FALL/WINTER 2023 AT A GLANCE

August

5th - Hot Summer Smasher Pickleball Tournament (D) (A)

17th - Wurst Tri - Intro to Triathlon Clinic (D) (A)

September

1st – First Homeschool Fridays (F) (Y)

2nd - Babysitter Certification (D) (Y)

2nd – Garden Volunteer Day (F) (G)

2nd – Nightlife Hike (F) (G)

5th - Homeschool PE (D) (Y)

9th – Birding 101 (F) (G)

10th - Doggie Dip Day (L) (G)

11th - JR/SR Karate (D) (Y)

15th - Paddles & Pearls Women’s Pickleball Mixer (D) (A)

16th – Mother/Son Mini Golf Night (L) (G)

16th – Family Nerf Gun War (G)

16th – Archery in the Park (F) (G)

18th - Youth Volleyball League (D) (Y)

19th-21st – Junior Golf Camp (LG) (Y)

23rd – Kayaking 101 (F) (G)

23rd – Meet the Trucks (C) (G)

26th - Pickleball Player Development Series (D) (A)

29th – Fischer Flicks (F) (G)

October

3rd - Homeschool PE (D) (Y)

6th - Mother & Son Mini Golf Night (L) (G)

6th – First Homeschool Fridays (F) (Y)

7th – Garden Volunteer Day (F) (G)

7th – Nightlife Hike (F) (G)

7th - Poses and Pints (D) (A)

8th - Youth Basketball Kickoff Event (D) (Y)

9th – Nature Camp (F) (Y)

10th – Adult Cornhole League (D) (A)

14th – Eclipse Party (F) (G)

14th-15th - Family Fun Campout (G)

20th-21st - Soul Searching (G)

21st – Monarch Festival (F) (G)

21st – Community Arbor Day (C) (G)

26th – Downtown Spooktacular! (C) (G)

27th - Trick or Treat on Das Street (D) (G)

27th - Mullets, Mayhem, & Murder Mystery Party (L) (A)

27th - Das Pumpkin Patch (D) (G)

28th – Kayaking 101 (F) (G)

28th – Monarch Tagging (F) (G)

November

2nd - Homeschool PE (D) (Y)

3rd – First Homeschool Fridays (F) (Y)

4th – Garden Volunteer Day (F) (G)

4th – Nightlife Hike (F) (G)

4th - CPR Certification (D) (A)

4th - Das Wurst Pickleball Tournament (D) (A)

5th – Local Author Fair (M) (G)

11th – Veteran’s Day Parade (C) (G)

11th – Fishing at Fischer (F) (G)

15th - Daddy Daughter Dance - Ticket sales begin (C) (G)

17th - King of the Court Men’s Pickleball Mixer (D) (A)

17th - Downtown Lighting (C) (G)

18th – Star Party (F) (G)

20th-22nd – Thanksgiving Break Camp (L) (Y)

December

1st – First Homeschool Fridays (F) (Y)

2nd – Garden Volunteer Day (F) (G)

2nd – Nightlife Hike (F) (G)

4th-8th - Fitness Food Drive (D) (G)

7th – Wassailfest (C) (G)

9th - Breakfast with the Grinch (L) (G)

9th – Birding 101 (F) (G)

15th – Fischer Flicks (F) (G)

16th - Jingle Bell Ride (D) (A)

16th – Light Up Landa (L) (G)

16th – Archery in the Park (F) (G)

18th-22nd - Winter Break Week 1 (L) (Y)

18th, 19th, 20th - Drop and Shop (D) (Y)

27th-29th - Winter Break Week 2 (L) (Y)

January

2nd – Kid’s Day Out (L) (Y)

5th – First Homeschool Fridays (F) (Y)

6th – Garden Volunteer Day (F) (G)

8th - Youth Basketball League (D) (Y)

8th - Adult Pickleball Mixed Teams Winter League (D) (A)

13th – Birding 101 (F) (G)

20th – Archery in the Park (F) (G)

28th - Basketball Skills Training Series (D) (Y)

(Y) – Youth

(A) – Adult

(G) – General/All Ages

(D) - Das Rec

(L) - Landa Park/Rec Center

(LG) - Landa Golf Course

(F) - Fischer Park

(M) - Library, Main Branch

(C) - City-Wide Event

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PROGRAMS CALL 830-221-4350 OR SCAN QR CODE!

WITH OVER 700 ACRES OF PARKLAND, NEW BRAUNFELS STRIVES TO MAKE THE "GREAT OUTDOORS" ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE

The picnic pavilions provide the ideal setting for a family gathering or company picnic, while all of the natural areas offer a retreat from a busy and hectic world.

Enjoy a softball or baseball game on one of the athletic fields or teach a child to fish at one of the fishing ponds.

