BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Stayinmcallen - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://stayinmcallen.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Stayinmcallen
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20230312T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20231105T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20240310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20241103T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T180000
DTSTAMP:20241102T074513Z
CREATED:20241001T050541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T074513Z
UID:10001232-1730199600-1730570400@stayinmcallen.com
SUMMARY:South Texas Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Vida! at the 11th annual South Texas Book Festival (#STBF).\nThis year’s theme celebrates literature and art while highlighting the community’s traditions\, including themes of remembering\, heritage\, and cultural identity.\nThe festival features author panels\, story times\, book signings\, special guests\, food vendors\, games\, activities\, and more!\nOct. 29th – Nov. 2nd\nat Mcallen Public Library\nView the full list of events at:\nsouthtexasbookfestival.com
URL:https://stayinmcallen.com/events/south-texas-book-festival/
LOCATION:McAllen Public Library\, 4001 N 23rd St\, McAllen\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Performing Arts,City Events,Art Exhibits,Explore McAllen,Educational Activities,Meet and Greets,Children's Activities,Photo Opportunities,Social Meetups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stayinmcallen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/october-29-november-south-texas-book-festival-Spheyw.tmp_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="McAllen Public Library":MAILTO:ask@mcallen.libanswers.com
GEO:26.240605;-98.239376
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=McAllen Public Library 4001 N 23rd St McAllen TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4001 N 23rd St:geo:-98.239376,26.240605
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T193000
DTSTAMP:20241029T073020Z
CREATED:20241001T050551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T073020Z
UID:10001233-1730224800-1730230200@stayinmcallen.com
SUMMARY:Vida Verse: A Celebration of South Texas Poets
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the South Texas Book Festival on Tuesday evening with Vida Verse\, a literary event celebrating contemporary poets from South Texas. Renowned Rio Grande Valley poets César L. de León\, Gume Laurel III\, Javier Villarreal\, and Julieta Corpus will share their works\, reflecting the culture and spirit of the region through powerful verse and storytelling.\nSTBF 2024 is sponsored by H-E-B Helping Here\, and is a free event for all ages! For details about the event and the authors\, visit our website at https://mcallenlibrary.net/stbf/schedule/vidaverse.
URL:https://stayinmcallen.com/events/vida-verse-a-celebration-of-south-texas-poets/
LOCATION:McAllen Public Library\, 4001 N 23rd St\, McAllen\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Events,Explore McAllen
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stayinmcallen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/OCT30_VidaVerse-scaled-bAPbUL.tmp_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="McAllen Public Library":MAILTO:ask@mcallen.libanswers.com
GEO:26.240605;-98.239376
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=McAllen Public Library 4001 N 23rd St McAllen TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4001 N 23rd St:geo:-98.239376,26.240605
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T200000
DTSTAMP:20241030T073020Z
CREATED:20241001T050600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T073020Z
UID:10001234-1730313000-1730318400@stayinmcallen.com
SUMMARY:Un Cafecito with the Authors
DESCRIPTION:South Texas Book Festival announces the 2024 Ticketed Session\, Un Cafecito with the Authors. Enjoy an intimate evening with authors Alberto Roblest\, Rene Saldaña\, Richard Santos\, and Rubén Degollado as they discuss their works at the Library. Guests will receive a signed book by each of the featured authors\, freshly brewed coffee options from a full expresso bar\, and delicious pastries in a relaxed setting. Tickets are $30 and all proceeds from the ticket sales will support STBF.\nSTBF 2024 is sponsored by H-E-B Helping Here\, and is a free event for all ages! For details about the event and the authors\, visit our website at https://mcallenlibrary.net/stbf/schedule/uncafecito.
URL:https://stayinmcallen.com/events/un-cafecito-with-the-authors/
LOCATION:McAllen Public Library\, 4001 N 23rd St\, McAllen\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Explore McAllen
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stayinmcallen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/STBF-Un-Cafecito-scaled-BBp33C.tmp_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="McAllen Public Library":MAILTO:ask@mcallen.libanswers.com
GEO:26.240605;-98.239376
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=McAllen Public Library 4001 N 23rd St McAllen TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4001 N 23rd St:geo:-98.239376,26.240605
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T233000
DTSTAMP:20241030T073027Z
CREATED:20241001T050612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T073027Z
UID:10001235-1730322000-1730331000@stayinmcallen.com
SUMMARY:Flying Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday for Flying Mic Night\, where all art forms are celebrated! Whether you’re a musician\, poet\, comedian\, magician\, or any other performer\, our stage is open to you. With professional lighting and sound by Indigo Sound Co.\, you’ll have everything you need for an amazing performance. Sign-ups start at 8 PM\, and the show kicks off at 9 PM\, running until we close at 2 AM. Welcoming everyone from first-time performers to seasoned pros\, experience the best weekday crowd in town at Flying Mic Night!
