Join the Sophienburg Museum & Archives in celebrating New Braunfels 175th Anniversary in our First Friday’s Flow & Know event. Enjoy a one-hour yoga class held at significant historical sites in the Downtown New Braunfels area. Then relax and partake in a beer while listening to short history lessons on the birth and growth of this fair city.   Cost for Flow & Know is $10 cash or check with proceeds benefiting The Sophienburg Museum & Archives.   Friday July…

Sophienburg Patriotic Parade in the morning, followed later by fireworks at 9 p.m.

Our annual school supply drive runs throughout the month of July. Businesses and organizations in the community act as collection sites for school supply donations. Supplies are available to ANY student with a need. If you know a student in need, have them contact the CIS site coordinator or their school counselor once the school staff returns from summer break.

A stein full of beer, an outstretched arm, and fierce competition. Do you have what it takes to outlast the competitors?

Join the Sophienburg Museum & Archives in celebrating New Braunfels 175th Anniversary in our First Friday’s Flow & Know event. Enjoy a one-hour yoga class held at significant historical sites in the Downtown New Braunfels area. Then relax and partake in a beer while listening to short history lessons on the birth and growth of this fair city.   Cost for Flow & Know is $10 cash or check with proceeds benefiting The Sophienburg Museum & Archives.   Friday August…

Images dating back to the 50th celebration show decorated canoes, paddleboats and john boats with festively outfitted riders floating in a short but festive parade on Landa Lake in Landa Park. Enter here to participate and check back for more details.

Join the Sophienburg Museum & Archives in celebrating New Braunfels 175th Anniversary in our First Friday’s Flow & Know event. Enjoy a one-hour yoga class held at significant historical sites in the Downtown New Braunfels area. Then relax and partake in a beer while listening to short history lessons on the birth and growth of this fair city.   Cost for Flow & Know is $10 cash or check with proceeds benefiting The Sophienburg Museum & Archives.   Friday September…

Join the Sophienburg Museum & Archives in celebrating New Braunfels 175th Anniversary in our First Friday’s Flow & Know event. Enjoy a one-hour yoga class held at significant historical sites in the Downtown New Braunfels area. Then relax and partake in a beer while listening to short history lessons on the birth and growth of this fair city.   Cost for Flow & Know is $10 cash or check with proceeds benefiting The Sophienburg Museum & Archives.   Friday October…

This Americana event benefiting the United Way of Comal County features the best in live Texas music, food and wines at Gruene Hall and The Grapevine. All four days will be filled with vintner and music events, wine, food and beer samplings, and the Great Guitar Auction. Visit GrueneMusicandWineFest.org; call (830) 629-5077 or toll free from San Antonio (830) 606-1601 for tickets and information.

Presented by the NB Downtown Association

Stein Gala

— Trick-or-treating is a Halloween ritual custom for children and adults in many countries. Children in costumes travel from house to house, asking for treats with the phrase "Trick or treat." The "treat" is usually some form of candy, although in some cultures money is used instead.

This beautiful celebration of life originated in central and southern Mexico and dates back 3,000 years to the time of the Aztecs. Those who celebrate it believe that at midnight on October 31, the souls of all deceased children come down from heaven and reunite with their families on November 1. The souls of deceased adults cvisit on November 2. The festivities continue in the cemetery, where families bring picnics, play music and sometimes even spend the night as a…

Join the Sophienburg Museum & Archives in celebrating New Braunfels 175th Anniversary in our First Friday’s Flow & Know event. Enjoy a one-hour yoga class held at significant historical sites in the Downtown New Braunfels area. Then relax and partake in a beer while listening to short history lessons on the birth and growth of this fair city.   Cost for Flow & Know is $10 cash or check with proceeds benefiting The Sophienburg Museum & Archives.   Wednesday November…

Join us for a unique annual celebration rich in German culture and full of Texas fun! Located near the headwaters of the beautiful Comal River in New Braunfels, Texas! Here you’ll enjoy good food, music and dancing; exciting carnival rides and games; German, Texan and domestic beer; special events; and the finest in Alpine and Bavarian Style Entertainment. It all happens at Wurstfest! The best ten days in sausage history!

This series of short canoe races is held throughout the day. Bring the entire family and join us for a day of fun on the Guadalupe River! You might be asking, "What's with the name Kanu Rennen." It is the German translation for "canoe race." We thought it was an appropriate name since the race is held in New Braunfels which was heavily settled by the Germans. These races are designed for both the young and old, experienced and new…

Enjoy an exclusive Christmas shopping experience at this German-style Christmas Market with a Texas Twist. Weihnachtmarkt is held in the New Braunfels Civic Center with authentic German collectibles and ornaments, unique decorations, specialty items, fabulous gifts, apparel and antiques. Select from a wide array of retail merchants and artisans.

The City of New Braunfels invites everyone to ring in the holiday season on Friday, November 20 with the arrival of Santa Claus beneath 100,000 twinkling lights in our historic downtown. The dazzling display of low-energy and sustainable LED lights stretches through downtown and will remain lit for the holiday season. The community is invited to join in the ceremony and countdown to the illumination, where Mayor Barron Casteel will “flip the switch” to officially light downtown. Santa will arrive…

This national holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It originated as a harvest festival. Thanksgiving has been celebrated nationally on and off since 1789, with a proclamation by George Washington after a request by Congress.

Peek into someone else’s festive living room at the annual NBRW Christmas Tour of Homes from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This year will feature tours of six gorgeous New Braunfels area homes, as well as a refreshment stop and commemorative ornament.

Join the Sophienburg Museum & Archives in celebrating New Braunfels 175th Anniversary in our First Friday’s Flow & Know event. Enjoy a one-hour yoga class held at significant historical sites in the Downtown New Braunfels area. Then relax and partake in a beer while listening to short history lessons on the birth and growth of this fair city.   Cost for Flow & Know is $10 cash or check with proceeds benefiting The Sophienburg Museum & Archives.   Wednesday December…

What would the holidays be without Wassailfest? A New Braunfels tradition, this celebration of cinnamon-y goodness will feature music, shopping, twinkling holiday lights, and (of course) plenty of (free!) wassail.

Watch Gruene light up for the holidays! On December 1 in everyone's favorite little historic district, Cowboy Kringle will ride into town on horseback and perform the honors. Celebrate with live music, festival food and wine. Take the opportunity to spend the evening enjoying Gruene’s cozy restaurants and local boutiques!

On the second Friday of December, the sounds of Christmas will waft through the streets of Downtown New Braunfels. The singing includes traditional Christmas carols in English, German and Spanish, as well as special music from Comal County Schools and local musicians.

Founders Gala presented by Veramendi Stelzenplatz Area on the Wurstfest Grounds   Texas Jam Band featuring artists from the Ace in the Hole Band   Dress Country Chic   Parking available at Landa Park Aquatic Complex and Elizabeth St. Please follow the sidewalk to gate one on Landa St. for entry   Sponsored by Veramendi - True Texas Hill Country Living   Buy Tickets Now »

Join us to celebrate the conclusion of Founders Day with a firework display over Landa Lake! Open seating will be available at the Golf Course. Pack some snacks, grab your kiddos and meet us out there! Bring your radio and tune into 1420 KGNB AM/103.1 FM for music coordinated with the Fireworks. Please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. Presented by