New Braunfels | December 2023

Events

BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN & SIERRA MARTIN

December

Santa’s Ranch Admire over 2.5 million Christmas lights and animated displays while driving through over a mile-long trail of festivities. Homemade hot cocoa, kettle corn and snacks are also available to those who attend. • Through Dec. 31, 6-10 p.m. (Sun.-Thu.), 6-11 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.) • Tickets start at $37 • Santa’s Ranch, 9561 I-35 N., New Braunfels • www.santasranch.net Ugly Christmas Sweater Party There will be live music and the chance to win a Schweinfest, a whole roasted suckling pig party. Sweater judging will begin at 7:30 p.m. • Dec. 14, 6-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • Krause’s Cafe, 148 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels • www.krausescafe.com Winterzeit Celebrate the holiday season at Silos at Freiheit with live music, food and drinks, around 30 vendors, and photos with Santa. Sponsorship tables are available to purchase for the event to raise money for Hope Hospice and Lennon-Aid nonprots. • Dec. 15, 5-10 p.m. • $500-$2,000 (table sponsorships) • Silos at Freiheit Village, 2064 Central Plaza, New Braunfels • http://newsite.silosatfreiheit.com Grinch Market Shop for stocking stuers and last-minute gifts. • Dec. 16, 11 a.m. • Free (admission) • Freiheit Country Store, 2157 FM 1101, New Braunfels • www.playinnewbraunfels.com Light up Landa There will be a parade along with miniature train rides. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Train rides can be purchased the night of the event at the Train Depot.

Ballet Texas presents ‘The Nutcracker’ Clara dreams her nutcracker toy has come to life. He leads a battle with the Rat Queen and whisks her away through a land ruled by the Sugar Plum Fairy.

• Dec. 15-17, times vary • Tickets between $30-$68 including fees • Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels • www.brauntex.org

• Dec. 26-Jan. 13, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free • New Braunfels City Recycling Center, 368-398 Butcher St., New Braunfels • www.newbraunfels.gov

• Dec. 16, 6-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • Landa Park, 110 Golf Course Road, New Braunfels • 830-221-4370 Drop N Shop Parents/caregivers can drop their kids ages 5-12 o at Das Rec for tness, crafts and sports while they shop. Participants are asked to pack a snack and water bottle. • Dec. 18-20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • $20 per child • Das Rec, 345 Landa St., New Braunfels • www.newbraunfels.gov

January

New Braunfels Antique Show There will be a wide variety of vendors selling antique furniture, glassware, Texas pottery, clothing and estate jewelry, and more. • Jan. 12-14, times vary • General admission $8, early buying tickets $15 • New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels • www.heritageeventcompany.com/nbtickets

Christmas Tree Mulching Drop O Drop o Christmas Trees at the recycling center.

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