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🚶 Walk for a Great Cause & Summer Reading Is Back
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Good morning, New Braunfels! Friday is here, and the weekend is right around the corner. There’s a lot of good stuff going on over the coming days and some noteworthy headlines around town, so let’s get right into it all.
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Great Strides returns to Schlitterbahn with a powerful mission and a family-friendly morning of community support
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s largest national fundraising event is returning to New Braunfels on Saturday as Great Strides 2026 takes place at Schlitterbahn Waterpark. The family-friendly walk brings together local residents, supporters, and advocates to raise awareness and funding for cystic fibrosis research, treatment, and the search for a cure.
The event runs from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and welcomes participants of all ages. Every dollar raised helps fund life-saving research and drug development for the nearly 40,000 Americans currently living with cystic fibrosis. It's an opportunity to enjoy a meaningful morning while supporting a cause that continues to change lives.
New Braunfels Public Library kicks off its 2026 Summer Reading Program on June 6
The New Braunfels Public Library is preparing to launch its annual Summer Reading Program, and this year’s theme, "Unearth a Story," promises a summer packed with books, activities, and family-friendly events. The kickoff celebration takes place on Saturday, June 6 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Main Branch Library and will feature storytime with local police officers and firefighters, a foam party, live music, and more.
Throughout the summer, participants of all ages can complete reading and activity challenges to earn prizes and entries into a grand prize drawing. The library has also planned a full lineup of wildlife shows, science demonstrations, sensory playtimes, movie parties, specialty storytimes, and other activities designed to make reading fun for the entire family.
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SNEAK PEEK AT THIS WEEKEND👀
Here’s What’s Going On Around Town
Friday
📜 Will Preparation Day at Converse Community Center (10:00 AM)
🧵 Quilt ’til You Wilt at Snippets (10:00 AM)
🎨 Open Studio (DIY Experience) at Painting with a Twist (2:00 PM)
🎶 Live Music at Gruene Grove (3:00 PM)
🍻 Friday Afternoon Club at Gruene Hall (4:00 PM)
🎸 Ruben V at Guadalupe Brewing Company & Pizza Kitchen (6:00 PM)
🎤 Logan Tucker at Krause’s Cafe (6:30 PM)
🌵 Neon Cacti Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (7:00 PM)
🎭 Love Letters by A.R. Gurney at The Downtown Room (7:30 PM)
🤠 Cody Widner Band at Freiheit Country Store (7:30 PM)
🎶 Cindy Kalmenson at The Redbird Listening Room (7:30 PM)
🎸 Midnight River Choir at Gruene Hall (8:00 PM)
🎤 Chad Miller & The Good Fortune at Happy Cow Bar (8:30 PM)
🤠 Jake Botello & The Hill Country Outlaws at Watering Hole Saloon (8:30 PM)
🎵 Elevate Texas Classic Rock at The Phoenix Saloon (9:00 PM)
Saturday
🚶 Great Strides New Braunfels 2026 at Schlitterbahn New Braunfels (8:00 AM)
🌱 Vegetable Gardening Class at Comal County AgriLife Classroom (8:30 AM)
☕ Caffeine and Chrome at Gateway Classic Cars of San Antonio/Austin (9:00 AM)
🏍️ Screamin Eagle Performance Workshop at Gruene Harley-Davidson (9:00 AM)
🎤 Luke Leverett at Krause’s Cafe (10:00 AM)
🎸 Allan Hendrickson at Gruene Hall (11:00 AM)
🍷 Saturday at the Vineyard at Dry Comal Creek Vineyards (12:00 PM)
🧺 Founder’s Day Picnic at Landa Park (12:00 PM)
🎨 Family Time – A Beach Adventure with Van Gogh Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (1:00 PM)
🎤 Flat Top Jones at Gruene Hall (1:00 PM)
🧶 Knit-A-Long Group at New Braunfels Public Library (2:00 PM)
🎶 Julia Rose at The Grapevine in Gruene (2:00 PM)
🎸 Trunk Monkeys at Krause’s Cafe (2:00 PM)
