Fall is the perfect time to plan your next SMTXperience! The San Marcos events calendar is stacked with everything from a Sacred Springs Powwow to a jazz festival and art markets. And, of course, so much more! 

SACRED SPRINGS POWWOW

October 4-5

The Sacred Springs Powwow is a two-day annual celebration of the culture, art, traditions, and languages of the native population known as the Coahuiltecans that have been part of the San Marcos area for thousands of years. More than 100 native dancers from across Texas gather at the Meadows Center dressed in beautiful, hand-crafted regalia and compete all day to the beat of traditional drums and songs. 

Aviation Discovery Fest

October 10-11

The Aviation Discovery Fest at the Commemorative Air Force Central Texas Wing Exhibit in San Marcos is the perfect ground-level companion to all the high-flying action. Get up close and personal with historic aircraft during cockpit tours, check out vintage military vehicles, and even take to the skies with thrilling aircraft rides. Living history reenactors bring the past to life, while STEM activities and the TAB Jr flight simulator offer hands-on fun for curious minds of all ages. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or just love a good adventure, this event has something for everyone.

Eddie Durham Jazz Fest

October 11

Jazz lovers will get a kick out of the Eddie Durham Jazz Fest in Eddie Durham Park! The fest celebrates local legend, and jazz icon, Eddie Durham in his namesake park from 11am-5pm. Enjoy live jazz performances from Morris Nelms and the Calaboose Players, Sonia Love, Michael Powers, the Texas State University Jazz Ensemble, and more! Event highlights also include swing dancing, food trucks, and arts and crafts. 

Spirit Squared 

October 25

Downtown San Marcos gets a fabulously frightful makeover during Spirit Squared. Think eerie art, handmade oddities, and just the right amount of glittered skulls at the spooky market. Families and ghouls alike can enjoy craft stations, snap photos with colorful Día de los Muertos–inspired decor, and cozy up for a movie under the stars - with just enough chill in the air to keep it festive. Whether you're there for the marigolds or the monsters, Spirit Squared is your one-stop spot for spooky vibes and spirited fun.

Frights & Sounds Music Festival

October 24, 25, & 31

Get ready for a hauntingly good time at Frights & Sounds, returning October 24–25 and 31 for three nights of music, art, and Halloween-season revelry. This all-ages* festival brings together some of the boldest underground bands and local talent, creating an atmosphere that’s equal parts eerie and electric. With a lineup stacked with heavy hitters and fresh faces alike, Frights & Sounds is the perfect place to celebrate spooky season San Marcos-style.

*Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

2025 Texas Capital Air Show

November 1-2

Get ready for high-flying fun this fall in San Marcos! The 2025 Texas Capital Air Show is set to take over the skies November 1-2 with jaw-dropping aerial performances, powerful military aircraft, and family-friendly thrills at the San Marcos Regional Airport. From the thunder of the USAF F-22 Raptor to the sleek power of the Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet and the massive presence of the C-17 Globemaster III, this aviation celebration brings together elite pilots, vintage warbirds, and gravity-defying stunt acts. 

Art Squared Art Market

2nd Saturdays Through December 

Art Squared Arts Market is a juried arts and fine crafts market that brings the best local artists together in one place. You'll find great art, live music, a free kid's arts and crafts booth, live art demonstrations, and more. Note that the September market will take place at The Price Center instead of on the Hays County Courthouse lawn as the Courthouse undergoes landscaping work.