The following are a few things to do and places to go in New Braunfels this July and August, including a puppy talent show, a musical and market days.

July

Legally Blonde: The Musical

When Elle’s boyfriend Warner dumps her to go to Harvard, she enrolls in law school and takes matters into her own hands, outsmarting her peers and realizing that law is her true calling.Watch ‘Twisters’ at Stars and Stripes Drive-In Theatre

A follow-up to the 1996 film "Twister" stars Glen Powell and centers around a group of storm chasers who risk their lives in an attempt to test an experimental weather alert system.Old Gruene Market Days


Gruene Market Days features nearly 100 artisans offering handmade items made by local artisans and vendors.Puppy Pals Live!

The puppies from America’s Got Talent show off their stunts at the Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre.
    QuiltFest 2024: Peace, Love, and Flower Power

    The quilt show will include more than 150 quilts, special presentations, demonstrations, vendors, a quilter's thrift store (Emporium), boutique, and more.August

    Groovy Gruene Scavenger Hunt


    A live and interactive host will send participants on a quest to experience a wide variety of carefully curated locations in town. Both indoors and outdoors, the game includes plenty of bonus challenges too. The family-friendly event requires walking or driving to the various checkpoints for various tasks and challenges.Nightlife Hike

    A nature guide will take you on a journey around the ponds, through the woods to discover what goes bump in the night. Preregistration required. Ages 3 and under are free and do not require registration. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Masskrugstemmen Bierstein Finals

    Krause’s Cafe welcomes back this year's winners for a final test of strength. The traditional beer competition from Germany challenges men and women by holding a liter of beer by the handle, straight out in front of them for as long as they can. The last person still holding his or her beer wins. The men’s and women’s winners will receive a weekend in New York City.Hill Country Conferences Presents: Sport and Outdoorsmen Show

    The show features resources for hunting, boating, camping, powersports and fishing.The Peddler Show


    The Peddler Show travels to different Texas cities throughout the year with each show different from the last. Every show offers a collection of selected inspired designers, boutiques and other exclusive vendors from all over for that particular weekend and city.Mystery Discussion Group

    For mystery book lovers, a discussion of An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good by Helen Tursten at the New Braunfels Public Library - Main Branch. Each month, the mystery book group selects book titles that encompass a wide variety of topics and themes. Sub-genres may include historical, noir, espionage, popular, police procedurals/private investigators, courtroom drama, Texas settings, and more. Guests are welcomed to join even if they have not read the month’s selection.