Frost Shred It
2025-04-23 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Frost Bank McAllen North Financial Center, 1901 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, 78504
Join us for complimentary shredding services and sweet treats at our McAllen North Financial Center. We encourage you to bring in your documents, start shredding and protect your security. Only paper products will be accepted, with a limit of 10 boxes/bags per visitor. This event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!
For shredding guidelines, please visit: http://bit.ly/shredit-frost

Bunny Hop 2K
2025-04-26 08:00 - 11:00 | Palm View Community Center, 3501 Jordon Rd, McAllen, TX, United States
Join in on the fun! Participate in our annual Bunny Hop 2K! Enjoy this exciting race with family & friends.
Each participant will receive:
Finisher medal
Racing bib
Event shirt
Swag bag
Enjoy lawn games, an Easter egg hunt, and photos with the Easter Bunny after the race!
When: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Where: Palm View Community Center | 3401 Jordan Rd. McAllen, TX
Time: 8:00AM-11:00AM
Fee: $18
Ages: 2-8
Activity Code: #793800.25
For questions or more information, please call Palm View Community Center at 956-681-3360.

Monarch Festival
2025-04-26 09:00 - 14:00 | Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen, TX, United States
🦋 Celebrate the incredible northward migration of the Monarch butterfly (14th generation) with a fun-filled day for all ages!
Flutter into action and help raise awareness about the Monarch’s decline—and how we can make a difference together as a community. Come dressed in bright orange or as your favorite pollinator and join the lively BUG Parade, complete with costume characters, crafts, and activities for the little ones.
🌸 For adults, enjoy:
Live music & cultural dances
Guest speakers & garden walks
Arts & crafts, native plant sales, and vendors
Delicious local food and more!
🦋 For kids, explore:
The Celebration Craft Center
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Book Nook
Scout badge activities & educational booths
Fun with friends at the BUG Parade!
This free, family-friendly event is a beautiful blend of education, culture, and community action. Let’s celebrate our fluttery friends—and inspire the next generation of nature lovers.
📅 Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen, TX
🎟️ Ticket Info:
FREE admission with a plastic bag or bottle (Adult or Child)
Standard admission: $5 per person

MXLAN 2025
2025-05-09 11:00 - 2025-05-11 22:00 | McAllen Convention Center, 98 Center Ln, McAllen, TX, United States
MXLAN is a 3-day summer art and music festival that celebrates young Latino culture through immersive experiences in art, music, and community. This vibrant celebration returns to the McAllen Convention Center with:
The Artisan Mercado, featuring handmade goods, clothing, art, and more
Live mural painting throughout the weekend in Creator in Motion
High-energy performances including folklórico, fire dancers, and live music
The colorful Calenda Parade, bringing movement and tradition to the outdoor plaza
A wide variety of food and drink vendors offering local flavors and festival favorites
The Neon Nights 5K on opening night (May 9), with medals, shirts, and free fest admission for participants
Fireworks and the iconic burning of the MXLAN letters to close out the night
Stay tuned for more announcements!
MXLAN is more than a festival—it’s an expression of roots, culture, and creative energy.
For the latest updates, schedule, and ticket info, visit MXLAN.com.
📅 May 9–11, 2025📍 McAllen Convention Center700 Convention Center Blvd, McAllen, TX 78501

Canvas & Coffee
2025-05-24 08:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Las Palmas Community Center, 1921 N 25th St, McAllen, TX, United States
🎨 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 very own masterpiece to take home. It’s a chill, creative way to kick off your day and connect with others. 🎟️ Reserve your spot at McAllenParks.net!
📍 Las Palmas Community Center – 1921 N. 25th Street, McAllen
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Doors open at 8:30 AM)
💵 $12 per person

Open Mic Night
2025-05-30 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-06 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-20 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-27 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-04 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-11 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Kreative Grounds Café, 1 N 10th St, McAllen, TX, United States
Open Mic night at Kreative Grounds, Every Friday from 5pm to 8pm
Music, Comedy, & Poetry

Movies at the Park - Moana 2
2025-06-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Westside Park, 1000 S Ware Rd, McAllen, TX, United States
🎬🌙 Movie night under the stars?
Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, and favorite snacks and join us for Movies in the Park! Join us for a summer evening filled with good vibes, great films, and community fun!🌟
📍McAllen Municipal Park | 1921 N Bicentennial Blvd, McAllen, TX 78501
🎞️ Movie: Moana 2

Sunset Live
2025-06-14 18:00 - 22:00 | TX
🎶 Ready for another one, McAllen? 🌇
If you were a fan of our last Sunset Live – MIJA Fest, you’ll love this one too! 💃🎤 It’s time for the R&B, Soul, and even a hint of Blues to reach the Valley 🎷
📅 Join us June 14th for our Sunset Live Outdoor Series once more! We’re so excited to bring you this FREE event featuring:
🛍 20+ vendors
🍔 Food trucks
🌅 And a GREAT sunset
Bring your picnic supplies:
🧺 Blankets
🪑 Lawn Chairs
👯 Good Company

