HOLIDAYS
Sip-N-Shop
Thursday, November 14 | 5-8pm
Stroll through Gruene Historic District enjoying complimentary beverages and special offers at the many participating shops. This event is also the official “Kringle Cash” kickoff, available at select retailers. Stroll as long as you can between 5pm and 8pm, then rest your feet at Gruene Hall with free live music from 6-10pm.
Kringle Cash
November 14 through December 22
What’s Kringle Cash, you ask? It’s only the best thing ever! One word: COUPONS! Loads and loads of coupons to use at shops around historic Gruene. Find yours at www.KringleCash.com.
Gift card bounce back offer
November 14 though December 31
Stop by one of these locations and purchase $100 in gift cards to receive a special offer of $5-10 off your next visit. Gift cards must be purchased onsite. Exclusions apply.
Photos with Cowboy Kringle
November 16 & 17
During Gruene Market Days | Benefiting Communities in Schools of South-Central Texas
November 23 & 24
November 29 – December 1
December 7 & 8
During Gruene Christmas Market Days
December 14 & 15
December 21 & 22
Create a lasting Christmas memory with photos with Cowboy Kringle, Gruene’s own brand of Santa! Reserve a spot in advance for photo packages, Christmas cards and other special order items. Visit CowboyKringle.com for more information or to reserve your time slot before they fill up! Visit CowboyKringle.com for details.
Gruene Christmas Market Days
November 16-17
December 7-8
Nearly 100 vendors offer Christmas gifts, uniquely crafted items and packaged Texas foods. Perfect for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Market hours are 10am to 5pm. Free admission. Visit GrueneMarketDays.com or call (830) 832-1721 for information.
Gruene Ice Rink
November 23 through January 5
New this year! Open daily Gruene Ice Rink offers a festive and family-friendly activity for all ages. Skate time starts at $18 per person and includes a rental pair of skates.
The area is open to the public and guests can enjoy seasonal treats like hot cocoa and cookies, as well as shop for exclusive merchandise. Ticket reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made online at www.GrueneIceRink.com.
Two Ton Tuesday Thanksgiving Show & Food Drive
Tuesday, November 26
A Summertime rock-a-billy favorite, Two Tons of Steel plays a special show at Gruene Hall for Thanksgiving. If you haven’t felt the energy of Two Tons live, grab your dancing partner and get ready for a rockin’ night. The band takes the stage at 8:30pm. Come early for Swing Dance Lessons from 6pm to 7pm. For more information, call Gruene Hall at (830) 606-1281.
Take $1 off your cover charge with the donation of a canned good which will be collected at the Hall and donated to the New Braunfels Food Bank.
16th Annual Gruene Turkey Trot
5K Run/Walk & 1/4 Mile Kids’ Turkey Chase
Thanksgiving Day! Thursday, November 28
Fun for the whole family! Start your Thanksgiving Day with an exhilarating 5K run/walk through Gruene Historic District. Kids under 12 years old will have a blast chasing a Turkey Mascot for a 1/4 mile through Gruene. Races begin and end in front of Gruene Hall. This event benefs local charities, including the Comal County Sheriff’s Green Santa Program and the New Braunfels Police Department Blue Santa Program. Register online by submitting this form or email for more information.
23rd Annual Gruene Pony Express Ride
Saturday, December 7 | 10am
Gruene Historic District will receive a Pony Express rider from the Heritage Trail Ride Association of New Braunfels at 10am. Relay riders carry a “Christmas Greetings” message from the Governor of Texas. A temporary Post Office will be set up at The Grapevine in Gruene to cancel stamps for mailing. Bring your Christmas cards to have the stamps cancelled with the commemorative stamp representing Gruene.
Gruene Town Lighting
Saturday, December 7 | 5pm
Gruene closes out the many festivities of the day with a brass band street performance at 5pm followed by the annual town lighting at 6pm when Cowboy Kringle rides into town on horseback and hands out candy canes to the kids. Free admission.
32nd Annual Jingle Bell Run
Saturday, December 14
This 5K Run/Walk and Kid’s Ks event benefits St. Jude’s Ranch for Children. Awards will be given to the top male and female finisher, the top male and female masters, the top 3 finishers in each age group (All ages–5 year increments through 75+), and the top three wheelchair athletes. Sponsored by the New Braunfels Running Club and held in Gruene Historic District. For information, call (830) 708-2991 or visit Athlete Guild’s website here.
Two Ton Tuesday Holiday Show
Tuesday, December 17
Before there was Americana, before there was Texas Country, Two Tons Of Steel front man Kevin Geil and his band rocked a sound that blended the best of musical worlds and pushed the envelope of “Texas” sound with a signature brand of high-energy country meets raw punk. The San Antonio-based band continues to push the line between country and punk with these special holiday editions of the popular Two Ton Tuesday summer series. Their Christmas album, Tangled in Tinsel, will be available for purchase at the show.
If you haven’t felt the energy of Two Tons live, grab your dancing partner and get ready for a rockin’ night! The band takes the stage at 8:30pm.
Come early for Swing Dance Lessons from 6 to 7pm ($10 per person).
Come AND TASTE IT
Thursday, December 19 | 5-8pm
Join us in The Grapevine garden to taste some of our favorite Texas wine and craft beer!
Free and open to the public, this seasonal event features live music and complimentary tastings selected by The Grapevine staff. It’s the perfect opportunity to sit and sip in the heart of Gruene Historic District!
Visit The Grapevine’s website to view this year’s featured wineries and breweries.
New year’s eve with pat green
Tuesday, December 31
Say farewell to 2024 in style by catching Pat Green at Gruene Hall!
With both an early show and a New Year’s countdown show, seeing this Gruene Hall favorite is the best way to greet 2025.
hair of the dog day
Wednesday, january 1 | 12-8pm
A local favorite, join us for Hair of the Dog day in Gruene. Featuring free live music and limited edition Gruene Hall merchandise, there’s no better way to start the new year than by visiting Gruene.
