🐄 Cow Patty Tossing, Mother’s Day Finds & Crawfish Time

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Happy Thursday! The weekend’s officially creeping up, and New Braunfels already has plenty going on if you’re looking to make some plans early. From quirky local traditions and Mother’s Day shopping to crawfish boils downtown, the next few days are packed with lots of really cool stuff.

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CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF GRUENE HISTORY AT THE PATTY FLING

A full day of Texas fun, live music, and community tradition

The Uptown Gruene Patty Fling is back on Saturday, and this year’s event is celebrating the 50th anniversary of saving the iconic Gruene water tower. What started as a unique local tradition has turned into one of the area’s most memorable community events.

Expect cow patty tossing, a petting zoo, face painting, vendors, food, live music, mechanical bull rides, and plenty of classic Texas energy throughout the day. Even better, all proceeds benefit the Canyon High School FFA Booster Club, helping support local students and their future.

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SHOP LOCAL AT THE MOTHER’S DAY MARKET

A relaxed day of shopping, gifts, and spring vibes

If you still need Mother’s Day plans, this might be the easiest win of the weekend. The Mother’s Day Market at Freiheit Country Store is happening Saturday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM with local vendors, handmade goods, boutique shopping, and plenty of one-of-a-kind finds.

Whether you’re shopping for mom, spending time with friends, or just looking for an excuse to browse and hang out, it’s the kind of laid-back event that’s easy to enjoy for a few hours.

➡️ Learn more and plan your visit.

ONE OF THE BEST FAMILY EVENTS OF THE MONTH IS ALMOST HERE

If you’ve been looking for something fun to do with the kids, go ahead and mark this event down for Saturday. Mayfest is bringing a full day of family-friendly fun with train rides, inflatables, crafts, face painting, and plenty more to keep the little ones entertained.

Meanwhile, parents can kick back with food, drinks, and live music nearby, making it an easy win for everyone involved. Simple, local, and actually fun for all ages.

👉 Make plans now and bring the whole crew out to Mayfest.

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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
🎨 Art Afternoons for Kids (0–7) at New Braunfels Public Library (4:00 PM)
🧑 Teen Time at New Braunfels Public Library (5:00 PM)
🎸 Jess & Dave at The Grapevine in Gruene (5:00 PM)
🌙 Mystical Moonlight Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (6:00 PM)
🎶 Songwriter’s Night at The Redbird Listening Room (6:00 PM)
💐 Elegant Bouquet Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (6:30 PM)
💃 New Salsa Night – Lesson & Dance Thursdays at The Attic Dance Hall (7:30 PM)
🎸 Dawson Holland & The Way She Goes Live at Watering Hole Saloon (8:00 PM)
🎤 Marcus King Band: Waltz Across Texas at Gruene Hall (8:00 PM)

FRIDAY
💐 Celebration of Life for Jennifer “Dulce” Paul at Freedom Fellowship Church (10:00 AM)
🎨 Open Studio (DIY Experience) at Painting with a Twist (2:00 PM)
🤠 Friday Afternoon Club at Gruene Hall (4:00 PM)
🍷 Friday Night Date Night at Dry Comal Creek Vineyards (5:00 PM)
🎶 Phil Luna Band at The Grapevine in Gruene (5:00 PM)
🎸 The Lonely Hearts Club at Krause’s Cafe (6:00 PM)
🩰 Ballet Texas Presents Cinderella at Brauntex Theatre (7:00 PM)
🌊 Wicked River Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (7:00 PM)
🎤 Susan Gibson at The Redbird Listening Room (7:30 PM)
🤠 Django Walker at Gruene Hall (8:00 PM)
🎵 Rick Rice Band at Watering Hole Saloon (8:30 PM)
🎸 Kayla Jane Band at Happy Cow Bar (8:30 PM)

SATURDAY
🫂 Grief Support Group at New Braunfels Public Library (9:00 AM)
👑 Mommy & Me Royal Tea Party at Canopy On The Comal (10:00 AM)
🐄 Uptown Gruene Patty Fling at Gruene Coffee Haus (10:00 AM)
🎤 Brunch Babes Sing Along Brunch at Wildside New Braunfels (11:00 AM)
🎉 Mayfest at Mayfair (11:00 AM)
💐 Mother’s Day Market at Freiheit Country Store (11:00 AM)
🤠 BBI – New Braunfels’ Very Own Backyard Team Roping at Bar J Productions (11:00 AM)
🎶 Tony Taylor at Krause’s Cafe (11:30 AM)
🍇 Saturday at the Vineyard at Dry Comal Creek Vineyards (12:00 PM)
🎵 Live Music at Gruene Grove (12:00 PM)
🎨 Family Mother’s Day Celebration – Forever Floats at Painting with a Twist (1:00 PM)
🌻 Bee My Sunflower – Mother’s Day Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (1:00 PM)
🎸 Andrew Kreitz at The Grapevine in Gruene (1:00 PM)
🍺 Pour Haus Throwdown at Pour Haus (1:00 PM)
🩰 Ballet Texas Presents Cinderella at Brauntex Theatre (2:00 PM)
🧶 Knit-A-Long Group at New Braunfels Public Library (2:00 PM)
🐉 Dungeons and Dragons – Campaign Session at New Braunfels Public Library (2:30 PM)
🌸 Mountain Flowers Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (3:30 PM)
💐 Bright Bouquet – Mother’s Day Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (4:00 PM)
🎶 Michael Monroe Goodman at The Grapevine in Gruene (5:00 PM)
🎷 Yesenia & The Groove Doctors at Krause’s Cafe (6:00 PM)
🌅 A New Day – Mother’s Day Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (7:00 PM)
💃 Mother’s Day Dance at Vicky’s Hinterhof (7:00 PM)
🎤 Melissa Carper & Bonnie Montgomery Live at The Redbird Listening Room (7:30 PM)
🎸 Aiden Logsdon at Happy Cow Bar (8:30 PM)
🎵 Broken Arrow at Watering Hole Saloon (9:00 PM)
🤠 Junior Brown at Gruene Hall (9:00 PM)

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DIG INTO A CLASSIC CRAWFISH BOIL DOWNTOWN

Big flavors, cold drinks, and a solid Saturday plan

Pour Haus Throwdown returns this Saturday afternoon, bringing a classic crawfish and shrimp boil right into downtown New Braunfels.

It’s simple in the best way: good food, good company, and a lively atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in for the afternoon. Whether you’re there for the crawfish, the drinks, or just the vibe, this is one of those easy local events that always delivers.

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DID YOU KNOW?

WEATHER FORECAST 

Thursday: High: 70º | Low: 63º | 35% chance of precipitation

Friday: High: 78º | Low: 66º | 50% chance of precipitation

Saturday: High: 89º | Low: 69º | 25% chance of precipitation

Burn Ban: OFF

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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Located at 2163 Stephens Place, Up & Downs combines high-tech golf simulators with food, drinks, and a laid-back social atmosphere that works whether you actually golf or just want a fun night out with friends. Rain or shine, beginner or scratch golfer, it’s built to be a good time either way.

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Thanks!

That’s your Thursday lineup. Hopefully you found at least one thing worth adding to the calendar… or at minimum, a reason to go out this week.

Until next time,

— The New Braunfels Life Team