🕶️ 20 Cool Things to Check Out in New Braunfels This Week

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Good morning, New Braunfels! We hope you had an amazing weekend. Did you check out the Dia de los Muertos festival on Saturday? Maybe a pumpkin patch?

This week, there’s plenty happening around town to be excited about. 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) Karaoke Night at Krause's (Monday, 6:00 PM) - Enjoy a family-friendly Karaoke Night in the Biergarten with great food and drinks.

2) TIDY Volunteers at New Braunfels Public Library (Monday, 5:00 PM) - Help keep our community safe by volunteering to clean toys at the library.

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

4) Artistic Journeys at New Braunfels Public Library (Tuesday, 5:30 PM) - Create your own owl artwork inspired by artist Charley Harper.

5) Fischer Park Family Storytime (Wednesday, 9:30 AM) - Join for a fun storytime program for children at Fischer Park.

6) Lederhosen Junkies at Krause’s Cafe (Wednesday, 6:00 PM) - Enjoy live polka music with Isaak Klaus, the frontman of The Lederhosen Junkies.

7) Dog Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest at Muck & Fuss (Thursday, 6:00 PM) - Join for a fun evening with costumes and prizes for the best dog costumes!

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8) Pool Tournament at Happy Cow Bar (Thursday, 7:00 PM) - Compete in an 8 Ball Double Elimination tournament for a chance to win cash prizes.

9) LUNCHTIME LIVE WITH TONY TAYLOR at The Phoenix Saloon (Friday, 12:00 PM) - Enjoy lunch with a selection of mellow songs in a fun atmosphere.

10) Soul Sessions live at Krause's Cafe (Friday, 6:00 PM) - Experience amazing performances from top R&B, Soul, and Funk musicians.

11) Fall-A-Palooza 2025 on the Comal at Float In (Friday, 10:00 AM) - Join for live music, an art market, and fun activities on the Comal River throughout the weekend.

12) 33nd annual Texas Clay Festival in Gruene (Saturday, 10:00 AM) - Celebrate pottery and creativity at this annual festival.

13) Howl-O-Ween Extravaganza at Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo (Saturday, 10:00 AM) - Enjoy a free Halloween event with activities for the whole family at Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo.

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14) Trick or Treat Market at Freiheit Country Store (Saturday, 11:00 AM) - A Halloween market featuring local businesses, a costume contest, and fun for everyone!

15) Ryan Ross Band at Pour Haus (Saturday, 9:30 PM) - Experience live music from the talented Ryan Ross Band.

16) Trunk Monkeys at Krause’s Cafe (Sunday, 3:00 PM) - Enjoy live music from the entertaining band Trunk Monkeys.

17) Literary Flow - Yoga for Book Lovers at New Braunfels Library (Sunday, 3:30 PM) - Join a relaxing yoga session perfect for book lovers of all levels.

18) Elysha LeMaster at Krause’s Cafe (Sunday, 11:00 AM) - Enjoy a captivating performance by singer-songwriter Elysha LeMaster.

19) CORNy Maze 2025 at Traders Village (Sunday, 9:00 AM) - Traders Village brings back the CORNy Maze for another season of fall fun, opening September 27 and running weekends through November 16, 2025.

20) River Road Market Days at Mountain Breeze Camp (Sunday, 10:00 AM) - River Road Market Days invites visitors to enjoy a weekend filled with live music, delicious food, and one of the best vendor markets in the area.

WEATHER FORECAST 

Here’s a look at the upcoming weather forecast:

Monday: High: 94º | Low: 66º | 5% chance of precipitation

Tuesday: High: 92º | Low: 66º | 10% chance of precipitation

Wednesday: High: 92º | Low: 68º | 10% chance of precipitation

Burn Ban: ON

Water Restrictions: Stage 2

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That’s a wrap on this week’s top picks. There’s no shortage of ways to make the days ahead fun and memorable. We’d love to hear from you! Hit reply and tell us which events you’re most looking forward to.

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Until next time,

— The New Braunfels Life Team