Middleton Brewing hosts a weekly open mic night every Monday, giving local performers and musicians an opportunity to share their talents in a relaxed setting. The event begins at 6 pm and is free to attend. Middleton Brewing Open Mic Night takes place at Middleton Brewing, 101 Oakwood Loop, San Marcos, TX 78666.

Tantra hosts a weekly open mic night every Monday, hosted by EZ Maldonado and Sam Garcia. Sign-ups begin at 6 pm, with live music running from 6:30 pm to 10 pm. Tantra Open Mic takes place at Tantra, 217 W. Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX 78666. For more information, visit the event website.

The Porch hosts Kiki Karaoke every Monday, giving guests a chance to take the stage and sing their favorite songs. The weekly karaoke night runs from 10 pm to 2 am and is free to attend. Kiki Karaoke Mondays takes place at The Porch, 129 East Hopkins Street, San Marcos, TX 78666. For more information, ... Read more

Palmer's Restaurant Bar & Courtyard hosts a special multi-course dinner with wine pairings on the first Tuesday of every month. Each dinner offers a chance to savor a curated menu alongside specially selected wines in a relaxed San Marcos setting. The dinner takes place from 5 pm to 8 pm on the first Tuesday of ... 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

THRC Run Club offers a weekly opportunity to get active, meet new people, and enjoy the San Marcos community. The 2.25-mile run begins at 6:30 pm every Tuesday and welcomes members and non-members of all paces. The run is free to attend and provides a relaxed setting for runners of different experience levels. THRC Run ... Read more

Test your general knowledge during Trivia on Tap with Quiz Master Austin every Tuesday at The Taproom. The weekly game runs from 7 pm to 9 pm and features rotating trivia questions hosted by local Quiz Master Austin. Taproom gift cards are awarded to the first-, second-, and third-place teams. The trivia game is free ... Read more

Wake the Dead Coffee House hosts Laughing Dead Comedy Open Mic every Tuesday, featuring a weekly evening of live comedy and performances. The event takes place from 7 pm to 10 pm and is free to attend. Laughing Dead Comedy Open Mic is held at Wake the Dead Coffee House, 1432 Old Ranch Road 12, ... Read more

The Porch hosts Kiki Karaoke every Tuesday, offering a lively evening of karaoke for music fans and aspiring performers. The weekly event runs from 9 pm to 2 am, with free admission. Kiki Karaoke takes place at The Porch, 129 East Hopkins Street, San Marcos, TX 78666. For additional information, visit The Porch’s listing on ... Read more

Eden Nightclub and Cocktail Lounge hosts an open mic comedy night every Tuesday, giving comedians a chance to take the stage and entertain the crowd. The weekly event begins at 9 pm, with sign-up available through the Google Doc on the venue’s website. Admission is free for guests 21 and older and $5 for those ... Read more

The Porch hosts Wax Wednesday with Ben Slade every Wednesday, featuring a weekly residency that brings together vinyl, live drumming, DJ sets, live mixing, and special guests. The event runs from 10 pm to 2 am, offering a late-night music experience for guests 18 and older. Admission is $10 for guests ages 18 to 20 ... Read more

The Taproom hosts Wingo Wango Bingo Bango every Wednesday, featuring a lively game of bingo hosted by Drew Sebesta with prizes from local businesses. The game runs from 7 pm to 9 pm and is free to play. The game is reserved for patrons and is intended for guests ages 21 and older. The event ... Read more

Wake the Dead Coffee House hosts O'Malarkey Irish/Celtic Jam Sessions on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The open-to-the-public sessions invite musicians to bring an instrument and take part in an evening of Irish and Celtic music. The jam sessions run from 7 pm to 9:30 pm and are free to attend. O'Malarkey ... Read more

Tantra hosts Bluegrass Night every Wednesday, featuring a rotating group of talented musicians from Central Texas. The weekly live music event runs from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm, showcasing a variety of bluegrass performances in a relaxed setting. Bluegrass Night takes place at Tantra, 217 W. Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX 78666. For more information, ... Read more

Put your random knowledge to the test at Lucky Guess Trivia, a weekly Wednesday night of quiz rounds, food and drink specials, and prizes for top-performing teams. Teams can have up to six people, and the game is free to play. Trivia takes place from 8 pm to 10 pm every Wednesday at Sean Patrick's ... Read more

Putt Pub Mini Golf Bar hosts Karaoke Night every Wednesday, giving guests a chance to sing along to their favorite songs in a lively setting. The weekly event begins at 8 pm and is free to attend. Karaoke Night takes place at Putt Pub Mini Golf Bar, 307 S. LBJ, San Marcos, TX 78666.

