Dr. Seuss Story Book Adventure on the Trails
2022-07-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, 78503, United States
Quinta Mazatlan brings the Dr. Seuss book “What Was I Scared Of?” to life on July 28 with a wacky adventure along the trails. A special appearance will be made by The Cat in the Hat.
Quinta Mazatlán’s Forest Trail will feature Dr. Seuss characters that bring out the pages of the book, featuring the spooky empty pants. “What Was I Scared Of?” illustrates the importance of not judging a book by its cover and having the courage to communicate with others whom may appear to be different.
Patrons may dress as their favorite Dr. Seuss character. The special themed trail will be up through Aug. 6 at Quinta Mazatlan.
Tickets are available online at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com at $3 per person. Children ages 2 and under are admitted free.

Back To School Blast Off
2022-08-14 13:00 - 17:00 | International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen, TX, 78504, United States
Blast off back to school with the IMAS and McAllen Public Utility on Aug. 14. This event features hands-on art and science activities in celebration of the James Webb Space Telescope’s first images.
The event also includes community tables, free books and planetarium presentations. A virtual Webb Expert Panel takes place at 2:30 p.m.
This is event is free for McAllen residents.

Brownsville Chamber of Commerce 85th Anniversary Gala
2022-08-18 18:00 - 23:55 | Brownsville Events Center, 1 Events Center Blvd., Brownsville, TX, United States
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 85th Anniversary with a black-tie gala at the Brownsville Events Center on Aug. 18.
Since 1937, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce has been the community’s leading membership-driven advocate and champion for business. Its primary objective is to create a climate of growth and success in our community.
Individual chamber member tickets are $100 each; non-member $125 each.
Register online or contact the chamber.

Food Park Unplugged
2022-08-19 20:00 - 22:00 | McAllen Food Park, 10 N. Broadway, McAllen, 78501, United States
Food Park Unplugged takes place every third Friday at McAllen Food Park at 10 North Broadway. The Aug. 19 installment includes the regular lineup of live music and dishes by food truck chefs. Patrons may also shop local craft and collectibles vendors. This event is family and pet friendly.
Free admission into the park.
For more information, call the McAllen Chamber of Commerce.

14th annual Texas Street Festival
2022-09-03 12:00 - 23:59 | Downtown Mercedes, 200 S. Texas Avenue, Mercedes, TX, United States
The City of Mercedes hosts its 14th annual Texas Street Festival on Sept. 3 in historic downtown Mercedes. The day includes live music, food and drinks, children’s activities, crafts, professional wrestling and a car show. Live performers include Control and Bobby Pulido.
Proceeds from the festival will help support the Mercedes Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Program benefiting students from all Mercedes high schools.

Dies y Seis de Septiembre
2022-09-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Weslaco Museum, 500 South Texas Blvd., Weslaco, TX, 78596 At this address, United States
The Weslaco Museum invites everyone to come and celebrate “Dies y Seis de Septiembre“ on Sept. 16 during museum hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum dress up for the fiesta and celebrates Priest Miguel Hidalgo’s determination for Mexico to have its freedom from both Spain and France.
The event includes food, aguas, loteria, music, history and celebration. Attendees are invited to “put on your huipil (colorful Mexican dress), blusa y falda (blouse and skirt), guayabera con pantalones (shirt and pants), and zapatos (shoes)” and join the Weslaco Museum in celebrating this day of independence.
Standard admission fees apply.

Día De Los Muertos Festival & Market At The Museum
2022-10-09 13:00 - 17:00 | International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen, TX, 78504, United States
Join the International Museum of Art & Science for its annual Día de los Muertos Festival on Oct. 9. This lively event includes performances, a display of altares created by community organizations, and a Market at the Museum featuring regional artists and artisans.
Activities include a candle painting, exhibit tours and a sugar skull decorating. Each activity is an additional $3 each.
IMAS Día de los Muertos Festival is presented by H-E-B Helping Here with additional support from Humanities Texas.

