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November 2025
Weihnachtsmarkt: Premier Christmas Shopping Event
Enjoy an exclusive Christmas shopping experience at Weihnachtsmarkt, a German-style Christmas Market with a Texas Twist. The market will offer authentic German collectibles and ornaments, unique decorations, specialty items, fabulous gifts, apparel and antiques. Select from a wide array of retail merchants and artisans. Weihnachtsmarkt (Vy-noks-markt) is a vital fundraiser for the Sophienburg Museum & Archives, furthering our mission of Creating Connections and Enriching Lives through the Power of History. All proceeds go to support museum operations and educational programming.
Find out more »Kaffeeklatsch at Weihnachtsmarkt
Kaffeeklatsch means “coffee chatter” and is a time to visit over a cup of coffee and a sweet pastry. Come out to try your hand at the German art of Scherenschnitte. Translated “scherenschnitte” means “scissor arts” in English. Spend the afternoon with Bette Spain, an expert in this unique craft. She will guide you through intricate Christmas designs which use single pieces of paper.
Find out more »Merry & Bright Mahjong at Weihnachtsmarkt
Join us on Saturday, November 22nd from 1pm – 3pm for a fun, festive & exclusive Mahjong Open Play event. This event will be hosted by Serving Up Mahjong and 4 Blondes Mahjong of New Braunfels. This is a fabulous way to celebrate the season with friends in a fun and friendly competition, where strategy, skill and camaraderie come together! Play for your chance to win fabulous prizes! Each win allows you to put your name in the basket for…
Find out more »Holiday Tea at Weihnachtsmarkt
Join us as we celebrate the season at Holiday Tea, Sunday November 23rd from 1 to 3pm. You will be seated in our beautifully decorated “tearoom” at Weihnachtsmarkt, which will include elegantly set tables with proper tea settings. Enjoy a full English afternoon tea service, provided by Austin English Tea Company. The holiday tea includes delicious tea sandwiches, traditional scones with jam, and tasty desserts. Alongside this decadent tea service, pots of excellent quality loose-leaf tea will be served. Your ticket…
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