Baby Rhyme Time takes place every Monday from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at the New Braunfels Public Library’s Main Library Meeting Room. Recommended for babies ages 12 to 18 months, the program features stories, singing, clapping, music, and a short playtime. Siblings are welcome to attend. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate with their ... Read more

Toddler Time takes place every Monday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the New Braunfels Public Library’s Main Library Meeting Room. Recommended for children ages 18 months to 3 years, the program features stories, rhymes, songs, music with shakers, dancing with scarves, and movement activities, followed by a short playtime. Siblings are welcome to attend. ... Read more

Little ones can sing, dance, and explore rhythm during Music & Movement at the New Braunfels Public Library. Designed for young children, this energetic program introduces participants to a variety of musical styles including jazz, rock, classical music, children’s favorites, and more through interactive activities and movement. Children will have opportunities to play with small ... Read more

Preschool Storytime takes place every Tuesday from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at the New Braunfels Public Library’s Main Library Meeting Room. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5, the program focuses on reading readiness and early literacy skills, including letter knowledge, phonological awareness, and print motivation. Children can also practice counting while exploring colors and ... Read more

Toddler Time takes place every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the New Braunfels Public Library’s Main Library Meeting Room. Recommended for children ages 18 months to 3 years, the program features stories, rhymes, songs, music with shakers, dancing with scarves, and movement activities, followed by a short playtime. Siblings are welcome to attend. ... Read more

Tween Tuesday takes place on Tuesday, October 6, October 13, and October 27, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the New Braunfels Public Library’s Tween Zone in the Children’s Room. The program is designed for tweens ages 8 to 12. Registration is required, with 30 seats available. Each session offers tweens an opportunity to spend ... Read more

Nature Explorers is a monthly environmental education program that offers hands-on learning and creative activities for participants of all ages. Each session focuses on caring for the planet through crafts, projects, and discussions that highlight simple ways individuals and families can make a positive impact on the environment. Activities are designed to engage children, teens, ... Read more

Nature Explorers returns to the New Braunfels Public Library on Tuesday, October 6, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. This educational environmental program is designed for all ages and features hands-on crafts, projects, and activities focused on nature and ways to care for the planet. This month’s theme, Connect with Nature, invites participants outside to the ... Read more

Crafters of all skill levels are invited to gather for Sit & Stitch at the New Braunfels Public Library Main Branch every Wednesday from 9 am to 12 pm. The casual social group welcomes anyone interested in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or other stitching crafts. Participants can spend the morning sharing patterns, exchanging tips and techniques, ... Read more

An outdoor storytime experience brings families together at Fischer Park Family Storytime in New Braunfels. Held every Wednesday from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at the Hilltop Pavilion in Fischer Park, the program offers a fun and engaging setting for children of all ages. The session includes stories and activities designed to encourage early literacy ... Read more

Little Land New Braunfels hosts a weekly Music Exploration class for children ages 1.5–6, introducing little ones to different types of music while giving them opportunities to explore instruments and develop their own sense of musicality. The curriculum was developed by therapists and musicians to help build skills including attention, auditory comprehension, coordination, and confidence. ... Read more

Storytime Painting takes place Wednesday, October 7, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Clay Casa New Braunfels. Designed for little ones who are not yet in school, the 90-minute session combines storytime with a small painting project. The cost is $20 per child. Parents are required to stay and assist their child during the activity.

Little Land New Braunfels hosts a weekly Sensory Art Exploration class designed for children ages 2–6. Each themed class gives little ones the chance to explore color, shape, line, texture, space, form, and value through hands-on activities that engage multiple senses while encouraging creativity, motor skills, language development, and social interaction. Classes are held Wednesdays ... Read more

Painting With A Twist in New Braunfels hosts Bright Autumn Bouquet on Wednesday, October 7, from 6 to 8 pm. Participants ages 13 and up can create a colorful autumn bouquet painting with guidance from instructor Emily G. The class is $36 per person.

A midweek market brings together local vendors, live music, and casual evening fun at the Humpday Market in Gruene. Held every Wednesday from 6 pm to 9 pm at Gruene Grove, located at 1263 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130, the event offers a laid-back setting to shop and unwind. Visitors can browse a variety ... Read more

Painting With A Twist in New Braunfels hosts Texas Sunset on Wednesday, October 7, from 7 to 9 pm. Participants ages 13 and up can create a Texas-inspired sunset painting with guidance from instructor Emily G. The class is $36 per person.

The New Braunfels Public Library will host a Home School Group Field Trip on Thursday, October 8, from 11 a.m. to noon in the Main Library Meeting Room. The in-person program is designed for early elementary students ages 5 to 7.

