Canvas & Coffee
2025-06-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-23 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

Nature Series: Bringing Tiny Forest to McAllen
2025-06-14 14:00 - 15:00 | McAllen Public Library, 4001 N 23rd St, McAllen, TX, United States
Join Urban Ecologist John Brush from Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center as he shares how Tiny Forests can transform McAllen into a greener, more vibrant community! 🌿🌳

Join Urban Ecologist John Brush from the Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center for an inspiring presentation on “Bringing Tiny Forests to McAllen!” Discover how small but mighty green spaces can transform our urban landscape, support local wildlife, and create a healthier, more vibrant community. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how McAllen can go green in a big way! A tour of McAllen Public Library’s own Tiny Forest will follow the presentation.

Rooted Yoga
2025-06-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen, TX, United States
Quiet Mind Yoga Studio will be at Quinta Mazatlan for a Spring/Summer Series of outdoor yoga happening every other Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Guests are welcomed to come early and walk the Thornforest trails.
Bring your mats, blankets, blocks, natural insect repellent, water and be ready to become one with nature through yoga, meditation and sound. Instructors from Quiet Mind Yoga will teach a beginner friendly yoga flow with yoga poses and meditation that all the family can join in on
Join Matthew as he guides you through an All-Levels yoga flow, beginners are welcome to join!
This is the perfect way to relax, recharge, and connect with nature. Think of it as your midweek unwind!
To reserve your space visit quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com, link in bio. Kids are welcome to come. See below for details.
April 16th, 2025
April 30th, 2025
May 14th, 2025
May 28th, 2025
June 11th, 2025
June 25th, 2025
July 9th, 2025
July 23rd, 2025
August 6th, 2025
August 20th, 2025
September 3rd, 2025
Rooted Yoga
Quinta Mazatlan
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: donation based ($5 min.)
quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com,

Plant Propagation Workshop
2025-08-02 09:30 - 23:30 | Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen, TX, United States
One of our native plant practitioners will guide you through tips on starting seeds, vegetative propagation, and more. Participants will also get to take home cuttings from some of our favorite plants here at Quinta Mazatlan. Advanced registration is required as space is limited. Tickets only available via quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

International Literacy Day
2025-09-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Ante Books, 1713 W Hackberry Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
📚✨ Celebrate International Literacy Day with us! ✨📚
Books for your mind. Snacks for your tummy. Testing for your health. 📚🍪🩺 Join us this International Literacy Day and let’s celebrate learning, community, and self-care together!
Join us for an evening of:
📖 Free books to take home
🍎 Snacks to keep you fueled
🩺 Free, confidential HIV testing — because knowing your status is empowering
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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.

Film Screening: Ancient Landscapes of South Texas - Hiding in Plain Sight
2025-11-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Wild Birds Unlimited, 7498 N 10th St, McAllen, TX, United States
What an honor! We’re going to be joined in-store by wonderful educators from UTRGV’s Community Historical Archaeology Project with Schools (CHAPS) Program. They’re going to introduce their fascinating short documentary film exploring the natural landscapes of our Lower Rio Grande Valley (LRGV). Much of its remarkable history is “hiding in plain sight”: ancient beaches and drowned shorelines, evidence of a large volcanic eruption that changed Earth’s climate, shifting sand, giant oysters and mammoths, petrified forests and thousand-year-old living trees, tiny zircon crystals, and a mighty river. This landscape shaped the lives of the Valley’s earliest humans, and we’re reshaping the landscape and its ecosystems today.
• Refreshments provided.
• Book signing after the film. (The companion book will be available for sale.)
• PLUS, stay after for a NATIVE PLANT SALE!
ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS
The CHAPS Program at UTRGV is a consortium of anthropologists and archaeologists, biologists, historians, geologists, and geoarchaeologists who embrace a locally focused, place-based STEAM research approach (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) to tell the story of a largely unknown region of the United States and make it accessible to K–17 educators, the public, and scholars, with bilingual maps, books, exhibits, films, traveling trunks, and scholarly publications. The efforts of the CHAPS Program have been recognized locally, nationally, and internationally.
The team that developed, produced and directed this film includes:
• Gerardo “Bull” Sanchez—Film Director
• Juan L. González—Professor of Geology for UTRGV College of Science, School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences (SEEMS); CHAPS Program Co-Director; documentary film executive producer.
• Christopher L. Miller—Professor of History for UTRGV College of Liberal Arts; CHAPS Program Associate Director; documentary film associate producer.
• Russell K. Skowronek—Professor of History and Anthropology for UTRGV College of Liberal Arts; CHAPS Program Director; documentary film associate producer.
• Roseann Bacha-Garza—Lecturer II Anthropology for College of Liberal Arts; CHAPS Program Manager; documentary film associate producer.

