Centenarian hops on a train, toddler time singalong, McKenna’s Family S.T.E.A.M. class, and more. 
Happy Friday, New Braunfels. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let New Braunfels Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: County sets aside money for a Jacob’s Creek bridge, schools finalize fall lunch menus, and a centenarian hops on Landa Park train — catch up here.
State-level stories: Texas braces for emergency data center blackouts, flood revealed dinosaur tracks excite researchers, families pour into Cypress, Leander, and McKinney for space and schools — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: South Korea’s court dismissed a Baby Shark copyright claim, a judge blocked fishing around Pacific atolls, and retirees eye a bigger Social Security increase — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Kids decorate boxes and watch movie
- Make one last riverside splash before school
- Bar crawl in red dresses for warriors
- Barbie screening at New Braunfels Library
- Unlock dozens of travel deals with AARP
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Play: Banish the bored look with stops at art studios, tiny museums, and river rapids. These play spots around New Braunfels keep your kiddos busy rain or shine.
Nightlife: Tired of the same old Friday bar crawl? Check out these party destinations across Texas when you want live music, rooftop lounges, and dance-floor energy in one night.
Finance: Teaching your teen about credit cards can feel like decoding ancient hieroglyphics. Try these easy credit lessons to turn confusing plastic power into real-world know-how.
Cocktail: Whether you’re craving a smoky mezcal riff, a floral gin fantasia, or a boozy twist on the classics, Sidecar mixes rare spirits, house-made syrups, and a dash of theater into cocktails that turn your evening into a liquid performance you won’t forget.
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
🔬 McKenna’s Family S.T.E.A.M Class @ McKenna Children’s Museum | Friday (8/15) at 2:00pm – Nothing beats a family afternoon where glue meets gears and little eyebrows furrow in math-induced triumph. Join McKenna’s Family STEAM class for ages 5 to 7 for hands-on art, coding, and engineering shenanigans. It’s free with museum admission, supplies included.
🍂 GCWMA Fall Meeting @ The Red Barn | Friday (8/15) at 6:00pm – Grab a dinner plate at the Red Barn where Charlie from Charlie Bee will spin hive tales and Olivia Kost spills MLDP updates and landowner workshop secrets. It’s dinner with local wildlife nerds, a tag deadline reminder, and a nudge to join the GCWMA board.
This weekend
🎤 Scott H. Biram @ Riley’s Tavern | Saturday (8/16) at 9:00pm – Think you could handle another dust-up from our hometown boy? Scott H. Biram storms into Riley’s Tavern, unleashing bluesy rock, outlaw country grit, and enough barroom bravado to make your high school band jealous. Bring your best banter, and maybe earplugs.
🍺 Watering Hole – Michael Monroe Goodman @ Watering Hole Saloon | Saturday (8/16) at 9:00pm – Nothing cures a stale week like a dose of honky-tonk spun from Kentucky dirt and Texas swagger. Michael Monroe Goodman and his hot-picking band crank out fiery guitar licks and infectious melodies at your go-to watering hole. Boots optional, toe-tapping mandatory.
🎶 Soul Sessions featuring Hollie Holloway & Chris Byrd @ Cowboys & Cadillacs | Saturday (8/16) at 10:15pm – Clear your schedule for a night of smooth grooves. Hollie Holloway and Chris Byrd are bringing R&B and soul to the swankiest joint in New Braunfels, where you can sip something pricier than your usual beer and pretend you’re sophisticated.
🎤 Kade Isakson @ Krause’s Biergarten & Cafe | Sunday (8/17) at 3:00pm – Dust off your boots and catch a one-man band from Inkom, Idaho belting out Americana grooves, grunge riffs, and blues-driven licks fresh from the Rockies. It’s gritty, heartfelt, and oddly soothing. Just the ticket for when you need some raw, real music.
🎵 Singo Music Bingo Nights @ Seguin Brewing Company | Sunday (8/17) at 3:00pm – Music Bingo at Seguin Brewing Co blends your nostalgia playlist, bingo thrills, and sweet prizes into one addictive night. Expect mini-concert vibes via 30-second music clips, plus a cold local brew in hand. No singing required, though we all know you’ll be humming along.
Next week
👶 Toddler Time @ New Braunfels Library | Monday (8/18) at 10:30am – This toddler time is a micro music festival for 18-month- to 3-year-olds, with story readings, rhyme singalongs, shaker jams, and a scarf dance finale. Bring a sturdy coffee and a sense of humor, because tiny dance-offs are inevitable.
🎥 Monday Movie Night – Barbie @ New Braunfels Library | Monday (8/18) at 5:30pm – Monday Movie Night at the Main Library rolls out Barbie on the big screen, complete with buttery popcorn, and nostalgic eye rolls. Swap folding socks for pink daydreams, and no one will judge if you sing along or cry at Ken’s best lines.
🎸 Manzy Lowry Band @ The River House | Tuesday (8/19) at 6:00pm – Think you’ve heard every twist of Texas twang? Manzy Lowry Band pours road-worn folk rock, bruised-heart ballads, and desert-born yarns into our favorite honky tonk, reminding us that real roots come with a few rattles, a cold beer, and tales worth telling.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/15 Jaime Varela @ Seguin Power Plant – 6 pm
- 8/15 Classic Rewind @ Krause’s Biergarten – 6:30 pm
- 8/15 Dale Watson @ Gruene Hall – 8 pm
- 8/15 Ryan Hunter @ Pour Haus – 8:30 pm
- 8/16 Keith Kallina Duo @ Krause’s Biergarten – 10 am
- 8/16 Garrett Talamantes @ Gruene Grove – 3 pm
- 8/16 The Spazmatics @ Seguin Schoolyard – 6:30 pm
- 8/16 Braxton Keith @ Whitewater Ampitheater – 7:30 pm
- 8/17 Bill Caisse @ Krause’s Biergarten – 11 am
- 8/17 Bobby Beal @ The Phoenix Saloon – 1 pm
🏠️ Price is right – New Braunfels edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
Listed by: Anna Almanza (Clark Realty & Associates,LLC)
Sunlight pours through oversized windows, bouncing off crisp walls and wide-plank floors in a Contemporary Hill Country design that feels both polished and playful. The open layout connects living, dining, and kitchen spaces with an easy flow, while a breezeway and patio invite spontaneous evenings under Texas stars.
Tucked in a sweet spot between downtown New Braunfels, Gruene’s boutiques, and the cool waters of Canyon Lake, this spot puts everything within reach. Quick access to I-35, 3009, and Hwy 281 means spontaneous road trips are always on the table.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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