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.

Showdown hosts Karaoke Night every Monday, giving guests a chance to take the stage and sing along to their favorite songs. Karaoke begins at 9 pm every Monday. Showdown is located at 207 E. Hutchison St., San Marcos, TX 78666.

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

Step into the fun with an Absolute Beginner Line Dance Class at the Price Center & Garden. Designed for those new to line dancing, the class welcomes participants of all ages and experience levels. Senior citizens and young adults are especially encouraged to attend, and no previous dance experience is required. Classes are held every ... 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

Enjoy an evening of live music by The Fuzz Doctors at Independence Hall, a community building and concert venue at Kissing Tree in San Marcos. The performance offers an opportunity to listen to live music while spending time with friends. The Fuzz Doctors perform Tuesday, September 29, at 6:30 pm. The event takes place at ... 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

Industry San Marcos hosts Karaoke Night every Tuesday, giving guests a chance to take the stage and sing their favorite songs. The weekly event runs from 8 pm to 10 pm, offering an evening of music and entertainment. Karaoke Night takes place at Industry San Marcos, 110 E. Martin Luther King Dr., Suite 126, San ... 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

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 ... Read more

Cheatham Street Warehouse hosts Kent Finlay’s Songwriter’s Circle every Wednesday, offering songwriters and music lovers an evening centered on original music. The event is open to everyone, with no entry fee or ticket required. The sign-up sheet is placed at the bar at 8 pm, with a limited number of performance slots available. Performances begin ... 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 ... Read more

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

Alamo City Furry Invasion 2026 brings a four-day furry convention to San Marcos with a racing-themed experience centered around “everything and anything Racing.” The event offers attendees an opportunity to enjoy convention programming and connect with the furry community. The convention takes place October 1-4, 2026, from 12 noon to 6 pm each day. Advance ... Read more

Spend Thursday afternoons and evenings with PurpleStar Tarot at Triple Six Social for Tea & Tarot Thursdays. Daniela will have tarot cards and astrology dice available for readings, with walk-ins welcome throughout the day. Tea & Tarot Thursdays take place every Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. at Triple Six Social, 329 Cheatham St., San ... Read more

Experience the clear, spring-fed waters of Spring Lake during Splash into Science: Snorkel Tours at The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. This 1.5-hour educational snorkeling program offers an in-depth look at the lake’s unique ecosystem, history, flora, and fauna while highlighting the importance of protecting its sensitive environment. Tours include an introduction to ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more

Alamo City Furry Invasion 2026 brings a four-day furry convention to San Marcos with a racing-themed experience centered around “everything and anything Racing.” The event offers attendees an opportunity to enjoy convention programming and connect with the furry community. The convention takes place October 1-4, 2026, from 12 noon to 6 pm each day. Advance ... Read more

Singer-songwriter Jack Blocker will perform at Cheatham Street Warehouse on Friday, October 2. The concert is open to guests ages 18 and older. The show begins at 8 pm. Jack Blocker performs at Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos. Tickets and additional event information are available through the event website.

Celebrate life, remembrance, and community at the Day of the Dead Half Marathon, a festive 13.1-mile race in San Marcos. The paved road course begins and ends at Tanger Outlets and welcomes both experienced runners and those taking on their first half marathon. The race begins Saturday, October 3, at 7 am and continues through ... Read more

The SMA Bear Run offers a family-friendly morning of running on the scenic San Marcos Academy campus. Participants can choose between a 5K and 1K, with proceeds supporting San Marcos Academy students. The run takes place Saturday, October 3, at 8 am, during the morning of OctoBEARFest, the school’s largest Student Life fundraiser of 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 16th Annual Sacred Springs Powwow celebrates Native American culture through traditional art, music, dance, food, and educational programming. The event features traditional drumming and dancing, more than 50 arts and crafts vendors, and a Native Cultures Tent with storytellers, musicians, and educational activities. The powwow takes place Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4, ... Read more

CVMA® TX 23-17 | Devil’s Backbone holds its monthly chapter meeting on the first Saturday of each month. The meeting takes place in the back event room inside Jorge’s Mexican Restaurant. The meeting is held from 10:50 am to noon. Some parking and wheelchair-accessible spaces are available in front of the restaurant, with additional parking ... Read more

Alamo City Furry Invasion 2026 brings a four-day furry convention to San Marcos with a racing-themed experience centered around “everything and anything Racing.” The event offers attendees an opportunity to enjoy convention programming and connect with the furry community. The convention takes place October 1-4, 2026, from 12 noon to 6 pm each day. Advance ... Read more

Rods at Riley’s brings together classic and vintage cars, hot rods, motorcycles, trucks, and other unique vehicles for a free community car meet. All vehicles are welcome, making it an opportunity to admire a variety of rides while enjoying live music on the patio. The event takes place Saturday, October 3, beginning at 4 pm. ... Read more

Sam Downing and The Bandits will take the stage at Cheatham Street Warehouse on Saturday, October 3. The concert is open to guests ages 18 and older. The show begins at 8 pm. Sam Downing and The Bandits perform at Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos. Tickets and additional event information are available through the ... 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 16th Annual Sacred Springs Powwow celebrates Native American culture through traditional art, music, dance, food, and educational programming. The event features traditional drumming and dancing, more than 50 arts and crafts vendors, and a Native Cultures Tent with storytellers, musicians, and educational activities. The powwow takes place Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4, ... 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

Alamo City Furry Invasion 2026 brings a four-day furry convention to San Marcos with a racing-themed experience centered around “everything and anything Racing.” The event offers attendees an opportunity to enjoy convention programming and connect with the furry community. The convention takes place October 1-4, 2026, from 12 noon to 6 pm each day. Advance ... 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

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 7 pm to 10 pm and is free to attend. Constellations takes place at Wake the Dead Coffee House, 1432 Old Ranch Road 12, San ... Read more

The Porch hosts Punchlines, a comedy event held on the first and third Sunday of each month and hosted by Pax Gilmore. Sign-ups begin at 7:45 pm, with the comedy showcase running from 8 pm to 10 pm. Admission is free. Punchlines takes place at The Porch, 129 E. Hopkins St., Suites 110 and 120, ... Read more