👢Dance Lessons, Local Music, & More New Braunfels Fun

June 18, 2026

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Good morning, New Braunfels! The weekend is almost here, and there's no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy it. Whether you're cheering on young athletes from around the country, celebrating music and creativity downtown, or spending the day browsing local artisans in Gruene, this week's featured stories are packed with community fun.

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO DO THIS SUMMER?

Just a short drive from New Braunfels, Joshua Creek Ranch in Boerne has added more of its popular ZZ-Bird "Gold-N-Glow" Fun Shoots to the summer calendar. Participants will enjoy shooting during the scenic "golden hour" before sunset, followed by exciting glow targets after dark for a one-of-a-kind shooting experience.

The remaining dates are June 18, July 16, and August 13, and spots are expected to fill quickly. Whether you're an experienced shooter or simply looking for a unique evening in the Texas Hill Country, this is an event worth checking out.

Call 830-537-5090 or click here to pre-register and reserve your spot.

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Learn the basics, hit the dance floor, and enjoy a fun night of Latin music in New Braunfels

Looking for something different to do tonight? Salsa Night at The Attic Dance Hall offers a fun, welcoming environment for both beginners and experienced dancers. The evening starts with a beginner-friendly lesson led by world champion dancer Jose Santoyo, covering foundational salsa moves along with a few intermediate variations.

After the lesson, the dance floor opens up for a salsa social featuring a mix of Latin music and plenty of opportunities to practice your new moves. The event runs from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm, and guests are welcome to come solo, with friends, or as a date night outing. BYOB is allowed.

A free community celebration is coming to downtown New Braunfels

Make Music Day returns to Market Plaza on Sunday, bringing together live music, art activities, games, and family-friendly fun to celebrate the first weekend of summer. Guests can enjoy performances from Pickin' Circles and the Mid-Texas Symphony while participating in interactive art projects and a community sidewalk chalk mural.

The first 100 attendees will receive a special giveaway, and guests are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket, grab dinner from a downtown restaurant, and enjoy a relaxing evening with friends and neighbors.

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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
📚 Sensory Playtime: Unearth a Story! at New Braunfels Public Library (10:00 AM)
🍽️ Free Summer Lunches at New Braunfels Public Library (12:00 PM)
🦙 Family Time — Choose Your Llama at Painting with a Twist (2:00 PM)
🕵️ Mystery Discussion Group at New Braunfels Public Library (3:00 PM)
🎸 Andrew Kreitz at The Grapevine in Gruene (5:00 PM)
💃 Two Step Dance Lessons at Gruene Hall (6:00 PM)
🧵 Fat Quarter Bingo Night at Snippets (6:00 PM)
🌅 A New Beginning at Painting with a Twist (6:00 PM)
🎶 Live @ Landa: Concert in the Park – Cactus Country at Landa Park Dance Slab (6:00 PM)
🪗 Tejas Cajun at Krause’s Cafe (6:00 PM)
🎤 Songwriter’s Night at The Redbird Listening Room (6:00 PM)
🤠 Country Two Step Lessons & Line Dancing at The Attic Dance Hall (6:30 PM)
📚 Books on Tap at Del Sol Coffee and Cocktails (6:30 PM)
📖 Stephen King Book to Movie Club – The Long Walk at New Braunfels Public Library (6:30 PM)
🎸 Rio Tripiano Live at Freiheit Country Store (6:30 PM)
🎵 Lowland Revelry at Gruene Hall (7:00 PM)
🎶 Kirk House at Gruene Grove (7:00 PM)
🏖️ Endless Summer – America’s Beach Boys Experience! at The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre (7:30 PM)
💃 New Salsa Night – Lesson & Dance Thursdays at The Attic Dance Hall (7:30 PM)
🍷 Spanish Wine and Cheese Pairings at Otto’s Cheese Shop (7:30 PM)
🎤 Tiffiny Dawn Band at Watering Hole Saloon (8:00 PM)
🎸 Caleb Young at Gruene Hall (8:30 PM)

