Things to do with kids in New Braunfels, TX
Checked · All times are local Central Time (New Braunfels time)
Coming up in New Braunfels: Gruene Turkey Trot 5K & Kids' Turkey Chase (Nov 26), Wassailfest (Dec 3) and Family Storytime at New Braunfels Public Library (from Oct 31). 8 always-open places, led by Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo and McKenna Children's Museum. Prices and hours come from each official site.
Thanksgiving events in New Braunfels
Gruene Turkey Trot 5K & Kids' Turkey Chase
- When
- Thu, Nov 26 · 5K 8:30am; 1/4-mile Kids' Turkey Chase 9:30am (packet pickup from 7am)
- Cost
- $15 Kids' Turkey Chase; $30 5K (through Nov 21; then $20/$35)
- Ages
- All ages (Kids' Turkey Chase for 12 and under) · Outdoor
18th annual Thanksgiving-morning 5K run/walk and quarter-mile Kids' Turkey Chase starting and finishing in front of historic Gruene Hall, benefiting Comal Cops for Kids. Race-day prices are higher and online registration closes at 8am.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Christmas & holiday events: lights
Wassailfest
- When
- Thu, Dec 3 · 6–9pm
- Cost
- See site
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Downtown New Braunfels holiday evening on and around Main Plaza.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Storytimes
Family Storytime at New Braunfels Public Library
- When
- Sat, Oct 31 – Sat, Dec 19 (Saturdays) · 10:30–11:30am
- Cost
- Library program
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
An all-ages storytime with books, songs and music, counting, colors and shapes, followed by a related craft. (Nov 14 cancelled; Nov 7 is a Daddy & Me story time.)
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Always-open family places
Most popular first: zoos, aquariums and museums, then nature spots, parks and libraries. Prices come from each official site; "Not stated" means the site doesn't list one.
Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo
- Price
- Adult $24.99, ages 3–12 $19.99, 2 and under free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Zoo with reptiles and hands-on animal areas; generally open daily 10am–6pm
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
McKenna Children's Museum
- Price
- $10 per adult or child 12 months and up
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Hands-on play museum; Mon–Sat 9am–4pm, closed Sundays
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
New Braunfels Railroad Museum
- Price
- Free (donations welcome)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Railroad history and model trains; Kids Fun Day 1st and 3rd Saturdays 10am–2pm; Wed–Sun 10am–4pm
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Sophienburg Museum & Archives
- Price
- Adult $10 · Child $3 (child 6-12)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
New Braunfels history museum; students 13–18 $5; under 6 free; Tue–Sat 10am–4pm
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Headwaters at the Comal
- Price
- $5 ages 6 and up; 5 and under free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Restored springs and trails at the source of the Comal River; Wed–Sat 8am–4pm
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Fischer Park
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Largest park in the New Braunfels system with over two miles of greenway trails, a nature education center and a popular splash pad (splash pad open daily 9am–9pm from the Saturday before Spring Break through Sept 30); park hours 6am–10pm
Landa Park
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Three playgrounds, a miniature train and trails along the springs; open daily 6am–10pm
New Braunfels Public Library (Main)
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Children's areas and programs; call to confirm hours
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do with kids in New Braunfels this weekend?
This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) we list 1 family event in New Braunfels: Family Storytime at New Braunfels Public Library (Sat).
What time is trick-or-treating in New Braunfels?
Sunset on Halloween in New Braunfels is at 6:46 p.m. New Braunfels doesn't list official trick-or-treat hours, so plan around dusk.
What are free things to do with kids in New Braunfels?
These are free according to their official sites: 1 place in New Braunfels, including New Braunfels Railroad Museum.
Where can kids play indoors in New Braunfels when it's too hot or rainy?
We list 4 indoor places in New Braunfels: McKenna Children's Museum ($10 per adult or child 12 months and up), New Braunfels Railroad Museum (Free, donations welcome), Sophienburg Museum & Archives (kids 6–12 $3) and New Braunfels Public Library (Main).
What Thanksgiving events can I take my kids to in New Braunfels?
We list 1 Thanksgiving event in New Braunfels: Gruene Turkey Trot 5K & Kids' Turkey Chase (Thu, Nov 26). Our Thanksgiving weekend guide for the San Antonio area has more nearby.
Where can I take my kids to see Christmas lights in New Braunfels?
We list 1 holiday light event in New Braunfels: Wassailfest (Dec 3). Our holiday lights guide for the San Antonio area has more nearby.
Are there storytimes or regular kids' programs in New Braunfels?
We list 1 everyday program in New Braunfels: Family Storytime at New Braunfels Public Library (Saturdays).
What is there to do with toddlers in New Braunfels?
We list 5 places in New Braunfels that welcome kids under 2, including Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo, Headwaters at the Comal and Fischer Park. See all 5 above. Age ranges for places are our own guidance.
What are the big family attractions in New Braunfels?
The best-known family attractions we list in New Braunfels are Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo (Adult $24.99, ages 3–12 $19.99, 2 and under free) and McKenna Children's Museum ($10 per adult or child 12 months and up). They're listed first under always-open places.
How much do New Braunfels family attractions cost?
Prices from the official sites for 4 places in New Braunfels: Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo (Adult $24.99, ages 3–12 $19.99, 2 and under free) and McKenna Children's Museum ($10 per adult or child 12 months and up). See all 4 above. Confirm before you go; prices change.
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