The Heritage Association of San Marcos's Golden Legacy Tour of Homes will take guests through seven homes and a garden within the city's historic district. (Courtesy Heritage Association of San Marcos)
Editor's note: This article was updated after publication to include that the event Kyle Fair: A Tex-Travaganza, will not host the official Guinness World Records Gathering of the Kyles attempt.
Tour a historic home, taste some margaritas or go on a bird walk at these upcoming events. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.
Littles Prom
The Kyle Public Library invites young children and adults to dress up and attend their very own prom with music, dancing, sensory activities and photo opportunities.
The Heritage Association of San Marcos will host the Golden Legacy Tour of Homes, commemorating the organization’s 50th anniversary. Guests can participate in the milestone celebration at a bake sale with historical displays, music and a local author book signing. Seven homes and one garden within San Marcos’ historical districts will be open to tours.
May 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
$25 (presale); $30 (day of)
Charles S. Cock House, 400 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos
On the first Saturday of every month, the Inspired Minds Art Center hosts FAM Day, an outdoor creative break for the entire family. Attendees can set up on the grass or at an open table outside the center and create until it’s time to take their artwork home. RSVP online.
Sip N Stroll will feature local shops, restaurants and live music in downtown Buda. (Courtesy City of Buda)
Sip N Stroll
At Buda's Sip N Stroll: Toast To The Twenties, guests can browse local shops, get bite-sized treats from local restaurants and listen to live music. Participants are invited to dress in the Roaring Twenties theme for an evening in downtown Buda.
Join San Marcos Parks & Recreation and Keep San Marcos Beautiful to learn more about migratory bird conservation and celebrate the city’s recent designation as a Bird City for its efforts to ensure birds thrive in their communities. The festival’s 2025 theme is Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities and will have bird walks, live music, games, booths, crafts, an obstacle course and more.
May 10, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Free (admission)
San Marcos Discovery Center, 430 Riverside Drive, San Marcos
Celebrate the San Marcos River and the 10th anniversary of the Mermaid Society of Texas at the 8th Annual Mermaid Promenade and the Aqua Blues Music & Art Fest with live music, art, food trucks, vendor booths and more.
May 17, 10 a.m. (parade); noon (festival)
Free (admission)
Downtown San Marcos; San Marcos Plaza Park, 206 N. CM Allen Parkway, San Marcos
The Kyle Fair will have carnival rides, games, live music, food and drinks and more. (Courtesy City of Kyle)
Kyle Fair: A Tex-Travaganza
The city of Kyle’s third annual three-day, family-friendly fair will feature live music, carnival rides and games, as well as barbecue and margarita competitions. Although there will be no official Guinness World Record Gathering of Kyles attempt this year, there will be a Kyle Kickback Tent for Kyle's, Kylie's, Kyler's, and middle and last name Kyle's.
The Eye of the Dog Art Center’s annual weekend festival will feature the work of more than 70 clay artists and have free demonstrations, contests, live music performances and more.
May 17-18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday); noon-5 p.m. (Sunday)
