It’s Spring in San Marcos and that means our calendar begins filling up with all sorts of fun events! A behind-the-scenes look at art studios, a look at some of San Marcos' historic homes, a quirky parade, and a whole lot of markets – you’re going to want to plan your spring SMTXperience now.
Spring Events
- Recurring on the 3rd Saturday of May
The Mermaid Capital of Texas Downtown Promenade is an all-inclusive parade celebrating the history of the Aquarena Springs Aquamaids as well as highlighting local art, history, businesses, and the city’s most precious resource, the San Marcos River. The parade lineup starts at…
- San Marcos Plaza Park
- Recurring on the 3rd Saturday of May
After all the excitement of the parade, don’t let the fun stop there—head over to Plaza Park for the Aqua Blues Music & Art Fest! This vibrant, all-day festival brings together more than 120 artisan vendors showcasing unique, handcrafted goods, delicious food trucks serving…
Shop unique pieces from more than 50 Texas clay artists, enjoy live music performances, watch various demonstrations, and more at the Annual Dirt Dauber Festival at Eye of the Dog Art Center in San Marcos. Dirt Dauber offers a free, family-friendly way to enjoy and learn more…
Markets
Art Squared
Art Squared Arts Market is a juried arts and fine crafts market that brings the best local…
Farmers Market
- Hays County Historic Courthouse
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
San Marcos Farmer's Market provides an outlet for Central Texas farmers to market their…
Vanilla Bean Market
Step into a world of vintage charm and hidden treasures at Vanilla Bean Market! With more…
1893 Flea
- Price Center
- Recurring monthly on the 2nd Saturday
Head on over to the Price Center for a Downtown indoor flea market on the Second Saturday…
Abracadavar Witches Market
- Wake the Dead Coffee House
- Recurring monthly on the 1st Saturday
San Marcos' favorite Witches Market! Multiple vendors and goods available. Support local…
San Marcos Flea Market
- Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
San Marcos' Flea Market will feature live music, local vendors, food trucks, and more!…
Free Range Farmers Market
- Wake the Dead Coffee House
- Recurring weekly on Friday
A traveling Hill Country Farmers Market answering the call for community.
Sinister Sundays: A Dark Market
Discover something beautifully offbeat at Sinister Sundays! Held in front of Triple Six…
SMTX Sustainable Market Day
- Truly Pure Refillery
- Recurring monthly on the 3rd Sunday
Discover local offerings at SMTX Sustainable Market Day, a monthly market dedicated to…
Martian Culture
- Zelicks
- Recurring monthly on the 2nd Sunday
Martian Culture is a celebration of all things San Marcos. This event will feature live…