🛍️ Spring Market, Yoga at The Sophie, & a Poetry Contest

April 02, 2026

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Good morning, New Braunfels! Thursday’s lineup is bringing a little bit of everything, shopping, creativity, and a chance to slow things down before the weekend kicks off. Ready to have some fun around town? Keep reading for all the details..

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A spring shopping tradition filled with local finds and good vibes

If you’re in the mood to browse, shop, and support local businesses, the New Braunfels Spring Market is back this Friday and Saturday at the New Braunfels Convention Center. This annual event brings together a wide variety of vendors offering everything from handmade crafts and home décor to boutique fashion, gifts, and seasonal treats.

Shopping hours run Friday from 4:00–8:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with $5 admission (good for both days) and free parking. It’s the perfect excuse to grab your friends, explore something new, and enjoy a fun spring outing while supporting small businesses.

A unique way to celebrate National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month, and the New Braunfels Public Library is celebrating with its annual Blackout Poetry Contest running April 1–14. Participants can pick up a kit at either the Main or Westside Library, complete with book pages and materials to create their own blackout poetry masterpiece.

Entries are open to all ages, with categories for adults, teens, and children. Winners will be announced on April 20 and will have their artwork displayed at both library branches. It’s a simple, creative way to try something new and get involved in the community.

The City of New Braunfels is working toward a big goal: Vision Zero by 2040. That means safer roads for everyone through better street design, smarter speed management, improved bike infrastructure, and added safety measures in high-risk areas, all aimed at reducing serious injuries and traffic deaths to zero over time.

But even with progress, accidents can still happen. If you ever find yourself dealing with the aftermath of a crash, having the right support matters. Our partners at Kyle Law Firm are here to help guide you through the process and make sure you’re taken care of every step of the way.

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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
🧬 Genealogy Help at New Braunfels Public Library (10:00 AM)
🎨 Art Afternoons for Kids (0–7) at New Braunfels Public Library (4:00 PM)
🍷 Free Wine Tasting at Zocalo Wine Co (4:30 PM)
👥 Teen Time at New Braunfels Public Library (5:00 PM)
🌻 Galactic Sunflowers at Painting with a Twist (6:00 PM)
🎶 Songwriter’s Night at The Redbird Listening Room (6:00 PM)
🎤 Rochelle & The Sidewinders at Krause's Cafe (6:00 PM)
🖌️ DIY After Dark – Foil Embossing at New Braunfels Public Library (6:30 PM)
🎶 Rio Tripiano at Freiheit Country Store (6:30 PM)
💃 Salsa Night at The Attic Dance Hall (7:30 PM)
🧀 Wine Sampling with Pangea Selections at Otto’s Cheese Shop (7:30 PM)
🥃 Mesquite Moonshine at Watering Hole Saloon (8:00 PM)
🤠 Paul Cauthen at Gruene Hall (8:00 PM)

FRIDAY
🐰 Gruene Easter Egg Hunt (9:30 AM)
🎉 20th Birthday Celebration at McKenna Children's Museum (10:00 AM)
🐣 Easter Bunny at 2tarts Bakery (11:00 AM)
🧘 Yoga at The Sophienburg Museum (12:00 PM)
🎨 Easter Blossom Bunnies at Painting with a Twist (3:00 PM)
🍻 Friday Afternoon Club at Gruene Hall (4:00 PM)
🛍️ Spring Market of New Braunfels at New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center (4:00 PM)
🎤 Bret Graham at The Grapevine in Gruene (5:00 PM)
🐟 Fish Fry at VFW Post 7110 (5:00 PM)
🎉 First Friday in Downtown New Braunfels (5:00 PM)
🎶 Tausha Jackson at Krause's Cafe (6:00 PM)
🌅 Sunset at the Lake at Painting with a Twist (7:00 PM)
🎸 Kin Faux at Freiheit Country Store (7:00 PM)
🎶 Good Friday Gospel Revue at The Redbird Listening Room (7:30 PM)
🎸 ERNEST: Live From The South Tour at Gruene Hall (8:00 PM)
🔥 Plan B at Happy Cow Bar (8:30 PM)
🚂 Fast Movin' Train at Watering Hole Saloon (8:30 PM)

SATURDAY
🛠️ Stihl One Day Tent Sale at New Braunfels Feed & Supply (7:30 AM)
🛍️ Spring Market of New Braunfels at New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center (9:00 AM)
🥕 New Braunfels Farmers Market (9:00 AM)
🥚 Easter Egg Hunt at VFW Post 7110 (10:00 AM)
🐣 Easter Egg Hunt at Fischer Park (11:00 AM)
🛒 Hop & Shop Easter Market at Freiheit Country Store (11:00 AM)
🍷 Saturday at the Vineyard at Dry Comal Creek Vineyards (12:00 PM)
🎨 Family Time – Choose Your Splatter Buddy at Painting with a Twist (1:00 PM)
🎸 Jake Penrod at Gruene Hall (1:00 PM)
🐉 Dungeons and Dragons – Campaign Session at New Braunfels Public Library (2:30 PM)
🐰 Funny Bunny at Painting with a Twist (3:30 PM)
🎶 Andrew Kreitz at The Grapevine in Gruene (5:00 PM)
🌙 Fire Away Chris Stapleton Tribute at Freiheit Country Store (7:00 PM)
💑 Date Night — A View for Two (Choose Your Colors) at Painting with a Twist (7:00 PM)
🎵 Beat Root Revival at The Redbird Listening Room (7:30 PM)
🔥 KG and The Bad Habits at Happy Cow Bar & Grill (8:30 PM)
🎻 Leftover Salmon at Gruene Hall (9:00 PM)
🤠 Whiskey 2 Step at Watering Hole Saloon (9:00 PM)

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A peaceful midday flow in a historic setting

If you’re looking to slow things down and recharge, Yoga at the Sophie offers a calming one-hour session on Friday at noon. Held inside the historic Emmie Seele Faust Library building at the Sophienburg Museum and Archives (401 W Coll Street), this special class combines movement, mindfulness, and a unique atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else.

DID YOU KNOW?

Fischer Park is named after the Fischer family, whose homestead on the land dates back to the early 1940s.

WEATHER FORECAST 

Thursday: High: 86º | Low: 70º | 40% chance of precipitation

Friday: High: 86º | Low: 69º | 25% chance of precipitation

Saturday: High: 74º | Low: 53º | 80% 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.)

Looking to enjoy some great live music this weekend? Plan B is hitting the stage at Happy Cow Bar on Friday night, bringing a full night of rock and crowd-favorite hits you won’t want to miss.

Featuring Michael Rodriguez (formerly of Wyzer), this is your chance to catch a killer live set in one of New Braunfels’ go-to spots for music and good vibes. And the best part? No cover, just show up and enjoy.

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That’s your Thursday rundown, and the weekend is officially within reach.

Plenty happening over the next few days, so start making those plans now. As always, thanks for being here, and if you know someone who’d love staying this in-the-know, send this their way.

Until next time,

— The New Braunfels Life Team

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