OCTOBER Donuts and Dinos with Dad When: Saturday, Oct. 4, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Dunbar Recreation Center What: Children and their dads or father-figures are invited out to a fun-filled day featuring dinosaur themed games, crafts, music and more. Donuts and other light bites will be served.
Registration/Cost: $8 per person. Registration ends Oct. 3 at noon
Together in TEAL Ovarian Cancer Run/Walk When: Saturday, Oct. 11, 8:00 a.m.
Where: City Park What: This event raises critical awareness of the deadliest of all gynecologic diseases. Together in TEAL for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition is a one-day event with the mission to save lives through the prevention and cure of ovarian cancer and to improve the quality of life for survivors and their caregivers. This event is attended by ovarian cancer survivors, their caregivers and loved ones, medical professionals, and the general public.
Info: Contact Shelia Edwards sedwards@ovarian. org 512-402-5017 Registration/Cost: Registration is FREE and required give.ovarian. org/togetherintealaustin/ home
Fall Plant Sale and Monarch Fest
When: Saturday, October 11, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Discovery Center What: Did you know Central Texas is in the heart of a flyway for many migrating species of birds and insects Join us and see what San Marcos is doing as a city to help pollinators and learn how you can get involved and make a difference. Local partners will be on site to show visitors the importance of monarch butterflies and other pollinators that can be found in our region. Peruse our Fall Native Plant Sale items and be inspired to build your own butterfly garden and lend a helping hand to pollinators while enjoying native flowers. Enjoy a monarch obstacle course, monarch lifecycle games, photo ops, tagging games (and demonstrations if there are monarchs flying through), and information on how to participate in the Texas Pollinator Bioblitz. Fun for the whole family!
Registration/Cost: Free event, plant costs vary.
Dance for Adults with Disabilities When: Friday, Oct. 17, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center Who: Ages 18+ What: The city of San Marcos hosts Dances for Adults with Disabilities every other month with DJ music, door prizes, and lots of fun! Come dressed in your favourite costume.
Registration/Cost: Free, concession items are available.
Farmer Fred’s Harvest Fall Carnival When: Friday, Oct. 24, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City Park What: There’ll be ghoulies and ghosties and longlegged beasties, sodas and popcorn and other sweet eaties, contests and games and all kinds of treaties, in an evening of fun and fall-themed freebies. Costume contest.
Registration/Cost: Free event, free parking, concessions available for purchase
