October is recognized as Campus Sustainability Month and as a way to celebrate, the Office of Sustainability has curated special events that highlight the interdisciplinary nature of sustainability. 

Explore this page to unearth how our campus and community are sowing seeds of sustainability. Learn, celebrate, and discover all the ways you can join us in shaping a greener tomorrow through Campus Sustainability Month events and initiatives.

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Office of Sustainability Events

Oct 1st - Oct 31st
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Exploring Campus

Explore our interactive campus sustainability map! Take a self-guided tour to discover green initiatives, eco-friendly features, and how our community is building a sustainable future.
Thursday October 2nd
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Campus Sustainability Month Launch

Come find the Sustainability booth in the LBJ Mall as we launch Campus Sustainability Month! Our team will be giving away free sustainability swag! 

LBJ Mall 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Wednesday October 8th
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Boko's Bash

Come find the Office of Sustainability crew for free gifts during Boko's Bash!

Saturday Oct 11th
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GameDay Football Challenge

Bobcats, let's make TXST #1 in recycling at the Homecoming Game Oct. 11th! Join the challenge & recycle every bottle and can during tailgate and at the game. Score a touch down win for recycling!

Oct 13th - Oct 24th
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Open Closet Clothing Drive

Don't discard - donate! Clean out your closet this Fall and donate unwanted items to the Open Closet Clothing Drive taking place Monday Oct 13th - Friday Oct 24th. 

Various campus donation locations
Thursday October 16th
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Fall into Sustainability Fair

Discover sustainability’s many sides at the Fall into Sustainability Fair. Connect with campus groups & community partners making big green impacts on & off campus! 

LBJSC 322 1:00 - 4:00 pm 

Tuesday October 28th
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Open Closet Thrift Market

Open Closet is a textile recovery program that provides free clothing for all Texas State University Bobcats.

LBJSC Ballroom 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Friday October 31st
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My TXST My Home Clean-Up

Wrap up Campus Sustainability Month with a campus clean-up! Dress up, pick up litter, and keep campus boo-tiful. 

Event HQ: JCK Ponds, 8am–12pm. All Bobcats welcome! Sign up to join.

Community Sustainability Events

Saturday October 4th
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Fall River Clean Up

Join Keep San Marcos Beautiful’s clean up event! Help remove litter, beautify parks, and connect with neighbors to make San Marcos a cleaner, greener place for all. 

 
Sat. - Sun. October 4th & 5th
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Sacred Springs Powwow

Sacred Springs Powwow is a two-day festival in San Marcos celebrating Native American culture, featuring traditional dance, drumming, art, food, and educational activities each October.
Saturday October 11th
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Monarch Fest & Fall Native Plant Sale

Central Texas is on a key migration path for birds and monarchs! Join us in San Marcos to learn, explore, play games, shop native plants, and discover how to support pollinators.
Weekly Every Friday
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Free Range Farmers Market

A traveling Hill Country Farmers Market answering the call for community.

Wake the Dead Coffee House | 1432 Ranch Road 12 

Recurring weekly on Friday
Weekly Saturdays & Sundays
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San Marcos Flea Market

San Marcos' Flea Market will feature live music, local vendors, food trucks, & more! Very family-friendly and no admission or parking costs. 

1000 Prospect Street 

Recurring weekly on Saturday & Sunday
Weekly Every Saturday
Box of Carrots

San Marcos Farmers Market

Located downtown San Marcos every Saturday from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, local farmers market homemade & homegrown goods

Celebrate. Connect. Create.

Campus Sustainability Month is your invitation to water the future. Every action becomes a ripple, from learning about sustainability’s powerful impact to joining events that help our campus and San Marcos community bloom.