📍 20 Local Happenings You’ll Love in New Braunfels This Week

February 16, 2026

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Good morning! We hope your Valentine’s weekend treated you well. Now it’s time to dive into a fresh week around New Braunfels. It looks like we’re going to continue having some beautiful Spring-like weather this week (more on that later), and there are several great events happening around town that we’ll outline below.

Scroll down for the highlights we’ve picked out for you, and don’t forget that you can always find even more events on our full calendar on our website.

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THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN NEW BRAUNFELS THIS WEEK

1) Mardi Gras Festival at Krause’s Cafe (Monday, 6:00 PM) - Step into the spirit of New Orleans and treat yourself to a lineup of Cajun-inspired favorites.

2) Zach Talbert & Sarah Boyd at Pour Haus (Monday, 8:30 PM) - A laid-back night of live music in the heart of downtown New Braunfels.

3) Karaoke Night at Krause’s Biergarten & Cafe (Monday, 6:00 PM) - Join for family-friendly Karaoke Night in the Biergarten, hosted by Heart of Texas Karaoke.

4) Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre (Tuesday, 7:30 PM) - Celebrate Fat Tuesday in unforgettable style.

5) Comal Conservation Live Music Social at The Villa in Gruene (Tuesday, 5:00 PM) - Celebrate the natural systems we love and learn from one another.

6) Toddler Time at New Braunfels Public Library (Tuesday, 10:30 AM) - Join for a fun program for children age 18 months - 36 months.

7) Kaffeeklatsch at the Sophienburg Museum (Wednesday, 9:00 AM) - Join for a morning of coffee, treats, and crafting.

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8) Sit & Stitch at New Braunfels Public Library (Wednesday, 9:00 AM) - Share tips and socialize with fellow stitching craft enthusiasts.

9) San Antonio Dutchmen at Krause's Cafe (Wednesday, 6:00 PM) - Enjoy a variety of traditional German and Czech music performed live.

10) Teen Time at New Braunfels Public Library (Thursday, 5:00 PM) - A chance for teens to hang out and have a little fun in a safe environment.

11) Hannah Swann at The Clubhouse on Castell (Thursday, 6:30 PM) - Experience an evening of smooth tunes and great wine.

12) Priscilla Block: Things You Didn't See Tour performing live at Gruene Hall (Thursday, 8:00 PM) - Enjoy the live performance with special guest Logan Crosby and great music.

13) The Merles at Krause's Cafe (Friday, 6:00 PM) - Experience the classic sounds of this original country band.

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14) Tiny Art Show for Kids Opening Party at New Braunfels Public Library (Friday, 5:00 PM) - Pick up a tiny canvas and easel at the library to create art for the showcase party!

15) Highway Hypnosis at The Redbird (Friday, 7:30 pm) - An evening of stories and songs with Highway Hypnosis.

16) Cameron Allbright Band at Happy Cow Bar (Saturday, 8:30 PM) - An indoor, no-cover show (21+) packed with high-energy tunes and late-night vibes.

17) Gruene Market Days (Saturday, 10:00 AM) - Enjoy a beautiful weekend under the sun and shop the nearly 100 artisans!

18) The Lonely Hearts Club at Krause’s Cafe (Saturday, 6:00 PM) - Austin’s newest, high-energy Beatles cover band. No silly wigs or fake accents!

19) Sunday Funday at Topgolf (Sunday, All Day) - Make Sundays count at Topgolf with Sunday Funday, just $40 per hour, per bay, all day long.

20) River Town Relics at Krause's Cafe (Sunday, 2:00 PM) - Enjoy a performance from this seasoned trio bringing you classic rock hits with a splash of blues.

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WEATHER FORECAST 

Here’s a look at the upcoming weather forecast:

Monday: High:79| Low: 55Âş | 20% chance of precipitation

Tuesday: High: 81Âş | Low: 61Âş | 25% chance of precipitation

Wednesday: High: 79Âş | Low: 63Âş | 10% chance of precipitation

Burn Ban: ON

Water Restrictions: Stage 2

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That’s a look at this week’s highlights. There are plenty of opportunities to make the days ahead fun and memorable. Hit reply and let us know what you’re most excited about.

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Until next time,

— The New Braunfels Life Team

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