Halloween season is here, and New Braunfels has plenty of ways to celebrate. From pumpkin patches and family-friendly trick-or-treating to spooky attractions, costume contests, and Halloween-themed events, there’s something happening throughout October.
Whether you’re looking for a fun outing with the kids, a festive date night, or something a little scarier, we’ve rounded up some of the best Halloween activities in and around New Braunfels this fall.
Here’s what’s happening this Halloween season.
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1. First United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch
Date: Through October 31
A New Braunfels tradition for more than 30 years, the First United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch is a great place to pick out pumpkins, take fall family photos, and enjoy a little seasonal fun.
Admission is free, with pumpkin sales supporting the church’s ministries and community programs. The patch is open Sunday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Leashed pets are welcome, too.
Learn more about the First UMC Pumpkin Patch.
2. New Braunfels Ghost Tours
Date: Fridays and Saturdays
Explore the darker side of New Braunfels history with a 90-minute guided ghost tour through downtown.
New Braunfels Ghost Tours combines local history with stories of hauntings, mysterious happenings, and some of the city’s more unsettling tales. Tours begin at 8 p.m., with guests meeting at 7:45 p.m. outside Naegelin’s Bakery at 129 S. Seguin Street.
See available dates and book a ghost tour.
3. Halloween Painting Sessions at Painting with a Twist
Date: Multiple Dates Throughout October
Get creative this Halloween season with Painting with a Twist in New Braunfels, which is hosting a variety of Halloween-themed painting sessions throughout October.
From family-friendly painting activities to spooky designs and adults-only nights out, there’s something for just about everyone. Each session features a different painting, making it a fun option for a Halloween date night, an outing with friends, or a creative afternoon with the kids. Check the calendar to find a design you like and reserve your spot.
See the Halloween painting schedule at Painting with a Twist.
4. Season’s Creepings at Camp Fimfo
Date: Weekends, October 9–November 1
Camp Fimfo Texas Hill Country is getting into the Halloween spirit with Season’s Creepings, a series of themed weekends packed with activities for campers and families.
Each weekend features more than 15 scheduled activities, including costume contests, campsite decorating, a haunted trail, pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating, and Halloween crafts. It’s a fun way to combine a fall camping trip with plenty of seasonal entertainment.
Learn more about Halloween Weekends at Camp Fimfo.
5. Cavern Bat Fest at Natural Bridge Caverns
Date: Weekends through November 1
Natural Bridge Caverns is celebrating the season with Cavern Bat Fest, featuring fall-themed activities and family fun throughout October.
Visitors can explore the caverns and other attractions or enjoy food, drinks, and free seasonal activities above ground. On Halloween, October 31, the caverns will also host free trick-or-treating from 3 to 5 p.m.
Many activities are free, although parking is $10 per day and tickets are required for paid attractions.
Learn more about Cavern Bat Fest.
6. Mayfair Pumpkin Patch & Model Home Tour
Date: October 16–17 and October 23–24
Celebrate pumpkin season at Mayfair with two weekends of fall activities, seasonal treats, and model home tours.
Families can shop for pumpkins from Sirona Farms at Celebration Hall before exploring model homes from several builders throughout the community. Ollie’s Market will also offer seasonal favorites like apple cider donuts, chai tea, salted maple cold brew, and fall sandwiches on select dates, with Holy Grounds Coffee Truck visiting October 24.
Friday activities run from 2 to 7 p.m., while Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn more about Mayfair’s Pumpkin Patch & Model Home Tour.
7. Myrtle Manor Haunted House & Drive-Thru Display
Date: Every Saturday in October, starting at dark
One of New Braunfels’ most elaborate neighborhood Halloween displays is back! Myrtle Manor, located at 6303 Myrtle Run Road, transforms a local family’s home into a spooky wonderland filled with larger-than-life decorations, haunted scenes, costumed monsters, and plenty of Halloween surprises.
Visitors can experience the drive-thru haunted house from the comfort of their cars or explore the walking paths, haunted yard, and photo opportunities. The experience is designed to be family-friendly, with scares that can be toned down for younger children. This year’s display also features new monsters, including the Pumpkin King.
Best of all, Myrtle Manor is completely free to visit, although donations are welcome.
8. Simply Scary Cookie Decorating Class at The ARTitude Cottage
Date: October 22
Get creative with a Halloween-themed sugar cookie decorating class at The ARTitude Cottage.
