Constellations: A Drag and Variety Show brings an evening of live entertainment to Wake the Dead Coffee House on the first Sunday of each month. The monthly show runs from ... Read more
Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with an engaging storytime and hands-on craft activity for all ages. Participants will learn about the holiday and its traditions while creating paper lamps ... Read more
Young readers can enjoy a morning of stories, songs, and fun at Storytime, a free weekly program designed to bring children and families together through early literacy and music. The sessions offer a welcoming opportunity for little ones to discover the joy of books, listen to engaging stories, and participate in songs and activities. Storytime ... Read more
Introduce little ones to the joy of books, music, and early learning at Baby Storytime, a free weekly program designed for babies ages 18 months and under. This engaging session features lap-sit stories, songs, and bubbles to support early literacy and encourage interaction between babies and their caregivers. Baby Storytime takes place every Tuesday at ... Read more
Film lovers can experience thought-provoking, classic, and independent films at the First Tuesday Film Series at the Price Center. Each monthly screening is followed by a Q&A with an expert or someone involved in the film, offering an opportunity to explore the story, themes, and filmmaking process in greater depth. Doors open at 6:15 pm, ... Read more
Young children can explore creativity, storytelling, and technology at Kids + Robots, a free robotics workshop for ages 3–5 hosted by Families Learning Together (FLT). The workshop takes place from ... Read more
Families can enjoy an evening of games and community at Family Queer Game Night, held every Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the San Marcos Public Library. This free gathering welcomes LGBTQIA+ families and everyone who supports and loves them. Participants can bring a favorite board game, trading card game, or tabletop game, or ... Read more
Children of all ages can enjoy an afternoon of creative play and hands-on activities at Free-Play Fun! on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the San Marcos Public Library. This free program gives children the freedom to choose from a variety of indoor and outdoor activities at their own pace. Activity ... Read more
Children can enjoy a morning of stories, songs, and fun at Storytime, held every Friday at the San Marcos Public Library. Families can choose from two sessions: 10 to 10:45 a.m. or 11 to 11:30 a.m. This free program offers young readers an engaging way to explore books, enjoy music, and develop a love of ... Read more
Birders can explore San Marcos-area greenspaces, preserves, and riverside parks during the First Saturday Birding Hikes. Guided by local birder and photographer Stephen Ramirez, each hike offers opportunities to spot a variety of feathered wildlife, from waterfowl and woodpeckers to hawks and songbirds. The location varies each month, cycling through different natural areas. The free ... Read more