🏛️ Free Museum Days, Trivia Night & Adoption Weekend

May 12, 2026

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Happy Tuesday! How’s the start of your week been going?

Today’s email has a little bit of everything, free museum visits, trivia nights with friends, and a chance to meet a future furry best friend. Whether you’re looking for something low-key, family-friendly, or just a good excuse to get out of the house, New Braunfels has some solid options coming up over the next few days.

New Braunfels has some of the hardest water in Texas, packed with minerals like calcium and magnesium that can slowly wear down appliances, leave spots everywhere, and create buildup inside pipes and water heaters over time.

That’s why so many locals turn to Aqua-Man Water Conditioning. For more than 30 years, they’ve been helping Hill Country homeowners deal with hard water using systems designed specifically for the kind of water we have here.

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Several local museums are opening their doors with free admission

Free Museum Days are returning to New Braunfels, giving locals and visitors a chance to explore some of the city’s most interesting museums without paying admission. Throughout the week, participating spots including the McKenna Children’s Museum, Sophienburg Museum + Archives, the Railroad Museum, the Fire Museum, and more will offer free entry during select days and hours.

From local history and handmade furniture to fire trucks and interactive exhibits for kids, there’s a pretty wide mix of experiences included. It’s an easy excuse to explore places you may have never visited before or revisit a favorite spot around town.

A new weekly tradition with prizes, food, and bragging rights

Freiheit Country Store is now hosting free live trivia every Tuesday at 6:30 PM, giving locals a fun new reason to grab friends and get out during the week.

Teams can compete for prizes and bragging rights while enjoying food, drinks, and a mix of fun questions through Challenge Entertainment’s National Trivia League format. No registration is needed, just show up, form a team, and play.

If you’re looking for something different to do outside New Braunfels, Joshua Creek Ranch in Boerne is rolling out new sporting clay programs and events this spring and summer that make for a pretty solid day outdoors.

From shoot days and rewards programs to seasonal specials and discounts, there are plenty of ways to spend more time on the course while saving a little money too. And at just about an hour away, it’s an easy Hill Country escape whether you’re going with friends, family, or making a full weekend out of it.

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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
📚 Preschool Storytime at New Braunfels Public Library (9:30 AM)
👶 Toddler Time at New Braunfels Public Library (10:30 AM)
🥩 Steak Night at Happy Cow Bar (5:00 PM)
📖 NBPL Foundation at New Braunfels Public Library (5:30 PM)
🍝 Cooking at the Vineyard – An Evening in Tuscany at Dry Comal Creek Vineyards (6:00 PM)
👨 Men’s Round Up at Krause’s Cafe (6:00 PM)
💃 Learn to Swing Dance at Attic Dance Hall (6:30 PM)
🎶 Live Music at Gruene Grove (7:00 PM)

WEDNESDAY
🧵 Sit & Stitch at New Braunfels Public Library (9:00 AM)
📱 Device Advice at New Braunfels Public Library (1:00 PM)
🎤 Hannah Swann at The Grapevine in Gruene (5:00 PM)
🍔 Burger Night at Happy Cow Bar (5:00 PM)
🎨 Van Gogh’s Irises Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (6:00 PM)
🛍️ Humpday Market at Gruene Grove (6:00 PM)
🍺 Lederhosen Junkies at Krause’s Cafe (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)

THURSDAY
🚐 Red, White & NEW Trade Event at Camping World (9:00 AM)
🧑 Teen Time at New Braunfels Public Library (5:00 PM)
🎸 Tejas Cajun at The Grapevine in Gruene (5:00 PM)
🌵 Pretty and Prickly Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (6:00 PM)
🎶 Songwriter’s Night at The Redbird Listening Room (6:00 PM)
🌄 Twilight Mountain Retreat Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (6:30 PM)
🎸 The Russ Brown Band at Watering Hole Saloon (8:00 PM)

Between cedar fever, dust, humidity, and Hill Country allergens, indoor air in New Braunfels can end up more polluted than the air outside. If your home constantly feels dusty, stuffy, or triggers allergies, your HVAC system could be circulating way more than just cold air.

That’s where Rise Service Company comes in. They offer hospital-grade air purification, high-efficiency filtration, and professional duct cleaning designed to help families breathe cleaner, healthier air at home.

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HSNBA is waiving adoption fees for dogs and cats this weekend

The Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area is hosting its Meet Your Match Adoption Event on Friday and Saturday, with waived adoption fees for ready-to-go dogs and cats.

Staff, volunteers, and foster caregivers will be onsite to help visitors meet adoptable pets and find a good fit for their lifestyle. Whether you’ve been thinking about adding a pet to the family or just want to stop by and meet some animals, this is a great opportunity to support local rescues while potentially bringing home a new companion.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Comal River is considered the shortest navigable river in the United States. It flows just 2.5 miles from the springs at Landa Park to the Guadalupe River, earning it the nickname “the longest shortest river in the world."

WEATHER FORECAST 

Tuesday: High: 88º | Low: 61º | 5% chance of precipitation

Wednesday: High: 92º | Low: 63º | 10% chance of precipitation

Thursday: High: 92º | Low: 66º | 10% 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.)

River season is heating up, and this Groupon deal from New Braunfels Toobs makes a float day way easier to pull off. Right now, you can grab discounted tube rentals for two or four people and spend the day relaxing on the Comal River with one of the area’s top-rated tubing companies.

The deal includes bottomless tube rentals plus access to a scenic float through one of New Braunfels’ most iconic summer spots. With reliable shuttle service and friendly staff, it’s an easy option whether you’re planning a chill weekend with friends, family, or visitors in town.

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NEW BRAUNFELS TO HONOR FALLEN HEROES THIS MEMORIAL DAY

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That’s your Tuesday roundup. Whether you end up at trivia night, exploring a museum, or accidentally leaving an adoption event with a new pet, we’d say that’s a pretty solid week already.

More local stories, events, and things worth knowing coming your way tomorrow!

Until next time,

— The New Braunfels Life Team

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