SPI Chamber Fall Member Showcase
2022-10-18 17:30 - 19:00 | SPI Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX, 78597, United States
Join the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 18 for its Fall Member Showcase. Visit with more than 50 chamber members.
Admission is free and includes one drink coupon.

Fiesta de Palmas 2022
2022-10-21 - 2022-10-23 | McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Boulevard, McAllen, TX, United States
This year’s Fiesta de Palmas includes fun family activities and an exciting music line up during the annual celebration of all cultures of McAllen Oct. 21-23.
Fiesta de Palmas provides activities for all to enjoy inside the McAllen Convention Center and all around the grounds, including Oval Park, the Reflecting Pond and the Amphitheater.
For more information, visit Fiesta De Palmas Set For Oct. 21-23.

Noche del Vino
2022-10-21 18:00 - 21:00 | McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Boulevard, McAllen, TX, United States
Fiesta de Palmas presents Noche del Vino by H-E-B on Oct. 21, its first ever wine and food festival benefitting Make-A-Wish Foundation – Rio Grande Valley. The evening includes premium wines along with food tastings provided by H-E-B and live music.
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com, McAllen Performing Arts Center Box Office or Fiestadepalmas.com.

Not-So-Scary Halloween Bash
2022-10-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Children’s Museum of Brownsville, 501 E Ringgold Street #5 Dean Porter, Brownsville, TX, 78520, United States
Join the Children’s Museum of Brownsville on Oct. 29 for a Not-So-Scary Halloween Bash featuring games, spooky arts and crafts, and many creepy crawly surprises. Goodie bags are also available.
Kids will be able to participate in fun science-based activities like making slime and building spooky light circuits, among other creepy activities.
All activities and supplies are included with paid admission of $9 per person.

29th Annual Shrimp Cook-off and Seafood Festival
2022-11-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Sutherlands Port Isabel Parking Lot, 1723 TX-100, Port Isabel, TX, 78578, United States
The 29th annual Shrimp Cook-off and Seafood Festival takes place Nov. 5 with live music all day by The Agency, kids’ games, vendors from the local Port Isabel Flea Market and food vendors.Entry fee is $5 with kids ages 10 and under admitted for free.
For more information, visit the festival’s Facebook page.

Veterans Parade
2022-11-05 16:30 - 20:00 | Downtown Pharr, 118 South Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX, 78577, United States
Come out and show your gratitude to the men and women who have served our nation with the City of Pharr’s Veterans Parade on Nov. 5. Sport your stars and stripes with pride and bring out the red, white and blue in you.
A fireworks spectacular begins at 8 p.m. Fireworks will launch from (North Display) North Raider Drive and (South Display) West Las Milpas Road.

Mercedes Veterans Day Parade
2022-11-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Mercedes, 6th Street, Mercedes, TX, United States
The American Legion Family Post 172, Mercedes Independent School District and the City of Mercedes host the 10th Annual Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. The parade honoring our Veterans will start on 6th Street and end at the RGV Livestock Show Grounds.
For further details, contact the parade coordinators Leo Villarreal at 956-472-6425, Rolando Herrera at 956-514-2077 or Tony Sanchez at 956-975-9397.

SPI Chamber Winter Wonderland Annual Gala
2022-11-12 19:00 - 23:00 | Isla Grand Beach Resort, 500 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX, 78597, United States
The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce hosts its Winter Wonderland Gala and Fundraiser on Nov. 12. The evening begins at the Isla Grand Beach Resort at 7 p.m. with cocktails and a silent auction. An extravagent buffet begins at 7:30 p.m. followed by dancing until 11 p.m. with “The Agency.”
Dress is formal. Individual tickets are $90.

LRGVDC First Annual Vet Fest
2022-11-16 10:00 - 15:00 | LRGVDC, 301 West Railroad Street, Weslaco, TX, 78596, United States
The LRGVDC hosts its first annual Vet Fest on Nov. 16. Veterans and their families will have access to several resources, including on-site health screenings, mental health assessments, vaccinations, raffles, food and refreshments.

