An art gallery, spring break camp, other Hays County events to check out in February, March

​​​​​​Check out these events happening in the Hays County area in February and March.

February

Dam Chili Cook Off

This 17th annual chili cook-off benefitting the San Marcos Youth Service Bureau will have chili and live music.

• Feb. 17, gates open at 9 a.m.
• $5 admission
• Martindale Water Tower, 204 Main St., Martindale
• Facebook: Dam Chili Cookoff

Buda Black History Month Celebration

This year’s event theme is "African Americans and the Arts." There will be food vendors, arts and crafts, music and dance performances, and guest speakers.

• Feb. 24. noon-4 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Buda Amphitheatre and City Park, 204 San Antonio St., Buda
• www.facebook.com/budabhc

'Witness for the Prosecution'

Broke Thespians Theatre Company presents its production of Agatha Christie's courtroom drama.

• Feb. 23-25, March 1-3, 7:30 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.)
• $12
• Maurice T. Suttles VFW Post 3413, 1701 Hunter Road, San Marcos
• www.brokethespianstheatrecompany.org

Healing Hearts Exhibition

View artwork by individuals with lived experiences related to substance use or addiction who are in recovery.

• Throughout February, 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

March

Middleton Brewing 5k Beer Run

The race follows a paved loop road through the rural neighborhood around Middleton Brewery. After the race, participants can receive a souvenir pint glass and enjoy up to four 8-ounce tastings of Middleton beer.

• March 2, 8 a.m. race start
• Entry fees vary
• Middleton Brewing, 101 Oakwood Loop, San Marcos
• www.runintexas.com/middleton

Buda Volunteer Fair

Learn more about and sign up to volunteer with local nonprofit organizations.

• March 2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• City of Buda Municipal Complex, 405 Loop St., Buda
• www.budatx.gov

Spring Movie

Kick off Spring Break with San Marcos Parks and Recreation at Movies in Your Park. Check out the Parks and Recreation Facebook page for the movie announcement.

• March 8, 7 p.m. movie, premovie activities begin at 6 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• San Marcos Plaza Park, 206 N. CM Allen Parkway, San Marcos
• www.sanmarcostx.gov/3792/movies-in-your-park

Art Squared Market

The San Marcos Art League will host the first Art Squared Market of the year with art, crafts and live music.

• March 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Hays County Historic Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio St., San Marcos
• www.artsquaredmarket.com

Pancake Day

Support the Kiwanis Club of San Marcos and enjoy a pancake breakfast.

• March 9, 7:30 a.m.-noon
• Free, donations accepted
• First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 129 W. Hutchison St.
• www.sanmarcoskiwanis.org

San Marcos Spring Break Camp

Children ages 5-11 years old are invited to join San Marcos Parks and Recreation during their spring break to play games, make crafts and go on short field trips in San Marcos.

• March 11-15, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• $150 (residents), $175 (nonresidents), scholarships available for those who qualify
• Dunbar Recreation Center, 801 Martin Luther King Drive, San Marcos
• www.sanmarcostx.gov/3878/parks-recreation