Good morning, New Braunfels.

The New Braunfels Fire Department held an open house at new Fire Station 7 on Oct.

2—where kids tried on firefighting gear—teaching residents about fire safety. This event marked the department’s effort to connect with families and share information about its services.

SPARK Small Business Center offers free business resources to local entrepreneurs at (940 West San Antonio Street) in New Braunfels; the center helps owners launch and grow their companies.

Children’s Lighthouse Early Learning School will open early next year in New Braunfels—offering care for children from six weeks through 12.

The Comal ISD Board of Trustees approved using approximately $1.25 million from 2023 bond funds to install Wi-Fi in its five high school stadiums.

Downtown Spooktacular

5-8 p.m. — Main Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with safe Trick-or-Treating for kids throughout downtown New Braunfels.

Tejas Brothers Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Gruene Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the lively and entertaining sounds of the Tejas Brothers, a top Texas live act.

Mike Ryan Concert

9:00 – 10:30 PM — Gruene Hall — Cost info not provided — Experience heartfelt music that narrates life's ups and downs.

Dachshund Races

2-5 p.m. — Krause's Cafe — $7 entry — Enjoy the thrill of the Dachshund races with costume awards and chances to qualify for the finals!

JP's Journey: A Warrior's Resilience

7-8:30 p.m. — Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre — Free admission — Experience JP Lane's remarkable story of resilience and inspiration through faith and determination.

Art Haus

6-9 p.m. — New Braunfels Utilities — Free entry — Celebrate local creativity with art, music, and one-of-a-kind handmade creations every First Friday of the month.

Wurst Fest Celebration

11:59 PM – 1:29 AM — Wurstfest — Tickets start at $64 — Experience an unforgettable night of entertainment at Wurst Fest in New Braunfels.

Wurstfest Day 2

5-7:20 p.m. — 120 Landa St, New Braunfels, TX — $15 online, $20 at the gate — Celebrate German culture with music, beer, and delicious food at this festive annual event.

Wurstfest Day 3

5:00 PM – 8:10 PM — 120 Landa St, New Braunfels, TX — Ticket info unavailable — Celebrate the best of German culture at this vibrant festival filled with food, music, and fun.

Münchholzhausen Blaskapella Concert

7:30-10 p.m. — Wursthall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the lively sounds of one of the oldest and most renowned brass bands in the region.