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New Braunfels residents love that the town provides so much to see and do while still maintaining a great culture and small town feel. This weekend is no exception; there are a variety of different “things” happening in and around town. No need to research, fifteen of the best fun things to do in New Braunfels this month are described below. Hopefully, this list will make planning a perfect Texas Hill Country day a little easier!are a variety of different “things” happening in and around town. No need to research, fifteen of the best fun things to do in New Braunfels this month are described below. Hopefully, this list will make planning a perfect Texas Hill Country day a little easier!
1. Take a Yoga Class…On the Water
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Have you been looking for a way to spice up your yoga class? Try finding your inner peace while balancing on a stand-up paddle board in Lake Dunlap. Meet either for a Saturday sunrise session at 8:00 AM or a Thursday night sunset session at 6:30 PM! Be sure to bring $45 for a paddle board rental and class fees ($30 if you bring your own board). Bring everything you think you’d need for a water-based activity, and find your breath and balance floating on calm waters.
When: See Schedule Here
Where: Courtyard by Marriott River Village, 750 N IH 35
2. Run a Dog Day 5K
What is more appealing in the dog days of summer than sweating more than you have to? Regardless, New Braunfels wants to stay fit and race for a cause in this summer’s Dog Days 5K! The course is a double loop in Fischer Park with hills and other challenges to benefit local charities. Register here!
When: Saturday, August 5 - 7:00 AM
Where: Fischer Park, 1820 Old McQueeney Rd
3. Stomp Some Grapes
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Make your way to Dry Comal Creek Vineyards the first weekend in August for a good old fashioned grape stomp. For $150 per couple, enjoy a day of stomping, drinking, dancing, and eating. Cajun food will be provided, along with some wine, commemorative glasses, and t-shirts. To mark the occasion, you will have your name on the 2017 Foot Pressed Red Table Wine bottle. Get tickets here!
When: Saturday, August 5 - 10:00 AM
Where: Dry Comal Creek Vineyards, 1741 Herbelin Rd
4. See Miranda Lambert Perform
Miranda Lambert is taking the stage Friday, August 4th and Saturday, August 5th at the Whitewater Amphitheatre. As the summer sun goes down, what better way to enjoy the Hill Country than a concert by the Guadalupe River with friends and family? Wade Bowen is performing as a special guest at both shows. Tickets are available here.
When: Friday & Saturday, August 4-5 - 7:00 PM
Where: Whitewater Amphitheatre, 11860 FM 306
5. Participate in a Junior Golf Championship
Junior golfers ages 8-18 in the Comal, Guadalupe, and Hays Counties are encouraged to compete in the Junior City Golf Championship at the Landa Park Golf Course at Comal Springs. Entry fees include a gift, 9 or 18 holes of tournament golf (depending on what you choose), and a daily lunch. More information is available here.
When: Monday & Tuesday, August 7-8 - 7:30 AM
Where: Landa Park Golf Course, 180 Golf Course Rd
6. Take Swing Dancing Lessons
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Gruene Hall is teaching East Coast Swing dancing lessons in a one-hour class before every Two Ton Tuesday show in August. This is a great class for new swing dancers or those who want to brush up on some more technical skills. Classes begin at 6:00 PM and are just $8 per person. Make sure to stick around for Two Tons of Steel that night to show off what you learned!
When: Tuesdays through August 15th - 6:00 PM
Where: Gruene Hall, 1208 Gruene Rd
7. Spend a Day at the McKenna Children’s Museum
The McKenna Children’s Museum is putting on several fun events throughout August for toddlers and kids to enjoy. From creating foil sculptures and learning to use microscopes to building catapults and having classes with puppies, there is plenty for the kids to do a McKenna.
When: View the calendar here
Where: McKenna Children’s Museum, 801 W San Antonio St
8. Sing Karaoke at The Phoenix Saloon
Bring a few friends down to The Phoenix Saloon on Wednesday nights in August to sing some of your favorite tunes. Regardless of your skill level, karaoke is a fun way to break out of your comfort zone and sing the way you would in the shower when no one is home.
When: Every Wednesday night
Where: The Phoenix Saloon, 193 W San Antonio St
9. Check Out the Gourd Festival
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The gourds are back in town this month (too much?) at the Lone Star Gourd Festival. Show up to see ancient decoration techniques, along with other skills like carving, woodburning, and coiled manipulation. There will also be a competition for the People’s Choice of Best Gourd announced on Sunday.
When: Friday-Sunday, August 18-20th
Where: New Braunfels Convention Center, 375 S Castell Ave
10. Attend a Gala
The New Braunfels High School All Sports Booster Club is throwing their first Go Blue Gala, an event to help raise funds for all the Unicorn athletes of New Braunfels High School. Bring out your favorite tuxedo or cocktail dress and get ready for a night of dinner, dancing, music, and good cocktails. Ticket information is available here.
When: Thursday, August 17th - 6:30 PM
Where: Seekatz Opera House, 265 W San Antonio St
11. Send the Teens to a Lock-in
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Fiesta Bowling Lanes is hosting a back-to-school teen lock-in to close out the summer before the kiddos head back to continue their studies. Bring your friends, sleeping bags, toothbrushes, and a good attitude while you bowl all night, compete in games for prizes, and watch movies while you scarf down popcorn in your pajamas. More information here.
When: Saturday -Sunday, August 19-20th - Midnight - 7:00 AM
Where: Fiesta Lanes, 1202 Huisache Ave
12. Go to the Family Fun Fair
New Braunfels High School is putting on a family fun fair so teachers, parents, and students can get a chance to meet one another before school is back in session. There will be games, kids activities, music, photos, food, and Unicorn gear available at the event.
When: Thursday, August 24th - 5:00 PM
Where: New Braunfels High School Stadium, 2551 TX-337 Loop
13. Have a Social Night Out
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Downtown Social is a new place in New Braunfels to hang with friends with plenty to do. Enjoy a pub diner, large social room with games, couches, and televisions, a full cocktail bar, and six bowling lanes. Stay at one place all night and enjoy catching up with friends at the Downtown Social.
Where: Downtown Social, 386 W San Antonio St
14. Record Some Music
Take those demos you have recorded on your phone over the years and head to a local studio to get a professional sounding song, all within New Braunfels! Gruene Records is a new studio in town that is aiming to grow the music and art culture in New Braunfels by providing a service of recording songs. Check their website for more information.
Where: Gruene Records, 1386 Industrial St #105
15. Treat Yourself!
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Look, it’s been tough to survive the heat this summer, and you might have been watching the kids while they are out of school or putting in some extra hours at work to earn more vacation time...and we just want to say: it’s time to treat yourself. 2Tarts Bakery has every sweet treat you can think of, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt has the cold dessert you need, and Cantina del Rio has the margaritas for that happy hour craving. Get ya something; you deserve this.
