July 29: Play ‘Mario Kart’

The San Marcos Public Library will hold a Mario Kart Tournament in Meeting Room A (104). This family-friendly event will have four competing categories: ages 5-8, ages 9-12, ages 13-17, and adults age 18 and up. The winner from each age bracket will then compete to claim the 2023 San Marcos Mario Kart Championship. Registration is required.Aug. 1: Watch a film

As part of its First Tuesday Film Series, The Price Center & Community Garden will host “Cowboys,” an Austin Film Festival Audience Award documentary showcasing modern working cowboys on 10 of America’s largest, most remote cattle ranches across the West. Filmmakers will be in attendance. There will be beer and pizza.Aug. 5: Learn computing trends

Keeping Communities Connected will host a Keeping Communities Connected Technical Mentorship Program at the Buda Public Library’s Program Room/Craft Room. The course is for teens interested in information technology. They will have the opportunity to explore computer operating systems and programming languages, such as Python, JavaScript, Linux and Go. Participants will also learn how to code with a virtual buddy using CoPilot, Chat-GPT and AI along with building websites, apps and robotic processes for the web.Aug. 12: Soak up the last days of summer

The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment will host a Summer Carnival Family Fun Day at Spring Lake Natural Area. There will be nature-themed crafts, activities and local vendors. The event is family-friendly.Aug. 12: Attend a concert for a cause


Buck’s Backyard will host Rosefest, a live concert and fundraiser benefiting To Cure a Rose Foundation, which works to create hope and treatments for children with rare illnesses. The event will feature live artists, including Alpha Rev, Cory Morrow, Broken Arrow and more.Aug. 19-20: Go back-to-school shopping

Spend the weekend shopping at the San Marcos Tanger Outlets’ back-to-school shopping event. There will be local vendors, vendor giveaways, a raffle, face painting and more. The first 100 shoppers will also get a free back-to-school goodie bag with school supplies.Aug. 19: Throw some pots

Inspired Minds Art Center will host The Great Pottery Experience, a 2 1/2-hour art class. Participants will get to practice throwing pots and glaze a piece of pottery handmade by instructor Emily Hohertz. The clay pieces will be fired in the kiln. Participants will be notified when they are ready.Aug. 19: Mellow out with margaritas

The annual Buda Margarita Salsa Festival will take place at the Buda City Amphitheater. There are VIP and general admission tickets available. VIP ticket holders will have access to a private bar and restrooms. Performances by Pat Green, Micky and the Motorcars, Rio Tripiano, and Rochelle & the Sidewinders are scheduled. Children age 12 years old and under are free when with parents.