Farmer Fred’s Spring Carnival
The annual spring carnival will run from 6-9 p.m. March 24 and feature a free egg hunt, concessions and attractions for an additional cost. The event will be held at San Marcos Plaza Park.
Eikon Church Easter Egg Drop Extravaganza
On Saturday, March 26 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the San Marcos High School, Eikon Church will be hosting the largest Easter egg hunt the San Marcos area has ever seen. 40,000 eggs will be dropped from a helicopter in a designated zone for the kids. The helicopter will be showing up to drop the eggs starting at 11:30 a.m. There will be inflatables, face painting, a photo booth, a live DJ, and the Easter bunny will even be there.
Community Easter Service
Join us for a Community Easter Service at the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center. We have professional, secure preschool and children’s programs for children, babies through 5th grade. The service will be at Hays CISD Performing Arts Center, 979 Kohlers Crossing, Kyle.The event will be held March 27 at 10 a.m. Sponsored by Hays Hills Baptist Church
Kyle Easter Eggstravaganza
The City of Kyle will host its annual Eggstrasvaganza at Gregg-Clarke Park, 1100 W. Center St., on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy free carnival games, inflatables, food vendors, age-specific egg hunts and photos with the Easter Bunny.
Buda Easter Egg Hunt
Hop to City Park for an egg-citing egg hunt on March 26 from 9-11:30 a.m.! Kids will make a dash towards the hunting ground to try and collect as many eggs and treats that can be found. Following the egg hunt, there will be more activities and fun for the whole family.
Mountain City’s Easter Egg Hunt
The Mountain City egg hunt will take place on Saturday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to noon at 101 Mountain City Drive.
Capital of Texas Police Motorcycle Chute Out
From March 30 - April 2, Cabela’s parking lot will be home to the 3rd Annual Capital of Texas Police Motorcycle Chute Out. See law enforcement officers battle it out to see who’s the best biker around. Funds raised by the Capital of Texas Police Motorcycle Chute Out will benefit the Center for Child Protection and the Sunshine Kids Foundation.
Stuart Dybek readings and books signing
Author Stuart Dybek will hold readings and book signings at Texas State University on Thursday, March 31 at 3:30 p.m. and the Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center on Friday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. Dybek’s collections of poetry include “Brass Knuckles” and “Streets in Their Own Ink.” His works of fiction, including the short story collections “Childhood and Other Neighborhoods” and “The Coast of Chicago,” and the novel-in-stories “I Sailed with Magellan,” have prompted critics to rank him with such American literary giants as Ernest Hemingway and Sherwood Anderson. The recipient of fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Guggenheim Foundation, and the MacArthur Foundation, Dybek has also received a PEN/Malamud Prize, a Lannan Award, a Whiting Writers Award, and several O.Henry Prizes.
Swing on the Square
Formerly the Texas Natural and Western Swing Festival, the festival features Western Swing acts, and a variety of other styles of music that are the roots of western swing, including blues, 40s jazz, big band swing and country. This is a free event in downtown San Marcos April 1-3. Visit www.smtxswingfest.com for this year’s full schedule of performances. A western swing street dance will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday on San Antonio Street.
Hays Rebel Run 5K
The second annual Hays Rebel Run 5K takes place in the scenic surroundings of Mountain City on Saturday, April 2. The race starts at the west end of city hall and continues throughout the city, ending back at city hall. At the finish there will be a post race festive with entertainment. Visit www.tinyurl.com/2016HaysRebelRun or contact Thomas Brown at [email protected] for more information.
Hooked On Fishing Spring Tournament
On Saturday, April 2, head to Lake Kyle for this annual tournament. This fishing tournament is open to all adults with a valid Texas Freshwater Fishing License. Test your strategic ability to catch qualifying species of fish in Lake Kyle: Large-mouth bass, sunfish/perch and channel catfish. Win a 3 day/2 night stay in Rockport, trophies and prizes. Proceeds from this tournament go to the Kid’s Fishing Clinic & Derby and Lake Kyle Development. See www.cityofkyle.com/recreation/fishing-tournaments for more information. April 2
Concerts for a Cause kick-off
On April 2 from 5-8 p.m. head to Down South Railhouse in Kyle to kick off the second season of Concerts for a Cause. April’s concert will feature music by Lucas Cook and benefit Hays County ECI Homespun, a program for families with children with disabilities and developmental delays. Concerts for a Cause is a way to raise awareness of and raise money for some of the local-to-Hays County charities that work to make this “simply charming” county an even better place to live. Visit kyleconcerts.com for more information.
Hays County Fair, Music & Crawfish Fest
Central Texas Speedway will host the inaugural fair and festival featuring live music, carnival rides, games, go-kart rentals and crawfish. Admission is free. Visit www.centraltexasspeedway.com for a schedule and more information.
Kyle Market Days
Come out to Historic City Square Park in Kyle to kick off the 2016 season of Market Days on April 9. This month’s theme is “Backyard Fun” and partners with HEB Plus! Kyle. Enjoy local vendors, arts & crafts, farm to market items, live music and more. The event is held from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Spring Fling to Your Feet 5K & Kids’ Dash
Manchaca United Methodist Church will host a fun spring benefit event on April 16 starting at 7:30 a.m. to raise funds that will help community schoolchildren. The inaugural Spring Fling to Your Feet 5K & Kids’ Dash will take place at Manchaca Elementary School, 12120 Manchaca Road, across the street from the church. Visit www.ManchacaUMC.org/5K-Run for more details.
