New Braunfels | October 2023

Events

BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN

September

Pumpkin patch at Rockin’ R Get in the seasonal spirit by attending the rst annual pumpkin patch at Rockin’ R in Gruene. The Little Pumpkin’s Play Patch for kids will feature a corn pit, a jump pad, scarecrow dressing, crafts, a picnic area, a bubble station and other games. The Fall Market and Festival will take place from Oct. 28-29 and oer seasonal vendors, face painting, food trucks and more. • Sept. 30-Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (pumpkin patch), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Little Pumpkin’s Play Patch); Oct. 28-29 (Fall Market & Festival) • Free (pumpkin patch), $10 (Little Pumpkin Play Patch) • 1405 Gruene Road, New Braunfels • www.rockinr.com/1st-annual-pumpkin- patch-at-rockin-r

‘Deep in the Heart’ The Comal County Conservation Alliance will host “Deep in the Heart,” a lm showcasing Texas landscapes and diverse wildlife. The lm, which is narrated by Matthew McConaughey, also aims to highlight the importance of water, wildlife and Texas’ conservation. There will also be a meet and greet with Associate Producer Josh Winkler. • Oct. 24, 5:30-8 p.m. • Free • Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Road, Canyon Lake • www.comalconservation.org Downtown Spooktacular The city of New Braunfels will host the 2023 Downtown Spooktacular. Downtown businesses and local nonprot 7th annual Dia de los Muertos Festival: A Celebration of Life and Culture The New Braunfels Chamber’s Hispanic Business Alliance will host its annual Dia de los Muertos Festival. There will be a variety of food, including street tacos, elote and more. There will also be vendors, face painters, live music, crafts and dancing. • Oct. 28, noon-10 p.m. • Free (admission) • Downtown New Braunfels • www.chamberinnewbraunfels.com

Wurstfest The 62nd annual festival celebrates German culture with food, live music, dancing, carnival rides and games. The festival will host 42 entertainment acts across ve stages over the 10-day celebration, totaling 367 hours of live music. • Nov. 3-12, times vary • $18-$22.50 • 120 Landa St., New Braunfels • www.wurstfest.com

October

Town hall meeting The Comal County Conservation Alliance and League of Women Voters of the Comal Area will hold a town hall meeting highlighting two amendments that, if passed, would invest $1 billion in developing new water sources for Proposition 6 and $1 billion in state parks for Proposition 14. • Oct. 10, 6-7:30 p.m. • Free • McKenna Events Center, 801 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels • www.comalconservation.org Fall Train Show The Fall Train Show will have an extra-large exhibit of Lego trains; seven to nine additional large displays of traveling model railroads; and over 60 Texas vendors displaying over 300 tables to purchase, sell or swap trains. There will also be hourly drawings for prizes, a silent auction and food. Tickets can be purchased at the door with cash only. • Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • $2 (ages 5-13), $10 (age 14 and older) • New Braunfels Civic Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels • www.playinnewbraunfels.com/event/ fall-train-show/45276

organizations can sign up for trick-or-treat stops and pass out candy and noncandy options, such as stickers and tiny toys. Businesses or nonprot organizations interested in participating need to register. • Oct. 26, 5-7 p.m. • Free • Downtown New Braunfels • www.newbraunfels.gov/3331/downtown 31st annual Texas Clay Festival The Texas Clay Festival features work from over 80 Texas potters and clay artists. The festival also allows attendees to view and purchase artists’ work. • Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • Gruene Historic District, 1724 Hunter Road, New Braunfels • www.texasclayfestival.com

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