New Braunfels Edition | March 2024

Events

BY SARAH HERNANDEZ & SIERRA MARTIN

• $25-$75 • New Braunfels Civic & Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels • www.eventbrite.com/e/one-night-only- tickets-783840787897

• New Braunfels Civic & Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels • www.homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com

digital scavenger hunt will occur in downtown New Braunfels. Participants search for easter eggs with QR codes that show a set of challenges when scanned. • March 23, 10 a.m. (kick-off event); March 23-30 (digital scavenger hunt) • $50 (per four-member team), Free (kids under 5 years old) • First Protestant Church, 172 W. Coll St., New Braunfels • www.zenatexas.com Princess 4 a Night At this prom pop-up, high school students with a valid student ID can shop for free prom attire. Local nonprofit Givin’ Tree collects donations from the community all year. Donation stations can be found at both New Braunfels Library locations, Westside Community Center and Lone Star Pharmacy in Canyon Lake. • March 23-24, noon-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • Westside Community Center, 2932 S. I-35, New Braunfels • Facebook: Princess 4 a Night

Attendees must be Camp Fimfo guests. • April 5-8, eclipse viewing at 1 p.m. on April 8 • Day passes starting at $44 • Camp Fimfo, 520 Whitewater Way, New Braunfels • www.campfimfo.com The 2024 Great Texas Air Show This family-friendly event will feature the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds. • April 6-7, 9 a.m. • Free • Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, 1 Harmon Drive, JBSA-Randolph • www.jbsa.mil Hill Country Comicon Hill Country Comicon 2024 will have booths, vendors, celebrity guests, artists and creators and cosplayers. • April 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; April 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Ticket prices vary • New Braunfels Civic & Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels • www.hillcountrycomicon.com

March

Live @ Landa: Concert in the Park Kick off the Live @ Landa Concert Series with New Braunfels Parks and Recreation. Concerts are recurring every first Thursday through July. • March 7-July 4, 7-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • Landa Park Dance Slab, 110 Golf Course Road, New Braunfels • www.newbraunfels.gov Swing dance lessons Learn simple East Coast Swing steps in this one-hour class before a performance by popular rock-a-billy band Two Tons of Steel at Gruene Hall. • March 12, 6 p.m. • $10 • Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels • www.gruenetexas.com/events Spring Market Shop with 100+ small businesses selling everything from handmade crafts, home decor, jewelry, holiday accessories, children’s gifts, clothing and more. • March 13-15, 4-8 p.m. (Wed.); 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Thu.-Fri.) • $5 admission, children 12 and under free

Legally Blonde The Musical Jr. Christian Youth Theatre from San Antonio will present this show based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the motion picture. • March 14-17, 7-9 p.m. • $18-20 • Brauntex Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels • www.brauntex.org 5th Annual RiverRod This family-friendly classic car and hot rod show will have 300-400 custom car and truck entries from all over Texas. • March 16, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • $10 (general admission), free (ages 12 and under) • Comal County Fairgrounds, 701 Common St., New Braunfels • Facebook: RiverRod One Night Only Gospel Extravaganza Food, family and fellowship await at this gospel extravaganza. • March 16, doors open at 3 p.m.

Old Gruene Market Days Nearly 100 vendors will be offering uniquely crafted items and packaged Texas foods. • March 16-17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • Gruene Historic District in front of Adobe Verde, 1724 Hunter Road, New Braunfels • www.gruenemarketdays.com Kids Fest 2024 Texas Ski Ranch presents this family- and pet-friendly event with a bounce house, face painting, snow cones, vendors, a golden egg hunt and more. There will also be discounted passes for those interested in riding with and learning from pro wakeboarders and water skiers. • March 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free (admission) • Texas Ski Ranch, 6700 N. I-35, New Braunfels • Facebook: TSR Texas Ski Ranch

Dachshund Race Series Krause’s Cafe will hold its 2024 Dachshund Race Series. Medals will be awarded to race winners and the best dressed wiener dog. • March 24, 2-5 p.m. • $5 (admission for ages 5 and up), $10 (per racer) • Krause’s Cafe, 148 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels • www.krausescafe.com/events

April

2024 Total Solar Eclipse weekend Spend the weekend before the eclipse in the Texas Hill Country for daily activities and themed events.

Ultimate Easter Egg Hunt A week-long and community-wide easter egg and

CREEKSIDE TOWN CENTER 263 Creekside Crossing (830) 608-1969

NEW BRAUNFELS 1671 IH-35 S (830) 629-0434

LIVE OAK 14623 IH-35 N (210) 651-1911

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