Cochineal Pigment Painting
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | IMAS Museum, 1798 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Dive into the fascinating world of natural color at this hands-on Cochineal Pigment Painting workshop. Guests will learn about the cochineal insect and the rich carmine pigment it produces—an iconic dye that has been used for centuries in Renaissance art, Indigenous textiles, and beyond.
Participants will create their own paint pigment using cochineal insects, explore how organic materials can shift and transform color, and craft their own Insecta-inspired artwork. The experience also includes a guided tour of the Insecta: Small Wonders exhibit, offering deeper insight into the tiny creatures behind this brilliant hue.
The workshop runs from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and costs $25, or $20 for IMAS Members. Museum admission is included with registration. Space is limited, so advanced registration is encouraged to secure your spot in this unique and creative afternoon at IMAS.

Informational Booth, Fitness Challenge, Navy Esports
2026-01-30 16:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-31 10:00 - 21:00 | McAllen Convention Center, 98 Center Ln, McAllen, TX, United States
Honored to Welcome Navy Week to the RGV!
For the first time ever, Navy Week brings Sailors, live performances, educational experiences, and community events to our region.
As part of the national lead-up to America’s 250, Navy Week connects our community to the Navy’s mission of service, freedom, and independence.
From public performances and outreach events to youth education and community engagement, there are many ways for residents to get involved and support this first-of-its-kind experience.
Informational Booth, Fitness Challenge, Navy Esports
January 30-31 at Carfest
McAllen Convention Center
Don’t miss your chance to celebrate service, history, and community. Join us and be part of Navy Week with McAllen.

Lunar New Year Festival
2026-02-21 10:00 - 17:00 | IMAS Museum, 1798 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
🐴🎊 Lunar New Year Festival 🎊🐴📅 February 21, 2026⏰ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX
Celebrate the 14th Annual Lunar New Year Festival at IMAS and welcome the Year of the Horse with a full day of culture, community, and fun! Experience a vibrant festival featuring traditional Chinese, Korean, and Taiwanese activities for all ages.
Enjoy interactive games, crafts, and calligraphy, plus live performances, delicious food vendors, and so much more throughout the day. It’s the perfect way to spend the day with family and friends while celebrating Lunar New Year traditions.
🎟️ Get your tickets here!

Praisesong for the People: A Book Presentation
2026-04-09 18:00 | McAllen Public Library, 4001 N 23rd St, McAllen, TX, United States
A book presentation at McAllen Public Library of “Praisesong for the People: Poems from the Heart & Soul of Texas.”
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating voices of the Rio Grande Valley, experiencing the storytelling that reflects the culture, history, and spirit of the Valley.
Featuring Amanda Johnston, Jan Seale, Avery C. Castillo, Amanda Puryear El, Kenan Phillip, Emmy Perez, Daniel Garcia Ordaz, Julieta Corpus, Victor Leo Cruz, Paola Carrasco, and Edward Vidaurre.

