A table of delicious food on the outdoor patio at Root Cellar Cafe in Downtown San Marcos, Texas

Explore Downtown San Marcos during the free Texas State Family Weekend Scavenger Hunt! Visit local businesses, score exclusive discounts, and earn points for a chance to win a prize basket filled with San Marcos goodies and gift cards.

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Welcome To San Marcos, Bobcat Fams!

Whether you are here for  Family Weekend, an event, or even just visiting for the day - we're glad you're here! We love to see parents, siblings, and other relatives learning more about their Bobcat's home away from home. San Marcos is a great place to learn, live and explore. From our colorful art scene, delicious restaurants, crystal-clear river, gorgeous natural areas, vibrant Downtown, and so much more - you're in for a great SMTXperience. 

Family Weekend Scavenger Hunt

Everyone is invited to join in the fun at the Texas State Family Weekend Scavenger Hunt, a free and interactive way to explore Downtown San Marcos! Local businesses are excited to welcome Bobcats and their families, with many offering exclusive discounts just for the weekend. As you visit participating shops, restaurants, and attractions, you'll earn points that offer two ways to win:

  1. Redeem points for exclusive Family Weekend Downtown SMTX Swag (must be picked up from Main Street Office, details below), and
  2. Each business you check into gets you another entry for one of our two grand prize baskets, filled with goodies and gift cards from participating businesses. Winners will be announced and contacted the week of October 15.

We invite you to join this fantastic opportunity to discover local favorites while enjoying some great deals. Let the hunt begin!

**Pick up details**
Point redemption prizes must be redeemed and picked up between Tuesday, October 15 and Friday, October 18 between 8am and 5pm at the below address:
Chamber of Commerce Building
202 N CM Allen Pkwy.

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