🥂 Cider Tasting, New Trail, & Big Gym Changes

April 07, 2026

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Good morning, New Braunfels! How has the start to your week been so far?

There’s a little bit of everything happening around town right now, from a unique tasting experience to a brand-new outdoor spot to explore and a major shakeup in the local fitness scene. In today’s email, we’ll tell you about a cider and cheese tasting at Otto’s, the newly opened North Rim Trail at Panther Canyon, and what to know about the upcoming Gold’s Gym closure and what’s replacing it.

This April, Massage Heights is teaming up with Chick-fil-A and local food pantries to help families celebrate their child’s birthday with something many take for granted—a cake. By donating simple items like cake mix, frosting, candles, or even a birthday card, you can help create meaningful moments for kids in our community.

As a thank you, you’ll receive a FREE service elevation with your next visit, with options like Hot Stone Therapy, Revitalizing Face Massage, and more. Donations are being accepted now through April 30 at Massage Heights New Braunfels and Spring Branch Bulverde.

👉 Click here to learn more and make someone’s birthday a little sweeter.

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A guided tasting experience that brings together local cider and artisan cheese

A cider and cheese tasting is happening at Otto’s Cheese Shop this Wednesday night, offering a relaxed and flavorful evening in the heart of New Braunfels. Guests will sample Texas Keeper Cider alongside thoughtfully paired cheeses, learning how different flavors complement each other throughout the experience.

With a focus on craftsmanship and local ingredients, this guided tasting is perfect for anyone looking to try something new or enjoy a laid-back night out. Tickets are $38.39 per person, and the event is for guests 21 and older at 344 Landa Street.

TAKE ON THE NEW NORTH RIM TRAIL AT PANTHER CANYON

A scenic and more challenging addition to Landa Park’s trail system

The City of New Braunfels has officially opened the North Rim Trail at Panther Canyon, adding a new 0.7-mile route to the existing trail system in Landa Park. Designed for those looking for a bit more of a challenge, the trail features steeper elevation, rocky terrain, and narrow sections along the canyon rim.

Hikers can access the trail from multiple points along the existing system, with a scenic overlook about 0.35 miles from the main trailhead offering treetop views across the canyon. It’s a great new option for anyone wanting to explore a different side of one of the city’s most popular outdoor spaces.

If you needed a reason to go out tonight, here it is. Happy Cow Bar & Grill is serving up juicy NY Strip steaks from Granzin’s Meat Market paired with a baked potato for just $16—yeah, that’s not a typo.

Top it off with a $2.50 Shiner plus live music from rising star Cameron Allbright and you’ve got one of the best low-key dinner deals in town. Kitchen opens at 5, so show up hungry and claim your spot early.

👉 Check it out here and make it a steak night.

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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:

TUESDAY
👶 Toddler Time at New Braunfels Public Library (10:30 AM)
🏦 Clover Merchant Day at Frost Bank (11:00 AM)
📊 Community Resource Table at New Braunfels Public Library (11:30 AM)
🎨 Confidence & Color: Stand Out In Your Personal Brand at Keith Wing Model Home (12:00 PM)
🍬 Tasty Tuesday at McKenna Children’s Museum (2:00 PM)
📚 Tween Tuesday – National Poetry Month Edition at New Braunfels Public Library (4:00 PM)
🧬 Genealogy Help at New Braunfels Public Library (5:00 PM)
🥩 Steak Night at Happy Cow Bar (5:00 PM)
🌿 Nature Explorers at New Braunfels Public Library (5:30 PM)
🎶 JESKA & The Harmony Sisters at Gruene Hall (6:00 PM)
📝 Teen Advisory Board Monthly Meeting at New Braunfels Public Library (6:30 PM)
💃 Learn to Swing Dance at Attic Dance Hall (6:30 PM)
⚾ NBT Baseball Senior Night 2026 at New Braunfels Little League (6:30 PM)
🧘 Evening Yoga at Serrano Fitness Studio (7:00 PM)

