Special Events

CANDY CRUISE

Calling all ghosts and goblins! A 'Drive-Thru' Candy Cruise will be open from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Families are encouraged to dress in costume and visit participating businesses, groups, and City departments. Participating vendors will have their 'trunk' outdoors to share their 'treats'. A full list of vendor locations will be available online at Schertz. com or social media.

HOLIDAZZLE

Join us on Saturday, December 4 to get in the holiday spirit at Holidazzle! If you need to get some holiday shopping done, the Kris Kringle Market will be open for business at the Schertz Civic Center. A snow play area, the Mt. Schertz snow hill, and other holiday activities will be part of the festivities. Santa Claus will be present for kiddos to get in their last-minute requests. The lighted night parade always dazzles the crowd, and this year will be no exception. Come celebrate the season with us!

DUNKIN’ FOR PUMPKINS

Are you ready to dive into a floating pumpkin patch? Join us at the Schertz Aquatics Center on Saturday, October 2 for Dunkin’ for Pumpkins where participants can choose their own pumpkin out of the pool to paint and take home. Pre-Register now because there are only 200 spots available. Please note all children 6 and under will be required to be accompanied by an adult in the water. The registration fee is $5 per participant. Please go to ymcasatx.org/Schertz to reserve your spot.

DECK THE CITY HALL

Come out and join us for the annual tree lighting at City Hall on Thursday, December 2 at 6:00 p.m. In addition to the traditional Holiday tree lighting, we will be lighting the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex! Enjoy the night with music, hot cocoa, and light snacks.

Here’s your chance to eat some yummy pancakes and visit with Santa Claus himself! Enjoy a delicious breakfast complete with pancakes, sausage, milk, and juice. Once everyone has been served, Santa Claus will join the party and visit with everyone. Santa will have a photo backdrop and his chair and parents are welcome to take photos. Sessions will occur on December 4 at 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. Registration is $10 per participant (children 2 and under are free) and session capacity is limited so make sure to sign up early!

POLAR BEAR PLUNGE

Take the plunge into the new year with Schertz Parks & Recreation and the Schertz Family YMCA at the Cold for a Cause Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, January 8 at 10:00 a.m. at Pickrell Park Pool. After the plunge, this family-friendly event includes s’mores and hot chocolate to help you warm up. Also, make sure to cozy up by the fire pit! This chilly tradition takes place internationally every winter, and our community is excited to join in. Registration is $15 per person. Funds raised from this event help make it possible for children, families, seniors, neighbors, and others to benefit from Y programs and memberships, regardless of their financial circumstances. Register online at ymcasatx.org/polarbearplunge.

NEW YEAR’S EVE

Put on your nicest mask and join us in welcoming the new year with a 2022 twist on a classic Masquerade Ball! Join us on Thursday, December 31 at Pickrell Park beginning at 8:00 p.m. There will be live music, food vendors, and festive photo opportunities. We can't wait to ring in the new year with you!

DADDY/DAUGHTER AND MOTHER/SON DANCE

Calling all superheroes! Join us for a Dynamic Duos “DoOver” since COVID cancelled our 2021 event. Superhero fathers and mothers grab your masks and capes and get ready to treat that special super girl or super boy to a power-filled night. Superheroes will unite on February 18 and 19 at the Schertz Civic Center for a night of heroic adventures. This event is open to all families and focuses on the importance of quality time. Tickets are presale only from January 3 – February 17 while supplies last. Adult tickets are $18 and child tickets are $12. Space is limited and tickets will not be sold at the door.