Special Activities & Events

Did you know... May is National Bike Month?

All bike month biking events are FREE. Clinics and classes require registration. Snail rides are every Sunday

¡CYCLOVIVA! BIKE, WALK AND GET ACTIVE IN THE STREET The family-friendly event encourages residents to get out, get active and explore the West End through a car-free street.

All Ages | April 30, 1-4pm | FREE | Along West San Antonio St. at Eikel Park

STREET SKILLS CLASS HOSTED BY ALAMO AREA MPO Participants earn a FREE bike helmet and light when they complete the class. Registration is required.

Ages 12+ | FREE | Das Rec Multipurpose Room

May 2, 5:30-6:30pm May 6, 11:00am-12:00pm

BMX BIKE & SKATEBOARDING CLINIC HOSTED BY GNARLY BIKES The clinic will focus on control, safety, park etiquette and BMX biking and skateboarding. Registration is required.

Ages 10+ | May 13, 10:00am-12:00pm | FREE | JAWS Skate Park

BIKE TO WORK OR ANYWHERE DAY! Join us and ride your bike to get to wherever you need to go – or just for fun! Visit one of our Energizer Stations at Das Rec for giveaways, snacks and refreshments! No registration required.

All Ages | May 19, 7:30am-10:00am | FREE | Das Rec

MOUNTAIN BIKING CLINIC HOSTED BY S.T.O.R.M. & COMAL TRAILS ALLIANCE This clinic is great for beginners or riders who may want to brush up on the fundamentals. Ages 16+, must bring own working mountain bike and helmet. Space is limited, registration is required.

Ages 12+ | May 20, 9:00a -11:00am | FREE | Dry Comal Nature Trail

LANDA PARK TOUR & HIKE

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. 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.

All Ages | Saturday, April 22, 10:00am-12:00 pm | $20 per person Landa Recreation Center

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: A COMMUNITY LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES These “Bite-sized” learning opportunities are provided free to allow local businesses and organizations an opportunity to present educational, health-focused information for Das Rec members and guests. These take place on the 3rd Friday of each month. See our Facebook Page for complete schedule. Please feel free to bring your lunch.

All Ages | Fridays 12:30-1:30pm Free with Das Rec Membership Das Rec Multipurpose Room

January 20 – TBA February 17 – TBA March 17 - TBA April 21 - TBA May 19 - TBA

FISCHER CHALK THE WALK Head out to Fischer Park to create art with sidewalk chalk. Stop by the Nature Education Center Gift Shop during regular business hours to sign-in; the first 100 participants will receive free chalk. Spread out to decorate one of our many sidewalks. Participants are welcome to bring in their own non-permanent preferred chalk art supplies. Take a picture of your artwork and tag us at #nbparksandrec.

All Ages | March 11-19 | Free | Fischer Park Nature Education Center Gift Shop

FAMILY NERF GUN WAR Bring your favorite Nerf gun, and we will supply elitestyle ammo for this great competition. Snacks and hydration are provided. Each participant must be registered; all children must be accompanied by an adult.

All Ages | Saturday, March 26, 1pm | $5 per person Torrey Park

PIXIE PARK PICNIC Spring is the perfect time to plant a garden, watch the wildlife, and if you are lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of a little fairy friends too! Join us at the Landa Park Dance Slab for games, a special craft, and a meet and greet with some of your favorite pixies. Picnic lunch provided. Bring your favorite yard blanket or lawn chairs.

All Ages | Saturday, April 29, 10am-12pm $15 per person | Landa Park Dance Slab 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. All Ages | $8 | Sunday, April 23 | 12-4pm Each person requires a ticket - max of 2 dogs per ticket | Landa Park Aquatic Complex

HISTORIC CEMETERY TOUR Join us for a guided, interactive walking tour through two historic New Braunfels’ cemeteries that includes an exercise in using 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.

All Ages | $20 per person | Comal Cemetery

Saturday, March 25 | 5-7pm Saturday, June 3 | 6-8 pm

LANDA LAKE DATE NIGHT Couples can spend the evening cruising throughout Landa Lake on a paddle boat for a special evening. Couples will be given a Bluetooth speaker to play the music of their choice and a boxed dinner will be provided for a night out. Pre-registration is required. Ages 16+ | 7:30-8:30 pm | $40 per couple Landa Park Boat House

A: Friday, March 31st pre-register by Wed. Mar 29th B: Friday, May 12th pre-register by Wed. May 10th

EARTH DAY WORKSHOP Let’s protect the only home we have – Planet Earth! Join us for a special afternoon as we complete a service project and celebrate with crafts and activities! Pre-registration is required.

Ages 5-12 | April 22 | 1:30-3pm | $8 per child Fischer Park Nature Education Center

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

An illuminating experience, hunt eggs by flashlight! Are you up for the challenge? If so, come on down for some fun, treats, and even a photo opportunity with a special guest! Each hunter should bring their own flashlight and basket. Children will be divided into age groups. Pre-registration only, no on-site registration.

Hunt starts April 1 at 7:45pm (Not too Dark) | Cypress Bend Park $8/participant | Choose the time that works for your family

A: 2-3 years B: 4-5 years

Hunt Starts at 8:15pm C: 2-3 years D:4-5 years E:6-7 years F:8-12 years Hunt Starts at 8:45pm H: 4-5 years I: 6-7 years J: 8-12 years

AQUA EGG HUNT

Hop on over to the Das Rec Leisure pool for our annual Underwater Egg Hunt. Children will hunt for eggs, then receive a goodie bag. A small craft will also be available. Children 7 and under must have a parent in the water within an arm’s reach at all times. Please remember to bring your own baskets and goggles! April 1 | Das Rec | Cost: $8 early registration | $12 day of event Age 0-4 years: 3-3:30pm Age 5-7 years: 3:45-4:15pm Age 8-10 years: 4:30-5pm Age 11+ years: 5:15-5:45pm

Peace, Love & Murder

Mystery Party

February 24th | 7 pm | $40 per person Landa Haus

Nutmeg Vant is a legendary movie star that was shipwrecked a few years ago and stranded on a deserted tropical island with six strangers. Immediately after her news-breaking rescue, her butler, Theodore Winsington, III, contacted Blissity Lovewell and requested that she host a smashing shindig in honor of her safe return at Nutmeg's fabulous Hollywood mansion. Get your '60s vogue ready because you've received your smashing '60s invitation, baby! This is where your story begins...

Join us for an interactive evening of mystery- this is not a show, registered attendees will be playing a role. Dinner will be provided. Guests will be assigned characters one week before the event so that you may dress the part. Please be sure to provide an accurate e-mail when you sign up.

Dog Dog Rodeo Rodeo

Bring your favorite dog on a leash for a paw-some time. Test your dog’s agility with canine capers, contests, and races. There will also be a costume contest, dog crafts, and more. All friendly dogs welcome, just be sure to bring proof of current rabies vaccination.

All Ages | March 4, 11am-1pm | Free | Fischer Park Nature Education Center

Put your creativity and construction skills to the test by building a cardboard vessel to launch through the City Tube Chute on the Comal River! There are two levels of competition: Novice and Expert. Novice teams will compete for creativity awards, while Expert teams are competing for speed. Teams must pre-register to compete in this hilarious and educational event. Space is limited so register early, registration will open on February 1st. All vessels will have one run through the chute.

All Ages | Saturday, April 29 | 10am (Boat check in between 8-9am) | Prince Solms Tube Chute

Early Registration Fee: $30/boat by March 31st

Late Registration Fee: $45/boat after March 31st, no registrations accepted after April 18th

Rain Out Date: Sunday, April 30th