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April events
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LIVEMUSIC BRAUNTEX PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels 830-627-0808 www.brauntex.org APRIL 03 Ultimate Blues & Rock & Roll with The Carvin Jones Band 21 Atlanta Rhythm Section 28 Eruption-Tribute to Van Halen 29 Jimmy Fortune (Of the Statler Brothers) GRUENE HALL 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels 830-606-1281 www.gruenehall.com APRIL 08 Pat Green’s 50th Birthday Bash 09 Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights 22 Sarah Jarosz 29 Dirty River Boys RILEY’S TAVERN 8894 FM 1102, New Braunfels 512-392-3132 www.rileystavern.com APRIL 09 Craw sh boil with Zydeco Band 15 The Homebodies 23 The Golden Roses 30 Trevor McSpadden and Mary Cutrufello THEWATERING HOLE SALOON 1390 McQueeney Road, New Braunfels 830-625-0045 www.wateringholesaloon.com APRIL 08 Britt Ballenger Band 09 Jay Eric & Rumor Town 16 Clint Taft & The Buck Wild Band 24 CrossTown Country
and guests can see Lego train exhibits, displays of traveling model railroads and participate in prize drawings and a silent auction. $2 (ages 5-13), $10 (age 14 and over). New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels. 830-627-2447. www.newbraunfelsrailroadmuseum.org 10 PEDALWITHOUT VEHICLES Enjoy bicycling down West San An- tonio Street without vehicle tra c during the CycloViva open streets event, part of the Alamo area national bike month. The street will be closed to vehicles from the intersection of Walnut Avenue to South Grape Avenue at the Jaws Skate Park. 1-4 p.m. Free. West San Antonio Street to South Grape Avenue, New Braunfels. www.nbtexas.org/2572/cycloviva 14 DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY Join the Rock Haus Foundation for an Easter Dance hosted at the Village Venue. Adults over the age of 18 with special needs and their caregivers can enjoy an evening of music, dancing and refreshments. 6-9 p.m. Free to attend, $1 for drinks. 2032 Central Plaza, New Braunfels. 817-266-6833. info@rockhausfoundation.org 23 HILL COUNTRY CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL Hosted by the Downtown Rotary Club of New Braunfels, this festival will feature beer from over 30 Texas breweries. Beginning at noon, attendees can enjoy beer samples, live music and food provided by Black’s Barbecue. Age 21 and over. $30 (in advance), $35 (day-of purchase), $85 (VIP package for early access to event). Rockin ‘R’ River Rides, 1405 Gruene Road, New Braunfels. www.hccbf.com 23 HOMEGROWN&HOMESPUN NIGHTMARKET Shop local artisans and crafters during the Homegrown & Homespun Night Market hosted by Hill Country Conferences. Attendees can shop for a variety of goods and enjoy live music and food. 4-9:30 p.m. Free to attend. Gruene Outpost River Lodge, 1273 River Terrace, New Braunfels. 830-488-7814. www.hillcountryconferences.com
APRIL 23
RACE THROUGHTHE CHUTE INACARDBOARDCANOE COMAL RIVER TUBE CHUTE
Create an imaginative cardboard vessel to race others during the 2022 Thru the Chute Boat Race. Teams launch their creations to cheering spectators gathered along the banks of the Comal River at the City Tube Chute. The theme for the 2022 race and exhibit is “Water safety: how to recreate safely in and around water.” All teams must ll out an application. 10 a.m. $30 per team (early registration through April 10), $45 per team (late registration), registration deadline April 20. 830-221-4350. www.nbtexas.org/2536/thru-the-chute-boat-race
APRIL 07 CELEBRATE LOCAL STYLE Shop local fashion during the New Braunfels Downtown Association’s Fashion Plate & Sidewalk Sale. Attendees will be able to browse local vendors, watch a spring style show and enjoy lunch provided by Krause’s Cafe and 2tarts Bakery. Then grab a drink and swag bag at the Huisache Grill. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $50 (per person), $270 (table of six). Krause’s Cafe, 148 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels. www.playinnewbraunfels.com 09 HUNT FOR EGGS BY NIGHT Join the New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department for an evening egg hunt. Participants must bring their own ashlight and basket to collect eggs hidden around Cypress Bend Park, and children will be divided into age groups for the search. Pre-registration only. 7:45- 8:45 p.m. $8 (per person). 503 Peace St., New Braunfels. 830-221-4350. www.nbtexas.org/parks 09 BLAST OFFWITH SCIENCE Aspiring rocket scientists can join the Headwaters at the Comal to participate in this Saturday SEAM (science, engineering, art, math) series at which they will make water rockets, stomp rockets, Kool-Aid rockets and PVC rockets.
This program is designed for children in kindergarten through third grade. 10- 11 a.m. $3 (Headwaters member youth: supporter and contributor level), $4 (Headwaters member youth: family level), $5 (general admission). Headwaters at the Comal, 333 E. Klingemann St., New Braunfels. 830-608-8937. www.headwatersatthecomal.com 09 THROUGH 10 LEARN ABOUT LOCAL HERITAGE During Folkfest New Braunfels, attend- ees can watch living history re-enact- ments, listen to live music, participate in children’s crafts and tour the Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture. Spon- sored by the Heritage Society of New Braunfels, proceeds from the event will bene t the Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture and its historic preservation e orts. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 9-10. Free (children age 6 and younger), $10 (guests over 6). 1370 Church Hill Drive, New Braunfels. 830-629-6504. www.texashandmadefurniture.com/ folkfest 09 THROUGH 10 CELEBRATE LOCOMOTIVES Train lovers of all ages can learn more about locomotives during the annual New Braunfels Train Show. Vendors from around the country will be in attendance,
Find more or submit New Braunfels events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.
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