Thursday, Aug. 17
Third Thursday Downtown Walkabout
Hosted by the Downtown Association SMTX, Downtown Walkabout is a monthly event that gives residents the ability to learn about their local business, enjoy shopping sales and drink specials and enjoy live entertainment and art. Over a dozen business participate in the event, which features a traveling quartet along with shuttle service. Free. 6-9 p.m. Downtown San Marcos. 512-393-8430
Friday, Aug. 18
Mom Prom San Marcos
Whether you missed out on your high school prom or want to relive your glory days, break out your leg warmers and tease your hair to new heights for the first annual, 80s-themed San Marcos Mom Prom. Parents can dance the night away to a live DJ and enjoy snacks and a full service cash bar. School Fuel San Marcos will receive 100 percent of the ticket sales. $10. 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. The Pitch, 700 N. LBJ #113, San Marcos. http://tickettailor.com/checkout/view-event/id/106948/chk/2bf8
Saturday, Aug. 19
Clear the Shelters
PAWS Shelter of Central Texas is joining the nearly 700 shelters across the country that are teaming up with NBC Owned Television Stations and Telemundo for the nationwide pet adoption event. Free. Noon-6 p.m. PAWS Shelter of Central Texas, 500 E. FM 150, Kyle. 512-262-1611
Dutch Oven Cook-Off
Cabela’s hosts a Dutch Oven Cook-Off this Saturday. Cooks are expected to meet at Cabela’s at 9 a.m. From there, participants begin cooking their one-pot meals and desserts at 9:30 a.m. and then submit their meals for judging at 1 p.m. Judging begins at 1:30 p.m. Free. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Cabela’s, 15570 I-35, Buda
Sunday, Aug. 20
Radio at the RivePAWS Shelter of Central Shelters
Gearing up for the school year, Texas State University’s KTSW 89.9 is throwing a back-to-school event for students to learn as much as they can about San Marcos and Texas State before the first day of classes. Chief and the Doomsday Device, Blumoon and Rusty Dusty. Free. 7-10 p.m. Sewell Park, 700 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos. 512-245-5879. ktsw.txstate.edu
