San Marcos Like A Local

College Friends Reunion Guide: Welcome Back to San Marcos

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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Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day in San Marcos, Texas

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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Celebrate Selena in San Marcos

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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So Many Markets In San Marcos, Texas

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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