McAllen Public Library Tiny Forest
2025-07-12 09:00 - 23:00 | McAllen Public Library, 4001 N 23rd St, McAllen, TX, United States
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 they need to feel comfortable outside.
Volunteers must register at the following link: https://bit.ly/QMvolunteering

Community Health Fair at McAllen Public Library
2025-08-02 10:00 - 13:00 | McAllen Public Library, 4001 N 23rd St, McAllen, TX, United States
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, dental, liver, and more), a blood drive with Vitalant, and family-friendly wellness activities. Meet local healthcare providers, get valuable resources, and take your first steps toward lifelong wellness.
💚 Free & open to the public🔗 More info: www.mcallenlibrary.net/events/healthfair📞 Call (956) 681-3060

End of Summer Jazz Party at Quinta Mazatlan
2025-08-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen, TX, United States
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

Market on Main
2025-09-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Archer Park, 101 N Main St, McAllen, TX, United States
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 area — along with Archer Park — into a vibrant festival space filled with live music, talented artists, unique vendors, and an energetic, welcoming atmosphere. It’s free to enter, and it is family and pet-friendly.
Intrested in becoming a vendor? Click here to apply!

STBF Presents: Un Cafecito with the Authors
2025-10-23 18:30 - 20:00 | McAllen Public Library, 4001 N 23rd St, McAllen, TX, United States
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 pastries in a relaxed setting. This event is sponsored by H-E-B Helping Here.
Ticket Prices are:
Standard Rate: $30 per ticket
Student Rate: $10 per ticket
Purchase Tickets: bit.ly/stbftickets
For details about the event and the authors, please visit our STBF website at bit.ly/stbfcafecito.

12th Annual South Texas Book Festival
2025-10-25 11:00 - 17:00 | McAllen Public Library, 4001 N 23rd St, McAllen, TX, United States
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 and engaging events for all ages.
STBF will feature authors, games & activities, food vendors, community partners, and a kiddie train for children. Books will be available for purchase through the Festival’s exclusive bookseller, The Storybook Garden, and attendees can have them signed by participating authors. Thanks to the support of H-E-B Helping Here, every child and teen who attends will receive a free book to take home.
For details, call the Library at 956-681-3000 or visit www.southtexasbookfestival.com.

KMB Arbor Day Celebration - 5K/10K/ Bike Ride
2025-11-08 08:00 - 14:00 | Westside Park, 1000 S Ware Rd, McAllen, TX, United States
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

Water Lantern Festival
2025-11-08 15:00 - 21:00 | Tres Lagos North Park, 198 E Tearose Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
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 breathtaking event is one you’ll never forget.
A Night of Light and Reflection
• Release a floating lantern into the sky or set a water lantern afloat
• Enjoy live music, entertainment, and a variety of food vendors
• Capture stunning photos and create lasting memories
• Experience the beauty of thousands of lanterns illuminating the night
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with love, light, and inspiration. Reserve your lantern and secure your tickets today.
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Snoopy's Picnic & Pumpkins Market
2025-11-08 16:00 - 21:00 | Archer Park, 101 N Main St, McAllen, TX, United States
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+ amazing vendors with themed items
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A perfect family & kid-friendly evening you don’t want to miss!
💜 FREE ENTRY for everyone!
Bring your blankets, your friends, and your fall vibes for an unforgettable night filled with pumpkins, Snoopy fun, and community magic! ✨
👉 Mark your calendars & tag your market buddy—see you there!
Vendor info- message us

Texas Recycles Day 2025
2025-11-15 08:00 - 12:00 | City of McAllen Recycling Center, 3901 N Bentsen Rd, McAllen, TX, United States
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 will turn you into a recycling pro—all while celebrating sustainability with your neighbors. Don’t miss out on this exciting day of eco-education and community pride!

Fireman's Park 3rd Annual Turkey Trot 5K
2025-11-29 08:00 - 14:00 | Fireman’s Park, 201 N 1st St, McAllen, TX, United States
Join us on November 29th for the 3rd Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk presented by CASA LIDIA Maternity House. All proceeds go to help young mothers.
🦃 Custom Finisher Medal
🦃 Event Shirt
🦃 Event Bib
🦃 Age Group Awards

Sax in the City LIVE
2025-11-29 19:00 - 23:00 | Roosevelt’s at 7, 821 N Main St, McAllen, 78501
Come enjoy the food and drinks while you listen to your favorite jazz, funk, latin, and pop tunes!

Stars Hallow Market
2025-11-30 14:00 - 19:00 | Archer Park, 101 N Main St, McAllen, TX, United States
Gilmore Girls unite! Grab your coffee and walking shoes quicker than you can say “oy with the poodles.” Visit Archer Park for all things Fall, and shop while you talk! Enjoy:
50+ vendors
~food
~drinks
~music
~a reason to wear your cute Gilmore girl theme wardrobe!
