Saturday, May 27
Veterans pancake breakfast
Join Kissing Tree in thanking service members for their service and enjoy a breakfast from Magnolia Pancake Haus, featuring pancakes, bacon, sausage, fruit and coffee. Free. 8:30-10 a.m. Kissing Tree, 201 Kissing Tree Lane, San Marcos. RSVP at kissingtree.com

Monday, May 29
Annual Memorial Day flag raising ceremony
Join Cabela's in Buda for an early morning flag raising ceremony. The local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter will participate in the flag raising ceremony, and a local singer will perform the national anthem, followed by a free breakfast and coffee. Free. 8:30-9:30 a.m. www.cabelas.com

Monday, May 29
Kyle Buda VFW Memorial Day Ceremony
General Adams will speak during the Kyle/Buda VFW’s ceremony to remember those who sacrificed their lives. Free. 10 a.m.-noon. Kyle Buda VFW Post 12058, 103 S. Front St., Kyle.

Monday, May 29
Hays County Memorial Day Ceremony
Guests can honor Hays County residents who lost their lives in combat at a special Memorial Day ceremony. Veterans from different eras will take turns reading names of the war dead. San Marcos Mayor John Thomaides will preside over the ceremony and Hays County Veterans Resource Officer Jude Prather, a veteran himself, will be the featured speaker. Free. 10 a.m. Hays County Veterans Memorial, Hopkins Street and Riverside Drive, San Marcos. 512-393-8400

Monday, May 29
Memorial Day Service at State Cemetery Honoring Veterans
The Thankful Hubbard Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Patrick Henry Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will sponsor a Memorial Day Service to honor those who died in service. This year’s featured speaker is Lt. Gen. Paul E. Funk, a decorated combat veteran who served in both Vietnam and Iraq. Funk now serves the National Mounted Warfare Foundation as president and CEO. Those who wish to sit should bring a lawn chair. Free. Services begins at 10 a.m. Texas State Cemetery, 909 Navasota at East Seventh streets, Austin. 512-463-0605. www.cemetery.state.tx.us