NOV 7 – 16, 2025

Dust off your lederhosen and head to New Braunfels this November, because Wurstfest is turning the banks of the Comal River into one giant German-Texan playground!

For ten flavor-packed days you can sink your teeth into sizzling sausages, raise a frosty stein of local or Bavarian brew, whirl through carnival rides, and dance the night away to lively oompah and Alpine tunes. Whether you’re chasing family-friendly fun, a friends’ beer-garden getaway, or just an excuse to polka, Wurstfest delivers nonstop cheer wrapped in fall sunshine and Hill Country charm.  Prost to the best wurst party in Texas!

NOV 21 – 23, 2025

Enjoy an exclusive Christmas shopping experience at Weihnachtsmarkt, a German-style Christmas Market with a Texas Twist. The market will offer authentic German collectibles and ornaments, unique decorations, specialty items, fabulous gifts, apparel and antiques. Select from a wide array of retail merchants and artisans.

NOV 21, 2025

Main Plaza in downtown New Braunfels will once again play host to the official kickoff of the holiday season when thousands of twinkling lights are turned on and Santa makes his arrival in New Braunfels!

The annual downtown lighting event is set for Friday, November 21st, 2025. The streets around the Main Plaza will close at 5pm and the program begins at 6pm with holiday music performed by the New Braunfels Community Band. A free shuttle will be provided beginning at 5:30pm at New Braunfels City Hall, located at 550 Landa Street and will shuttle participants to and from downtown until 9:30pm.

DEC 4, 2025

Downtown New Braunfels lights up for Wassailfest—a cozy street party filled with twinkling lights, cheerful carolers, and endless cups of free hot cider from local shops. Bring the family, wander the decorated streets, and toast the season with small-town holiday magic at every corner.

Gruene Market Days