🎓 Trivia Night Guide, Free Movie Night, & More New Braunfels Fun

May 26, 2026

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Happy Tuesday! Hope everyone had a great long weekend.

Ready to dive into the best of what New Braunfels has to offer over the next few days? From fun trivia nights and inspiring family movies to live music and creative jams, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and get involved with.

Get ready for one of the coolest outdoor weekends of the summer! The Texas Hill Country Game Fair is back June 12–13 at Joshua Creek Ranch in Boerne, bringing together archery, fly fishing, shooting competitions, live music, wild game cooking, and a massive exhibitor village. Whether you’re a hunting, fishing, or outdoor enthusiast—or just looking for a unique weekend adventure—this is the event for you.

Kids and adults alike can enjoy hands-on demos, friendly competitions, Friday night tasting events, and live entertainment from the JR Herrera Band. Outdoor vendors and exhibitors will be on site all weekend, making it easy to shop, explore, and enjoy the Hill Country atmosphere.

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We just put together the guide to local trivia nights

New Braunfels has an array of venues hosting trivia nights throughout the week, and we just published a guide to help you find one near you. From themed questions to team competitions with prizes, each venue offers a unique experience to test your knowledge and have fun in a lively, welcoming atmosphere.

Enjoy heartwarming stories with the whole family

Hope Hospice presents Hope on the Big Screen – A Family Resilience Series Event on May 27 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Brauntex Theatre. Watch Elio, a film about belonging, friendship, and perseverance. Guests are encouraged to wear teal for Counseling Awareness Month and have a chance to win door prizes.

Admission is free, and concessions will be available for purchase. But make sure to reserve your seats in advance for this family-friendly evening to enjoy a meaningful story with your loved ones.

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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
🧹 Yard Clean Up at VFW Post 7110 (8:00 AM)
🏫 UIL Physicals for 2026–2027 at Long Creek High School (9:00 AM)
🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster at HTeaO Gruene (11:00 AM)
💧 New Braunfels Utilities May Board Meeting at New Braunfels Utilities (1:00 PM)
🥩 Steak Night at Happy Cow Bar (5:00 PM)
📚 Library Advisory Board Meeting at New Braunfels Public Library (5:30 PM)
🎸 Andrew Kreitz at The Grapevine in Gruene (5:30 PM)
💃 Learn to Swing Dance at Attic Dance Hall (6:30 PM)
🎷 Every Tuesday Blues Jam at Guadalupe Brewing Company & Pizza Kitchen (6:30 PM)
❓ Live Trivia Night at Freiheit Country Store (6:30 PM)
🎶 Live Music at Gruene Grove (7:00 PM)
👑 King of the Table at The Villa (7:00 PM)
🧠 Thinks & Drinks Trivia Tuesday at The Villa (7:30 PM)

WEDNESDAY
🧵 Sit & Stitch at New Braunfels Public Library (9:00 AM)
💻 Device Advice at New Braunfels Public Library (1:00 PM)
🍔 Burger Night at Happy Cow Bar (5:00 PM)
🎤 Bo Brumble & Garrett Mann at The Grapevine in Gruene (5:30 PM)
🎬 Hope Hospice Presents: Hope on the Big Screen – A Family Resilience Series Event at Brauntex Theatre (6:00 PM)
🤝 Veteran Business Networking Mixer at American Legion Walton F Hoffman Memorial Post 179 (6:00 PM)
🛍️ Humpday Market at Gruene Grove (6:00 PM)
🎶 Yodel Blitz at Krause’s Cafe (6:00 PM)
🎤 Singo Bingo & Karaoke w/ DJ Jody at Freiheit Country Store (6:00 PM)
🎨 Moon Phase Aurora Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (6:30 PM)
👢 Country Two Step Lessons & Line Dancing at The Attic Dance Hall (6:30 PM)
🎵 Xtreme Music Bingo at Watering Hole Saloon (7:00 PM)
🎸 Sideman Song Swap at The Redbird Listening Room (7:30 PM)

THURSDAY
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Teen Time at New Braunfels Public Library (5:00 PM)
🎷 Nick Garcia Trio at The Grapevine in Gruene (5:00 PM)
👯 Two Step Dance Lessons at Gruene Hall (6:00 PM)
🌸 Cosmic Bloom Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (6:00 PM)
🎤 Elysha LeMaster 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)
🖌️ Moonlit Mountain Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (6:30 PM)
🏀 An Evening with the Spurs: Coyote Tales & Court Stories with Sean Elliott, Bill Schoening & Rob Wicall at Brauntex Theatre (7:30 PM)
💃 New Salsa Night – Lesson & Dance Thursdays at The Attic Dance Hall (7:30 PM)
🎸 Robert Demel at Watering Hole Saloon (8:00 PM)
🎤 Payton Howie at Gruene Hall (8:30 PM)

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Bring your instruments or just enjoy live blues in a relaxed setting

Every Tuesday from 6:30 pm to 9 pm, the Jamie Krueger Group hosts a full band blues jam at Guadalupe Brewing Company & Pizza Kitchen. Open to all musicians and music lovers, this outdoor event features improvisation, collaboration, and great vibes.

Food and drinks are available, and the event is family- and pet-friendly, making it a perfect way to enjoy live music while connecting with friends or testing your own skills on stage.

DID YOU KNOW?

In 2025, the City of New Braunfels welcomed about 130,000 visitors over Memorial Day weekend.

WEATHER FORECAST 

Tuesday: High: 88º | Low: 65º | 20% chance of precipitation

Wednesday: High: 83º | Low: 66º | 45% chance of precipitation

Thursday: High: 91º | Low: 70º | 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.)

Discover the breathtaking beauty hidden beneath San Antonio with the Discovery Cavern or Hidden Wonders Tour at Natural Bridge Caverns. Walk through massive underground chambers, marvel at ancient stalagmites and stalactites, and experience a unique mix of nature, science, and adventure that the whole family will love.

Whether you choose the Discovery Tour’s extensive 3/4-mile guided adventure or the Hidden Wonders Tour with its delicate formations, light shows, and expanded rooms including Cathedral Canyon and the Ballroom, both promise an unforgettable exploration. Tours are available frequently throughout the day, making it easy to fit into your schedule.

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CASA DECOR ANNOUNCES CLOSURE IN NEW BRAUNFELS

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— The New Braunfels Life Team

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