Christmas Tree Lighting and Little Nashville
2022-11-18 18:00 - 22:00 | H.E.B. Park, 520 E. Second Street, Mercedes, TX, United States
The City of Mercedes/Mercedes Chamber of Commerce presents The Christmas Tree Lighting/Little Nashville on Nov. 18. The evening includes food, crafts, music and festive fun with Santa Claus.

Fire Stoppers Festival
2022-12-02 18:00 - 22:00 | Edinburg Central Fire Station, 212 W. McIntyre St., Edinburg, TX, United States
The Edinburg Fire Department and the City of Edinburg invites the public to its annual Fire Stoppers Festival on Dec. 2. Families can enjoy a night of fun, food, kid’s rides, entertainment and live music performances by Tejano Highway 281, Conjunto Cats, Spare Parts and Frankie Caballero Jr.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets while you enjoy the music at the new amphitheater.
For more information, call 956-378-5525.

Rio Grande City Annual Lighted Christmas Parade
2022-12-02 19:00 | Rio Grande City, Rio Grande City, TX, United States
The Rio Grande City Annual Lighted Christmas Parade takes place Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. The Spectacular and Historical Christmas Parade makes it way down Main Street from Britton Avenue to the Fort Rinngold entrance.

A Storybook Christmas Parade
2022-12-02 19:00 | Richard Flores Stadium, 320 E. Mark S. Pena Drive, Edinburg, TX, United States
The City of Edinburg hosts the return of the Edinburg Night of Lights Parade Dec. 2 featuring individuals, schools, businesses and organizations in “A Storybook Christmas.”
The parade route runs along North Closner Boulevard beginning at the corner of Mark S. Pena Drive and North Closner Blvd. at Richard Flores Stadium. The parade ends on the corner of West McIntyre Street and North Closner Blvd. at the Museum of South Texas History.
Award trophies and prize money go to competitive floats for first, second and third places in Business/Civic, School and Marching Band divisions.
For more information, contact the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce.

Winter Texan Reception
2022-12-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Grounds, 1000 North Texas Ave., Mercedes, TX, United States
The Mercedes Chamber of Commerce hosts a Winter Texan Welcome Back Reception on Dec. 7 at the Youth Center at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Grounds. Winter Texans are invited to attend and enjoy refreshments and entertainment to welcome them back to the Valley and Mercedes.

Mercedes Annual Christmas Lighted Parade
2022-12-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Mercedes, 6th Street, Mercedes, TX, United States
The Mercedes Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Lighted Christmas Parade on Dec. 9 with the theme “A Sweet Christmas on Candy Cane Lane.” The parade begins at 7 p.m. on Sixth Street and will travel north on Texas Avenue into the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Grounds.
Contact the Mercedes Chamber of Commerce for information.

New Years Eve Balloon Drop
2022-12-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Children’s Museum of Brownsville, 501 E Ringgold Street #5 Dean Porter, Brownsville, TX, 78520, United States
Celebrate the new year at the Children’s Museum of Brownsville on Dec. 30 and Dec. 31 at 3 p.m. Welcome the new year with the annual New Years Eve Balloon Drop along with an afternoon full of excitement, fun and lots of balloons.
Admission is $9 per person.

