2022 FALL GUIDE
COMPILED BY SIERRA MARTIN
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SIP GRUENE WINE GRUENE DISTRICT
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DRINK HOT CIDER DOWNTOWN
An evening of holiday festivities will take place in downtown New Braunfels during this year’s Wassailfest. Downtown streets will close o to vehicle tra c, and businesses will be open o ering wassail samples (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic), demonstrations and other festive activities. Local elementary school choirs will perform in various spots downtown. The Main Plaza bandstand will feature several local singing groups. Wassail is a beverage made from hot mulled cider and spices. From 5:45-11 p.m., park and ride shuttle services run from the Landa Park Aquatic Complex, 350 Aquatic Cr., to downtown. 6 p.m. Free. 500 Main Plaza, New Braunfels. 830-221-4000. www.facebook.com/nbwassailfest New Braunfels. 830-221-4370. www.parksonline.nbtexas.org FOOD & DRINK NOVEMBER 05 THROUGH 06 BRING THE KIDS FOR FUN AND FOOD The NB Kidsfest allows kids to participate in games and activities while parents discover the best resources, products and services for children. The event will also include performances, arts and crafts, and food. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Nov. 5), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Nov. 6). Free (children age 3 and under), $5 (child admission), $10 (adult admission). New Braunfels Civic Center, 375 Castell Ave., New Braunfels. 830-488-7814. www.facebook.com/nbkidsfest KID FOOD & DRINK DECEMBER 08 LISTEN TO LIVE CHRISTMAS CAROLS Previously known to New Braunfels as Caroling in the Plaza, the 42nd annual Caroling in the Park event will o er kids activities; art pavilions; vendors; and performances from dancers, actors and musicians. Photos with Santa Claus and holiday train rides through Landa Park will also be available. 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Landa Park, 164 Landa Park Drive, New Braunfels. www.gnbac.org/ caroling2022 FREE KID FOOD & DRINK
22 LEARN ABOUT BUTTERFLIES The Monarch Fall Festival is a fall-themed day with games, crafts, exhibits and activities to celebrate the state insect of Texas, the monarch butter y. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Fischer Park Amphitheater, 1946 Monarch Way, New Braunfels. 830-221-4378. www.parksonline.nbtexas.org FREE KID FOOD & DRINK 22 THROUGH 23 BUY HANDMADE POTTERY The 30th annual Texas Clay Festival will feature the work of over 80 Texas potters and clay artists and gives those attending the opportunity to view and purchase a variety of pottery by top clay artists in the state. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Oct. 22), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Oct. 23). Free. Gruene Historic District, 1724 Hunter Road, New The Bloodwood Masquerade Murder is an interactive murder mystery party. Those attending will try to solve the murder mystery around an isolated town plagued with scandals called Bloodworth Falls, where the mayor is hosting a masquerade ball in the Old Bloodwood Castle. Your character’s story will begin in the murder mystery when you receive a ticket for the ball in an unmarked envelope. Only those age 18 and up can attend. 7-9 p.m. $40. Landa Haus, 360 Aquatic Circle, Braunfels. 830-629-7975 www.texasclayfestival.com FREE KID FOOD & DRINK 28 PARTICIPATE IN A MURDER MYSTERY The 36th annual Gruene Music and Wine Fest brings wine, music, food and craft beer together for the four- day event. The festival promotes Texas and Americana music in historic downtown Gruene. Some of the live music includes the Josh Abbott Band and the Lost Gonzo Band. The Gruene Music and Wine Fest will take place Oct. 6-9 and will be hosted at both The Grapevine and Gruene Hall. The event will o er live music, wine tastings, auctions and prize giveaways. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the nonpro t United Way of Comal County. Tickets and show times are available on the website. 1601 Hunter Road, New Braunfels. 830-629-5077. www.gruenemusicandwinefest.org
From left: Alex Meixner and Miles Granzin celebrate during the opening ceremony for Wurstfest. The opening ceremony of Wurstfest in 2023 will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 4. FEATURED EVENT Wurstfest Take part in the annual festival
(Nov. 5 and 12), 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Nov. 6 and 13), 5-10 p.m. (Nov. 7-10), 5-11 p.m. (Nov. 11). Free (children age 12 and under, adults Nov. 7-10 and Nov. 13 from 5- 10 p.m.), $18 (advance general admission online), $20 (general admission). Wurstfest Grounds 120 Landa St., New Braunfels 830-625-9167 • www.wurstfest.com
highlighting German culture in the heart of New Braunfels. Guests can enjoy the food, carnival rides and games at Wurstfest. Live music and dancing along with Alpine- and Bavarian-style entertainment are among the special events at the festival. Those attending the event can indulge in German, Texan and domestic beer. The Marktplatz building will host area nonpro ts and organizations where attendees can purchase food and souvenirs. 4-11 p.m. (Nov. 4), 11 a.m.-midnight
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1 Float In Pumpkin Patch 462 E. Mill St., New Braunfels 830-213-2355 www.new.the oatin.com Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily 2 Gruene United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch 2629 E. Common St., New Braunfels 830-625-7200 https://grueneumc.churchcenter.com Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily until Oct. 31 3 Stahlmans at Bear Creek 5511 FM 2722, New Braunfels 830-515-3658 www.facebook.com/stahlmans Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Sat., closed Sun.-Tue.
1 Casa of Central Texas 1619 Common St., Ste. 301, New Braunfels 830-626-2272 • www.casacentex.org Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Sat.-Sun. 2 Comal County Habitat for Humanity 1269 Industrial St., New Braunfels 830-625-4025 www.comalhabitat.org Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Sat.-Sun. 3 United Way of Comal County 468 S. Seguin Ave., Ste. 403, New Braunfels 830-620-7760 • www.uwcomal.org Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Sat.-Sun.
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