San Marcos, Texas: Checking Off Your New Year Resolutions in Style

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Ah 2024, we are excited to see you! A new year always brings goals, hopes, and endless possibilities for the year ahead. We all find ourselves caught up in the tradition of making resolutions – promises to embrace change, pursue dreams, and create a better version of ourselves. But this time, why not turn those resolutions into an adventure? San Marcos, Texas is just the place to check off those goals and make this year the best one ever! From putting yourself out there at open mic nights to daring feats like skydiving, moving your body more on outdoor adventures to discovering new hobbies, San Marcos is the ultimate canvas for your New Year resolutions. 

Put Yourself Out There At Open Mics

You've got talent and this year is the year to be brave and show off your skills! Be it poetry, comedy, songwriting, or singing, there is an open mic night for you to show what you've got. 

Get Outside More

Explore the beauty of San Marcos' natural areas, go against the current in the San Marcos River via paddling or swimming, try your hand at disc golf at Flying Armadillo, and more - immersing yourself in nature is a great way to move your body and feel more present. 

Check Off A Bucket List Thrill

Maybe 2024 is the year to go outside your comfort zone and go on a thrilling adventure! Take to the skies in military warbirds from World War II at the Commemorative Air Force Exhibit. Get behind the wheel of one of Longhorn Racing Academy’s supercars, pick your track and away you go! Skydive 13,000 feet above San Marcos with Skydive Spaceland San Marcos.

Pick Up A New Hobby

In 2024 we are spending less time mindlessly scrolling and more time creating, and there's no better way to pick up a hobby than by learning from some of San Marcos' artists! Learn how work with glass via fusing at Silo Glass, hand blowing at Wimberley Glassworks, or working with stained glass at River City Glassworks. Keep an eye out (sorry, we had to) for Eye of the Dog Art Center's class offerings. You'll find classes in various mediums like collage and ceramics, perfect for the budding or experienced artist. The Price Center is a regular meeting place for quilters and painters. The open studio painting class meets on Wednesdays at 10:30am and has a suggested $5 donation. Bee Friends Quilting meets on every 2nd and 4th Thursday for quilting practice, workshops, and contests. And, of course, the San Marcos Public Library always has some kind of crafting workshop or craft group meeting going on. 

Looking for a hobby that takes place in the great outdoors? You'll love going on a Birding Hike! This guided tour takes place in different natural areas around San Marcos on the first Saturday of every month. You never know what cool birds you'll find!