The 40th Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale takes place October 8–10 at the New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center, offering books and other items for readers of all ages. Proceeds from the sale help support programming at the New Braunfels Public Libraries. Friends of the Library Preview Night is Thursday, October 8, from 5 to ... Read more

Fans of Gilmore Girls can celebrate the series at Stars Hollow Fest on Thursday, October 8, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the New Braunfels Public Library’s Main Library Meeting Room. Designed for ages 13 and up, the event features themed crafts, activities, and a Luke’s Diner waffle bar.

Painting With A Twist in New Braunfels hosts Bootanical Garden on Thursday, October 8, from 6 to 8 pm. Participants ages 13 and up can create a botanical-inspired painting under the guidance of instructor Rachel G. The class is $36 per person and offers a creative evening of painting in a relaxed studio setting.

The 40th Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale takes place October 8–10 at the New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center, offering books and other items for readers of all ages. Proceeds from the sale help support programming at the New Braunfels Public Libraries. Friends of the Library Preview Night is Thursday, October 8, from 5 to ... Read more

Painting With A Twist in New Braunfels hosts Bright Forest on Friday, October 9, from 7 to 9 pm. Participants ages 13 and up can create a colorful forest-inspired painting with guidance from instructor Chanlee L. The class is $36 per person.

The annual Blue Bonnet Palace Fall Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, October 10–11, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at Blue Bonnet Palace in Selma. Admission and parking are free. The family-friendly festival features a pumpkin patch, local vendor marketplace, live music and entertainment, food vendors, kids’ activities, fall photo opportunities, an NFL watch ... Read more

The 40th Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale takes place October 8–10 at the New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center, offering books and other items for readers of all ages. Proceeds from the sale help support programming at the New Braunfels Public Libraries. Friends of the Library Preview Night is Thursday, October 8, from 5 to ... Read more

Families with young children can enjoy stories, songs, and hands-on activities during Family Storytime at the New Braunfels Public Library. Designed for all ages, this weekly program encourages early literacy development through interactive storytelling, music, and creative play. Children and caregivers will share books, sing songs, explore counting activities, and learn about colors and shapes ... Read more

The annual Blue Bonnet Palace Fall Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, October 10–11, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at Blue Bonnet Palace in Selma. Admission and parking are free. The family-friendly festival features a pumpkin patch, local vendor marketplace, live music and entertainment, food vendors, kids’ activities, fall photo opportunities, an NFL watch ... Read more

Painting With A Twist in New Braunfels hosts Halloween Cat on Saturday, October 10, from 1 to 3 pm. This family-friendly painting session is open to ages 5 and up, with instructor Kim R guiding participants through the Halloween-themed artwork. The class is $32 per person.

Painting With A Twist in New Braunfels hosts Fall Trees Reflected on Saturday, October 10, from 2 to 4 pm. Participants ages 13 and up can create a scenic fall-inspired painting featuring trees reflected in the water, with guidance from instructor Chanlee L. The class is $36 per person.

Family Dungeons & Dragons takes place Saturday, October 10, and Saturday, October 24, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the New Braunfels Public Library’s Main Library Meeting Room. Designed for mixed-age groups, the program welcomes tweens, teens, and adults to play together in self-contained one-shot adventures. The games are suitable for new and returning players, ... Read more

Painting With A Twist in New Braunfels hosts Relive Threshing Day with Relic of Dragons on Saturday, October 10, from 6 to 8 pm. This Book Club painting session is open to ages 13 and up, with instructor Emily G guiding participants through the featured artwork. The class is $36 per person.

Blue Bonnet Palace hosts its Annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch on Sunday, October 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The all-ages event wraps up the weekend with fall festivities, shopping, food, pumpkins, and family activities. The Sunday live entertainment lineup and additional festival details will be announced. The event will also feature local ... Read more

Painting With A Twist in New Braunfels hosts an Open Studio DIY Experience on Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 2 pm to 5:30 pm. This all-ages session allows participants to create artwork at their own pace in a relaxed studio setting. Admission ranges from $25 to $42 per person. The event takes place at Painting ... Read more

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Fest is bringing six hours of Halloween fun to Cibolo! Presented by The New Braunfels Life and created by Once Upon A Party, this family-friendly event features trick-or-treating with more than 25 live fairytale characters, superheroes, and villains, plus live stage performances, animal encounters, scavenger hunts, photo opportunities, food trucks, vendors, and ... Read more

Get creative with a seasonal project during the Rustic Pumpkin Cutting Board Workshop at Painting with a Twist on Sunday, October 11, from 4 pm to 6 pm. Instructor Chanlee L will guide participants through the workshop, which is open to ages 13 and up. Admission is $40 per person. Advance registration is available online.