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🤯 What's Happening in New Braunfels This Weekend?
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Happy New Year, New Braunfels! 🎉 We hope you rang in 2026 safely and had a fun, memorable celebration. It’s good to be back in your inbox, and we’re kicking off the first weekend of the year by rounding up some of the best things happening around town.
Whether you’re easing into January with something low-key or ready to get out and enjoy live music, family activities, and local events, we’ve got you covered below.
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Hundreds of detailed models, vendors, and international talent under one roof
ModelFiesta 2026 returns this Saturday, bringing one of the most respected scale modeling events in IPMS Region 6 back to New Braunfels. Running from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the event showcases more than 500 contest-quality models across aircraft, automotive, military vehicles, ships, figures, GunPla, and youth categories.
Now averaging over 120 vendor tables and welcoming modelers from across the U.S. and Latin America, ModelFiesta has grown into a truly international event. Open to the public with $5 admission, it’s a fascinating stop whether you’re a longtime hobbyist or simply curious to see incredible craftsmanship up close.
THE BIG BANANA CAR ROLLS BACK INTO NEW BRAUNFELS THIS WEEKEND
Yes, you can actually take a ride — and pay what you want
The Big Banana Car is peeling back into New Braunfels this weekend, offering rides at Freddy’s Frozen Custard on Saturday, January 3, and Sunday, January 4, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at 841 TX-337 Loop, the bright yellow attraction is back by popular demand — because apparently, New Braunfels was just too hard to leave.
Rides are pay-what-you-want, weather permitting, and guests are asked to bring car seats if required by law. It’s quirky, unexpected, and exactly the kind of thing that turns a normal weekend errand into a fun memory.
SNEAK PEEK AT THIS WEEKEND👀
Here’s What’s Going On Around Town
Friday
💃 Two Step Lessons at Gruene Hall
🎸 Brodie Lane at Gruene Hall
🎤 Tausha Jackson at Krause’s Café
🎶 Soul Sessions at Pour Haus
🤘 Ellis Bullard at Happy Cow Bar
🎟️ Special Admission Day at McKenna Children’s Museum
🎸 Timber Wilde at Freiheit Country Store
🎶 Triple J Band at The Phoenix
Saturday
🕺 Learn to Dance in a Day: Swing & Two Step for Beginners at The Attic Dance Hall
🛠️ ModelFiesta 2026 at the New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center
🎸 Anthony Wright at Gruene Hall
🎶 Luke Leverett at Krause’s Café
🎤 Guy Forsyth at Gruene Hall
🧶 Knit-A-Long Group at New Braunfels Public Library
🐉 Dungeons and Dragons Campaign Sessions at New Braunfels Public Library
Sunday
🤠 Tasman Sharp & The Ripsnorters at Gruene Hall
🥁 JJ Villarreal Band at Gruene Hall
🎵 Mike Gallo at Krause’s Cafe
🎄 Santa’s Ranch in New Braunfels
🪴 January Plant Swap at The Villa
🎵 Sunday Funday at Watering Hole Saloon
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WEATHER FORECAST
Here’s a look at the weekend weather forecast:
Friday: High: 87º | Low: 60º | 5% chance of precipitation
Saturday: High: 77º | Low: 45º | 0% chance of precipitation
Sunday: High: 72º | Low: 52º | 5% chance of precipitation
Burn Ban: ON
Water Restrictions: Stage 2
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BUZZ AROUND TOWN
The Weighted Plate Plans Downtown Comeback in 2026
After closing its FM 1102 location in November, The Weighted Plate has announced plans to reopen in downtown New Braunfels at 118 S. Union Avenue in early 2026. Owners cited accessibility challenges at the former site, but say the new location will bring back the same mix of cocktails, live music, and bar food locals loved.
Lucky Brew Coffee Truck to Close New Braunfels Location
Lucky Brew will officially close its New Braunfels coffee truck on December 31, less than a year after opening. Owner Josie Olson shared that the location is no longer financially sustainable and plans to relocate operations to Brenham to be closer to family, while continuing the brand there.
Major Utility Construction Coming to Gruene in 2026
New Braunfels Utilities has announced a multi-phase construction project in the Gruene Historic District starting in January and running through May. The work will include wastewater system upgrades and is expected to cause significant road closures, with a second river-area phase beginning in March.
Comal County Boosts Flood Warning Systems With $1M Grant
Comal County is accelerating flood preparedness projects thanks to a $1 million grant from the Texas Water Development Board. The funding will support additional sirens, low-water crossing alerts, weather stations, and cameras, all aimed at increasing warning time for residents during high-water events.
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That’s all for today. Thanks for reading, and we hope something in here sparked an idea or caught your eye. Have a great rest of your day!
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Until next time,
— The New Braunfels Life Team
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