Spring Lake Earth Day Festival
The Meadows Center's annual festival returns to the headwaters of the San Marcos River. This family-friendly event will have educational and recreational opportunities for all ages, virtual reality demonstrations, live entertainment plus food and vendor booths.
- April 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Free
- Spring Lake Natural Area, 397 San Marcos Springs Dr., San Marcos
- www.meadowscenter.txst.edu/education/earth-day
Put on your detective hat and solve a mysterious murder case while enjoying delicious wine and appetizers. Join Wineaux for this cocktail party game that takes place at a winery in Italy. Each attendee will be assigned a character. A complimentary glass of wine is included with each ticket. Space and tickets are limited.
- April 20, 6-10 p.m.
- $35
- Wineaux, 314 E. Hutchison St., San Marcos
- www.txwineaux.com
Buy a bowl, feed 100 people. This annual event raises funds for the Hays County Food Bank. Community members can participate by donating in exchange for a handmade, ceramic bowl from the Inspired Minds Art Center. They can then choose a delicious gourmet soup and bread to-go meal made by local restaurants.
- April 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- $35 donation minimum
- Inspired Minds Art Center, 121 Main St., Buda
- www.inspiredminds.art
This 46th annual parade is exactly what it sounds like: a parade for no other purpose than to have fun. Bust out your wildest outfit and get ready to walk, ride, pedal or roll your way toward downtown San Marcos.
- April 27, 9 a.m. (parade participants meet-up); 10 a.m. (parade start)
- Free
- Children’s Park, 205 S. CM Allen Parkway, San Marcos; The Square
- Facebook: Just for Fun Parade
Kyle’s littlest competition, the Tiny Tot Triathlon, will be a mini-triathlon for kids between 3-8 years old featuring a route with biking, walking/running and a cool down at the new Gregg-Clarke Park Splash Pad. There will be three heats based on age.
- April 27 from 8-10 a.m.
- $10 per child
- Gregg-Clarke Park, 1231 W. Center St., Kyle
- www.teamsideline.com/kyle
In addition to the races, there will be a food court, craft vendor market, kids’ zone and barbecue cook-off.
- April 27-28, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
- $10 (ages 3 and up)
- Buda Amphitheater & City Park, 204 San Antonio St., Buda
- www.budalions.com
This exhibit from photographer Heidi Van Horne includes automotive, portrait and street photography from her local travels locally and abroad for car shows and events.
- Through April 27, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
- Free
- Inspired Minds Art Center, 121 Main St., Buda
- www.heidivanhorne.com
Dive into San Marcos history at this 47th annual event, Vintage Bungalows on Old Buggy Trails. The self-guided tour will include six of the town's most iconic homes and cabins with two bonus homes in the La Cima subdivision
- May 4-5, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $25 (advanced tickets); $30 (day-of tickets)
- Locations vary
- www.heritagesanmarcos.org
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at Doc’s Drive In Theatre with music, food, and shopping.There will be live music, food, drinks and hand crafted cocktails from Doc’s Diner and a market filled with unique crafts, jewelry and artwork from local artisans.
- May 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free
- Doc’s Drive In Theatre, 1540 Satterwhite Rd., Buda
- www.docsdriveintheatre.com