🌟 20 Ways to Spend Your Week in New Braunfels

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Good morning, New Braunfels! We hope you had a refreshing weekend. A brand new week is here, and there’s plenty to see, do, and enjoy all around town—let’s dive in.

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) Wondershop at McKenna Children's Museum (Monday, 2:00 PM) - Create an Owl using leaves from nature.

2) Growing Minds at McKenna Children's Museum (Monday, 3:00 PM) - A class for littles (0-3) focusing on impactful brain development.

3) Toddler Time at New Braunfels Library (Tuesday, 10:30 AM) - Enjoy stories, rhymes, and play for children ages 18 months to 3 years.

4) Steak Night! at Happy Cow Bar (Tuesday, 5:00 PM) - Get a New York Strip and loaded baked potato for only $16!

5) Coffee With a Cop at Prince Solms Inn (Wednesday, 9:00 AM) - Free coffee and a chance to meet local officers.

6) Lederhosen Junkies at Krause’s Cafe (Wednesday, 11:00 PM) - Enjoy polka music from the Big Squeeze champion.

7) Family Game Night at New Braunfels Library (Thursday, 4:00 PM)- Play games and puzzles with friends.

Looking for hands-on, brain-building fun for the kids? The Science Mill in Johnson City is a great day trip, offering an incredible lineup of interactive events perfect for curious kids, future scientists, and families who love to learn together.

From Mini Makers classes designed just for preschoolers to epic themed weekends like Saturday In The Wild, there’s something new to explore all season long.

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8) Pool Tournament at Happy Cow Bar (Thursday, 7:00 PM) - Join for 8 Ball Double Elimination competition.

9) OPEN MIC NIGHT! HOSTED BY BOB SCHMUECKLE at the Phoenix Saloon ( Thursday, 7:30 PM) - Participate in a night of performances hosted by Bob Schmueckle.

10) Friday Afternoon Club at the Gruene Hall (Friday, 4:00 PM) - Enjoy an afternoon gathering.

11) Trey Gonzalez Band live at Krause's Cafe (Friday, 6:00 PM) - Experience the country sounds of Trey Gonzalez.

12) Giovannie & The Hired Guns at Gruene Hall (Friday, 8:00 PM) - Catch the rising stars in a dynamic live performance.

13) JUST LIKE THAT at The Phoenix Saloon (Friday, 9:00 PM) - Enjoy covers from the 90s and 2000s.

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14) Bulky Goods Drop Off at New Braunfels City Hall (Saturday, 7:00 AM) - Dispose of large trash items at various city sites.

15) Jason Eady @ The Redbird (Saturday, 7:30 PM) - Enjoy an evening of stories and songs with Jason Eady.

16) Austin Typewriter Association's Type-In at New Braunfels Library (Saturday, 1:00 PM) - Join in for a drop-in event focused on typewriter fun.

17) Back in Black (AC/DC Tribute Band) at Blue Bonnet Palace (Saturday, 2:30 PM) - Join us for an electrifying evening featuring live music by Back in Black, the ultimate AC/DC Tribute Band, starting at 2:30 pm.

18) Colt Wayne & Jacob Jaeger @ The Redbird (Sunday, 7:30 PM) - An evening of stories and songs with Colt Wayne & Jacob Jaeger starts at 7:30 pm.

19) BOBBY BEAL at The Phoenix Saloon (Sunday, 1:00 PM) - Enjoy the Sunday music matinee featuring Bobby Beal starting at 6:00 am.

20) Dachshund Races at Krause's Café (Sunday, 2:00 PM) - The 2025 Dachshund Race Series continues with races starting at 2:00 pm.

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WEATHER FORECAST 

Here’s a look at the upcoming weather forecast:

Monday: High: 89º | Low: 63º | 10% chance of precipitation

Tuesday: High: 92º | Low: 64º | 5% chance of precipitation

Wednesday: High: 93º | Low: 68º | 5% chance of precipitation

Burn Ban: ON

Water Restrictions: Stage 2

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That’s it for this week’s picks—lots of great ways to enjoy the days ahead. We’d love to hear from you, so hit reply and let us know what you’re most looking forward to.

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Until next time,

— The New Braunfels Life Team

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