The Weslaco Lighted Christmas Parade, “Santa’s Wonderland,” takes place in Downtown Weslaco Dec. 14 from 6-9 p.m. The evening includes more than 100 dazzling floats, festive music and a special visit from Santa. The 5k Santa Dash will kick off at 5 p.m. at 275 S. Kansas is the starting/ending point. Route is on Texas Blvd (Downtown Weslaco). The Weslaco Lighted Christmas Parade starts at 6 p.m. and ends at…
Join H-E-B for the 20th annual Feast of Sharing Holiday dinner on Nov. 12 in Weslaco. In addition to a free, delicious meal, Feast of Sharing guests will also enjoy live music, arts and crafts, children’s activities and entertainment for the whole family throughout the day. For a full schedule of Feast of Sharing events, visit heb.com/feast.
The Rotary Club of Weslaco and Weslaco ISD remember and honor the nation’s veterans with the Veterans Day Celebration on Nov. 11. The free community event is open to the public to help honor all who have served.
Join the Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce for its monthly Networking Lunch Mob on Nov. 6 at a location to be announced. Rules: Each participant will pay their own lunch During lunch, there will be some networking questions to get the conversation started. Table Tents have instructions on what to do to help promote the restaurant being supported. Other than that, just enjoy lunch and meet someone new and have a great time.…
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute hosts a Trunk or Treat Halloween Event on Oct. 29. Festivities run from 4-7 p.m. and include food, fun and more.
Palacio De Destinee Event Center is summoning you to its second annual Trunk or Treat on Oct. 27, where tricks, treats, and a whole lot of fun collide. Stop by from 6-8 p.m. for a frightfully fun evening filled with candy, costumes and spooky community spirit. This event is free and for the whole community.
Border Animal Hospital hosts its very first Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 25 from 6-9 p.m. Bring the family, your pets and all the spooky vibes. Activities include a bouncy house for the little ones, candy galore for everyone and a Pet Costume Contest. Dress up your furry friends for a chance to win some fun prizes. This event is free and open to the community.
Join The Eatery in Downtown Weslaco for a spooktacular 4×4 Trunk or Treat on Oct. 24. Set-up is from 5:30-7 p.m. with trunk or treat beginning at 7. The evening includes a Best Decorated 4X4 contest and a Best Costume contest.
When friends of Weslaco resident Clarissa Magaña told her about the Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement, her goal suddenly seemed more viable. Acceptance into VIDA would allow her to obtain the degree she always wanted. Earning an associate degree in nursing would also be an important lesson for this single mother’s six children. Already a licensed vocational nurse, Magaña longed to return to school to become a registered nurse. …
The City of Weslaco hosts Weslaco Night Out on Oct. 5 as part of National Night Out. The free community event includes the opportunity to meet Weslaco PD, music, a market and family activities. For more information or to be a vendor, call 956-968-8591, ext. 2305 or 2014, or email weslacopdpars@weslacotx.gov.