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🎲 Library Fun, Raclette Nights & a Speakeasy Roll of the Dice
Happy Wednesday, New Braunfels midweek is the perfect time to try something new, and this one’s packed with ideas that mix community, comfort, and a little fun luck. From discovering just how much your local library offers to cheese-forward nights and a speakeasy twist, there’s a lot of really cool stuff in today’s email.
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Free Events, Creative Programs & Community for All Ages
When most people think of the New Braunfels Public Library, they picture bookshelves and quiet corners. What often goes unnoticed is the packed calendar of free events happening every single week at both the Main Library and Westside Branch, designed for kids, teens, adults, and everyone in between.
From weekly storytimes and Teen Time hangouts to Adult Art Classes, Sit & Stitch meetups, tech help sessions, book clubs, and even Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, the library has quietly become one of the city’s most active community hubs. And this is just a snapshot. With rotating workshops and seasonal programs added often, there’s always something new to check out.
An Alpine-Inspired Evening Built for Slow Sipping & Savoring
Raclette Night at Otto’s Cheese Shop is a cozy, indulgent experience centered around one thing done very well: melted cheese. Guests enjoy hot raclette scraped fresh over warm potatoes, crusty baguette, cornichons, and salami, all served buffet-style in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Each session runs about 90 minutes and takes place on Thursday, January 22 at 7:30 PM and Wednesday, January 28 at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $45 plus tax per person. Whether you’re planning a date night or just want an excuse to slow down and eat really good cheese, this one’s a favorite for a reason. Click to learn more and reserve your spot.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND TOWN?
Here are some of the events we’re most excited about over the next few days:
WEDNESDAY
🧶 Sit & Stitch at New Braunfels Library (9:00 AM)
🤖 Mini Makers – Little Coders: Robot Adventures at Science Mill (10:30 AM)
🎨 Paint & Play at McKenna Children’s Museum (2:00 PM)
🎤 The Georges at Gruene Hall (6:00 PM)
🪗 Pivo & Polka Band at Krause’s Cafe (6:00 PM)
🤝 Sisterhood Craft Night at River City Church (6:00 PM)
🛍️ Humpday Market at Gruene Grove (6:00 PM)
🎸 Dawson Holland at Gruene Grove (7:00 PM)
🌌 A Milky Way Desert at Painting With A Twist (8:30 PM)
THURSDAY
🎶 Trey Gonzales at Gruene Hall (6:00 PM)
🎨 Happy Bluebonnets at Painting With A Twist (6:30 PM)
🎷 Manzy Lowry Trio at Gruene Grove (7:00 PM)
🎱 Pool Tournament at Happy Cow Bar (7:00 PM)
🧀 Raclette Night at Otto’s Cheese Shop (7:30 PM)
🎸 Meyer Anderson Band at Watering Hole Saloon & Dance Hall (8:00 PM)
FRIDAY
🎨 Open Studio (DIY Experience) at Painting With A Twist (2:00 PM)
🎶 Live Music at The Gruene Grove (3:00 PM)
🎸 Jake Gardner at The Grapevine in Gruene (5:00 PM)
🍦 Neon Night at Rosie Lynn’s Ice Cream Shop (6:00 PM)
🎤 Tiffiny Dawn at Krause’s Cafe (6:00 PM)
🎨 Date Night — Lovers Moon at Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)
✨ The Neil Diamond Experience at Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre (7:30 PM)
🎸 Monte Warden at The Redbird Listening Room (7:30 PM)
🎶 The Great Divide at Gruene Hall (8:00 PM)
🎸 The Smokin’ Oats at Happy Cow Bar (8:30 PM)
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High Stakes Happy Hour Brings a Game of Chance to Dinner
Luck meets Happy Hour at Sidecar, the basement speakeasy tucked beneath the Prince Solms Inn. During High Stakes Happy Hour, parties of 10 or fewer visiting between 4–6 PM Tuesday through Thursday get one chance to roll a die when the check arrives. Roll a six, and the entire tab is on the house.
There are a few rules, including an automatic gratuity and one roll per party, but the payoff could be big. Even without a winning roll, guests can enjoy happy hour pricing on cocktails, beer, wine, and creative small plates. The deal is only around for a limited time, so if you’re feeling lucky, now’s the moment. Click to read all the details before you go.
🐝 Buzz Around Town
Ladies, you now have a fun night of your own at The Courthouse. The new social venue has launched a weekly Thursday Ladies Night that includes food & drink specials, a DJ spinning tunes, and more fun. Click here to learn more about The Courthouse.
Healthy Kids Running Series Returns This Spring
The Healthy Kids Running Series is coming back to New Braunfels for its 2026 spring season, offering a fun, low-pressure way for kids ages 2 through 12th grade to get active. The five-week program kicks off April 12 and focuses on confidence, movement, and fun over competition, with races held at Gruene United Methodist Church.
An Update on the $1.4B SH-46 Expansion
TxDOT shared an updated timeline for the long-discussed SH-46 expansion project, which aims to reduce congestion between I-35 and I-10. While planning continues and public input remains ongoing, construction is not yet funded, with a formal public hearing anticipated in 2027.
The Chapter & Co. Plans a New Location
Beloved New Braunfels “book-tique” The Chapter & Co. is closing its historic downtown storefront at the end of January, but it’s not the end of the story. Owners say the move is about long-term sustainability, with plans to reopen elsewhere in New Braunfels.
New Braunfels Honors MLK Jr. Legacy
Hundreds gathered for New Braunfels’ annual Martin Luther King Jr. march, celebrating unity, peace, and “The Power of a Living Legacy.” The event began at Prince Solms Park and concluded with a community celebration at the Civic Center.
Clear Springs Prepares for a Major Glow-Up
Longtime local favorite Clear Springs Restaurant is planning a nearly $1 million renovation and expansion. Proposed updates include improved traffic flow, additional parking, and a new outdoor biergarten, all while preserving the historic charm of the original 1873 building.
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WEATHER FORECAST
Wednesday: High: 74º | Low: 54º | 20% chance of precipitation
Thursday: High: 73º | Low: 49º | 0% chance of precipitation
Friday: High: 73º | Low: 53º | 70% 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.)
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— The New Braunfels Life Team
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