BackNo need to research, fifteen of the best fun things to do in New Braunfels this month are described below. Hopefully, this list will make planning a perfect Texas Hill Country outing a little easier!
1. Go to the County Fair
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Sunday is your last chance to check out the Comal County Fair before they pack up and leave until next year. Grab the whole family and enjoy all the fun with great food, fun carnival rides, and events put on throughout the day. Check out the full schedule here!
When: Sunday, October 1
Where: Comal County Fairgrounds, 701 Common St
2. Take an Acting Class
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The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre is putting on an acting class for adults over 50 years of age starting the first Tuesday of October. Looking for something fun to spice up the middle of the week? Taking an acting class is not only fun, but it can make you feel healthier and more confident. For more information on how to apply, go to the website!
When: Tuesday, October 3 - 6:00-8:00 PM
Where: Brauntex Theatre, 290 W San Antonio St
3. Get Wild at the Music and Wine Festival
You might notice that New Braunfels gets pretty excited for autumn to arrive, and a lot of festivals start to occur every weekend. The Gruene Music and Wine Festival is celebrating 31 years of bringing good tunes and good grapes to the Historic District in Gruene. Taste several different wines from many Texas vineyards, and stick around for music from many artists, including Asleep at the Wheel!
When: October 5-8
Where: Gruene Historic District, Gruene Road
4. Go on a Cemetery Tour
Get the spooky events in early this year with a historical tour of the Comal Cemetery. Opened in 1868, the Comal Cemetery is the resting place for some of the major New Braunfels citizens - including founders. The event is called “Soul Searching”, so maybe you’ll find something about yourself on the tour, or maybe you’ll find something else…*cue spooky sounds*.
When: Friday, October 6 - 6:00PM & Saturday, October 7th - 5:00PM
Where: Cypress Bend Park, 503 Peace Ave
5. Compete in a Triathlon
Everyone is getting a little Wurstfest crazy, so why not relieve some of that energy by competing in the Wurst Tri Ever on October 8th. This triathlon starts with a two-story slide named Wet Willy, swimming, cycling through the gorgeous Hill Country, and running along Landa Golf Course. Sign up here for the Wurst Tri Ever!
When: Sunday, October 8 - 7:30 AM
Where: Landa Park Aquatic Complex, 350 Aquatic Circle
6. Learn Archery
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For $5, hone your archery skills at Fischer Park with a TPWD Certified Instructor to teach you everything you need to know. This is a beginner class, so feel free to bring anyone to join in on the fun. Pre-registration is required, check out the website for more information.
When: Sunday, October 8 - 1:30 PM
Where: Fischer Park, 1820 Old McQueeney Rd
7. Get Your Dirndl Ready
Have you ever gone to Wurstfest and wished you invested in a dirndl or lederhosen? Get a head start this year by going to Water 2 Wine for their Drindl and Wine event where Once in a Blue Moon will bring racks of beautiful clothes for your shopping pleasure. Sip some wine and buy some German clothes all on a Wednesday!
When: Wednesday, October 11 - 5:00 PM
Where: Water 2 Wine, 185 S Seguin Ave
8. Tell Spooky Stories
Come out to the Landa Park Dance Slab and enjoy stories around the campfire and a few s’mores! S’mores kits are available for a small fee or feel free to bring your own. This event is all ages, so bring the whole family!
When: Friday, October 13 - 7:00 PM
Where: Landa Park Dance Slab, 110 Golf Course Rd
9. See Some Fall Films
Fischer Park is putting on a series of Fall Flicks to bring family and friends to every Friday this October. Movies on the schedule are Moana, The Lorax, Zootopia, and Hocus Pocus. Food and drinks are available for purchase from Taco Palenque.
When: Friday, October 13 - 7:30 PM
Where: Fischer Park, 1935 Hilltop Summit Road
10. Have a Nerf War
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Fathers and sons, this is an event just for you! Torrey Park is playing host to a father-and-son Nerf war. Bring your favorite gun to the park get ready for a fun competition. The event is $5, and snacks will be provided. Register here to get your names in the competition!
When: Saturday, October 14 - 1:00PM & 3:00PM
Where: Torrey Park, 776 East Torrey
11. Play Kickball
Grab the entire family for the old schoolyard favorite: kickball! Families are going to be grouped into teams for a few recreational games of kickball. Rules will be adapted so that anybody in the family can play...while still keeping it competitive for all skill levels. Sign up here for the fun!
When: Friday, October 20 - 6:00 PM
Where: Camp Comal Softball Fields, 1901 Kuehler Ave
12. Roll and Read
McKenna Children’s Museum, NB Public Library, and NB Parks and Recreation are putting on the 4th annual Roll and Read at the end of this month. Grab the kids and the stroller and head to Landa Park where parents and children can walk, bike, skate, ride in a stroller, or whatever form of rolling you want to make the mile around Landa Park. At rest stops, enjoy plenty of children’s books to read before finishing the lap!
When: Saturday, October 28 - 9:00 AM
Where: Landa Park Dance Slab, 110 Golf Course Rd
13. Peruse an Art Festival
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The Second Annual Fall Into Art Festival is happening the last weekend of October, and you don’t want to miss it! Dozens and dozens of local and regional artists gather and show off their creations at this festival, which is free to attend. There will be entertainment throughout the weekend, food, art (some of which will be available for purchase), and more.
When: Saturday & Sunday, October 28-29
Where: Gruene Lake Village, 2336 Gruene Lake Dr
14. Celebrate the Dia de Los Muertos
Downtown New Braunfels will be crawling with sugar skulls and great fun the last Saturday of the month at the Dia de Los Muertos Festival. Admission is free and will feature cultural foods, drinks, arts & crafts, shopping, and live entertainment. Listen to great music from a Mariachi band, Folklorico dancers, and Tejano acts Sunny Sauceda and Crystal Garza. More information on their Facebook event page!
When: Saturday, October 28 - 5:00 PM
Where: Downtown New Braunfels, Main Plaza
15. Go Trick or Treating
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Halloween is a widespread favorite holiday for a few key reasons: autumn weather, costumes, and candy. Take advantage of this classic night of costumes and candy by taking the kids Trick or Treating this year! Dress up the kids in wonderful costumes and stroll around your neighborhood, to gather that pillowcase full of candy. You can even eat some of the kids’ candy while they sleep that night! How about that?