Cheatham Street Warehouse hosts Kent Finlay's Songwriter's Circle on Wednesday, September 2, offering songwriters a chance to perform their original music on the venue's stage. The event is open to everyone and free to attend, with no ticket required. The sign-up sheet will be available at the bar beginning at 8 pm, with a limited ... Read more

Chances R hosts Karaoke Night every Wednesday, giving guests an opportunity to take the stage and sing along to their favorite songs. The weekly event begins at 9 pm and is free to attend. Karaoke Night takes place at Chances R, 138 S. LBJ Dr., San Marcos, TX 78666.

The historic Charles S. Cock House Museum, home of the Cottage Kitchen, welcomes diners for its traditional luncheons in 2026. Built in 1867, the modest Greek Revival home is the oldest remaining residential building in San Marcos and has hosted the Heritage Guild’s popular Friday feasts for nearly 50 years. In 2026, luncheons are served ... Read more

Poetry enthusiasts can share their work and enjoy an evening of spoken word at the San Marcos Poetry Open Mic, held monthly on the first Thursday. The free event runs from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. San Marcos Poetry Open Mic takes place at Wake the Dead Coffee House, 1432 Old Ranch Road 12, San ... Read more

Crafthouse Kitchen & Tap hosts FeverPitch Karaoke every Thursday, giving guests a chance to take the stage and perform their favorite songs. The weekly karaoke night runs from 8 pm to midnight, with performers of all experience levels welcome to participate. Karaoke Thursdays takes place at Crafthouse Kitchen & Tap, 242 N. LBJ Drive, Suite ... Read more

Put your random knowledge to the test at Trivia Uncorked, a weekly Thursday night featuring fun quiz rounds, food and drink specials, and prizes for top-performing teams. Teams can have up to six people, and the game is free to play. Trivia Uncorked takes place from 8 pm to 10 pm every Thursday at Patio ... Read more

Jack's Roadhouse hosts Kiki Karaoke every Thursday, giving guests a chance to take the stage and sing their favorite songs. The weekly karaoke night runs from 10 pm to 2 am. Kiki Karaoke Thursdays takes place at Jack's Roadhouse, 1625 Hunter Rd., San Marcos, TX 78666. For more information, email kboynt512@gmail.com or visit the event ... Read more

Free Range Farmers Market brings a traveling Hill Country farmers market to San Marcos every Friday, creating a community gathering featuring local vendors and farm-fresh offerings. The market is open from 9 am to 2 pm and is free to attend. Free Range Farmers Market takes place at Wake the Dead Coffee House, 1432 Old ... Read more

The Highway 6 Band takes the stage at Cheatham Street Warehouse on Friday, September 4, with the show beginning at 8 pm. The performance is open to guests ages 18 and older. The event takes place at Cheatham Street Warehouse, 119 Cheatham Street, San Marcos, TX 78666. For ticket information and additional details, visit the ... Read more

Experience aviation history with Historic Flights with the CAF, offering the opportunity to take to the skies aboard some of history’s most iconic warbirds. Flights are scheduled for September 5 and 19, October 3 and 17, with activities beginning at 9 am. Historic Flights with the CAF takes place at the Commemorative Air Force Exhibit, ... Read more

Hanging Gardens Hacienda brings Produce on the Patio to Wake the Dead Coffee House every Saturday, offering fresh produce along with granola and infused honey. The weekly market runs from 9 am to 1 pm and is free to attend. Produce on the Patio takes place at Wake the Dead Coffee House, 1432 Old Ranch ... Read more

The San Marcos Farmers Market provides a place for Central Texas farmers to share their crops while offering the community fresh, homegrown, and homemade products. The weekly market takes place every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. The Farmers Market is held at the Hays County Historic Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio St., San ... 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

The Ransom Brothers take the stage at Cheatham Street Warehouse on Saturday, September 5, with the show beginning at 8 pm. The performance is open to guests ages 18 and older. The event takes place at Cheatham Street Warehouse, 119 Cheatham Street, San Marcos, TX 78666. For ticket information and additional details, visit the event ... 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