🍺 New Theater, New Beer Garden, & Trivia Nights Around New Braunfels

August 12, 2026

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Happy Wednesday, New Braunfels! We're halfway through the week, and there's no shortage of reasons to get out and enjoy the city. From opening-weekend theater and a new beer garden to trivia nights that can put your random knowledge to the test, we've got a fun mix of things to discover today.

Get ready for hunting season with the biggest Pre-Hunting Season Sale ever at Joshua Creek Ranch in Boerne, happening now through August 16. Shoppers can save up to 75% on select hunting and sporting apparel from brands including Orvis, Beretta, Game Guard, Duck Camp, Ball and Buck, Tom Beckbe, and more.

The sale also includes deep discounts on select Italian shotguns from the rental fleet, plus special offers like 100 Sporting Clays with a $100 Pro Shop purchase and 500 Sporting Clays with any new shotgun purchase. You can also enter to win prizes, including a Steak Night dinner, Sporting Clays, and an upland bird hunt.

This sale is worth the short drive!

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Experience a true World War II romance on stage at Circle Arts Theatre

Dear Jack, Dear Louise opens this weekend at Circle Arts Theatre, running August 14–23. Written by award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig, the play follows U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig and aspiring actress Louise Rabiner as they build a relationship through letters while separated by World War II.

Inspired by the real courtship of Ludwig's parents, the production blends humor, emotion, and history into a warm story about love and hope during uncertain times. Performances are held Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM at Circle Arts Theatre, 124 Elizabeth St.

YOU’LL SOON BE ABLE TO GRAB A DRINK AT NEW BRAUNFELS' NEW BEER GARDEN

Five Stones Artisan Brewery is bringing new life to a familiar downtown space

Beer lovers will soon have another reason to raise a glass this month. Five Stones Artisan Brewery is preparing to open Braunfelser Beer and Wine Garden at the former Faust Brewing Co. location at 499 S. Castell Ave., bringing a new beer garden concept closer to downtown.

The space is expected to open very soon and will give Five Stones owner Seth Weatherly another opportunity to grow the Hill Country brand after 14 years in the craft beer business. Despite the challenges facing breweries across Texas, Weatherly is betting on the New Braunfels location and looking ahead to big plans for the space.

Mayfair residents now have a brand-new place to cool off and enjoy the summer. The new Midtown Swim Club is officially open, featuring a stunning two-tier pool, poolside cabanas, a covered pavilion, and flexible lawn spaces perfect for relaxing, gathering with friends, or spending time with family.

It's another exciting addition to our partners at Mayfair, where the goal is to create more than just a neighborhood. With parks, trails, Celebration Hall, community events, and now Midtown Swim Club, Mayfair continues to create spaces that bring neighbors together and make everyday life feel a little more enjoyable.

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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:

WEDNESDAY
🧶 Sit & Stitch at New Braunfels Public Library (9:00 AM)
📖 Fischer Park Family Storytime at Fischer Park (9:30 AM)
💪 Women’s Wednesdays at Stoke Factory at TSR (10:00 AM)
💻 Device Advice at New Braunfels Public Library (1:00 PM)
🍔 Burger Night at Happy Cow Bar (5:00 PM)
🎤 Andi Holleman at The Grapevine in Gruene (5:30 PM)
🌙 Moon Garden 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)
🎸 The Georges at Gruene Hall (6:00 PM)
🧀 The Best Mozzarella Making Class at Otto’s Cheese Shop (6:30 PM)
🎤 Jorge & Nicole at Las Fontanas Mexican Kitchen (6:30 PM)
🌅 Santorini View at Painting with a Twist (7:00 PM)
🎵 Xtreme Music Bingo at Watering Hole Saloon (7:00 PM)
🎶 Live Music at The Gruene Grove (7:00 PM)

THURSDAY
🍷 Free Wine Tasting at Zócalo Wine Co. (4:30 PM)
🎮 Teen Time: Game Night at New Braunfels Public Library (5:00 PM)
🐶 Chick-fil-A Fundraiser for Canine Classmates at Chick-fil-A Walnut Avenue (5:00 PM)
🎸 Dan Whitaker Band at The Grapevine in Gruene (5:00 PM)
🌞 A Bright Morning at Painting with a Twist (6:00 PM)
🎶 Buffaloe & The Heard at Krause’s Cafe (6:00 PM)
🎤 Songwriter’s Night at The Redbird Listening Room (6:00 PM)
🎸 Allan Hendrickson at Gruene Hall (7:00 PM)
🌙 Colorful Moonlit Night at Painting with a Twist (7:00 PM)
🎵 Live Music with Slim Bawb & The Stumpgrinders at The Gruene Grove (7:00 PM)
🎸 Mark Odom Band at Watering Hole Saloon (8:00 PM)
🎤 Briana Adams at Gruene Hall (8:30 PM)

