🎵 Xtreme Music Bingo, HARDY Live, & Fat Quarter Bingo

August 19, 2026

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Happy Wednesday, New Braunfels! We’re halfway through the week, and there are plenty of ways to get out and have some fun. From testing your music knowledge to catching a big country show or spending a creative evening with fellow makers, here are three events worth adding to your calendar.

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A fun night of songs, friendly competition, and prizes awaits

Think you can recognize a song in just a few seconds? Xtreme Music Bingo is happening tonight at Watering Hole Saloon, where players listen to songs, identify the titles, and match them to their bingo cards for a chance to win.

The game is easy to pick up and makes for a fun night out with friends, with drink specials available throughout the day. The event runs from 7–10 PM at 13830 FM 306 in Canyon Lake.

Country, Southern rock, and a whole lot of energy are coming to the Guadalupe River

HARDY brings his THE COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR! to Whitewater Amphitheater on Friday, August 21, with special guests McCoy Moore and Jake Worthington. Fans can expect a high-energy show featuring HARDY’s biggest hits and fan favorites in one of the Hill Country’s best outdoor concert settings.

Building a custom home doesn't have to feel overwhelming. Our partners at Bandit Homes believe that thoughtful planning upfront leads to a smoother building experience, with clear communication, organized projects, and fewer surprises along the way.

From design and selections to budgeting and construction, the Bandit Homes team works closely with homeowners to create thoughtfully designed homes built around the way each family lives.

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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
☕ Kaffeeklatsch at the Sophienburg Museum and Archives (9:00 AM)
🧶 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)
🎵 Tony Taylor at The Grapevine in Gruene (5:30 PM)
🌻 Galactic Sunflowers at Painting with a Twist (6:00 PM)
🎸 River Town Relics at Gruene Hall (6:00 PM)
🛍️ Humpday Market at Gruene Grove (6:00 PM)
🎺 Pivo & Polka Band at Krause’s Cafe (6:00 PM)
🧀 The Best Mozzarella Making Class at Otto’s Cheese Shop (6:30 PM)
🤝 Perinatal Professional Meet Up at 421 S. Seguin Ave. (6:30 PM)
🌅 Bright Sunset 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)
🎸 Zack Walther Trio at Gruene Hall (8:30 PM)

THURSDAY
🍷 Free Wine Tasting at Zócalo Wine Co. (4:30 PM)
🎮 Teen Time: Game Night at New Braunfels Public Library (5:00 PM)
🎵 Colton’s Kin at The Grapevine in Gruene (5:00 PM)
🎸 Gage & The Live Rounds at Gruene Hall (6:00 PM)
🧵 Fat Quarter Bingo Night at Snippets (6:00 PM)
🌵 Neon Cacti at Painting with a Twist (6:00 PM)
🎶 Madelyn Abrameit Band at Krause’s Cafe (6:00 PM)
🎤 Songwriter’s Night at The Redbird Listening Room (6:00 PM)
🎵 Live Music with Soul Ethos at The Gruene Grove (7:00 PM)
🎸 Heath Walker Band at Gruene Hall (8:00 PM)
🤠 Jake Botello & The Hill Country Outlaws at Watering Hole Saloon (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)
🎉 Friday Afternoon Club at Gruene Hall (4:00 PM)
🎵 Brandon Ford at The Grapevine in Gruene (5:00 PM)
🍷 Friday Night Date Night at Dry Comal Creek Vineyards (5:00 PM)
🎸 Jay Eric at Krause’s Cafe (6:30 PM)
🦇 Bracken Bat Cave Experience at Bracken Cave (6:30 PM)
🌙 Lunar Love – Choose Your Colors at Painting with a Twist (7:00 PM)
🎸 HARDY: THE COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR! at Whitewater Amphitheater (7:00 PM)
🎭 Dear Jack, Dear Louise at Circle Arts Theatre (7:30 PM)
🎶 Will Overman and Logan Mac at The Redbird Listening Room (7:30 PM)
🎸 Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers at Gruene Hall (8:00 PM)
🤠 Texas Double Shot at Watering Hole Saloon (8:30 PM)
🎤 Soul Sessions at The Phoenix Saloon (8:30 PM)

The New Braunfels Life Dinner Club is back on August 26 after our July event sold out with nearly 200 locals dining across 13 restaurants. Guests made new friends, exchanged numbers, reconnected with people they’d met before, and experienced a fun way to build genuine connections around town.

