeVino Cellars to learn more about wine tasting and drinking etiquette. This includes glass holding, ordering a specific wine and determining tastes and flavors of different wines.
- July 25, 7 p.m.
- $20
- 1109 South Main St., Ste. 10, Boerne
- https://bio.site/DeVinoCellars
Fourth Friday at The Rock at La Cantera
Fourth Friday features live music, a vendor market with handcrafted goods and local finds and food kiosks. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. The featured artists on July 25 are Bruck Out! and Jenny B.
- July 25, 6:30 p.m.
- Free
- 1 Spurs Way, San Antonio
- https://therockatlacantera.com
Music and Movies in the Park
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments for a screening of the movie "Elf."
- July 25, 8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Wendy Swan Memorial Park, 4601 Cherry Tree Drive, Schertz
- www.schertz.com/519/Music-Movies-in-the-Park
The Schertz Public Library will be transformed into a mini golf course set up by a professional mini golf company and library volunteers. The library will be closed for business during the event.
- July 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Schertz Library, 798 Schertz Parkway, Schertz
- www.schertz.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=5187
Cars4COIL, or Center on Independent Living, will hold its first annual casino night and silent auction. There will be items to bid on and a professional casino. The nonprofit fixes and gives cars to families in need.
- July 26, 6-10 p.m.
- $50 (admission + 1,000 in casino game chips)
- Mikulski Hall, 509 Schertz Parkway, Schertz
- www.cars4coil.org