🎤 Chris Lopez Band at Guadalupe Brewing Company & Pizza Kitchen (2:00 PM)
🐉 Dungeons and Dragons – Campaign Session at New Braunfels Public Library (2:30 PM)
🎶 Brent Burns House Concert at Lakeside Lanai (3:00 PM)
🥾 Misty Hike Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (3:30 PM)
🌌 Milky Way Splash Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (5:00 PM)
🎸 Trey Gonzalez at Krause’s Cafe (6:00 PM)
🌅 Date Night – Bright Sunset Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (7:00 PM)
🎉 Kids’ Night Out at AMPlify Movement (7:00 PM)
🎭 Love Letters by A.R. Gurney at The Downtown Room (7:30 PM)
🎤 Mario Moreno at Freiheit Country Store (7:30 PM)
🍺 Masskrugstemmen – Bier Stein Holding Contest at Krause’s Cafe (8:00 PM)
🎸 Jake Slay at Happy Cow Bar (8:30 PM)
🎶 Michael Monroe Goodman at Watering Hole Saloon (9:00 PM)
🤠 Old 97’s at Gruene Hall (9:00 PM)
Sunday
🌵 Cactus Country at Krause’s Cafe (11:00 AM)
🎸 Christopher Seymore at Gruene Hall (11:30 AM)
🍷 Sunday at the Vineyard at Dry Comal Creek Vineyards (12:00 PM)
🎶 Trevor Underwood at The Grapevine in Gruene (1:00 PM)
🦙 Family Time – Choose Your Llama Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (2:00 PM)
🎨 Wooly Bully Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (2:00 PM)
🎭 Love Letters by A.R. Gurney at The Downtown Room (2:30 PM)
🎻 The Prairie Rattlers Trio at Krause’s Cafe (3:00 PM)
🎸 Gus Clark & The Least of His Problems at Watering Hole Saloon (3:00 PM)
🤠 Brodie Lane at Gruene Hall (3:00 PM)
🧘 Literary Flow – Yoga for Book Lovers at New Braunfels Public Library (3:30 PM)
🎤 Joe Martyn Ricke with R.D. Black Opening at The Redbird Listening Room (4:00 PM)
🎶 Austin Gilliam at Gruene Hall (6:30 PM)
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WEATHER FORECAST
Here’s a look at the weekend weather forecast:
Friday: High: 92º | Low: 71º | 20% chance of precipitation
Saturday: High: 90º | Low: 72º | 15% chance of precipitation
Sunday: High: 91º | Low: 73º | 20% chance of precipitation
Burn Ban: OFF
Water Restrictions: Stage 2
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BUZZ AROUND TOWN
Comal River Reopens After Temporary Flood Closure
After heavy rainfall pushed river flows well above safe recreation levels and filled the waterway with debris, officials temporarily closed the Comal River on Wednesday. The good news is that recreation access officially reopened yesterday after conditions improved and safety assessments were completed.
City Council Begins Charter Review Process
The New Braunfels City Council has started the process of creating a charter review commission that will conduct a full review of the city's governing document. The move comes after recent discussions regarding conflicts between portions of the city charter and state law.
NBU Approves $63 Million Wastewater Infrastructure Upgrade
New Braunfels Utilities approved a $63.41 million contract for major rehabilitation work at the North and South Kuehler wastewater treatment plants. The project is part of NBU’s long-term effort to improve reliability and support the city’s continued growth.
Sophie's Gasthaus Earns Michelin Guide Recognition
Sophie's Gasthaus has become the first hotel in New Braunfels to be included in the Michelin Guide's recommended places to stay. The boutique downtown property was recognized for its unique blend of historic charm, hospitality, design, and guest experience, placing it among just 70 Texas properties selected for 2026.
Thanks!
That’s a wrap for this week’s Friday edition! We hope it helped you discover something new, make a few plans, or simply stay connected to what’s happening around New Braunfels.
Have a fantastic weekend, enjoy everything our community has to offer, and we’ll see you back here next week with more local stories, events, and updates.
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Until next time,
— The New Braunfels Life Team
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