Here’s how it works: take a quick personality and interests quiz, get matched with a small group at a restaurant that fits your tastes, and find out where you’re going the morning of the event. After dinner, you can keep the night going at an optional after-party. With every Dinner Club selling out so far, spots for August are already filling quickly.

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GRAB YOUR FABRIC AND PLAY BINGO AT SNIPPETS

Trade fat quarters, win fabric, and spend the evening with fellow makers

Fat Quarter Bingo Night returns to Snippets Thursday night from 6–8 PM. The free monthly event combines bingo, fabric trading, and plenty of conversation in a relaxed setting that's open to makers of all experience levels.

Bring four fat quarters for each bingo card you want to play, then compete to win stacks of fabric. No sewing experience is required, and guests can even bring a snack to share while enjoying a creative night out.

🐝 BUZZ AROUND TOWN

Fischer Park Hosting A Glow Party
Fischer Park is lighting up after dark with a free Splash Pad Glow Party on Friday, August 28, from 6–10 PM. The family-friendly event will feature water fun, music, food vendors, and glow items while supplies last.

Book Haus Launching Fall Homeschool Book Clubs
The Book Haus is opening sign-ups for its fall Homeschool Book Clubs, with groups for grades 1–2, 3–4, and 5–6. The free monthly gatherings will include book discussions, themed activities, crafts, and time to connect with other homeschool readers.

Landa Park Aquatic Complex Switching To Weekends
Summer isn't over just yet! Landa Park Aquatic Complex will remain open on weekends through Labor Day, giving families a few more chances to cool off before the season wraps up.

Comal ISD Maintains A ‘B’ Rating
Comal ISD maintained its B rating from the Texas Education Agency for the 2025–26 school year, scoring 88 out of 100. The district improved by one point from last year, and no Comal ISD schools within New Braunfels received a D or F rating.

NBISD Maintains B Rating With Several School Improvements
New Braunfels ISD also maintained its B rating, improving its overall score to 84 out of 100. Oak Run Middle School made a notable jump from a C to an A, while Lamar Elementary and New Braunfels High School also improved their ratings.

New Braunfels Health Officials Urge Rabies Prevention
Following a confirmed rabies case, the New Braunfels officials are reminding residents to take precautions around wildlife and make sure pets are up to date on their rabies vaccinations. Residents are encouraged to avoid contact with wild animals and report unusual animal behavior.

Local Wings & Rings Manager Earns Company-Wide Recognition
New Braunfels Wings & Rings general manager Anthony Hill has been recognized as the company's top manager. The award highlights his leadership and commitment to creating a strong experience for both employees and customers.

Maria’s Closet Expands Support For NBISD Families
NBISD's Maria's Closet is expanding its services with a new mobile closet designed to bring clothing, backpacks, toiletries, school supplies, and other essentials directly to students and families who need them.

WEATHER FORECAST 

Wednesday: High: 102º | Low: 76º | 5% chance of precipitation

Thursday: High: 103º | Low: 76º | 20% chance of precipitation

Friday: High: 102º | Low: 76º | 10% chance of precipitation

Burn Ban: OFF

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

🌳 DISCOVER ONE OF NEW BRAUNFELS' BEST PARKS

Tucked away in Mayfair, Fairway Park has become a favorite for families, walkers, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts. With a playground, walking trails, an 18-hole disc golf course, and a bike pump track, there’s something for just about everyone.

And Fairway Park is just the beginning. Our partners at Mayfair are creating a community with more than 300 acres of planned parks and open space and 35 miles of trails, giving residents plenty of opportunities to get outside, stay active, and connect with their neighbors.

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Inside, you'll find an open-concept layout, spacious primary suite, quartz countertops, premium appliances, high-end finishes, and smart-home features. A separate guest suite and detached office/media building add even more flexibility.

Outside, enjoy an expansive living area, oversized 2-car garage, RV pad with hookups, and room for a pool. Just minutes from Gruene and Canyon Lake, it offers a peaceful Hill Country setting with convenient access to New Braunfels.

Thanks!

And that’s a wrap for today! We hope you picked up a few new ideas, discovered something happening around town, or found a local story worth following.

Thanks for staying in the loop with us, New Braunfels. Enjoy the rest of your Wednesday, and we’ll be back with more local happenings and updates!

Until next time,

— The New Braunfels Life Team

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