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📅 This Week's Top New Braunfels Events to Check Out
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Good morning, New Braunfels! Ready to plan your week? We’ve rounded up some of the best events happening around town, so you can find something fun to do whether you’re looking for a night out, a family activity, or some live entertainment.
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.
Not every great Hill Country spot needs a giant sign or a spot on the tourist trail. Happy Cow Bar & Grill has built a loyal following by keeping things simple: live music, cold drinks, good food, and a relaxed atmosphere where everyone feels welcome.
Whether you're stopping in for a burger, catching a live show, or just hanging out with friends, Happy Cow offers that laid-back local feel that's becoming harder to find. In a fast-growing area, it's a place that still feels like the Hill Country many people fell in love with.
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THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN NEW BRAUNFELS THIS WEEK
1) Cousins Maine Lobster at Lowe’s Home Improvement (Monday, 11:00 AM) - Guests can enjoy a menu of seafood favorites.
2) First Open Oktoberfest Season Practice at First Protestant Church (Monday, 6:00 PM) - Children in prekindergarten 4 through 12th grade are invited to participate in free German folk dance practices.
3) Karaoke Night at Krause’s Cafe (Monday, 6:00 PM) - Guests of all ages to step up and sing their favorite songs in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
4) Music & Movement at New Braunfels Public Library (Tuesday, 9:30 AM) - Little ones can sing, dance, and explore rhythm during Music & Movement.
5) Learn to Swing Dance at Attic Dance Hall (Tuesday, 6:30 PM) - The sessions offer a fun and welcoming environment for dancers of all experience levels.
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) Kaffeeklatsch at the Sophienburg Museum and Archives (Wednesday, 9:00 AM) - A relaxed morning of coffee, conversation, and creativity.
One of New Braunfels' biggest business events of the year is coming up! The 38th Annual New Braunfels Business Expo returns Tuesday, September 15, bringing together more than 1,500 attendees and businesses for a full day of networking, product showcases, food, entertainment, giveaways, and more.
Whether you're looking to discover local businesses, make new connections, or promote your own company, the Expo is a great opportunity to get involved and connect with the local business community. The event has both a daytime session from 10:30 AM–4:00 PM and an evening session from 5:30–8:00 PM at the New Braunfels Civic & Convention Center.
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8) Tony Taylor at The Grapevine in Gruene (Wednesday, 5:30 PM) - Enjoy an evening of live music in the winery’s welcoming atmosphere. Admission is free.
9) Pivo & Polka Band at Krause’s Cafe (Wednesday, 6:00 PM) - An evening of lively polka music comes to Krause's Cafe as the Pivo & Polka Band performs.
10) Gage & The Live Rounds at Gruene Hall (Thursday, 6:00 PM) - Enjoy an evening of live music at Texas’ oldest continually operating dance hall.
11) Fat Quarter Bingo Night at Snippets (Thursday, 6:00 PM) - Combines bingo, fabric trading, and community in a relaxed setting designed for makers of all experience levels.
12) Songwriter’s Night at The Redbird Listening Room (Thursday, 6:00 PM) - An opportunity for songwriters to share original music in an intimate listening-room setting while audiences enjoy a relaxed night of live performances and storytelling through song.
13) Friday Night Date Night at Dry Comal Creek Vineyards (Friday, 5:00 PM) - Offers a combination of food, wine, and live entertainment in the vineyard setting.
Looking for a fun way to sharpen your shooting skills this summer? Just a short drive away in Boerne, Joshua Creek Ranch’s Summer Open Line Shoots offer simulated driven gamebird shooting using high-volume clay pigeons to recreate the experience of traditional European-style driven gamebird hunting.
The next open shoot is Saturday, August 29 at 9:00 AM. Shooters can practice simulated driven shooting for pheasants, grouse, mallards, and other gamebirds in a fun setting that's also great for corporate team building and group outings. $95 per gun + tax and service fee, including 1,000 driven clay targets, with 6–12 shooters per line.
Call 830-537-5090 or click here for more information and to pre-register.
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14) Bracken Bat Cave Experience at Bracken Cave (Friday, 6:30 PM) - Don’t miss an opportunity to witness the evening emergence of more than 15 million Mexican free-tailed bats.
15) Dear Jack, Dear Louise at Circle Arts Theatre (Friday, 7:30 PM) - Inspired by the true courtship of Ludwig’s parents and offers an intimate look at love during uncertain times.
16) Beginner Shuttle Tatting Class at Heritage Village (Saturday, 1:00 PM) - Learn the timeless art of shuttle tatting during this beginner-friendly class.
17) Paint Your Pet and Support Animal Rescue at Painting with a Twist (Saturday, 2:00 PM) - Celebrate your furry (or scaly!) friend with our one-of-a-kind Paint Your Pet event!
18) Southern Alibi at Happy Cow (Saturday, 8:30 PM) - Come out and catch the band live as they bring their sound to New Braunfels for the first time.
19) Sunday at the Vineyard at Dry Comal Creek Vineyards (Sunday, 12:00 PM) - The combination of local food, live music, and award-winning wines creates an enjoyable outing for friends and family.
20) Literary Flow - Yoga for Book Lovers at New Braunfels Public Library (Sunday, 3:30 PM) - Come join at the library for a relaxing Yoga session ran by Kaislie Shepherd!
New Braunfels families have a new option for swim lessons! Our partners at Water Babies of Central Texas are celebrating their grand opening and offering a FREE Happy Nappy reusable swim diaper with registrations through the end of September.
Water Babies teaches babies, toddlers, and young children through a research-backed program focused on water safety and confidence. They also offer a “Love your first lesson, or your money back” promise, making it easy to give a class a try.
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WEATHER FORECAST
Here’s a look at the upcoming weather forecast:
Monday: High: 102º | Low: 74º | 20% chance of precipitation
Tuesday: High: 100º | Low: 75º | 10% chance of precipitation
Wednesday: High: 101º | Low: 76º | 10% chance of precipitation
Burn Ban: OFF
Water Restrictions: Stage 2 (click here for more info)
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That’s all for today, New Braunfels! We hope you found something that caught your eye, whether it’s a local event, a new place to check out, or a story worth knowing about.
Have a great start to your week, and we’ll be back tomorrow with more local news, events, and things happening around town.
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Until next time,
— The New Braunfels Life Team
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