Thursday, July 27

Pizza and paddleboarding on the San Marcos River

Join Paddle SMTX on the San Marcos River for a float on the river followed by pizza and drinks at Urban Bricks Pizza, 420 University Drive, San Marcos. Attendees can meet at 5 p.m. at Urban Bricks Pizza before paddleboarding to the Olympic Outdoor Center. There will be a shuttle provided that will take attendees back to Urban Bricks for a special extended happy hour. 5-7 p.m. $32 (includes one personal foundation pizza and beer, paddleboard, paddle, lifejacket and personal paddle guide on the river) 420 University Drive, San Marcos. Purchase tickets here:  www.bookwhen.com/paddlesmtx

Friday, July 28

Local art gallery hosts 20th anniversary celebration

The Walkers' Gallery will celebrates 20 years of art in the San Marcos area on Friday and invites everyone in the city to celebrate with them. The event is free and open to the public. 5-7 p.m. Free. 501 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos

Saturday, July 29

Neon Love Extravaganza at Nate’s

Give back and glow up at Jayna Love Homes’ Neon Love Extravaganza at Nate’s. Music along neon glow-in-the-dark drink specials and neon snow cones will be featured. Admission is free with two canned goods that will be donated to the Hays County Food Bank. Attendees are encouraged to wear neon hair, outfits and accessories, and there will be a professional photographer on site to document the glowing night. 8 p.m.-midnight. Free with donation of two canned goods. 306 S. Main St. 101, Buda

‘Star Wars’ themed summer reading program final

The Kyle Public Library closes out its summer reading program with lightsaber demonstrations from The Saber Guild - Jakku Temple group, arts and crafts and snacks. 1-3 p.m. Free. 550 Scott St., Kyle. www.cityofkyle.com/library

Sunday, July 30

Brooklyn’s 'Game of Thrones' Watch Party

Despite the Texas heat, winter is coming to Brooklyn’s Down South for its Game of Thrones watch party. Enjoy food and $1 off 22 oz. beer drink specials while watching Game of Thrones season seven episode three in the back bar. 4-9 p.m. 100 N. Main St., Buda. www.brooklynsdownsouth.com