Mon, Aug 10 – December 11
Arts & culture
The Selena Effect
Mon, August 10 · Check source for daily hours
The Wittliff Collections / Alkek Library
Free
San Marcos, Texas
Upcoming events in San Marcos
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October 9, 2026–January 7, 2027 · Central Time
Upcoming events in San Marcos
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Mon, Sep 28 – October 26
Education
CSE Catapult
Mon, September 28 · 12:00 PM
CSE Gathering Space ,Alkek Library | 3rd Floor , San Marcos, Texas, Un, Texas
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Thu, Oct 1 – October 31
Education
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026
Thu, October 1 · Check source for daily hours
Texas State University
Free
Thu, Oct 8 – October 11
Sports
Texas State Women's Tennis vs ITA Regionals
Thu, October 8 · Check source for daily hours
Waco, TX
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Fri, Oct 9
Fri, Oct 9
Music
Sean Patrick's: Frights and Sounds w/ TrustIssuesTX, Swltrrr, Kitchen Knives, Tetsuo, Voltreus, Gritmonger, Hatewaker, Foreword, Crüde, Dednamez
Fri, October 9 · 5:30pm
Sean Patrick's
Listed as free
Fri, Oct 9
Music
Riley's Tavern: Mark JungersDallas Moore w/ Ted Russell Kamp, The Joel Hofmann Band
Fri, October 9 · 6pm
Riley's Tavern
Listed as free
Fri, Oct 9
Music
Wake The Dead Coffee House: Boone Graham, Jack Henry, Ray Garza, Kuvu
Fri, October 9 · 6:30pm
Wake The Dead Coffee House
Listed as free
Fri, Oct 9
Music
Tantra: Wezmer, Talking Backwards, Anabelle & The Stargazers
Fri, October 9 · 7pm
Tantra
Listed as free
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Arts & culture
Wellspring
Fri, October 9 · Gallery hours: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
The Wittliff Collections, Alkek Library, 7th floor
Free
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Festivals
Fall Native Plant Sale & Monarch Festival
Sat, October 10 · 9:00 AM
San Marcos Discovery Center
free event admission; plants are at cost
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A little local direction
More than a date on the calendar.
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Things to do in San Marcos, Texas
Build your day around a San Marcos event, then leave time for the river, a downtown meal, or a walk. This guide helps you choose a starting point and check the details before you go.
Read the guide 02Where to eat in San Marcos
Plan a meal around your San Marcos outing. Start with the neighborhood and the time you need to be at your event, then confirm the restaurant’s current hours, menu, and reservation policy.
Read the guide 03Outdoor activities in San Marcos
Use official park and visitor information to plan time outdoors in San Marcos, Texas. Conditions and access can change, so check the relevant operator before you leave.
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