Summer in the Park
Jun
19
7:30 PM19:30

Summer in the Park

Tonight’s Artist: Shelley King

Shelley King is a Texas music icon and the first woman named Official State Musician by the Texas Legislature. A multi-award-winning singer-songwriter and bandleader, she blends folk, rock, Texas blues, and Americana with soulful storytelling. Over her decades-long career, Shelley has been a songwriter, producer, label owner, and community advocate, self-releasing all her work. Her contributions to Texas music earned her the prestigious State Musician honor.

With multiple Austin Music Awards and songs recorded by artists like Delbert McClinton, Shelley continues to inspire audiences worldwide with her powerful performances and timeless songwriting.

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Bubble Bash
Jun
21
10:00 AM10:00

Bubble Bash

🎉 Burst into Summer at the Bubble Bash in Downtown SMTX! 🎉

Get ready for a day that’s poppin’ with fun! Come downtown for Bubble Bash, a free and family-friendly celebration overflowing with sudsy surprises and effervescent excitement.

Here’s what’s bubbling up:

  • Giant bubble play zones

  • Dazzling bubble performer

  • A bubble-icious dance party

  • Chill out in our misty Cool Zone

  • Shop the bubbly Bubble Bazaar

  • DJ-spun beats to keep the vibes floating

  • Pop-up fun throughout Downtown!

Bring your little ones, your friends, your neighbors, and dive into a whimsical world of bubble magic. 🌈

Want to get involved?
🌟 VendorsApply now to join our bubbly market!
💖 Volunteers – Love bubbles? Lend a hand and keep the fun poppin’!

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Jun
21
10:00 AM10:00

Make Music Day

  • San Marcos, Texas United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

More info to come!

How to Get Involved:
Step 1: Sign up to participate as a musician or host location!
Step 2: Venues and musicians can peruse other participants to match with a partner for an event listing. The event must be approved by both parties before being finalized.
Step 3: Visit the Make Music Day San Marcos webpage to see the finalized listings.

Contact:
Get in touch with at sanmarcos@makemusicday.org
Learn more about Listen San Marcos and connect with our local music community at ListenSanMarcos.com

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Summer in the Park
Jun
26
7:30 PM19:30

Summer in the Park

Tonight’s Artist: Brave Combo & Alex Meixner

Brave Combo and Alex Meixner are two legendary acts blending traditional polka with modern twists. Alex Meixner is a virtuoso accordionist celebrated for his electrifying stage presence and his unique mix of polka, Tejano, and folk music. As the leader of the Alex Meixner Band, he merges time-honored sounds with contemporary influence, thrilling audiences with both passion and precision. Brave Combo has revolutionized polka by weaving in elements of rock, jazz, pop, and Latin rhythms. With Grammy recognition and spirited shows, their innovative style has attracted a wide and devoted fanbase.

Together, Brave Combo and Alex Meixner deliver an unforgettable, high-energy show that fuses tradition with innovation.

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Summer in the Park
Jul
3
7:30 PM19:30

Summer in the Park

Tonight’s Artist: Dale Watson

Dale Watson is an award-winning hardest working real country musician and producer who has been creating music and performing live for over 40 years. He has shared the stage with such icons as Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson, just to name a few. He has been seen on David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel, and Austin City Limits, but most of the time, he is touring the world, killing it for his fans, keeping the country music roots sound alive. With over 30 albums and singles, Dale knows his way around the recording studio, which is why he built Wat-sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, complete with the 1937 board from Sun Studio.

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Summer in the Park
Jul
10
7:30 PM19:30

Summer in the Park

Tonight’s Artist: Ian Moore

Ian Moore, a talented singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Austin, Texas, is known for blending folk, rock, blues, Americana, and gospel into a unique sound. Emerging in the early ‘90s with electrifying guitar work, he quickly drew comparisons to legends like Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Over the years, Moore has toured with icons such as the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and ZZ Top, earning a reputation as one of the industry’s most versatile musicians. His soulful vocals and impressive guitar skills have made him a “triple threat” and “artist’s artist,” with music that resonates globally while staying true to his Texas roots.  

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Summer in the Park
Jul
17
7:30 PM19:30

Summer in the Park

Tonight’s Artist: Josh Baca & the Hot Tamales

Josh Baca is a Grammy-nominated accordionist and a standout in the Tejano and Conjunto music scene. Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, he started playing accordion at five and has been refining his sound ever since. He leads Josh Baca & the Hot Tamales, a group known for blending Conjunto with Zydeco, Blues, Tex-Mex, Cajun, and Rock ’n’ Roll. Their dynamic shows earned them a spot in the Tejano ROOTS Hall of Fame in 2024. Josh’s music brings a fresh, modern edge to traditional styles, connecting with both longtime fans and new listeners.

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Summer in the Park
Jul
24
7:30 PM19:30

Summer in the Park

Tonight’s Artist: Jeff Plankenhorn

Jeff Plankenhorn is an American singer-songwriter, lap slide guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. He is best known for his distinctive blend of roots rock, blues and folk music, and for his work as a session musician and collaborator with a wide range of artists. Throughout his career, Plankenhorn has contributed to numerous albums across various genres, bringing his skillful guitar playing, vocals and production expertise to the forefront.

