Spring Events

Sounds of San Marcos Open Mic Night

​Open Mic Night is held the second Monday of March, April, September, and October at Eddie Durham Park from 7pm-9pm. It is free to sign up and free to come out and watch. Check out our calendar for more information, including how to sign up.​

San Marcos Neighborhood All-Star Games

Join us for good, old-fashioned fun neighborhood vs neighborhood style! The San Marcos Neighborhood All-Star Games (SNAG) was established in 2012. After a brief hiatus, we are bringing it back on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 9am to 1pm at Rio Vista Park! Games include sack race, tug-o-war, corn hole, putt putt golf, dominoes, giant connect four, giant checkers, pie eating, and various relays. $25 entry fee per team. Teams are made up of people that live in your neighborhood. There must be a minimum of 8 people per team with a minimum of 2 children under 12 and one adult over 65. More than one team is allowed per neighborhood but participants are only allowed to be on one team. After all the friendly competition, we will have an awards ceremony and lunch. The winners will be announced and awards will be given for best team costume/team spirit. Entry forms can be found here. For more information, contact the SNAG committee by emailing jmach@sanmarcostx.gov.

Farmer Fred's Garden Spring Carnival

Farmer Fred invites all of his friends out to Plaza Park and City Park for his annual Carnival the Thursday before Easter. This event features a free age-grouped egg hunt, carnival games, prizes & candy, live music and much more! Check our calendar for more information!

Live on the Lawn

​Keep San Marcos Beautiful presents Live on the Lawn, formerly the Spring Concert Series, at San Marcos Plaza Park. Each week will feature a different sustainability theme and vendors, plus performances by awesome local musicians! Visit the concert website for more information.

Mother & Son Bowling Night

This event takes place the Thursday before Mother's Day at Sunset Bowling Lanes in San Marcos. Mothers/Mother figures and Sons are invited for an evening of bowling and fun! There is a cost associated with this event and pre-registration is required! Visit our calendar for more information.

Party in Your Park

This event takes place every three months and travels to various neighborhood parks each time. Party in Your Park features free family-friendly fun: yard games, music, refreshments and much more! Our spring Party in Your Park takes place in May. Check our calendar for more information.