Need a last minute activity before school Monday? Here is a list of five things to ease you back into the school year.

Thursday,  Aug. 24

Backyard Bugs Bug Expert Gabby Cole will discuss the difference between good and bad bugs as well as and how to attract and identify bugs in your own backyard. Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m. San Marcos Public Library, 625 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos. 512-393-8200.

Friday, Aug 25

Party in Your Park Four times a year, The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department hosts the Party in Your Park event. With snacks, games activities, this family-friendly event gets people to come out and explore their city’s parks. Free. 6-9 p.m. Dunbar Park, 801 W. Martin Luther King, San Marcos. 512-393-8400. Coffee, Donuts & Let's Talk Art Start your morning with a sweet breakfast and art with Assemblage Contemporary Craftsman Gallery’s Coffee, Donuts & Let's Talk Art event. Attendees learn about art, how to collect it and more. Free. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Assemblage Contemporary Craftsman Gallery, 306 S. Main St. Ste 106, Buda. RSVP at [email protected] or 512-312-9665.

Saturday, Aug. 26

Back to school party at Gregg-Clarke Park Wayfinders Church and Hope & Love 4 Kids co-host a free community back-to-school party with backpack and school supply giveaways, free haircuts, bounce houses, petting zoo, live music and food vendors. Aug. 26, 4-8 p.m. Free. Gregg-Clarke Park, 1300 W. Center St., Kyle. 512-710-5085. Free Salsa Lessons Komal Latin Kitchen and Bar puts on a free salsa lesson and dancing event. Bring your dancing shoes and dress up in your semi-formal best for dance lessons with Crystal Verver. Free. 9-10 p.m. Komal Latin Kitchen and Bar, 2550 Hunter Road, San Marcos. 512-667-6724.