FALL TO DO LIST
October, November & December
2022 FALL GUIDE
OCT. 29
RUN FOR THE DEAD HERNANDEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OCT. 22
TAKE THE KIDS TRICK OR TREATING MARY KYLE HARTSON CITY SQUARE PARK
Lace up your sneakers for the Dia de los Muertos 5K run at Hernandez Elementary School in San Marcos. Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican holiday in which family and friends gather to pray for and remember their deceased loved ones. The holiday is widely known for its use of the skull, which runners may paint on their faces for the race. 8 a.m. $15 (ages 6-17), $30 (age 18 and up). 333 Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos. 512-665-1091. Facebook: Dia de los Muertos 5K
All ghosts and goblins are invited to a morning of Halloween festivities at the Kyle Center Street Trick-or-Treat. A Treat Trail will be set up by local businesses and vendors in the park to give out candy to trick-or-treaters. Paint and pumpkins will be provided for a pumpkin-decorating contest. Noon-3 p.m. Free (admission). Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park, 101 S. Burleson Road, Kyle. 512-262-3939. www.cityo yle.com/recreation
decorating, arts and crafts, games and more. 11 a.m. Free. Veramendi Park, 400 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos. 512-392-4295.www.heritagesanmarcos.com 29 FREE CANDY IN BOO DA Join the Buda Parks and Recreation Department for a spooky event in downtown Buda. Children are invited to dress up in their best costumes for a Halloween prelude full of games, costume contests and more. They will also be able to trick or treat at various booths and candy vendors throughout the Buda Amphitheater and City Park. 4:30 p.m. Free. 100 San Antonio St., Buda. 512-523-1081. www.ci.buda.tx.us FREE KID NOVEMBER 25 THROUGH 27 SHOP FOR THE HOLIDAYS The Texas Market Guide is set to host its annual Angels & Mistletoe Holiday Market at the Embassy Suites in San Marcos. Get all the holiday shopping done with vendors selling clothing, home decor, food, art, candles and more. Santa will be on-site Friday evening. Admission Nov. 26-27 is $1 less with a nonperishable donation for the food bank. 5 p.m. (Nov. 25), 10 a.m. (Nov. 26), 11 a.m. (Nov. 27). $7 (Nov. 25-26), $15 (Nov. 25-27). 1001 E. McCarty Lane, San Marcos. 888-225-3427. Eventbrite: Angels & Mistletoe Holiday Market KID FOOD & DRINK DECEMBER 10 BASK IN THE SOUNDS OF AN ORCHESTRA The San Marcos Performing Arts Association will be joined by the San Marcos Artists’ Retention and Training
COMPILED BY TAYLOR CRIPE, ZARA FLORES & SIERRA MARTIN
WORTH THE TRIP VISIT A TREE FARM Elgin Christmas Tree Farm will host its fall festival Oct. 22-23 and 29-30. This outdoor event will include activities such as rubber duck races, train rides, animals to visit and pumpkin photo-ops. This year’s event will also scale back some of the tree farm’s regular activities such as the corn maze and pumpkin decorating. 10 a.m. (Sat.), noon (Sun.). $8 (admission) 120 Natures Way, Elgin 512-281-5016 www.elginchristmastreefarm.com
There are a number of ways to enjoy fall in San Marcos, Buda and Kyle, whether checking out a family-friendly festival, facing fears at a spooky haunted house or getting out into nature to enjoy the weather. The information for each event is accurate as of press time and is subject to change.
FREE Free KID Kid-friendly FOOD & DRINK Food and drink are for sale
OCTOBER THROUGH OCT. 31 PICK A PUMPKIN
event will feature actors who portray the living history of those buried on the grounds. Golf cart tours begin Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. and Oct. 15 at 5:30 and 6 p.m. Walking tours begin at 6:30 p.m. and leave every 15 minutes. The tours last one hour, and proceeds go to Comal Cemetery preservation. $20. Comal Cemetery, Business 35 at Grape Avenue, New Braunfels. 830-221-4350. www.parksonline.nbtexas.org KID 15 EXPERIENCE ‘ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW’ The Wimberley Players theater cast will be bringing the infamous Tim Curry movie to the stage this fall. The science ction-infused horror satire movie has musical elements throughout. Participants are encouraged to dress up and be prepared to participate. The movie is outdoors, and guests should bring their own chairs. The movie is rated R and is not suitable for children. 10 p.m. $13. 450 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley. 512-847-0575.www.wimberleyplayers.org FOOD & DRINK 16 GANDER THROUGH A GRAVEYARD The Heritage Association of San Marcos is set to host its annual Haunted Halloween Hunt. Kids can go frolicking in a graveyard on the hunt for treasures and treats. Participants in costume can compete in a costume contest for prizes. There will also be pumpkin
The Buda United Methodist Church is set to host a pumpkin patch through the rest of October in historic downtown. All are welcome at the pumpkin patch, and it will remain open until the end of the month or when pumpkins run out. Families are welcome to take photos, and pets are allowed but must be leashed at all times. 10 a.m. Free (admission). 302 Elm St., Buda. 512-295-6981. www.budaumc.org FREE KID 14 HALLOWEEN MOVIE IN THE PARK The city of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department will host a Halloween movie in the park event, featuring a showing of the Pixar movie “Coco.” The movie will begin at sundown on the basketball court at Gregg-Clarke Park. Guests are welcome to bring their own blankets or chairs to sit on, and all pets must be on a leash. 8 p.m. Free (admission). Gregg- Clarke Park, 1301 W. Center St., Kyle. 512-262-3939. www.cityo yle.com/ recreation/halloween-movie-park FREE KID 14 THROUGH 15 TOUR THE CEMETERY Experience the history and tradition of the Comal County Cemetery. The Night Ramblings at the Comal Cemetery
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Orchestra to bring to life the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s “Messiah.” Handel’s “Messiah” revolves around Jesus Christ, nativity, passion and resurrection and was written for Easter, though it is also performed around Christmastime. The SMART Orchestra was founded in 2009 to build upon retaining local talent and training them to become better musicians. 3 p.m. Free. First Baptist Church, 325 W. McCarty Lane, San Marcos. 512-353-8122. www.smpaa.org KID
Find more or submit San Marcos, Buda and Kyle events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.
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