World Cultures Festival
2026-05-17 14:00 - 18:00 | McAllen Public Library, 4001 N 23rd St, McAllen, TX, United States
The World Cultures Festival at McAllen Public Library celebrates the traditions, stories, and experiences that connect communities around the world. Formerly known as the World Languages Festival, the event has grown to highlight culture in a broader way while continuing to recognize the important role language plays in shaping identity and heritage.
Through live performances, storytelling, cultural displays, and interactive activities, the festival invites visitors of all ages to explore traditions from different parts of the world. Community organizations, performers, and cultural groups come together to share music, customs, language, and heritage in a welcoming space that encourages learning and connection.
The World Cultures Festival will be held at Main Library on Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 2:00-6:00PM, and brings people together to celebrate the diversity that makes our community stronger while inspiring curiosity, conversation, and cultural appreciation.

Start Here: Mouse And Keyboard
2026-06-02 10:00 - 11:00 | McAllen Public Library, 4001 N 23rd St, McAllen, TX, United States
New to computers? This beginner-friendly class teaches basic mouse and keyboard skills in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
Designed for adults with no prior computer experience, this hands-on class introduces essential computer skills. Participants will learn proper mouse use—including clicking, scrolling, and dragging—as well as basic keyboard functions. The class provides a supportive, welcoming environment for true beginners.
AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+)

Manic Monday Mixer
2026-07-06 17:30 - 19:30 | McAllen Plaza Hotel, 300 W Expy 83, McAllen, TX, United States
The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for our next Manic Monday Mixer at McAllen Plaza Hotel in #McAllenTX. Connect with business owners, professionals, and entrepreneurs from across the Valley at one of our signature networking events.
📅 Monday, July 6, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 McAllen Plaza Hotel – 300 W. Expy 83 McAllen, TX 78501
🎟 Admission:
• First-time attendees – FREE
• Members – FREE
• Non-members – $10
🎁 Door Prize Spotlight: Promote your business by donating a door prize and enjoy a brief introduction moment with attendees.
💼 Bring Your Business Cards: Build relationships, exchange contacts, and expand your network with leaders from across the RGV.
Whether you’re a longtime member or attending for the first time, this mixer is your chance to make Mondays meaningful and productive. We hope to see you there!

Flashlight Nights at Quinta Mazatlan
2026-07-07 20:30 - 22:00, 2026-07-14 20:30 - 22:00 | Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen, TX, United States
Explore the critters of the night as you follow a naturalist through Quinta Mazatlan. Don’t forget to bring your flashlight!! Happening Tuesdays throughout the summer.
*Adult-only tours are the first Tuesday of every month.

Flashlight Nights at Quinta Mazatlan
2026-07-21 20:30 - 22:00, 2026-07-28 20:30 - 22:00 | Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen, TX, 78503, United States

Ocean Creatures: An ArtVenture with Sea Life, Summer Art Classes for Kids
2026-08-13 09:00 - 16:30 | Hinovations Art Gallery, 1009 Laurel Ave, McAllen, Texas, 78501
Join us this summer at Hinovations Art Gallery in McAllen for a fun and inspiring series of hands-on art classes designed for young artists ages 5–12.
Our Summer ArtVentures camps offer children a creative space to explore visual art through engaging, themed sessions. Each week focuses on ocean life—from whales and sharks to reef creatures and deep-sea animals—while students experiment with different materials, learn art vocabulary, and discover techniques such as layering, texture, and color blending.
Guided by professional artists, students create in a positive and nurturing environment that encourages confidence, imagination, and self-expression. Each class balances step-by-step instruction with creative freedom, allowing every child to develop their own artistic voice.
By the end of the session, students will take home a collection of completed artwork they’re proud of.
✨ All materials included✨ Small group instruction✨ Beginner-friendly✨ Drop-off class
Schedule:Our Summer ArtVentures classes run Monday through Thursday, with two session options available: mornings from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM or afternoons from 1:30 PM–3:30 PM.
We are offering 11 different weekly sessions throughout the summer, each with its own unique theme. Families may choose the weeks that best fit their schedule.
