There’s something special about fall in New Braunfels, Texas. The summer crowds fade, the Hill Country all just might be one of the best times of year to get out and explore New Braunfels. The temperatures finally start to cool down, the calendar fills up with festivals and community events, and plenty of longtime local traditions return for another season.
From Oktoberfest celebrations and fall festivals to live music, outdoor activities, Halloween fun, and some of the biggest events of the year, there’s a lot to look forward to over the next few months.
So, grab your calendar. Here are some of the best things to do in New Braunfels this fall.
1. Comal County Fair & Rodeo
Date: September 23–27
One of New Braunfels’ biggest fall traditions returns with five days of rodeo action, carnival rides, live music, fair food, livestock shows, exhibits, and plenty more. The Comal County Fair has been part of the community for generations and remains one of the signature events of the season.
There’s something happening throughout the week, so check the Comal County Fair schedule before heading out to see what’s happening each day.
2. River Revival Music Fest
Date: September 24–27
Spend four days along the Guadalupe River at River Revival, an independent music and camping festival taking over KL Ranch Camp on River Road. The festival features two stages of live music from artists from across Texas, along with camping, food, live art, and plenty of time to cool off in the river.
Unlike a traditional music festival, admission is designed as an all-inclusive experience, with meals and camping included with festival tickets. Guests can also bring their own coolers and camping supplies for a laid-back weekend along the river.
Learn more about River Revival.
3. Paint and Sip at Painting With A Twist
Whether you’re planning a date night, a night out with friends, or just looking for a little “me time,” Painting With A Twist New Braunfels’ fall calendar is packed with seasonal favorites that make art approachable and fun for everyone. From vibrant autumn landscapes and glowing moonlit scenes to holiday-inspired projects for Thanksgiving and Christmas, every class offers a fun way to get in the fall spirit.
Click here to see their full schedule.
4. Sundrop Springs Fall Festival
Date: Weekends this fall
Pumpkin patches, hayrides, mazes, and plenty of other fall favorites come together at Sundrop Springs, a 22-acre farm on the north side of New Braunfels.
The family-friendly Fall Festival includes a hayride, fall maze, jumping pillow, corn clay pit, live entertainment, food, and other activities throughout the farm. Once the sun goes down, those looking for something a little scarier can check out Sundrop Screams, featuring nighttime haunted attractions including the Pumpkin King’s Trail, a hillbilly hayride, and haunted hay maze.
Learn more about Sundrop Springs.
5. Cavern Bat Fest at Natural Bridge Caverns
Date: Weekends in October and November 1
Natural Bridge Caverns celebrates fall with Cavern Bat Fest, bringing seasonal activities to the grounds every weekend throughout October and continuing through November 1.
Families can make a day of exploring the caverns and other attractions while enjoying food, drinks, and a lineup of free fall activities above ground. On October 31, Natural Bridge Caverns will also host free trick-or-treating from 3 to 5 p.m.
Many of the festival activities are free, although parking is $10 per day and tickets are required for the caverns and other paid attractions.
Learn more about Cavern Bat Fest.
6. Fischer Flick: Coco
Date: October 2
Kick off October with a free outdoor movie night at Fischer Park. The city will show Coco at the Fischer Park Amphitheater beginning at 6:30 p.m., with the event open to all ages.
Bring your blankets or lawn chairs, round up the family, and settle in for a movie under the stars. Admission is completely free.
Learn more about Fischer Flick.
7. Fire Station 7 Open House
Date: October 3
Get a behind-the-scenes look at one of New Braunfels’ fire stations during the Fire Station 7 Open House from 9 to 11 a.m.
Families can meet local firefighters, see the fire trucks up close, and tour the station at 357 FM 306. It’s a simple, free morning activity that’s especially fun for younger kids.
Learn more about the Fire Station 7 Open House.
8. Geronimo & Alligator Creeks Fall Stream Cleanup
Date: October 3
Spend a Saturday morning outdoors while helping clean up one of our local waterways during the 2026 Geronimo & Alligator Creeks Fall Stream Cleanup.
