Events
Downtown San Marcos Farmer's Market
San Marcos Downtown Square
San Marcos Farmer's Market provides an outlet for Central Texas farmers to market their crops and a source of fresh, homegrown and homemade products for the local consumer. Held every Saturday in Downtown.
First Saturday Birding Hikes
Various San Marcos Venues
(First Saturday of every month at sunrise) Interested in birding hikes? From water fowl to woodpeckers to hawks to songbirds - you never know which feathered friends will be spotted.
Arts Squared
San Marcos Downtown Square
Art Squared is a juried arts and fine crafts market where you'll find great art of all kinds, live music, free kid's arts and crafts booth, live art demonstrations and more!
Downtown Walkabout
San Marcos Downtown Square
CANCELLED FOR JULY Experience downtown San Marcos every second Saturday for an array of activities including the San Marcos Farmer's Market, a curated artisan market on the courthouse square (ArtSquared *Mar-Dec*), a community market (San Mercado) and other events around Downtown.
San Mercado Community Market
Price Center
THIS JULY MARKET IS CANCELLED San Mercado is a monthly community market held every 2nd Saturday in Downtown at the Price Center from 9:00am-4:00pm.
Eddie Durham Birthday Jazz Fest Picnic
Eddie Durham Park
Celebrate San Marcos’ own Eddie Durham with live music, poetry, presentations, barbecue and plenty of fun for the whole family!
Art Squared
San Marcos Downtown Square
Art Squared is a juried arts and fine crafts market where you'll find great art of all kinds, live music, free kid's arts and crafts booth, live art demonstrations and more!
SMTX Pride
San Marcos Plaza Park
A parade, party and so much more, SMTX PRIDE is a great way to connect and support our LGTBIA+ community.
TXST Sprint Tri
The Meadows Center Glass Bottom Boat Tours
The Texas State Sprint Triathlon is comprised of a 500-meter swim, a 12-mile bike ride and a 5k run. This event is one of the few opportunities to swim in the pristine and protected waters of Spring Lake. Don't miss your chance! The race is great for veterans and first time triathletes.
Mutt Strutt
San Marcos Plaza Park
It’s time to celebrate your “good boy or girl” with a morning filled with activities! Kick off the festivities with a one-mile walk along the San Marcos River.
Emo Night presented by Emo Night LA
The Marc
Start the weekend early with the Marc at Emo Night presented by Emo Night LA.
Art Squared
San Marcos Downtown Square
Art Squared is a juried arts and fine crafts market where you'll find great art of all kinds, live music, free kid's arts and crafts booth, live art demonstrations and more!
Spring Lake Earth Day Festival and Family Fun Day
The Meadows Center Glass Bottom Boat Tours
Spend the afternoon celebrating Mother Earth through entertainment, education, exploration and fun at The Meadows Center as part of the Spring Lake Earth Day Festival.
Art Squared
San Marcos Downtown Square
Art Squared is a juried arts and fine crafts market where you'll find great art of all kinds, live music, free kid's arts and crafts booth, live art demonstrations and more!
Hollis Co. Rise Run Half Marathon and 5K
Various San Marcos Venues
RISE Run is all about celebrating the blessing of getting to move your body. No matter what shape, age, or stage you are at in your fitness journey. If walking is your jam or running is what fuels your soul, RISE Run is an all-fitness level community event. RISE Run is about becoming the best version of you, together.
Art Squared
San Marcos Downtown Square
Art Squared is a juried arts and fine crafts market where you'll find great art of all kinds, live music, free kid's arts and crafts booth, live art demonstrations and more!