Photo By: Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park The Halloween fun runs all month long in San Marcos, Texas! Check out the goods at the monthly witches' market. Jam out at a two-day music and arts festival. Take a haunted cave tour during the last two weekends in October. Kick back and enjoy spooky…
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From folklore and hearsay, to hauntings and unexplained occurrences, you don’t have to look hard for someone with a spooky San Marcos story… Thompson Island Bridge Probably the most well-known spooky San Marcos tale revolves around a soldier who had a promise to keep. Legend has it that a…
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Photo courtesy of Texas State University At the beginning of your life, home means something very specific: the place in which you were raised. But as you get older, and venture boldly into the world, “home” comes to mean many different places. Despite its growing definitions, the word never loses…
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Indigenous Peoples' Day is a great time to honor, learn about, and celebrate San Marcos’ first residents and the Indigenous community who call San Marcos home today. The Sacred Springs Powwow, public art, photography exhibits, remarkable artifacts, and more - San Marcos wouldn’t be the place we all…
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There’s a particular kind of quiet that arrives in San Marcos when the air cools and the light goes golden. It’s the perfect kind of hush for getting lost in a book — the kind of day that calls for a cardigan, a good coffee, and a seat with a view. Whether you’re chasing dark academia vibes or just…
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Selena Quintanilla Pérez wasn’t just the Queen of Tejano—she was a style icon, cultural trailblazer, and beloved star whose influence helped shape Texas culture. With "The Selena Effect" exhibit at The Wittliff Collections as the centerpiece, San Marcos is the perfect place to celebrate her enduring…
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Arts, vintage, farmers, and even mystical! There are lots of fun markets to peruse and shop in San Marcos, Texas. Check out what our local artisans are creating, taste the flavors of San Marcos through our regional vendors, and find a hidden treasure you didn't know you need…
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Do you feel it? That subtle shift in the air? Pumpkin spice season is quickly approaching! And what better way to celebrate the fall season in San Marcos than by collecting a glass pumpkin from Wimberley Glassworks? While we love everything Wimberley Glassworks makes (the cowboy hat, cactus…
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Hey new Bobcat! So you’ve just landed in San Marcos and now comes the fun part: discovering you’re just around the corner from Downtown San Marcos—home to one of the top downtown squares in the nation. Naturally, you’re faced with many questions as a newbie: Am I the main character at this coffee…
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After a long, hot summer it's finally running season in San Marcos, Texas! Whether you're hoping to take to the trails on an off-road race or find a fun run fit for the whole family, there are some great options coming up this season in San Marcos. So tie up your laces, limber up, and for goodness'…
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