New Braunfels Edition | August 2025

Events

BY ANDREW CREELMAN

with a celebration. • September 13, 7:30 a.m. • $45-$50 (based on race distance) • Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels • www.athleteguild.com/gruene10k5k New Braunfels Gun Show 2025 See a selection of guns and ammunition and meet hundreds of vendors, sellers and other enthusiasts at the Civic Center at this gun expo. • September 13-14, times vary • $10 (admission); children 11 and under are free • Civic Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels • www.premiergunshows.com To the Moon and Back This event is part of the Headwaters at the Comal monthly Science, Engineering, Art and Math Series. The program is for students in Kindergarten to 3rd grade. They will learn about the trials and tribulations of sending a manned mission to the moon. Participants will design a carrier to safely land an egg on the moon. • September 13, 10-11 a.m. • $7 (admission) • 333 E. Klingemann St., New Braunfels • www.headwatersatthecomal.com

• Civic Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels • www.newbraunfelsbridalexpo.com

August

The Peddler Show Catch a huge offering of hand-designed, artisanal products, accessories and goods at this expo showcasing the best of the best in small business owners. • August 8-10, times vary • $10 (admission) • Civic Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels • www.peddlershow.com Parallel Lives Two actors will perform the roles of over 40 different characters and scenes in this eclectic showing about the general struggles of mankind at the Circle Arts Theatre. • August 15-24, Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. • $25 (tickets) • Circle Arts Theatre, 124 Elizabeth Ave., New Braunfels • www.circleartstheatre.org New Braunfels Bridal Expo The Bridal Expo will offer attendees the chance to meet over 70 vendors and take part in a fashion show, raffles and get more ideas and advice on future wedding planning. • August 17, 12-4 p.m. • $10 (admission)

September

New Braunfels Business Expo Local businesses will display their products and talk about the services they offer. This event will give attendees the opportunity to learn more about the economic core of New Braunfels. • September 9, 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. • $8 day show, $25 evening show • Civic Center, 375 S Castell Ave., New Braunfels • www.nbchamber.com/business-expo/details Donny Edwards: Tribute to the King An internationally-recognized Elvis tribute artist will be performing at the Brauntex Theatre in September. Catch his renditions of classic Elvis songs and dances. • September 13, 7:30-9:30 p.m. • $40-$60 (tickets) • 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels • www.brauntex.org Gruene 10K/5K Hit the tarmac and race through the historic Gruene District and finish the race at the storied Gruene Hall

Fiesta Patria: La Calera In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, head to the Sophienburg Museum to celebrate the history, culture and significance of the La Calera village. Museum entry is free and there will be food,

drinks, and hands-on activities. • September 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free • The Sophienburg Museum, 401 W. Coll St., New Braunfels • www.sophienburg.com

Dachshund Races Watch these iconic furry friends race in this action packed event at Krause’s Cafe. Awards will be given to the best-dressed dog and top finishers can qualify for the finals in the Fall.

• September 14, 2-5 p.m. • $7 (admission) • Krause’s Cafe and Biergarten, 148 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels • www.krausescafe.com

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