Participants will decorate six spooky cookies using four different icing colors during this hands-on class, which runs from 6 to 8 p.m. It’s a fun option for anyone looking for a Halloween activity that doesn’t involve haunted houses or trick-or-treating.
Learn more about the cookie decorating class.
9. Fall Fest at Connections Individual and Family Services
Date: October 23
Drug Free Comal and Connections Individual and Family Services are teaming up for a family-friendly Fall Fest featuring pumpkin decorating, face painting, treats, games, and more.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to noon at 1414 W. San Antonio Street in New Braunfels. Families can enjoy a morning of seasonal activities, including a pumpkin patch and face painting by Jen Loves Face Painting.
10. Buckets of Spooky Fun at McCoy’s
Date: October 24
McCoy’s is hosting a free Halloween craft event where kids can decorate their very own glow-in-the-dark buckets, perfect for carrying candy on Halloween night.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is open to families at participating McCoy’s locations, including New Braunfels. No registration is required, but supplies are limited, so arriving earlier is a good idea.
Learn more about Buckets of Spooky Fun.
11. Howl-O-Ween at Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo
Date: October 24–25
Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo is bringing back its Howl-O-Ween Extravaganza with two days of trick-or-treating, animal encounters, and Halloween activities for the whole family.
The celebration includes more than a dozen trick-or-treat stations, Halloween-themed animal shows, a creepy crawly station, hay maze, free face painting, costume contests, and special animal enrichment activities.
Best of all, kids in costume receive free admission with the purchase of an adult ticket when booked online.
12. Spooky Sprint at Fischer Park
Date: October 25
Start your Halloween celebrations with a little exercise at the Spooky Sprint, a family-friendly running event at Fischer Park.
The event includes 5K and 10K options, along with a kids’ dash beginning at 7:55 a.m. The main race starts at 8 a.m., and registration includes a race shirt, custom medal, chip timing, free race photos, and snacks at the finish line.
Participants of different ages and fitness levels are welcome, making it a fun way to get outside and stay active during Halloween season.
Learn more about the Spooky Sprint.
13. Moonlight Yoga & Sound Bath at Sophie’s Gasthaus
Date: October 25
For a different kind of fall evening, Sophie’s Gasthaus is hosting a Moonlight Yoga & Sound Bath experience with Yoga with Winz.
The gathering runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m., with yoga and sound bath activities taking place from 6 to 7 p.m. Participants should bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, or anything else needed to relax comfortably.
Afterward, guests can enjoy a mimosa, spend time socializing, and relax on the grounds. Weather permitting, the pool and hot tub will also be available.
Learn more about Moonlight Yoga at Sophie’s.
14. Downtown Spooktacular
Date: October 29
One of New Braunfels’ biggest Halloween traditions returns with an evening of free trick-or-treating throughout downtown.
Downtown Spooktacular runs from 5 to 7 p.m., with local businesses, city departments, first responders, and community organizations handing out treats at stops throughout the downtown 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.
15. Halloween Movie Night: Beetlejuice
Date: October 29
The New Braunfels Public Library is getting into the Halloween spirit with a special screening of Beetlejuice.
The movie night takes place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room and is intended for ages 13 and older. It’s a fun way to enjoy a Halloween classic just a couple of days before the holiday.
Learn more about Halloween Movie Night.
16. 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.
17. NBBA Trunk or Treat at Gruene Harley-Davidson
Date: October 31
The 9th Annual NBBA Trunk or Treat returns to Gruene Harley-Davidson for a Halloween celebration running from noon to 6 p.m.
The event includes food, water, sodas, and costume contests for both kids and adults. The children’s costume contest winner will receive a basket of goodies, while the adult winner will take home a $100 Gruene Harley-Davidson gift card.
Learn more about the NBBA Trunk or Treat.
18. Halloween Night at Gruene Hall
Date: October 31
Looking for something to do after the trick-or-treating is over? Head to historic Gruene Hall for a night of free live music.
Hill Country Revival kicks things off from 7 to 9 p.m., followed by Ghosts of Hill County from 9:30 p.m. to midnight. It’s a great way to spend Halloween night enjoying live music at one of New Braunfels’ most iconic venues.
Learn more about Halloween Night at Gruene Hall.
Are there any other exciting things to do this Halloween season in New Braunfels? Leave a comment to let us know!