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

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

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 ... 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 ... 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 every Wednesday, offering an evening focused on original music and local songwriting. The event is open to everyone, with no entry fee or ticket required. The sign-up sheet is available at the bar beginning at 8 pm, with a limited number of performance slots. Performances begin at ... 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.

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

The 5th Annual Variety Show Benefit brings a variety of acts to the Ron & Marie Jager Theatre Stage in Price Center’s historic 1910 Room. The family-friendly evening will feature live performances along with concessions and opportunities to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win one of several unique gift baskets. The event takes ... 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

Hank Weaver will take the stage at Cheatham Street Warehouse on Friday, October 9. The concert is open to guests ages 18 and older. The show begins at 8 pm. Hank Weaver performs at Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos. Tickets and additional event information are available through the event website.

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

Celebrate the fall migration season and learn more about monarch butterflies and other pollinators at the Fall Native Plant Sale & Monarch Festival. Local partners will share information about pollinators found throughout Central Texas and ways residents can support them at home and in the community. The family-friendly event will feature a fall native plant ... Read more

Art Squared Arts Market brings local artists and fine craftspeople together for a juried arts market on the second Saturday of each month from March through December. Held in downtown San Marcos, the market features a diverse selection of artwork and handmade goods, including paintings, sculpture, glasswork, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, woodworking, leather, photography, and mixed ... 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

Shop 1893 Flea Market brings an eclectic mix of indoor and outdoor vendors to the historic Price Center in downtown San Marcos. The monthly market is part of the downtown Art Squared and Second Saturday experience, offering visitors a changing selection of finds from local sellers. The market takes place on the second Saturday of ... Read more

The Eddie Durham Jazz Fest celebrates San Marcos jazz legend Eddie Durham with an afternoon of live music, dancing, food, and local vendors. Performances will include Morris Nelms and the Calaboose Players, Sonia Love, Michael Powers, the Texas State University Jazz Ensemble, and more. Guests can also enjoy swing dancing, food trucks, and vendors offering ... 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

Dustin de la Garza will take the stage at Cheatham Street Warehouse on Saturday, October 10. The concert is open to guests ages 18 and older. The show begins at 8 pm. Dustin de la Garza performs at Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos. Tickets and additional event information are available through the event website.

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

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

Writers can gather for the Create Create Writers' Circle on the second Sunday of each month. Participants are encouraged to bring a notebook and pen or a laptop for an evening dedicated to writing and creative expression. The free writers' circle takes place from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Wake the Dead Coffee House, ... Read more

Martian Culture celebrates all things San Marcos with an evening of local art, music, and performances. The event features live painters and artists, a live DJ, special performances, original artwork, prints, and handcrafted goods. Martian Culture takes place monthly on the second Sunday at 8 pm. The event is free and open to guests ages ... Read more