🎨 Girls’ Day Vibes, A New Restaurant & A Family Paint Party

January 29, 2026

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Happy Thursday, New Braunfels. Today’s update is all about easy wins and feel-good plans, from carving out time for a perfect girls’ day close to home to getting a first look at a new restaurant opening downtown and a creative, family-friendly event to round out the weekend. If you’re looking for ideas that mix fun, flavor, and quality time, you’re in the right place.

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A Full Day of Self-Care, Shopping, Creativity & Nightlife

A perfect girls’ day doesn’t need a packed itinerary, just the right mix of feel-good stops. In New Braunfels, it’s easy to start with self-care at places like Newman & Company or Massage Heights, then shift into something social and creative with Painting With A Twist or a relaxed cheese experience at Otto’s Cheese Shop.

From there, browsing local boutiques downtown, adding a little friendly competition at The Courthouse, and ending the day with dinner, cocktails, or live music makes the whole experience effortless. Everything is close, flexible, and built for lingering, which is exactly what makes it work.

Click to see the full guide and start planning your next girls’ day.

A Mexico City–Inspired Restaurant Prepares to Open

A new dining spot is officially entering the final stretch. ¡Saludos! Cocina + Bar plans to open to the public on Monday, February 2, bringing Mexico City–inspired flavors to the historic Dittlinger Roller Mills building in downtown New Braunfels.

The restaurant will begin with dinner service only, operating evenings throughout the week, with lunch expected to follow in early March. With its central location and polished concept, ¡Saludos! is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated openings of the season.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND TOWN?

Here are some of the events we’re most excited about over the next few days:

THURSDAY
🌙 Enchanted Moonlight at Painting With A Twist (6:30 PM)
💃 Two Step Lessons at Gruene Hall (7:00 PM)
🎸 Gage Fontenot at Gruene Hall (7:00 PM)
🎶 Paul Bryant Logan Trio at The Gruene Grove (7:00 PM)
🎱 Pool Tournament at Happy Cow Bar (7:00 PM)
🎶 Music Bingo at The Villa (7:30 PM)
🥃 Mesquite Moonshine at Watering Hole Saloon & Dance Hall (8:00 PM)
🎸 The Davis Brothers at Gruene Hall (8:30 PM)

FRIDAY
🪴 Propagation Frames Workshop at Plant Culture Potting Bar (2:30 PM)
🎶 Live Music at Gruene Grove (3:00 PM)
🎸 Colton’s Kin at The Grapevine (5:00 PM)
🎬 Family Movie Night at McKenna Events Center (5:30 PM)
🏛️ 107th Annual Chamber Banquet at New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center (6:00 PM)
🌙 Date Night — Celestial Moon at Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)
🎤 Wade Bowen at Gruene Hall (8:00 PM)
🎸 Gary Glenn & 20X Band at Freiheit Country Store (8:30 PM)
🎸 Trey Gonzalez at Watering Hole Saloon & Dance Hall (8:30 PM)
🥃 Whiskey Rebellion at The Phoenix Saloon (9:00 PM)

SATURDAY
🚗 Caffeine and Chrome at Gateway Classic Cars of San Antonio/Austin (9:00 AM)
🎂 Charity Cake Swap at Mill Street Youth Center Gym (11:00 AM)
🎶 Jordan Minor at Gruene Hall (11:00 AM)
🎤 Madelyn Abrameit Band at Krause’s Cafe (11:30 AM)
🎸 Andi Holleman at The Grapevine (12:00 PM)
🎵 Live Music at The Gruene Grove (12:00 PM)
🎶 Flat Top Jones at Gruene Hall (1:00 PM)
🪴 Plants on Planks Workshop at Plant Culture Potting Bar (2:00 PM)
🎶 Sonic Radio at The Phoenix Saloon (9:00 PM)

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A Fun, All-Ages Painting Experience at Painting With A Twist

K-pop fans and creative families can spend Sunday afternoon painting together during Kpop Crew – Set at Painting With A Twist. Designed for all ages, this guided class offers step-by-step instruction in a relaxed, welcoming setting that keeps the focus on shared creativity and fun.

The class takes place on Sunday, February 1, from 1:00–2:30 PM, with admission priced at $29 per person and advance reservations required. Guests are welcome to bring snacks and drinks, making it an easy, low-pressure weekend activity.

DID YOU KNOW?

The oldest recorded incident of snowfall in New Braunfels was on Feb. 14, 1895, when the town received between 4-5 inches.

WEATHER FORECAST 

Thursday: High: 69º | Low: 39º | 0% chance of precipitation

Friday: High: 60º | Low: 32º | 0% chance of precipitation

Saturday: High: 50º | Low: 25º | 0% chance of precipitation

Burn Ban: ON

Water Restrictions: Stage 2 (In Stage 2, watering with a sprinkler or irrigation system is allowed one day per week based on the last digit of your address BEFORE 10:00 a.m. and AFTER 8:00 p.m.)

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A THURSDAY NIGHT MADE FOR LADIES AT THE COURTHOUSE

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That wraps up today’s email! Hope it gave you a few ideas or something new to check out.

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Until next time,

— The New Braunfels Life Team

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