FRIDAY
🎸 Jace Nunnelly at Gruene Hall (12:00 PM)
🎨 Open Studio (DIY Experience) at Painting with a Twist (2:00 PM)
🎶 Live Music Day at Gruene Grove (3:00 PM)
🍻 Friday Afternoon Club at Gruene Hall (4:00 PM)
🎤 Kristen Foreman at The Grapevine in Gruene (5:00 PM)
🎸 Tiffiny Dawn at Krause’s Cafe (6:30 PM)
❤️ Date Night — Through the Heart Trees at Painting with a Twist (7:00 PM)
🎶 Sundance Head at The Redbird Listening Room (7:30 PM)
🤠 Larry Joe Taylor with Special Guest Presley Haile at Gruene Hall (8:00 PM)
🎸 3 Man Front at Watering Hole Saloon (8:30 PM)
🎤 Gary Glenn & the 20X Band at Freiheit Country Store (8:30 PM)

SATURDAY
🚗 Cars & Coffee at Tint World New Braunfels (8:00 AM)
🥕 Vegetable Gardening Class at Comal County AgriLife Classroom (8:30 AM)
🎸 True Labowski at The Grapevine in Gruene (10:00 AM)
🎶 Movin’ Melvin Brown at Krause’s Cafe (10:00 AM)
🛍️ Gruene Market Days in Gruene Historic District (10:00 AM)
📚 Family Storytime at New Braunfels Public Library (10:30 AM)
🎤 Lindsay Beaver at Gruene Hall (11:00 AM)
🖋️ Pen Club at New Braunfels Public Library (12:00 PM)
🍷 Saturday at the Vineyard at Dry Comal Creek Vineyards (12:00 PM)
🎵 Live Music Day at Gruene Grove (12:00 PM)
🎨 Saturday Family Fun — Choose Your Bright Buddy at Painting with a Twist (1:00 PM)
🤠 Broken Arrow Band at Gruene Hall (1:00 PM)
🧶 Knit-A-Long Group at New Braunfels Public Library (2:00 PM)
🎸 Natalie Rose at Krause’s Cafe (2:00 PM)
🐉 Family Dungeons & Dragons at New Braunfels Public Library (2:30 PM)
🌻 Vibrant Sunflowers at Painting with a Twist (3:00 PM)
🌙 A Blue Moon at Painting with a Twist (3:30 PM)
🎶 The Craze at Krause’s Cafe (6:00 PM)
🎨 A New Day at Painting with a Twist (6:30 PM)
🎸 Perfect Stranger Live at Freiheit Country Store (7:00 PM)
🎤 Bob Livingston at The Redbird Listening Room (7:30 PM)
🍺 Masskrugstemmen – Bier Stein Holding Contest at Krause’s Cafe (8:00 PM)
🎵 Ashton Naylor at Happy Cow Bar (8:30 PM)
🤠 Radney Foster Band at Gruene Hall (9:00 PM)
🎸 Gary Glenn & The 20X Band at Watering Hole Saloon (9:00 PM)

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Gruene Market Days takes place this Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, bringing nearly 100 Texas artisans and makers to the historic district. Shoppers can browse handmade crafts, home décor, specialty foods, jewelry, artwork, and unique gifts while enjoying live entertainment throughout the day.

With free admission and free parking, it's an easy addition to a weekend spent exploring Gruene's shops, restaurants, wineries, and live music venues. After more than three decades, Gruene Market Days remains one of the area's most beloved monthly events.

DID YOU KNOW?

One of the biggest legends in downtown New Braunfels involves what may—or may not—be hidden beneath the streets. For years, stories have circulated about underground tunnels allegedly used during Prohibition to move alcohol between buildings downtown. Some locals swear the tunnels are real, while others say it’s simply one of those stories that’s grown over time.

WEATHER FORECAST 

Thursday: High: 77º | Low: 98º | 20% chance of precipitation

Friday: High: 74º | Low: 90º | 45% chance of precipitation

Saturday: High: 76º | Low: 90º | 35% 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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Thanks for spending a few minutes with us today. We'll be back tomorrow with more local events, community updates, and things worth knowing about around town.

Enjoy the day, support local, and have a fantastic Thursday!

Until next time,

— The New Braunfels Life Team

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