With so much to see and do, New Braunfels parks are the perfect destination for the entire family. Plan a family outing and visit one of the many beautiful parks or trails today.

Visit the online Parks and Recreation GIS map for more park details.

NEWBRAUNFELS.GOV/PARKMAP

Meet The Trucks

Get ready to look, listen, climb and explore at this year’s Meet the Trucks @ Landa Park! Immerse yourself in a hands-on adventure as you climb aboard a captivating collection of trucks, from towering fire engines to massive construction vehicles. Discover the thrill of honking horns, flashing lights, and the pure joy of being up close and personal with these extraordinary machines. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to ignite your curiosity and create unforgettable memories for the whole family! (The first 30 minutes of the event will be sensory friendly, with no sirens, flashing lights, loud music, or horns).

Ages: All Ages

Cost: Free

Date: September 23 | 9am-11am

Location: Landa Park

DOWNTOWN SPOOKTACULAR!

Bring the family for some spooky Fall fun at historic Main Plaza! The New Braunfels Police Department, Fire Department, Public Works, Library and other City teams, along with participating Downtown Businesses will offer safe trick-or-treating for our youngest New Braunfelsers.

Cost: Free

Date:October 26 | 5:00-6:30pm.

For more information, visit: www.newbraunfels.gov/spooktacular

Veterans Day Parade

All residents of New Braunfels and surrounding areas are invited to join us for a spectacular celebration of our nation's heroes at the annual Veterans Day Parade. This year's event promises to be a memorable tribute to the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve in our armed forces.

Cost: Free

Date: November 11 | Parade Steps off at 9am

For More information including a map of the parade route visit: www.newbraunfels.gov/ veteransday

LANDA PARK TOUR & HIKE

Join us to explore the history and beauty of Landa Park and experience a two mile walk during this interpretative tour. Discover man-made and natural treasures and hear stories about the people that made Landa Park a significant part of our community. This tour meets in the parking lot of the Rec Center at 164 Landa Park Drive. Most of the tour will be on the sidewalk and is stroller friendly.

Ages: AII Ages

Cost: $20 per person

Date: November 18 | 10am-12pm

Location: Landa Recreation CenterLocation: Das Rec

Historic Cemetery Tour

Join us for a guided, interactive walking tour through two historic New Braunfels cemeteries that includes an exercise in using and dowsing rods to find unmarked graves from 1846! Hear the stories of our founders along with their struggles and triumphs in building a new life for themselves and their descendants. This tour meets at Comal Cemetery on Peace Avenue and then moves to New Braunfels Cemetery. Call 830-221-4370 to register.

Ages: AII Ages

Cost: $20 per person

Date: September 23 | 5:30-7:30pm Location: Comal Cemetery

Soul Searching

Experience the history, tradition and beauty of the Comal Cemetery. Established in 1869, the Comal Cemetery is the burial ground for some of New Braunfels' founders and notable citizens. The cemetery tour is a unique, educational and entertaining family event. Tickets on sale August 15th. Golf Cart Tours Available.

Cost: $20

Date: October 20, 6pm | October 21, 5:30pm | Tours leave every 15 minutes with the last tour each evening starting at 8:45pm. Tours last 1 hour. Location: Comal Cemetery

MULLETS, MAYHEM & MURDER MYSTERY PARTY

Henpecked Junction is a small, charming town chock full of the best trailer parks with the most offbeat, neighborly, and, well, troublemaking residents. The festival planners have spewed blood, sweat, and bacon grease to make this year's Mullet Fest the most extraordinary jubilee ever thrown in the town square. Everyone's chompin' at the bit to party this year.

Ages: 18+

Cost: $40

Date: October 27th | 7pm

Location: Landa Haus

For more information contact the Landa Recreation Center (830) 221-4370

JUNIOR GOLF CAMP

Students learn the fundamentals of the golf swing, rules of play, and golf course etiquette. Class maximum is 8 students.

Ages: 7-12

Cost: $100.00

September 19th - 21st | 4pm-5:30pm Location: Landa Park Golf course

Trick Or Treat On Das Street

Enjoy a spooky evening of family-friendly Halloween activities such as arts & crafts, music, games, costume contest and more!

Cost: Free

Date: October 27 | 6:30pm-8:00pm Location: Das Rec Gymnasium

DAS PUMPKIN PATCH

Join us in the pool to pick out the perfect pumpkin to decorate for fall! Once you have swum around and picked your pumpkin, supplies will be provided to decorate your pumpkin. Children 7 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult in the water at all times.