The New Braunfels cleanup begins at 9 a.m. at the Oak Creek Estates Pool parking lot at 250 Escarpment Oak Road. Cleanup supplies will be provided, along with free breakfast tacos and coffee, and a limited number of special event T-shirts will be available.
Learn more about the Fall Stream Cleanup.
9. Pink Warrior Advocates Red Dress Run
Date: October 3
Break out your best red dress for the 5th Annual Red Dress Run, a lively New Braunfels bar crawl that raises money for a great local cause.
The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and benefits Pink Warrior Advocates, a local nonprofit providing direct support to people affected by breast cancer. Everyone is encouraged to show up in a red dress, including the guys, while breast cancer survivors and warriors are invited to wear pink so they can be recognized and celebrated.
Learn more about the Red Dress Run.
10. Gruene Music & Wine Festival
Date: October 8–11
The Gruene Music & Wine Festival celebrates a major milestone this fall as it returns for its 40th year.
What began as a one-day event in 1987 has grown into a multi-day celebration of Texas and Americana music, along with wine and beer produced right here in the Lone Star State. The festival takes over Gruene for four days of music, drinks, and special events, all while continuing its longtime tradition of raising money for the United Way of Comal County.
See the schedule and learn more about the Gruene Music & Wine Festival.
11. Friends of the Library Book Sale
Date: October 9–10
Book lovers can browse thousands of titles while supporting the New Braunfels Public Library during the 40th Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale.
The two-day sale is a great opportunity to stock your shelves without spending a fortune, with books and other finds available throughout the event. Saturday also features the popular $5 bag sale, giving shoppers a chance to fill a bag with books for just five bucks.
Learn more about the Friends of the Library Book Sale.
12. Newman & Company Grand Opening Gala
Date: October 10
Our partners at Newman & Company are celebrating their beautiful new location on Gruene Road with a Grand Opening Gala from 5 to 8 p.m.
Guests can tour the new med spa while enjoying drinks and hors d’oeuvres, along with some of Newman & Company’s biggest specials, including half-off $500, $1,000, and $1,500 gift certificates, free enrollment for new Silver, Gold, and Platinum members, and 20% off retail products. There will also be swag bags for qualifying purchases and a huge lineup of raffle prizes throughout the evening.
Cocktail attire is required, so get dressed up and make a night of it.
Learn more about the Newman & Company Grand Opening Gala.
13. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Fest
Date: October 11
Fairytale characters, superheroes, and villains take over The Fields Wedding & Event Venue for one of the area’s biggest family-friendly Halloween celebrations.
Presented by The New Braunfels Life, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Fest runs from 2 to 8 p.m. and gives kids the chance to trick-or-treat with more than 25 live characters. The festival also includes character meet-and-greets, A Villain Spooktacular, live animal encounters from Once In A Wild, a scavenger hunt, Halloween activities, food trucks, vendors, and more.
VIP tickets add pumpkin decorating, reserved stage seating, access to the VIP rooftop lounge, a limited-edition autograph book, and an exclusive group photo with select villains.
Get tickets and learn more about Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Fest.
14. New Braunfels Día de los Muertos Festival
Date: October 17
Downtown New Braunfels comes alive with music, food, art, and culture for the 10th Annual New Braunfels Día de los Muertos Festival.
Held from noon to 10 p.m., the free festival celebrates the traditional holiday honoring and remembering loved ones who have passed away. Thousands of people are expected downtown for a full day celebrating Hispanic culture and heritage right in the heart of New Braunfels.
Learn more about the Día de los Muertos Festival.
15. Monarch Festival
Date: October 24
Celebrate one of Texas’ most recognizable visitors during the annual Monarch Festival at Fischer Park.
This free, family-friendly event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes fall-themed games, crafts, exhibits, food trucks, and activities centered around the monarch butterfly. Along the way, families can learn more about the monarch’s remarkable migration and simple ways to help these important pollinators survive.
A free park-and-ride shuttle will also run from New Braunfels Nazarene Church at 210 W. Klein Road.
Learn more about the Monarch Festival.
16. Texas Clay Festival
Date: October 24–25
More than 80 Texas potters and clay artists will take over the Gruene Historic District for the 34th Annual Texas Clay Festival.
