🍻 A Popular Bar Returns + Top Things To Do With Kids

October 10, 2025

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Happy Friday, New Braunfels! The long weekend is finally here — and it’s packed with live music, local markets, and plenty of community fun. Whether you’re planning a night out, a family outing, or just looking for what’s happening nearby, we’ve got all the highlights for you.

It’s another fun-filled weekend in New Braunfels, with events and activities happening all across town. But as you’re out making memories, remember to stay safe, because even in a place as vibrant as ours, accidents and unexpected situations can happen.

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Family Fun Awaits Around Every Corner

From splashing at Schlitterbahn and picnicking in Landa Park to exploring the McKenna Children’s Museum and tubing the Comal River, New Braunfels is full of adventures for all ages. Whether you’re planning a weekend outing or looking for new spots to explore, our newest guide on our website rounds up the best kid-friendly attractions indoors and out.

Discover where to make your next family memory and see why New Braunfels is one of Texas’s most playful towns.

👉 Read the full guide on our website here.

Billy’s Ice is Returning with a New Name, New Home, and the Same Spirit

The music is coming back, and so is the beer. After closing its doors in September, the beloved Billy’s Ice is gearing up to make a surprise return at a new location and under a fresh name: Bobby’s Ice. The newly named Bobby's Ice will open at 6390 FM 1102 in the old Lazy J Cajun spot.

Fans can look forward to cold drinks, live music, and that same sense of community that helped raise over $1 million for local causes during the bar’s 16-year run.

SNEAK PEEK AT THIS WEEKEND👀

🎃 Get Lost in Fall Fun at Traders Village! 🍂

The Corny Maze is back at Traders Village San Antonio—just a short drive from New Braunfels, and it’s bigger than ever! With 10 acres and three unique trails, it’s the largest corn maze in South Texas. Families can also enjoy pumpkin painting, a petting zoo, apple cannons, and plenty more fall fun.

FRIDAY
🎃 Fall-A-Palooza on the Comal at Float In
🎨 Open Studio at Painting With A Twist
🎮 Video Game Club for Teens & Tweens at New Braunfels Public Library
⭐ Stars & Guitars with Josh Abbott Band at Gruene Hall
🍷 39th Annual Gruene Music & Wine Fest 2025
🌌 Dark Cold Night at Painting With A Twist

SATURDAY
🌽 CORNy Maze 2025 at Traders Village
🦇 Cavern Bat Fest at Natural Bridge Caverns
🌊 9th Annual Dos Rios Watershed Cleanup at Prince Solms Park
🎃 Fall-A-Palooza on the Comal at Float In
🦁 Saturday at the Safari at the Science Mill
📚 Family Storytime at New Braunfels Public Library
🍷 39th Annual Gruene Music & Wine Fest 2025
🎸 George Joseph Marsh at The Phoenix Saloon
🎶 Huey Lewis & The News Tribute at Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre

SUNDAY
🌽 CORNy Maze 2025 at Traders Village
🦇 Cavern Bat Fest at Natural Bridge Caverns
🍷 39th Annual Gruene Music & Wine Fest 2025
🎃 Fall-A-Palooza on the Comal at Float In
🎤 Owen Stroud at The Redbird
🤠 Briana Adams at Cowboys & Cadillacs
🎵 Harfmann Duo live at Krause's Cafe

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WEATHER FORECAST 

Here’s a look at the weekend weather forecast:

Friday: High: 92°º | Low: 62°º | 5% chance of precipitation

Saturday: High: 92º | Low: 60º | 5% chance of precipitation

Sunday: High: 91º | Low: 64º | 5% chance of precipitation

Burn Ban: ON

Water Restrictions: Stage 2

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BUZZ AROUND TOWN

🍣 Gong Café Brings Sushi & Ramen Fusion to Downtown New Braunfels
Downtown just got tastier! Gong Café has officially opened, offering creative sushi rolls inspired by local landmarks — like the Comal River Roll with kiwi and strawberry — plus rich ramen bowls from Tonkotsu to Beef Spicy Shoyu. A sushi bar and full bar are coming soon!

🎃 Pumpkin Spice Coffee Festival Brews Up Fall Fun
Get ready for the 1st Annual Pumpkin Spice Coffee Festival on October 25 (8 AM–12 PM) at 13 Trees Coffee Haus! Enjoy coffee tastings, local vendors, pumpkin patch fun, and live demos — all with free parking and family-friendly vibes.

🚶‍♀️ District 4 Walk & Talk with Councilmember Lawrence Spradley
Mayor Pro Tem and District 4 Representative Lawrence Spradley is inviting residents for a casual community Walk & Talk on October 17 at Alligator Creek Trail. Two sessions — 9 AM and 7 PM — make it easy to join the conversation about your neighborhood.

🎓 $3.8M Boost for Northeast Lakeview College’s New Braunfels Expansion
Big news for local education: Northeast Lakeview College is expanding its New Braunfels campus thanks to $3.8 million in city funding. The new site at 2049 Sundance Parkway will add labs, dual-credit programs, and workforce training facilities — set to open in fall 2026.

Looking for a fun family outing? Head to The Science Mill in Johnson City for the grand opening of STEM in the Wild, a brand-new exhibit that explores how nature inspires real-world innovation.

Kids can dive into hands-on experiments, learn about animal adaptations, and even make their own wildlife cast in a special workshop. With activities like Camo Chameleon, Off the Food Chain, and Fur Real: Animal ID, it’s a science-filled adventure your family won’t want to miss!

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That’s all for today’s edition! Thanks for reading and spending part of your day with us. We’ll be back soon with more stories, events, and local highlights that make New Braunfels such a wonderful place to live.

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Until next time,

— The New Braunfels Life Team

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