Ages: All ages

Cost: $10 per person

Date: October 27th | 6pm-8pm Location: Das Rec Leisure Pool

ECLIPSE PARTY

Get ready for the “Ring of Fire” – an annular eclipse! During an annular eclipse, the moon passes in between the sun and the earth, but does not completely block out the sun –so the sun looks like a “Ring of Fire”. We’ll have a telescope equipped with a solar filter for you to safely view the eclipse, and we’ll also have some fun activities for you and your family!

Ages: All Ages

Cost: Free

October 14th, 10am-12pm

Location: Fischer Park Amphitheater

Doggie Dip Day

One of the few times a year the pool belongs to the pups! Bring your water-loving pooch to play and cool off in the Springfed pool. Pre-purchased tickets are available, or you may purchase at the door. Human guest must have a ticket, max of 2 doggos admitted per ticket. Don’t forget your doggo’s proof of current rabies vaccine (within 3 years) for the day of the event. Owners are required to clean up after and always maintain visual sight of their pups.

Ages: All Ages

Cost: $8

Date: Sunday, September 10 | 12-4pm

Location: Landa Park Aquatic Complex Each person requires a ticket – max of 2 dogs per ticket

Family Fun Campout

Pack your tents and light your lanterns for our annual Family Fun Campout! Activities will include a tent decorating contest, hayride, hot dog cookout and family activities.

Ages: All Ages

Cost: $15

Date: October 14th - 15th | Tent set up starts at 3pm

Location: Cypress Bend Park Register at newbraunfels.gov/signup

Family Nerf Gun War

Bring your favorite Nerf gun, and we will supply Elitestyle ammo for this great competition. Power snacks will be provided. Each participant must be registered; all children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages: All Ages

Cost: $5 per player

Date: September 16th | 1-2:30pm

Location: Torrey Park

STAR PARTY – IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SAN ANTONIO ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION

Head on out to Fischer Park to enjoy the starry night sky, and gaze through telescopes at the moon, Saturn, Jupiter, and more! Bring a blanket and chair if you like.

Ages: All Ages

Cost: Free

Date: November 18th | Drop-in between 6pm and 8pm Location: Fischer Park Amphitheater

Birthday Parties

MINI GOLF

It's a stroke of genius to hold your next birthday party or private event at the Landa Park Mini Golf Course! We promise, your party won't just be par for the course...it will be a hole in one! Call 830-221-4370 to reserve.

BASIC PACKAGE - $200 FOR 2 HOURS

• Unlimited mini golf for 15 guests

• Mini golf pavilion reserved

• Balloon Decorations

• Special gift for the birthday person

• Four pizzas

ALL INCLUSIVE - $285 FOR 2 HOURS

• Unlimited mini golf for 30 guests

• Mini golf pavilion reserved

• Balloon Decorations

• Special gift for the birthday person

• Eight pizzas, three dozen cookies, lemonade

PUBLIC PAVILION RENTAL - $150 FOR 2 HOURS

• Two hours of unlimited mini golf for 20 guests

• Mini golf pavilion reserved

• $75 for each additional hour

• Only available during regular operating hours

Monarch Festival

Join the New Braunfels Parks and Recreation team and community partners as we host a fall-themed day of fun games, crafts, exhibits and activities to celebrate the state insect of Texas, the Monarch Butterfly!

Age: All Cost: Free

October 21, 11am-2pm

Fischer Park Amphitheater

PRIVATE RENTAL - $300 FOR 2 HOURS

• Two hours of unlimited mini golf

• $150 for each additional hour

• Available outside normal operating hours

DAS REC

Let Das Rec help make your next birthday party a splash! We offer a variety of themed packages, or the opportunity to bring your own. Each birthday party rental includes two hours of splish-splashing fun at our indoor leisure pool and access to our private birthday party room. A party host will make sure you and your birthday crew have the Best. Time. Ever! Party packages for up to 30 people begin at $275. Visit dasrec.com/birthday to reserve.

FISCHER PARK

Choose from one of our themes and spend your birthday in nature! Package includes two hours of reserved time in our indoor Nature Education Center, including one hour of staff-hosted activities; tables and chairs with basic table covers, and decorations. Fishing available for an additional fee. Party packages for up to 30 people begin at $200. All party requests must be made online at least 3 weeks in advance at newbraunfels.gov/fischerpark

Daddy Daughter Dance

Join us for the 19th annual Daddy Daughter

Sweetheart Dance: Winter Wonderland! Tickets include admission to a themed ballroom, dancing, refreshments and a keepsake for the daughters. Carriage rides are available and all tickets must be purchased in advance. Dance and carriage ride tickets are limited. Tickets on sale November 15th.

Cost: Dance Only: $30 | Dance & Carriage Ride: $40 Date: February 16th | 7pm-9pm

February 17th | 4pm-6pm, 7pm - 9pm Location: McKenna Event Center