San Marcos - Buda - Kyle Edition | February 2026

Events

BY AMANDA CUTSHALL

Guided Light-Up Kayak Tour Attendees can explore Spring Lake in clear kayaks with underwater lighting while learning about its history and surrounding habitat—home to eight endangered and threatened species. • March 6, 6-7:30 p.m. • $45 (admission); $40 (admission, university and military members) • The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, 201 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos • www.meadowscenter.txst.edu

Walk and Wag Fun 5K Bene¢ting Paws On The Ground Hays, which funds animal welfare and rescue e™orts in Hays County, those planning to participate in the family-friendly walk are encouraged to register by March 3 to receive a commemorative T-shirt. • March 7, 10 a.m.-noon • Free (ages 4 and younger), $15 (ages 5-17), $25 (adults) • Esther’s Tex Mex, 210 S. Main St., Buda • www.pawsontheground.org

Middleton Brewing 5K Beer Run Bene¢ting the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center, prizes will be awarded for a range of categories. Runners will receive a souvenir T-shirt and pint glass, and can taste up to four 8-ounce servings of beer following the 5K. • March 7, 8-11 a.m. • Registration prices vary based on age

and time of purchase • Middleton Brewing,

101 Oakwood Loop, San Marcos • www.middletonbrewingtx.com

• March 21, 2-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • Buda Public Library, 405 E. Loop St., Buda • https://budalibrary.libcal.com

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Sweetheart’s Mardi Gras Casino Night The Rotary Club of San Marcos will host a Mardi Gras-themed Casino Night fundraiser. Guests can dine on Cajun cuisine while playing games. Prizes will also be awarded throughout the night. • Feb. 28, 6:30-10:30 p.m. • $50 (admission) • Commemorative Air Force Central Texas Wing, 2249 Airport Drive, San Marcos • www.smtxrotary.com

41st Annual Great Texas River Cleanup Volunteers will gather to remove litter and other debris from the Lake Kyle Park area. OŸcials will provide supplies, snacks and water.

Spring Plant & Tree Sale The Hays County Master Gardeners Association’s annual event will o™er a range of plants such as ornamental trees, shrubs, perennials, vegetables, herbs and more. • March 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free (admission) • Budaful Farmers Market, 204 San Antonio St., Buda • www.hayscountymastergardeners.org

• March 7, 9 a.m. • Free (admission) • Lake Kyle Park, 700 Lehman Road, Kyle • https://kylerec.recdesk.com

Hobby and Volunteer Fair Fairgoers can expect to learn about activities, classes and volunteer opportunities from area organizations.

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