# Holidays on the Hill at Gruene Historic District > Event for families in the San Antonio–New Braunfels area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 21 – Jan 3 · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM - Where: Gruene Historic District, 1281 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130 - Ages: All ages (paved paths and flat wooden boardwalks, stroller accessible, quiet riverbank lawns) - Price: Free admission to historic district, market, and Pony Express arrival; photo packages with Cowboy Kringle priced separately - Organizer: Gruene Historic District & Gruene Hall - Official page: https://gruenetexas.com/holidays.php - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/holidays-on-the-hill-at-gruene-historic-district--listing-40637de730f1505896364597 ## About Step into Texas history during the holidays in the Gruene Historic District of New Braunfels, nestled along the banks of the scenic Guadalupe River. The preserved 19th-century cotton-mill town celebrates Christmas with unique Hill Country charm, featuring visits from 'Cowboy Kringle'—Santa clad in his signature leather boots, cowboy hat, and Western jacket. Families can witness the annual arrival of the Pony Express on the first Saturday in December, carrying commemorative Christmas greeting mail on horseback from New Braunfels to Gruene. 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