SEPT. 24: MARCH WITH THE MERMAIDS
The mermaids of San Marcos return for the annual Mermaid Capital of Texas Festival honoring the guardians of the river. The event is hosted by the Mermaid Society SMTX, a local nonprofit dedicated to all things San Marcos arts, culture, nature and community. The mermaid parade starts at 10 a.m., followed by a street faire at the Hays County Historic Courthouse. 10 a.m. Free (admission). The parade begins at the corner of CM Allen Parkway and Cheatham Street, San Marcos. 512-825-2819. www.mermaidsocietysmtx.com
SEPT. 24: CHECK OUT CLASSIC CARS FOR A CAUSE
Hemphill Elementary School will be host to a classic car show with all proceeds going to Buda's Brightside, a nonprofit aimed at empowering adults with disabilities. The event will feature live music, food trucks, a bike rally to and from Unchartered Adventures nearby, and an after-party. 10 a.m. Free (admission). $35 (car registration). Hemphill Elementary School, 3995 E. FM 150, Kyle; Unchartered Adventures, 395 CR 202, Ste. 17B, Kyle. 512-791-4543, 512-781-5370. www.budasbrightside.com
SEPT. 24: GET A TASTE OF THE WORLD
Experience the culinary offerings from around the globe at the Taste the World Food Truck Festival at Buck's Backyard. A host of food trucks will be rounded up for the event, offering a variety of dishes and cuisines. The event will also feature live music, bounce houses, a pop-up petting zoo and more. Noon (VIP), 1 p.m. (general admission). $7 (general admission), $12 (general admission for four), $10 (VIP), $22 (VIP for four). 1750 FM 1626, Buda. [email protected] Eventbrite: Food Truck Festival-Taste the World
SEPT. 30: BOOGIE IN A PALACE
The Kyle Parks and Recreation Department will host a Halloween-themed dance for people with disabilities at the Gemstone Palace. Th event is open to all individuals with a disability, regardless of age, and will feature free snacks, drinks and more. 6 p.m. Free (registration required). 1101 Bunton Creek Road, Kyle. 512-262-3939. www.teamsideline.com/kyle
OCT. 8: CELEBRATE THE FOUNDERS
The city of Kyle is set to host its annual Founders' Parade in downtown followed by the city's birthday celebration. The parade, honoring when the first platted lots were sold, will start at Gregg-Clarke Park along Center Street and end at Front Street. The parade will be followed by the birthday celebration featuring music, cupcakes and Kyle Market Days—the monthly market full of local vendors. 10 a.m. Free (admission). Gregg-Clarke Park, 1231 W. Center St., Kyle; 101 S. Burleson St., Kyle. 512-262-3939. www.cityofkyle.com
OCT. 9: CATER YOUR QUINCEANERA
Visit a one-stop shop for all things quinceanera at the Kyle Quinceanera Expo at the Gemstone Palace. The event will feature various vendors, such as DJs, photo booths, photography, videography, cakes, food and more. Noon. Free (admission). 1101 Bunton Creek Road, Kyle. [email protected] www.quinceexpos.com
OCT. 14-15: MOSEY ON DOWN TO THE RODEO
The second annual Buda Bull Riding and Mutton Busting Rodeo returns to Pinballz Kingdom for a weekend of fun hosted by the chamber of commerce. There will be live music, food vendors, artisan vendors, bull riding and mutton busting. 15201 S. 1-35, Buda. 512-295-9999. www.budachambertx.com
OCT. 15: FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER
The San Marcos Rotary Club will be raising money and collecting food donations for Raise Against Hunger, School Fuel and the Hays County Food Bank. Community members can sponsor or volunteer to help fight against hunger. 9 a.m. $30 (sponsor food for a month), $90 (sponsor food for three months), $365 (sponsor food for a year). First Lutheran Church, 130 W. Holland St., San Marcos. 512-665-8700. www.smtxrotary.com