WEDNESDAY
🧶 Sit & Stitch at New Braunfels Public Library (9:00 AM)
📖 Fischer Park Family Storytime at Fischer Park (9:30 AM)
💻 Device Advice at New Braunfels Public Library (1:00 PM)
📚 Fiction Book Group at New Braunfels Public Library (2:00 PM)
🔍 Curiosity Club (Ages 5–7) at New Braunfels Public Library (4:00 PM)
🍔 Burger Night at Happy Cow Bar (5:00 PM)
🎭 Klasses In Drama at Circle Arts Theatre (5:30 PM)
⛳ Jaycees Monthly Social at Landa Park Mini Golf (5:30 PM)
🪡 Hobby Haus: Sewing & Mending at New Braunfels Public Library (6:00 PM)
🍎 Texas Keeper Cider Tasting at Otto’s Cheese Shop (6:00 PM)
🌻 A Sunflower Sunset at Painting with a Twist (6:00 PM)
🛍️ Humpday Market at Gruene Grove (6:00 PM)
🎸 River Town Relics at Gruene Hall (6:00 PM)
🎤 Singo Bingo & Karaoke w/ DJ Jody at Freiheit Country Store (6:00 PM)
🎵 Xtreme Music Bingo at Watering Hole Saloon (7:00 PM)
🏍️ Woods Cycle Country’s Freiheit Bike Night at Freiheit Country Store (7:00 PM)

THURSDAY
🧸 Sensory Playtime (Ages 0–5) at New Braunfels Public Library (11:00 AM)
🏫 Prek/Kinder Enrollment Fair at Lone Star Early Childhood Center (11:00 AM)
🎮 Teen Time at New Braunfels Public Library (5:00 PM)
🎤 Temple Grandin: An Open Door at Brauntex Theatre (6:00 PM)
👢 Two Step Dance Lessons at Gruene Hall (6:00 PM)
🌵 Galactic Cactus at Painting with a Twist (6:00 PM)
✨ Silver Spur Soirée at McKenna Events Center (6:00 PM)
🎉 Disco Bingo: Fundraiser for Prince Solms Park at Krause’s Cafe (6:00 PM)
🎶 Songwriter’s Night at The Redbird Listening Room (6:00 PM)
🍻 Happy Hour at Gruene Hall (6:00 PM)
💐 Bluebonnet Bouquet at Painting with a Twist (6:30 PM)
🎤 Tiffiny Dawn Live at Freiheit Country Store (6:30 PM)
🎸 Ryan Ross Band at Gruene Hall (7:00 PM)
🧠 An Evening with Dr. Temple Grandin: Breaking Barriers in Science, Autism, and Animal Behavior at Brauntex Theatre (7:30 PM)
🎵 Mark Odom Band at Watering Hole Saloon (8:00 PM)
🎤 Caden Gillard at Gruene Hall (8:30 PM)

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Voting is open now through April 17 at noon, so don’t wait. If you’ve loved your experience or want to support a standout local business, now’s your chance.

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PREPARE FOR A MAJOR FITNESS SHAKEUP IN NEW BRAUNFELS

Gold’s Gym closing as a $6M transformation brings a new concept to town

Gold’s Gym in New Braunfels is reportedly set to close on April 14, marking a big shift in the local fitness scene. The closure is part of a larger redevelopment plan, with the space undergoing a $6 million renovation to become a new 24/7 fitness center from Crunch Fitness with expanded amenities.

The upcoming Crunch Fitness facility is expected to include group classes, recovery services, childcare, and specialty training areas, aiming to offer a more modern fitness experience. In the meantime, current members will have their memberships paused and can access nearby locations while the transformation is underway.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Prince Solms Inn was originally built in the late 1890s by one of New Braunfels’ earliest female entrepreneurs, Emilie Kuse Eggeling, who also ran a successful hotel and grocery store.

WEATHER FORECAST 

Tuesday: High: 76º | Low: 54º | 5% chance of precipitation

Wednesday: High: 81º | Low: 61º | 10% chance of precipitation

Thursday: High: 81º | Low: 64º | 25% 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.)

The Oscar at Veramendi is set to open in the next couple months, bringing a fresh, resort-style approach to senior living in New Braunfels. Designed for adults 62 and older, the community will offer independent living, assisted care, and memory care, all in a modern Hill Country setting focused on comfort, connection, and quality of life.

With amenities like on-site dining, a movie theater, indoor heated pool, medical clinics, and beautiful views throughout the property, it’s already generating a lot of interest. Pre-opening incentives are available now, but they won’t last long as spots fill up ahead of opening.

👉 Lock in your spot and take advantage of pre-opening incentives.

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GRUENE COULD SEE A MAJOR NEW RETAIL EXPANSION

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— The New Braunfels Life Team

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