50+ Game Day Club

March 25, 2019, 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM @ Activity Center

50+ San Marcos Game Day Club: Meets every Monday- except City Holidays! Join the San Marcos Game Day Club. This social club meets every Monday at the San Marcos Activity Center, Meeting Room 1, from 12:30-4 PM. Game materials for Bridge, Mexican Train Dominoes, Hand & Foot, and 42 are provide. New members are welcome. Pre-Registration is required, same day registration is not allowed. Members, make sure you arrive on time to get in on a game! Call Parks & Recreation at 393-8400.

Adult Pickleball Open Play

March 26, 2019, 9:00 AM - 11:30 PM @ San Marcos Activity Center Gym

We have extended the hours for Adult Pickleball Open Play! It is now offered on Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM– 12:00 Noon and 9:00 – 11:30 AM on Fridays, at the San Marcos Activity Center. Pickleball is free for Activity Center members. Nonmembers will be charged the daily use rate of $3.00 for residents and $4.00 for nonresidents. Paddles and balls are available for those who do not have their own. If you would like to learn more about the sport, you are welcome to attend a session to observe and give it a try, free of charge. For more information, call (512) 393-8275.

Adult Pickleball Open Play

March 28, 2019, 9:00 AM - 11:30 PM @ San Marcos Activity Center Gym

We have extended the hours for Adult Pickleball Open Play! It is now offered on Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM– 12:00 Noon and 9:00 – 11:30 AM on Fridays, at the San Marcos Activity Center. Pickleball is free for Activity Center members. Nonmembers will be charged the daily use rate of $3.00 for residents and $4.00 for nonresidents. Paddles and balls are available for those who do not have their own. If you would like to learn more about the sport, you are welcome to attend a session to observe and give it a try, free of charge. For more information, call (512) 393-8275.

Adult Pickleball Open Play

March 29, 2019, 9:00 AM - 11:30 PM @ San Marcos Activity Center Gym

We have extended the hours for Adult Pickleball Open Play! It is now offered on Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM– 12:00 Noon and 9:00 – 11:30 AM on Fridays, at the San Marcos Activity Center. Pickleball is free for Activity Center members. Nonmembers will be charged the daily use rate of $3.00 for residents and $4.00 for nonresidents. Paddles and balls are available for those who do not have their own. If you would like to learn more about the sport, you are welcome to attend a session to observe and give it a try, free of charge. For more information, call (512) 393-8275.

50+ Duplicate Bridge

March 29, 2019, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM @ Activity Center

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation has partnered with the Texas Capital Bridge Association to offer Duplicate Bridge every Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the San Marcos Activity Center. The San Marcos club is a member of the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL), which has over 167,000 members who play duplicated bridge in 3200 clubs across the United States, Canada and Mexico. To find out more information about the Texas Capital Bridge Association, visit www.austinbridge.org or contact the local TCBA club director, Harry Ingham at 512-392-7612.

AARP Tax Aid

March 23, 2019, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ San Marcos Public Library

Trained volunteers from AARP prepare individual tax returns for free at the library. No appointment is necessary; first come, first served. Bring all tax-related documents, including last year’s tax return, social security cards for all dependents, and a photo ID. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Only the first 40 people will be assisted per day.

AARP Tax Aid

March 25, 2019, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ San Marcos Public Library

Trained volunteers from AARP prepare individual tax returns for free at the library. No appointment is necessary; first come, first served. Bring all tax-related documents, including last year’s tax return, social security cards for all dependents, and a photo ID. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. Only the first 40 people will be assisted per day.

Storytime

March 26, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ San Marcos Public Library

Children are invited to the library for great stories, songs, and fun.

Storytime

March 26, 2019, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ San Marcos Public Library

Children are invited to the library for great stories, songs, and fun.

Cuéntame Bilingual Stories

March 26, 2019, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM @ San Marcos Public Library

For ages 3 to 6. Stories, songs, and learning in English and Spanish. Para niños de 3 a 6 años. Historias, canciones y aprendizaje en inglés y español.

Teen Writing Club

March 26, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ San Marcos Public Library

Do you love to write and want to improve? Come join our Teen Writing Club to help kick start your creativity. The goals of the club are to exercise your imagination, improve writing quality, share your writing with others, and have fun with other teens. Light refreshments provided.

Criminal Justice: Reform Efforts in Texas

March 26, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ San Marcos Public Library

Join Mano Amiga for an educational presentation on criminal justice reform efforts in Texas, and how that pertains locally to San Marcos. In addition, Mano Amiga will share updates about upcoming events in our city.

