🎈 20 New Braunfels Events to Enjoy This Week

August 03, 2026

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Happy Monday, New Braunfels! Can you believe it’s already August? The kids will be back in school soon, and before you know it, summer will be over. Where has all the time gone?

A brand-new week means a fresh lineup of things to do around town. We've rounded up 20 great happenings to help you plan the days ahead and make the most of everything our community has to offer.

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) Dinos & Unicorns Art Summer Camp at Rainbow Trout Laboratory (Monday, 9:30 AM) - A variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional art projects inspired by dinosaurs and unicorns.

2) Dave Orr Band at Gruene Hall (Monday, 6:00 PM) - Enjoy an evening of live entertainment at Texas' oldest continually operating dance hall.

3) 2026 Back 2 School Supply Drive at Santikos New Braunfels (Monday, 12:00 PM) - Enjoy free bowling, arcade games, and popcorn while helping us support the community.

4) Music & Movement at New Braunfels Public Library (Tuesday, 9:30 AM) - Little ones can sing, dance, and explore rhythm.

5) Every Tuesday Blues Jam at Guadalupe Brewing Company & Pizza Kitchen (Tuesday, 6:30 PM) - Invites musicians and music lovers to enjoy an evening of improvisation, collaboration, and laid-back live entertainment.

6) King of the Table at The Villa (Tuesday, 7:00 PM) - Pool players can compete for bragging rights during King of the Table.

7) Women’s Wednesdays at Stoke Factory at TSR (Wednesday, 10:00 AM) - Women can enjoy a full day of riding for just $15, including equipment rentals.

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8) River Town Relics at Gruene Hall (Wednesday, 6:00 PM) - Enjoy live entertainment at Texas’ oldest continually operating dance hall.

9) KoAloha Ukulele Artist Kainoa Kamaka at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue (Wednesday, 6:00 PM) - Enjoy live entertainment, Hawaiian-inspired cuisine, giveaways, and special surprises throughout the evening.

10) Mobile Blood Drive Hosted by W.C. Miller Properties (Thursday, 9:00 AM) - Community members are invited to donate blood to help replenish critically low supplies that support local hospitals and patients.

11) Two-Step Dance Lessons at Gruene Hall (Thursday, 6:00 PM) - Learn one of Texas' most beloved dance traditions during Two-Step Dance Lessons.

12) The Percolators at Krause’s Cafe (Thursday, 6:00 PM) - Diverse repertoire and lively performances make for an enjoyable evening of live entertainment.

13) Adopt-a-Sewist Open Sew at Snippets (Friday, 10:00 AM) - Designed for sewists of all experience levels who enjoy creating, learning, and sharing ideas.

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14) The Peddler Show – New Braunfels at New Braunfels Civic & Convention Center (Friday-Sunday) - A wide variety of small business vendors offering handmade goods, home décor, gifts, clothing, gourmet foods, seasonal items, and more.

15) Art Haus - First Friday at Main Plaza (Friday, 6:00 PM) - A free monthly celebration of art, music, and community in the heart of downtown New Braunfels.

16) Grief Support Group at New Braunfels Public Library (Saturday, 9:00 AM) - A compassionate and supportive space for individuals coping with loss.

17) Hallmark Keepsake Artist Signing Event at Trudy’s Hallmark (Saturday, 10:00 AM) - Visitors can have their favorite Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments signed, shop the latest Keepsake Ornament collection, and enjoy giveaways throughout the day.

18) Lance Roark at Happy Cow (Saturday, 8:30 PM) - Lance Roark brings his signature Texas country sound to Happy Cow Bar & Grill.

19) FunkyFoot at Gruene Hall (Sunday, 11:30 AM) - Enjoy an afternoon of live entertainment at Texas’ oldest continually operating dance hall.

20) Axolotl Love (Ages 5+) - Blacklight Event at Painting with a Twist (Sunday, 1:30 PM) - Join for family fun time. This is the perfect family get-together for ages 5 years and up.

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WEATHER FORECAST 

Here’s a look at the upcoming weather forecast:

Monday: High: 101º | Low: 75º | 5% chance of precipitation

Tuesday: High: 100º | Low: 76º | 10% chance of precipitation

Wednesday: High: 100º | Low: 77º | 10% chance of precipitation

Burn Ban: OFF

Water Restrictions: Stage 1 (click here for more info)

Thanks!

That's all for today's edition! We hope you found a few events to add to your calendar and discovered something new happening around New Braunfels.

Have a great Monday, and we'll see you back tomorrow with more local stories, events, and everything happening around New Braunfels!

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Until next time,

— The New Braunfels Life Team

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