The free festival gives visitors a chance to browse and purchase an impressive variety of handmade pottery and clay artwork, ranging from functional pieces for the home to sculptures and one-of-a-kind works of art. It’s also a great excuse to spend a fall afternoon walking around Gruene and seeing the work of some of the state’s top clay artists.
Learn more about the Texas Clay Festival.
17. New Braunfels Jamboree Train Show
Date: October 24–25
All aboard! The New Braunfels Railroad Museum’s Jamboree Train Show returns to the New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center for a weekend dedicated to trains, model railroads, and railroad history.
The show runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 24 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 25, with plenty to see for longtime model railroad enthusiasts and younger train fans alike.
Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for active-duty military, $5 for children ages 5–12, and free for children under 5. Proceeds benefit the New Braunfels Railroad Museum.
Learn more about the Jamboree Train Show.
18. Hill Country Music Jam
Date: October 24
Spend an evening listening to live country and classic rock while supporting local conservation efforts at the 2026 Hill Country Music Jam.
Held at the Toddcoe Aviation Hangar at New Braunfels National Airport, the main event begins at 6 p.m. with ’80s and ’90s dancehall country from Pony Express, featuring members of the Zack Walther Band, followed by classic rock and more from Knotty Grove. The evening also includes an open bar, live auction, raffle, and food trucks.
An exclusive VIP pre-party begins at 5 p.m. with singer-songwriter Kayla Jane.
Learn more about the Hill Country Music Jam.
19. Downtown Spooktacular
Date: October 29
Put on the costumes and head downtown for one of New Braunfels’ biggest free Halloween traditions.
Downtown Spooktacular runs from 5 to 7 p.m., with downtown businesses, city departments, first responders, and community organizations handing out treats at stops throughout the area. Families can also look for teal pumpkin buckets offering non-candy, allergen-safe treats.
Free parking and shuttle service will be available from City Hall between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Learn more about Downtown Spooktacular.
20. Little Land Trunk or Treat
Date: October 30
Get one more night of Halloween fun in before the big day at Little Land New Braunfels’ Trunk or Treat.
Families are invited to dress up and stop by the Little Land parking lot from 4:30 to 7 p.m. for an evening of trick-or-treating alongside several local businesses. Little Land is partnering with Rita’s Italian Ice, MyGym, Kauffman Orthodontics, Premier Martial Arts, and Water Babies of Central Texas for the event.
Learn more about Little Land New Braunfels.
21. Wurstfest
Date: November 6–15
You can’t talk about fall in New Braunfels without Wurstfest.
For 10 days, the annual celebration brings German and Texan culture together along the banks of the Comal River with live Alpine and Bavarian-style entertainment, dancing, carnival rides, plenty of German food, and, of course, beer.
It’s one of the biggest events of the entire year in New Braunfels and a tradition that draws visitors from well beyond the Hill Country.
See the schedule and learn more about Wurstfest.
22. Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony
Date: November 7
New Braunfels will come together downtown to recognize those who have served during the city’s annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony.
The morning begins with a ceremony at Main Plaza at 9 a.m., followed by the parade at 10 a.m. featuring local veterans’ organizations, community floats, nonprofit groups, and others honoring veterans throughout the community.
The event is free and runs through noon.
Learn more about the Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony.
23. Downtown Lighting & Santa’s Arrival
Date: November 20
Fall wraps up with one of the first big signs that Christmas is right around the corner.
Thousands of lights illuminate downtown New Braunfels during the annual Downtown Lighting & Santa’s Arrival at Main Plaza. The free celebration runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and includes Santa’s arrival, a Holiday Haus Vendor Market, and the opportunity to take your own free photos with Santa.
A free shuttle will run between City Hall and downtown from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., making it easier to join the festivities without searching for a parking spot near Main Plaza.
Learn more about Downtown Lighting & Santa’s Arrival.
Fall is packed with reasons to get out and enjoy New Braunfels. And this list is only the beginning. More events are announced as fall rolls along, so keep checking back as we add even more things to do around New Braunfels.