Quinta Mazatlan Valentines Concert
2023-02-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, 78503, United States
Quinta Mazatlan presents an early Valentines Concert in the Park on Feb. 9 with Dos Voces, a contemporary classical duo. Guests may arrive prior to the 6 p.m. concert to take in the nature and birding trails through the woods.
Dos Voces’s Cecy and Bri have collaborated through the years as performers and music educators. As Dos Voces, they integrate their disciplines of voice, piano and guitar. Open to innovation and fun, the two explore the Bolero as well as Jazz, Soul and other contemporary genres.
Quinta Mazatlan reminds the public that, “Music is all around us, especially in nature. From babbling brooks to chirping birds, there is a symphony of sounds around us. Through music we can create deep connections with others, ourselves, and our natural world.”
Tickets are $7 per person and are available online at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

Rotary Shrimp Fest of South Texas Inc.
2023-02-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Casa de Amistad, 1204 Fair Park Blvd., Harlingen, TX, 78550, United States
The Rotary Clubs of Harlingen and San Benito host their 27th Shrimp Fest and Fundraiser on Feb. 11. The evening features gulf shrimp, a silent auction, beer garden, raffles and live music by the “Band”itos. Drive-thru will be available for pick-up. Tickets can be purchased online, at the door or from your favorite Rotarian.
Net proceeds from this fundraiser will be distributed among different scholarships, charities and for the betterment of the community.

Texas Onion Fest
2023-03-25 10:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Weslaco, Texas Blvd., Weslaco, United States
The Texas Onion Fest on March 25 celebrates the development of the world famous Texas 1015 Onion which was developed in Weslaco and is also the State Vegetable of Texas.
The name of the 1015 onion came from the suggested planting date, Oct. 15. Festivities include live entertainment on two stages, the Onion Eating Contest, food, commercial booths, kiddie rides, Dancing Horses, 1015 Market, Car Show, cooking demonstrations and more.

Taste McAllen
2023-05-03 18:30 - 21:30 | McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Boulevard, McAllen, TX, United States
Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce on May 3 for a culinary experience exploring the unique diversity and myriad of flavors from the region.
This is the Premier Food Festival of South Texas where guests can enjoy mouth-watering signature bites from over 20 staple restaurants unique to the region.
Individual tickets are $75 each and can be purchased online (service fees will apply). Attendees can enjoy signature bites from all the participating vendors, along with beer, wine and soft drinks included with General Admission access. Live music, photo opportunities and other activations will also be available.
Taste McAllen’s mission is to support and highlight the area restaurant community by showcasing the diverse culinary talents of the region.
For more information, contact Economic Development Specialist Erica Almazan at 956-682-2871 or ealmazan@mcallenchamber.com.

Alligator Sanctuary Anniversary
2023-05-06 08:00 - 17:00 | South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary, 6801 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX, 78597, United States
The South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary celebrates its fourth anniversary on May 6 with fun for the young and young at heart.
Gator Talks are scheduled at 11a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Come by and visit with baby gators, juvenile gators and see the King Queen Gators – Big Padre and Lady Laguna.
Free admission.

Super Hero Vehicle Night
2023-06-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, 78503, United States
Join Quinta Mazatlán for Thursday Night Live on June 8 to the new quarter mile Superhero Trail through the Woods. Valley artists Celerino Castillo and Gaby Rico have created over 75 life-size painted wood PEGS of comic book Superheroes that have been placed along the trails. As you walk the trail you will also see six-foot tall famous comic book covers that will be accompanying the artistic PEGS. The trail will begin with our real-life superheroes and their vehicles stationed up Sabal Palm Drive.
Guests can stop by and view the super vehicles, take photos and get information on the different departments that will be in attendance. Meet our real-life superheroes including McAllen Police Department, Border Patrol, McAllen Fire Department, McAllen Public Utilities, McAllen Public Works, Recycling Center and many more. Dress as your favorite Super Hero for fun photo opportunities with Batman, Spiderman and Bumblebee.
Park admission is $3 per person, which includes the program. Tickets are available for pre-purchase at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

Texas Cook’Em High Steaks
2023-06-30 - 2023-07-01 | Ebony Hills Golf Course, 300 W. Palm Drive, Edinburg, TX, United States
Texas Cook’Em High Steaks is back and better than ever from June 30 – July 1 with top musical acts, exciting attractions, a car show and of course, some of the best Steak BBQ cook-off in Texas.
