Here is a list of events to kick off the summer in Hays County.

San Marcos Art League Awards Exhibition

Visit the San Marcos Art Center to see a display of art submissions from the San Marcos community. Winners will be showcased at the Art League’s winners showcase in July.
  • Through May 31, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Wed.-Fri., Sun.), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sat.)
  • Free (admission)
  • San Marcos Art Center, 117 N. Guadalupe St., San Marcos
  • www.artleaguesmtx.org
Music On The Square

This family-friendly outdoor concert series presented by San Marcos Main Street is back to kick off another summer. Guests are encouraged to order to-go from a local business and bring a chair, blanket and drinks.
  • Fridays in May, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Hays County Historic Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio St., San Marcos
  • Facebook: Downtown San Marcos
Kyle Fair: A Tex-travaganza

This three-day, family-friendly fair includes live music, carnival rides and games, a 5K fun run, and fajita and margarita competitions. It will also be the site of the official Guinness World Records Gathering of the Kyles attempt.
  • May 17-19, start and end times vary
  • Free (admission)
  • Lake Kyle Park, 700 Lehman Road, Kyle
  • www.kylefair.com
‘Ordinary Days'


The Chambers Theatre Company presents this award-winning musical set in New York that tells the story of Clare, Jason, Warren and Deb as they discover how their ordinary lives connect in extraordinary ways.
  • May 17-19, 24-26, 7:30-10 p.m. (Fri.-Sat. shows); 2-4:30 p.m. (Sun. shows)
  • $18-$22
  • The Chambers Theatre, 121 Main St., Buda
  • www.chamberstheatre.com
Barbie vs. Bratz Party

Rockin’ Down the House presents this theme party featuring a DJ, bars, vendors and a contest with a cash prize for the crowd’s choice of best dressed.Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony

Veterans and community members will recite the names of all Hays County Veterans who were killed in action since World War I. The event will be moved to the San Marcos Activity Center in case of rain.Date Night Stand-Up Comedy

Chandra Murthy headlines this stand-up comedy show for ages 18 and up. The event is being put on by Schutcze Scores Production, a San Marcos native who has put on over 70 live shows in Hays County. This will be his first big show in San Marcos proper. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.
  • June 15, 7:30-9 p.m.
  • $15 (admission), $20 (VIP tickets)
  • The Price Center, 222 W. San Antonio St., San Marcos
  • Facebook: Schutze Scores Productions
Bubble Fest


This family-friendly event features a variety of bubble games and activities to learn the importance of protecting the San Marcos River.
  • June 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Historic Hays County Courthouse lawn, 111 E. San Antonio St., San Marcos
  • Facebook: Downtown San Marcos