Events
BY ANDREW CREELMAN
Wassailfest There will be free wassail tastings, festive lights and light music from local school choirs. Attendees will be able to sample various wassail recipes from dierent businesses, nonprots and organizations. Wassail is a traditional German holiday beverage consisting of a warm, spiced apple drink, cranberry juice, orange juice and other spices and avors. • Dec. 4, 6-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • 500 Main Plaza, New Braunfels • www.newbraunfels.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=8689 New Braunfels Renaissance Faire The annual medieval festival will showcase jesters, kings, queens and other actors. There will also be an artisan market, food vendors and live music. • Dec. 5-7, 12-14; Fridays 5-10 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • $13 (general admission), $30 (weekend pass) • 1370 Church Hill Drive, New Braunfels • www.nbrenfaire.com Gruene Town Lighting and Cowboy Kringle Arrival Witness the lighting of historic Gruene along with the arrival of Cowboy Kringle and live music. • Dec. 6, 5-7 p.m.
• Free (admission) • Gruene Historic District, New Braunfels • www.gruenetexas.com/holidays
• Nov. 20, 7:30-9:30 p.m. • Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels • www.brauntex.org/event/las-nuevas-tamaleras 17th Annual Gruene Turkey Trot 5K and Kids Turkey Chase This event—hosted by Comal Cops for Kids—will benet local charities in Comal County. Participants can walk or run a 5k on Thanksgiving morning. • Nov. 27, 8:30 a.m. • $25 (online 5K registration), $35 (race day registration) • Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels • www.comalcopsforkids.com
November
Ice Skating in Gruene Catch the opening weekend at the ice skating rink in this historic area in New Braunfels. This family-friendly event will feature hot chocolate, holiday music and cookies. • Nov. 15-Jan. 4, times vary • $18 (admission) • 1622 New Braunfels St., New Braunfels • www.gruenetexas.com/rink Tamale Workshop This cooking workshop will teach participants how to make tamales. Participants must be 16 or older. Supplies and equipment will be provided and participants will be able to take the dozen that they make home.
NBCS Christmas Market The New Braunfels Conservation Society is hosting a Christmas market and will be selling themed gift baskets. • Dec. 11, 1-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • 1865 Forke Store, 1300 Church Hill Drive, New Braunfels • www.newbraunfelsconservation.org/ events-at-historic-old-town Santa’s Christmas Market This event is hosted by Freiheit Country Store and Magic-Time Markets. There will be photo opportunities with Santa, food and drinks. This pet-friendly event will also have vendors selling handmade items. • Dec. 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • Freiheit Country Store, 2157 FM 1101, New Braunfels • Facebook: Santa’s Christmas Market
December
Weihnachtsmarkt This German-themed Christmas market will have a wide range of local vendors selling holiday gifts, food and more. Proceeds from the market will benet the Sophienburg Museum & Archives. • Nov. 21-23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • $15 (general admission), $35 (weekend pass) • New Braunfels Civic & Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels • www.sophienburg.com/weihnachtsmarkt
Dachshund Race Finals at Krause’s Cafe Medals will be awarded to the best-dressed Weiner dog and the race winners will receive a trophy. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the races will commence at 2 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring food and supply donations for the Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area. • Dec. 7, 2-5 p.m. • $7 (for everyone 5 years old or older) • Krause’s Cafe, 148 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels • www.krausescafe.com/event/ dachshund-races-§inals
The Grand Ol’ Christmas Show This holiday-themed musical will feature a variety of hallmark performances from top artists and actors in Texas. • Dec. 2-3, 7:30-9:30 p.m. • $43-58 (admission) • Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, 290 W. San
• Nov. 15, 2-4 p.m. • $65 (per person) • Westside Community Center, 2932 S. I-35, New Braunfels • www.newbraunfels.gov/Calendar
‘Las Nuevas Tamaleras’ Watch this comedic performance of three people attempting to make tamales for the rst time. • $46-52 (admission)
Antonio St., New Braunfels • www.brauntex.org/event/ the-grand-ol-christmas-show
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