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Eerie Expressions

Eerie Expressions

A Halloween-themed exhibition at the San Marcos Art League, open to all ages.

WHO Everyone

WhenOctober 7–30, 2026. Opening reception Friday, October 9, 2026, 7:00–9:00 PM. The same index also shows a calendar span of Wednesday, October 7, 11:00 AM through Friday, October 30, 5:00 PM. That span was not treated as a daily open-to-close schedule.

WhereSan Marcos Art Center, 117 N. Guadalupe Street, San Marcos, TX 78666. The page footer also prints Suite 101

CostSee organizer website for details

Art Squared Arts Market

Art Squared Arts Market

A juried arts and fine crafts market, with a spooky edition on October 24.

WHO Everyone

WhenSaturday, October 10, 2026, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, and Saturday, October 24, 2026, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (listed as Art Squared Spooky). The page says the market is the second Saturday, March–December, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. A November 2026 date is not printed on the captured index and was not added.

WhereHays County Historic Courthouse Square, downtown San Marcos

CostSee organizer website for details

Phil Hamilton

Phil Hamilton

Phil Hamilton at Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos.

WHO Everyone

WhenOctober 16, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours

WhereCheatham Street Warehouse, 119 Cheatham St., San Marcos, TX 78666

CostSee organizer website for details

Opening Door Dance Theatre

Opening Door Dance Theatre

A dance concert directed by Amanda McCorkle and Ana Carolina Brotons.

WHO Everyone

WhenOctober 22–24, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours

WherePatti Strickel Harrison Theatre, Performing Arts Center, 405 Moon Street, San Marcos, TX 78666

CostSee organizer website for details

Spirit Squared

Spirit Squared

Downtown San Marcos turns the historic courthouse lawn into a Halloween evening.

WHO Everyone

When5:00–9:00 PM

WhereHays County Historic Courthouse Lawn, 111 E San Antonio St, San Marcos

CostFree

Art Scared

Art Scared

A window-painting contest with age-group awards. Materials are furnished.

WHO Everyone

WhenSaturday, October 24, 2026, 8:30 AM–12:00 PM. Check-in on the courthouse lawn printed as 8:30–10:00 AM.

WhereThe index header lists 117 N. Guadalupe Street, San Marcos. The same listing says check in on the courthouse lawn at the corner of Guadalupe St. and San Antonio St

CostSee organizer website for details

Primary Trust

Oct 27 – Nov 1

Primary Trust

Eboni Booth's Primary Trust, directed by Angela Rose Williams, at the Theatre Center.

WHO Everyone

WhenOctober 27–November 1, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours

WhereTheatre Center Mainstage, 430 Moon Street, San Marcos, TX 78666

CostSee organizer website for details

Texas Capital Air Show

Texas Capital Air Show

Military and civilian flyers work the sky over San Marcos Regional Airport both days, with ground displays on the field.

WHO Everyone

WhenGates 9:30 AM; flying 12–4 PM; gates close 4:30 PM (both days)

WhereSan Marcos Regional Airport, 1982 Airport Dr, San Marcos

CostGeneral admission $25 advance, $45 full price (16+); 15 and under free; parking sold separately

San Marcos Art Fest

San Marcos Art Fest

Downtown San Marcos turns into a gallery: a juried show at the Art Center, an emerging artist showcase at The Price Center, and a Saturday market.

WHO Everyone

WhenFri Nov 13 opening receptions 5:30–9 PM; Sat Nov 14 market 9 AM–2 PM

WhereDowntown San Marcos (Courthouse Square area), 111 E San Antonio St, San Marcos

CostSee organizer website for details

Mean Girls

Mean Girls

The musical Mean Girls, directed by Tom Delbello, at the Performing Arts Center.

WHO Everyone

WhenNovember 17–22, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours

WherePatti Strickel Harrison Theatre, Performing Arts Center, 405 Moon Street, San Marcos, TX 78666

CostSee organizer website for details

10 Festival Gazette Texas Central Texas San Marcos

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