September

15-19 Stroll downtown for free arts and crafts

Born during the pandemic, the Inspired Minds Art Center will host its second Buda Plein Air Festival. Hosted throughout downtown Buda, there will be art for sale, live music, and free arts and crafts activities for kids. It opens to the public Sept. 15 and runs through Sept. 19. Downtown Buda. Live music, artist market and kid’s crafts start at noon. www.inspiredminds.art/budapleinairfestival

17 Have coffee with local business leaders

The chamber of commerce invites all citizens who work or live in Kyle to attend the coffee hour in order to get familiar with local businesses and with each other. Attendees only need to bring themselves, or a friend, as a local business will sponsor the event.


9-10 a.m. Free. Comfort Suites, 5213 Physicians Way, Kyle. www.kylechamber.org

18 Wander through a gourdgeous glass pumpkin patch

With over 700 glass pumpkins to look at and buy, Wimberley Glassworks will host its annual “pumpkin patch” event. Complimentary fall-themed drinks will be provided along with snacks, live music and a live glass-blowing demonstration. Admission is free, and everyone who purchases a pumpkin will be entered into a raffle. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 6469 RR 12, San Marcos. 512-393-3316. www.wgw.com

18 Listen to some Blues and eat barbecue


Head to Buck’s Backyard to watch a showdown of barbecue connoisseurs and competitors who aim to be the best in the business. In addition to barbecue, there will be an array of blues performances beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday and running into the early hours of Sunday. $10 (noncompetitors), $20-$165 (competitors). 1750 FM 1626, Buda. 512-667-8063. www.bucksbackyard.com/bbq-cookoff

20 Learn Watercolor Basics

Guests will try out a new hobby at the San Marcos Public Library. Learn all about the basics of watercolor for beginners, from supplies and tools to composition and techniques. This event is free, and supplies will be provided. Attendees must register online to secure their spot. 5:15 p.m. 615 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos. 512-393-8200.

www.sanmarcostx.gov/calendar


25 Promenade downtown with some MermaidsHosted by Mermaid Society SMTX, guests will take part in the fifth annual Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest, the promenade and downtown street fair. The parade begins at CM Allen Parkway and Cheatham Street and continues to the downtown street fair for free art, live music and more. Floats, marchers and dancers pass by to celebrate the history and heritage of the city. Community members are encouraged to walk or bike to the parade sites for easier travel, and the event will take place rain or shine.

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 512-825-2819.

www.mermaidsocietysmtx.com

October


01 Drop off the kids

for a night out

Hill Country Tippi Toes Dance Studio is inviting parents to drop their kids off for a night of pizza, games, dancing and a movie. Attendees should bring a sleeping bag, pillow and wear pajamas. The event is open to all kids age 4 and older. Registration is required. 6-10 p.m. $30. 305 Rocking M Drive, Kyle. www.tippitoesdance.com/south-austin/kids-night-out

04 through 12 Hays County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale


The Hays County Master Gardeners, a local nonprofit, are hosting their annual Fall Plant Sale both online and in person. Seeds, Texas native plants, grasses and succulents will be available for purchase online starting Oct. 4-12. All online purchases will need to be picked up at the in-person shopping sites, which are the Kyle Public Library on Oct. 9 or the Dripping Springs Farmers Market on Oct. 13. www.hayscountymastergardeners.org

16 Head on down to the rodeo

The chamber of commerce has postponed the Buda Bull Riding and Mutton Busting Rodeo to Oct. 16, instead of Oct. 2 in order to accommodate out-of-town travelers due to the Austin City Limits festival. The day portion of the rodeo will feature food stands, local vendors, live music and more, which will be free to the public. The evening portion of the event will be the rodeo. $10 (children), $14 (adults). Gates open at 3 p.m. for all activities and the rodeo will begin at 7 p.m. As of now, the chamber is still setting the location. For updates, visit www.budachambertx.com.

Live Music

BUCK’S BACKYARD, 1750 FM 1626, Buda. 512-312-9456. www.bucksbackyard.com

September

17 Bobby Pounds

25 The Bellamy Brothers

October

07 The Long Run

CHEATHAM ST. WAREHOUSE, 119 Cheatham St., San Marcos. 512-353-3777. www.cheathamstreet.com

September

16 Mike Ryan

17 Shaker Hymns

18 Matt Castillo & Gabe Garcia

23 Slade Coulter

24 JJ and the .45s

25 Broken Arrow

30 Randy Rogers

October

01 Carson Jeffery

08 John Wolfe

THE MARC, 120 E. San Antonio St., San Marcos. 512-757-5443. www.themarcsm.com

September

17 Read Southall Band

25 Valentino Khan

RILEY’S TAVERN, 8894 FM 1102, New Braunfels. 512-392-3123. www.rileystavern.com

September

17 The Homebodies

23 MC Young

WILLIE’S JOINT, 824 Main St., Buda. 512-295-0483. www.williesjoint.com

September

18 Buckwild

25 Wyatt Weaver Band

October

09 Chase the Night