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FAMILY FUN

Easter is almost here and every child’s favorite bunny will be making appearances this weekend. Balanced Nutrition San Marcos will be hosting a Spring Festival. This is a family friendly fun event occurring from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Make sure the kiddos are dressed in their cutest pastel duds because the Easter Bunny will be there to take photos, which will be free and emailed within a few days after the event. Parking will be available at Bonham Elementary. There will be vendors, music, games and crafts for the little ones. This afternoon starting at 5:30 p.m. Crockett Elementary, located at 1300 Girard Ave, will be having Camp Crockett 2024. This is a family field day event with the usual “summer camp” games like tug-of-war, three legged races, kayak carry races and crafts. You can pre-register at this link: forms.gle/1XgLqrTMn16wLHqk8. It’s $5 per person or $20 for families or groups of four or more. There will be food available for purchase.

ECLIPSE PREPARATION

On Saturday, my husband and I are planning to drive out into the Hill Country to scope out country road locations along the path of totality for the total eclipse on April 8. Following the advice of astrophysicist Torvald Hessel, we are planning ahead for the experience, and while we’re at it, we intend to stop for a burger and fries from Savage’s at The Junction, right before we split off to FM32 in search of the ideal eclipse viewing spot.

Downtown San Marcos offers several fun things to do on Sunday, including a Spring Market at Railyard Bar & Grill. The market will feature local vendors and table games in a pet- and family-friendly space. This market will run from noon to 5 p.m. And while you’re downtown, might as well mosey on over to A Brunch of Drag at The Davenport, where local Queen Eileen Dover and friends will be celebrating National Cocktail Day with seasonal cocktails/ mocktails and $15 mimosa carafes. Don’t forget to reverse your table via Davenport’s Facebook page; on drag show days, the patio area fills up quick.

Roman Banks as ‘MJ’ and the cast of the MJ First National Tour.
Photo by Matthew Murphy, MurphyMade

“I Won’t Grow Up!” Nolan Almeida as Peter Pan (center) and the cast of Peter Pan.
Photo by Matthew Murphy

The cast of the Broadway play, “Clue.”
Photo by Evan Zimmerman, MurphyMade

Katerina McCrimmon and Stephen Mark Lukas in “Funny Girl.”
Photo by Matthew Murphy, MurphyMade

Christian Douglas and Gabrielle McClinton in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.”
Photo by Matthew Murphy

TUNES, TALISMANS & TERRAIN

If you feel like listening to some relaxing tunes, at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday at the San Marcos Public Library the SMART Orchestra will be hosting In the Moonlight, which they said will feature “peaceful and serene music that embodies the beauty and wonder of the night sky.” That sure does sound lovely. Then on Sunday, if you’re down to save the earth while you craft a nice piece for yourself to take home or give to a loved one, the Price Center will be hosting an Upcycled Tin Talisman workshop from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. The tickets to join are $88, which you can buy here adaptivereuser. com/collections/classes/products/talisman-workshop-march-17th-2024. You can check out some of the ones that have been made in the past that are super cute at that same link. Don’t forget to wear green unless you’re in the mood for a pinch because it will be St. Patrick's Day. After you make your talisman, head over to your favorite bar off the square for a green beer (most participate in this way). For my fellow bikers, the Cowboy Harley Davidson Alamo City is hosting a ride at 11 a.m. on Sunday that starts at the IHOP behind the Rolling Oaks Mall in San Antonio and ends at Sean Patricks in San Marcos.

CRAWFISH, CONCERTS & LITTLE GREEN MEN

A hush falls over the town during Spring Break as most of the students have all gone somewhere that is else for the week. Downtown bars and restaurants normally teeming with energy now have a quieter vibe, even with St. Patrick’s Day falling on Sunday. However, this doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of fun things to do around town this weekend. First up this Friday, stop by Jack’s Roadhouse for crawfish and shrimp étouffée starting at 4 p.m. and going until they’re all sold out. Continue your evening with the KZSM Benefit Concert at The Porch. Featuring Waylon Stoerner, Sarah Burton, David Newbould and more, there’s a $5 cover with doors opening at 6 p.m. Continue St. Patrick’s Day festivities on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Roughhouse. This event will feature live music by the Calloway Ritch Duo from noon to 3 p.m. Finish the weekend at Wake the Dead as Cursed Movie Nights presents the classic horror film “Leprechaun” at 7 p.m., right on time for St. Patrick’s celebrations.