FRIDAY
🎸 Jace Nunnelly at Gruene Hall (12:00 PM)
🤸 Front Aerial Workshop #3 at AMPlify Movement (2:30 PM)
🎶 Live Music at The Gruene Grove (3:00 PM)
🍻 Friday Afternoon Club at Gruene Hall (4:00 PM)
🎸 Bret Graham at The Grapevine in Gruene (5:00 PM)
🚨 G-317 Community Emergency Response Team Basic Training Course (6:00 PM)
🍹 Moonlit Margaritas at Painting with a Twist (7:00 PM)
🏔️ Blue Ridge Mountains at Painting with a Twist (7:00 PM)
🎭 Dear Jack, Dear Louise at Circle Arts Theatre (7:30 PM)
🎤 Michael James at The Redbird Listening Room (7:30 PM)
🎸 Shelby Stone at Gruene Hall (7:30 PM)
🎶 Hudson Westbrook at Whitewater Amphitheater (8:00 PM)
🎵 Tiffiny Dawn Band at Watering Hole Saloon (8:30 PM)
🎸 Jumbofunk at Happy Cow Bar and Grill (8:30 PM)
🎤 Elysha LeMaster at The Phoenix Saloon (9:00 PM)

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ROUND UP YOUR SMARTEST FRIENDS FOR TRIVIA NIGHT

Test your knowledge and compete for bragging rights at these local spots

New Braunfels has trivia happening throughout the week, making it easy to turn an ordinary night into a little friendly competition. From themed games to classic live trivia, local restaurants and entertainment venues are giving teams plenty of chances to put their random knowledge to the test.

We’ve put together a guide highlighting the best trivia nights around town, so you can always find one to enjoy.

🐝 BUZZ AROUND TOWN

New Claw Machine Arcade Coming to New Braunfels
A new family-friendly arcade is coming to New Braunfels later this month. Ninja Claw plans to open at 840 S. Business I-35, offering claw machines, prizes, and plenty of plushies for casual visits, birthdays, and date nights.

Munchies Locos Expanding Into New Storefront
Popular Mexican snack spot Munchies Locos is moving from food truck to storefront, with a second location planned at 840 S. Business I-35 in early October. The new space will offer indoor seating and favorites like fresas con crema, dirty sodas, waffle cones, and ice cream.

$7 Million Mixed-Use Development Planned Near Gruene
A new $7 million development could bring much more than banking to the Gruene area. Bank 1901 is planning a 16,000-plus-square-foot project combining a bank with a taproom and beer garden, live music, pickleball courts, and open green space.

Tri Das Returns to Das Rec This Weekend
Athletes of all experience levels can take on the sixth annual Tri Das Indoor Triathlon on Sunday, August 16. Participants will have 10 minutes to swim, 30 minutes to bike, and 20 minutes to run, with scores based on the distance covered in each segment.

Gruene Lokal Bar & Grill Gives First Look Inside
A new dining and entertainment destination is taking shape next door to Gruene River Grill. Gruene Lokal Bar & Grill will feature a full bar, handcrafted cocktails, food, indoor gathering space, and views overlooking Gruene. An opening date hasn't been announced yet, but the finishing touches are underway.

WEATHER FORECAST 

Wednesday: High: 101º | Low: 77º | 5% chance of precipitation

Thursday: High: 102º | Low: 76º | 15% chance of precipitation

Friday: High: 97º | Low: 77º | 40% chance of precipitation

Burn Ban: OFF

Water Restrictions: Stage 2 (click here for more info)

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This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the gated Champions Village community offers more than 2,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Inside, you'll find high ceilings, elegant archways, transom windows, and an inviting living room centered around a wood-burning fireplace with a classic herringbone tile design.

The spacious kitchen features Baltic Brown granite countertops, Bosch appliances, abundant cabinetry, and a functional layout that's ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The updated primary bathroom adds a spa-like feel with marble finishes, a beautiful tile shower, and a custom vanity. Outside, mature trees and a shaded arbor create a private backyard retreat perfect for morning coffee or relaxing evenings.

Located near John Newcombe Tennis Ranch, the home also offers convenient access to shopping, dining, Landa Park, Gruene, and the rest of New Braunfels.

Thanks!

That's a wrap for today, New Braunfels! We hope you found something that caught your eye, whether it's a new place to check out, a local event to add to your calendar, or a story worth sharing with a friend.

Have a great rest of your Wednesday, and we'll be back tomorrow with more local stories!

Until next time,

— The New Braunfels Life Team

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