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Summer in the Park
Jul
31
7:30 PM19:30

Summer in the Park

Tonight’s Artist: Blue Water Highway

Based in the musical landscape of Austin, Texas, Blue Water Highway isn’t just a band — they’re a journey. With a sound that echoes the soul of Americana-folk rock, their harmonies ripple through modernity while honoring the roots of tradition. Drawing inspiration from city and country life, their music resonates with the depth of the heartland. Often compared to legendary acts such as the Eagles, Bruce Springsteen, and the Counting Crows. Over a decade of touring, sharing stages with icons like Bob Seger and Big Head Todd and the Monsters, they have honed their craft to perfection.

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Summer in the Park
Aug
7
7:30 PM19:30

Summer in the Park

Tonight’s Artist: Seth James

Seth James is a rare musical talent whose infectious sound blends the gritty Texas blues with soulful R&B, rootsy Americana, and groove-laden funk. This lifelong West Texas rancher may be clothed in a cowboy hat and boots, but his music embodies the rock, soul and blues styles more associated with Detroit, Chicago, New Orleans and Memphis.
With virtuosic guitar chops, soulful vocals, and an innate ability to craft songs brimming with groove.

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Summer in the Park
Aug
14
7:30 PM19:30

Summer in the Park

Tonight’s Artist: Two Tons of Steel

Two Tons of Steel is an American rockabilly and Texas country band, from San Antonio, Texas, United States.

The band has performed live at Gruene Hall and has appeared in the IMAX film Texas: The Big Picture. The band’s performance of “King of a One Horse Town” is included in a roots-country documentary that screens continuously at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame. Two Tons of Steel continues as an institution at Texas’ Gruene Hall, where its annual Two Ton Tuesdays summer series draws 12,000 fans, and as a popular act at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry. They have been repeatedly voted “Best Country Band” by the San Antonio Current, one of its hometown weeklies.

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2025 Eddie Durham Jazz Fest
Oct
11
11:00 AM11:00

2025 Eddie Durham Jazz Fest

  • 205 W Martin Luther King Drive San Marcos, TX, 78666 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrate the life and legacy of San Marcos native Eddie Durham — a musical trailblazer whose genius helped shape the swing era. As a visionary guitarist, trombonist, and arranger, Durham elevated the sounds of legends like Count Basie and Glenn Miller, and made history as the first to record an amplified guitar.

Join us for a free outdoor concert in the neighborhood that raised him — with live music, dancing, art, community spirit, and a rhythm rooted in history.

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Nov
7
5:00 PM17:00

Arbor Day & Awards - Hosted by the HASM Riverwalk Park Committee

Heritage Arbor Day is an event of the Heritage Association planned and conducted by the Riverwalk Park Committee to honor a deceased distinguished citizen who made outstanding contributions to the enhancement of life in this community. A significant historical and cultural tradition since 1979, it is held outdoors each year at the Memorial Grove in Veramendi Plaza in November.

Soon after the Arbor Day recipient is named, the city Parks and Recreation Department will plant a native tree in the Memorial Grove for the celebration which will take place in November. The committee works with the family to prepare the program. At the ceremony, a bronze plaque will be presented to the family then placed at the base of the tree identifying this Heritage Arbor Day honoree as a contributor to the history and wellbeing of our community.

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Summer in the Park
Jun
12
7:30 PM19:30

Summer in the Park

Tonight’s Artist: Midnight River Choir

The formation of Midnight River Choir was nothing short of a force of nature that now translates seamlessly during their live shows. This band needs no labels or comparisons. Their music speaks volumes about who and what they are. Their lives have been woven together by a strong thread of energy both on and off stage. That energy is raw and natural and soaked up from the earth through their bare feet. They believe that what you get is what you give, and they give everything they have to their crowds. When that kind of energy lands back at the feet of the boys it is something of supreme intensity. And no one ever forgets it.

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Summer in the Park
Jun
5
7:30 PM19:30

Summer in the Park

Tonight’s Artist: Sue Foley

A Canadian-born blues guitarist and singer, Sue Foley started playing at 16 and made Austin her home, becoming a key figure in the blues scene. With 15 albums and a 2020 Blues Music Award, she’s shared the stage with legends like Buddy Guy. Her deep devotion to the blues shines through every performance, influenced by icons like Freddie King and Muddy Waters. Sue’s passion for storytelling through song connects her to both the past and the audience, promising a night of pure blues magic! 

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Wine Tasting with the Skurnik Rep at Wineaux
Jun
4
3:00 PM15:00

Wine Tasting with the Skurnik Rep at Wineaux

Reserve your spot for an unforgettable night of wine tasting with a representative from Skurnik Wines & Spirits!

Tastings of wine including Bodegas Y Vinedos Spanish wines. Raul Perez, named 2014/2015 “Winemaker of the Year”, is considered one of the world’s most visionary winemakers!

$15 per person | Get your tickets at Wineaux!

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Pasta Cooking Class
May
30
7:00 PM19:00

Pasta Cooking Class

Homemade Pasta Cooking Class at Wineaux
Reserve your spot for an unforgettable evening of hands-on pasta making, paired perfectly with Wineaux’s curated wine selection!

Learn the art of crafting fresh pasta from scratch, guided by an expert chef, and savor the fruits of your labor with a glass in hand. Perfect for date nights, friend gatherings, or culinary adventurers.

Limited to 12. Evening includes dinner and two glasses of wine. $75.00.

Reserve your spot today! https://online.skytab.com/fd258a18b98c8945efeb1b8a1faeab4f

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