Adults ages 18 and older can learn the basics of needle felting at this free class on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Designed for beginners, the session covers basic sculpting techniques, foam mat use, and essential tool safety. All supplies will be provided for participants to create simple projects during class, ... Read more
The San Marcos Flea Market brings together local vendors, live music, food trucks, and more in a family-friendly weekend marketplace. The market is free to attend, with no admission or parking costs. The San Marcos Flea Market takes place every Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm at Wonder World Cave & Adventure ... Read more
Wake the Dead Coffee House hosts Chief and TheDoomsdayDevice every Sunday for live DJ music in the courtyard. The weekly performance runs from 11 am to 2 pm and is free to attend. The event takes place at Wake the Dead Coffee House, 1432 Old Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, TX 78666. For more information, ... Read more
The 8th Annual Angels & Mistletoe Holiday Market returns November 27–29, 2026, with a “Dreaming of a White Christmas” theme and three days of holiday shopping, festive décor, Christmas music, and seasonal activities. Shoppers can browse a variety of vendors offering clothing, gifts, home and holiday décor, gourmet foods, jewelry, Texas-made products, art, candles, photography, ... Read more
Songwriter Kady Rain hosts BE AUTHENTIC NOW!, a creative course series designed to help participants explore songwriting and make music in a supportive environment. The series is open to all ages and welcomes those who are sober curious as well as anyone respectful of a sober environment and safe space. The course is held every ... Read more
Job seekers can get free help creating, updating, or improving their resumes at Resumes Made Easy, held every Monday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the San Marcos Public Library. Participants can work with a librarian to develop a new resume, refresh an existing one, or receive feedback on their current document. Those who do ... Read more
Build your professional skills and work toward new career opportunities at the free Career Credentialing Lab, held every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon at the San Marcos Public Library. Participants can access prepaid online learning platforms, including Udemy and LearningExpress, to complete training in administrative tasks and digital tools. The lab is designed for ... Read more
Explore personal storytelling and develop your writing skills at the Memoir Writer’s Group, a free weekly gathering for writers of all experience levels. Participants can practice writing from personal experiences, exchange ideas with fellow writers, and encourage one another’s creative growth in a supportive group setting. Writing prompts are provided each week to help spark ... Read more
Adults interested in literature, philosophy, and thoughtful discussion can take part in “As the Pages Turn” Community Reading Circle at San Marcos Public Library. Formerly known as the Philosophy and Literature Circle, this free program brings together Texas State University faculty, students, and community members to discuss literature, debate philosophical ideas, and strengthen poetic and ... Read more
Explore your creativity with Altered Book Art/Zentangle, a hands-on program at San Marcos Public Library led by instructor Tanya Turley. Participants can transform an existing book into a personalized creation, such as a photo album, recipe book, or journal, or discover Zentangle, an art form that uses structured doodles to create intricate designs. All materials ... Read more