Join us for a volunteer morning at the McAllen Public Library Tiny Forest! We’ll be helping the forest grow through weeding, litter pick-up, and documenting the biodiversity already living in the forest. We encourage volunteers to be prepared to be outdoors by bringing a hat, garden gloves, refillable water bottle, close-toed shoes, and anything else […]
Open Mic night at Kreative Grounds, Every Friday from 5pm to 8pm Music, Comedy, & Poetry
McAllen Public Library’s Community Health Fair 📅 Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 🕙 10 AM – 1 PM📍 Main Library | 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen, TX Join McAllen Public Library for its annual Community Health Fair, themed “Building a Stronger, Healthier Community—One Step at a Time.” Enjoy free health screenings (blood pressure, glucose, vision, […]
Come celebrate the end of summer with us! We’ll have live music from RGV Jazz Collective as well as a variety of food vendors. There will also be interactive craft making, coloring, and a bubble hut for children to enjoy. 🎨🌭 Enjoy: Food and Drinks Vendors, Arts and Crafts
🎨 Paint, sip, and relax! ☕ Start your morning with a warm cup of coffee and a splash of creativity at Canvas & Coffee! This instructor-guided painting session is perfect for all skill levels—whether you’re a total beginner or just looking to have some artsy fun. All supplies are provided, and you’ll leave with your […]
Join us for Market on Main — happening Saturday, September 6th, from 6–9 PM! This is going to be much more than just a street market — it’s a full community festival that’s all along Main Street and Archer Park. Main Street will be closed to traffic from Beech Ave. to Gumwood Ave., transforming the […]
South Texas Book Festival announces the 2025 Ticketed Session, Un Cafecito with the Authors. Enjoy an intimate evening with authors Diana Rojas, Francisco Cantú, and José Skinner as they discuss their works at the Library. Guests will receive signed books by the featured authors, freshly brewed coffee options from a full expresso bar, and delicious […]
McAllen Public Library invites the community to “Celebrate Our Roots & Stories” at the 12th Annual South Texas Book Festival, happening at the Main Library (4001 N. 23rd St.) on Saturday, October 25, 2025. This free festival, presented by H-E-B Helping Here, is a celebration of books, culture, and imagination with a lineup of authors […]
Join us on November 8th for Keep McAllen Beautiful Arbor Day Celebration 5K/10K/ Bike Ride. 🌳 Custom Finisher Medal 🌳 Age Group Awards 🌳 Event Shirt 🌳 Event Bibs
Experience the Magic of Floating Lantern Festivals Step into a world of wonder at The Floating Lanterns Festival, where glowing lanterns light up the sky and gently drift across the water, carrying hopes, dreams, and cherished memories. Whether you’re celebrating new beginnings, honoring a loved one, or simply embracing the beauty of the moment, this […]
Get ready RGV! 🐾🎃🌟 Join us for Snoopy’s Picnic & Pumpkins on November 8th from 4–9pm at Archer Park, McAllen TX! 🍂✨ 🎬 Cozy up for a fun movie screening under the stars 📸 Take FREE pumpkin patch pictures with your family & friends 🍔🍧 Indulge in delicious food & drinks 🛍 Shop from 60+ […]
Join us on November 15, 2025, as the City of McAllen proudly hosts its annual Texas Recycles Day celebration! This free, family-friendly event highlights the importance of recycling in Texas and inspires communities across the Rio Grande Valley to take action for a cleaner, greener future. Enjoy interactive activities, hands-on learning, and fun experiences that […]