Computer Class

March 27, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ San Marcos Public Library

Free introductory computer classes in email, Internet searching, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel for adults. Learn how to get started with your iPad or tablet.

LifeLong Learning

March 27, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM @ San Marcos Public Library

Texas Music: From Scott Joplin to Janis Joplin and Beyond: Dr. Gary Hartman, founding director of the Center for Texas Music History at Texas State, will discuss how Texas music reflects the unique history and remarkable cultural diversity of the American Southwest.

Philosophy Dialogues

March 27, 2019, 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM @ San Marcos Public Library

Adults participate in a roundtable discussion with students and faculty of the Texas State University Philosophy Department. "Ayurveda: A Holistic Perspective on Mind and Body" presented by Hemali Patel.

Master Gardeners: The Art & Science of Home Beer Brewing

March 27, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ San Marcos Public Library

This free course will cover the significance of home brewing, as well as styles of beer including variations of yeast, color, flavors, aroma, alcohol and carbonation, the supplies and ingredients needed, and a dry demonstration of how to brew beer at home.

Passport to Reading Challenge & Chat

March 28, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ San Marcos Public Library

March’s challenge is to read a book written by an author from Texas. Join us for our Book Chat. Bring your ‘Brown Bag’ lunch, chat about books, and enjoy a special guest speaker.

Creation Station

March 28, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ San Marcos Public Library

Ages 5-10. This program provides children a chance to explore many art forms. Come stretch your creativity with different art and maker projects each month! All supplies provided.

Demystifying Medical Careers

March 28, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ San Marcos Public Library

This series will feature panel discussions with area physicians, possible shadowing/volunteer opportunities with local medical providers, mentorship, and access to college and medical school representatives. This program is aimed at high school and undergraduate students, but is open to all ages, including parents. Presented by Tia Macias from Miss Diversity of Medicine. www.missdiversityofmedicine.com

Storytime

March 29, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ San Marcos Public Library

Children are invited to the library for great stories, songs, and fun.

Storytime

March 29, 2019, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ San Marcos Public Library

Children are invited to the library for great stories, songs, and fun.

Baby Storytime

March 29, 2019, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM @ San Marcos Public Library

An early literacy playgroup for pre-walkers. Join other babies for songs, stories, stretches and playtime!

AARP Tax Aid

March 30, 2019, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ San Marcos Public Library

Trained volunteers from AARP prepare individual tax returns for free at the library. No appointment is necessary; first come, first served. Bring all tax-related documents, including last year’s tax return, social security cards for all dependents, and a photo ID. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Only the first 40 people will be assisted per day.

After Hours Concert: Classical Music of India

March 31, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ San Marcos Public Library

Join us in celebrating spring with a special after-hours library concert. Renowned classical artists Indrajit Banerjee (Sitar), Indradeep Ghosh (Violin), and Gourisankar (Tabla), will fill the library with the sounds of India’s oldest tunes. Free and open to the public. Snacks and tea provided.

Ethics Review Commission - Special Meeting

March 26, 2019, 5:30 PM @ City Hall Conference Room

Human Services Advisory Board

March 26, 2019, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ City Hall

Located in the Human Resources Training Room next to the Utility Billing Office.

San Marcos Farmers Market

March 23, 2019, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Every Saturday, you can find us on San Antonio St., next to the Square, between Guadalupe and LBJ Dr.

San Mercado

March 23, 2019, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

An expansion on what was previously known as 4th Flea, San Mercado includes art, live music, and a variety of goods and products.

San Marcos Farmers Market

March 30, 2019, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Every Saturday, you can find us on San Antonio St., next to the Square, between Guadalupe and LBJ Dr.

You(th) Can Do It! Pageant - Postponed to June 7

March 29, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Activity Center

Best Friends For Life

March 25, 2019, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Activity Center

Join us for this FREE 5 week inclusive recreation program for kids of ALL abilities beginning on February 25th through April 1st! Each participant will get the opportunity to do yoga, make crafts, and play games with their best friend. Your best friend can be anyone - your mom, dad, brother, sister, school buddy, neighbor, anyone! Make new friends with the Texas State Therapeutic Recreation graduate students who are excited to meet you and are ready to make new friends too. Don't forget your wheelchair, walker, guide dog or anything else you'll need. Ages 2 to 13 years welcome!