URL:https://stayinmcallen.com/events/flying-mic-night-26/
LOCATION:The Flying Walrus\, 204 S 17th St\, McAllen\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Explore McAllen,Open Mic
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stayinmcallen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/flying-walrus-open-mic-H2ZKCM.tmp_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Indigo Sound Co.":MAILTO:info@indigosound.co
GEO:26.202828;-98.238122
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Flying Walrus 204 S 17th St McAllen TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=204 S 17th St:geo:-98.238122,26.202828
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241031T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241031T190000
DTSTAMP:20241031T073024Z
CREATED:20241001T050618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T073024Z
UID:10001236-1730394000-1730401200@stayinmcallen.com
SUMMARY:Trick or Treat Trail at Main Library
DESCRIPTION:Embark on an exciting adventure with our family-friendly Trick-or-Treat Trail weaving through our entire facility\, where you’ll find delightful surprises at every corner! Admission is free\, so bring along your family and friends for a booktacular Halloween experience at the Library.\nSTBF 2024 is sponsored by H-E-B Helping Here\, and is a free event for all ages! For details about the event and the authors\, visit our website at https://mcallenlibrary.net/stbf/schedule/trickortreattrail.
URL:https://stayinmcallen.com/events/trick-or-treat-trail-at-main-library/
LOCATION:McAllen Public Library\, 4001 N 23rd St\, McAllen\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Explore McAllen
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stayinmcallen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/NOV1_TrickorTreatTrail-scaled-18d0G3.tmp_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="McAllen Public Library":MAILTO:ask@mcallen.libanswers.com
GEO:26.240605;-98.239376
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=McAllen Public Library 4001 N 23rd St McAllen TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4001 N 23rd St:geo:-98.239376,26.240605
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T120000
DTSTAMP:20241102T074517Z
CREATED:20241101T073019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T074517Z
UID:10001316-1730532600-1730548800@stayinmcallen.com
SUMMARY:Arbor Day Celebration 2024
DESCRIPTION:Keep McAllen Beautiful (KMB) is hosting its thirteenth annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday\, November 2\, 2024 at Westside Park (1000 S. Ware Rd). This fundraiser will benefit Keep McAllen Beautiful\, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization\, and will help increase awareness of the importance of planting and caring for trees in McAllen.\nThe Arbor Day Celebration includes 25Mi/100K Bike Ride\, a 5K/10K Run\, Kids Fun Run\, and an ongoing Tree Workshop. The 25-mile bike ride will be a scenic journey past several city parks into the turn-around point\, at Tres Lagos Park on Ware Road.  The 100k cyclists will continue through some of the Rio Grande Valley’s most beautiful and tranquil agricultural areas\, past the historic Moore Air Base then on to McCook. For the 5k and 10k run\, the location will be a dual terrain run\, where runners will have the opportunity to run on the street and then experience a trail run surrounded by wonderful natural beauty coursing through the McAllen Nature Center for a truly unique experience.  The Kids Fun Run will take place around the park’s baseball field.\nThe Arbor Day Celebration will feature music\, educational booths\, and much more. Additionally\, free trees will be available for the public. Last year\, KMB distributed over 1\,000 trees. Join us for a good walk\, run\, bike ride\, food\, fun\, and some beautiful tree giveaways!  All registered event finishers will receive a medal.  Registration is now open\, register early because T-shirt deadline will be Sunday\, October 13!\nSponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available as well. To register\, visit our website at www.keepmcallenbeautiful.org or call 956-681-4562.
URL:https://stayinmcallen.com/events/arbor-day-celebration-2024/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Explore McAllen
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stayinmcallen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Light-Pink-Photo-Collage-Instagram-Post-3-3DQDJo.tmp_.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T120000
DTSTAMP:20241101T073019Z
CREATED:20241101T073019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T073019Z
UID:10001321-1730532600-1730548800@stayinmcallen.com
SUMMARY:Arbor Day Celebration 2024
DESCRIPTION:Keep McAllen Beautiful (KMB) is hosting its thirteenth annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday\, November 2\, 2024 at Westside Park (1000 S. Ware Rd). This fundraiser will benefit Keep McAllen Beautiful\, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization\, and will help increase awareness of the importance of planting and caring for trees in McAllen.\nThe Arbor Day Celebration includes 25Mi/100K Bike Ride\, a 5K/10K Run\, Kids Fun Run\, and an ongoing Tree Workshop. The 25-mile bike ride will be a scenic journey past several city parks into the turn-around point\, at Tres Lagos Park on Ware Road.  The 100k cyclists will continue through some of the Rio Grande Valley’s most beautiful and tranquil agricultural areas\, past the historic Moore Air Base then on to McCook. For the 5k and 10k run\, the location will be a dual terrain run\, where runners will have the opportunity to run on the street and then experience a trail run surrounded by wonderful natural beauty coursing through the McAllen Nature Center for a truly unique experience.  The Kids Fun Run will take place around the park’s baseball field.\nThe Arbor Day Celebration will feature music\, educational booths\, and much more. Additionally\, free trees will be available for the public. Last year\, KMB distributed over 1\,000 trees. Join us for a good walk\, run\, bike ride\, food\, fun\, and some beautiful tree giveaways!  All registered event finishers will receive a medal.  Registration is now open\, register early because T-shirt deadline will be Sunday\, October 13!\nSponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available as well. To register\, visit our website at www.keepmcallenbeautiful.org or call 956-681-4562.
URL:https://stayinmcallen.com/events/arbor-day-celebration-2024-2/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Explore McAllen
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stayinmcallen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Light-Pink-Photo-Collage-Instagram-Post-3-3DQDJo.tmp_.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T170000
DTSTAMP:20241102T074525Z
CREATED:20241101T073031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T074525Z
UID:10001317-1730545200-1730566800@stayinmcallen.com
SUMMARY:11th Annual South Texas Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:McAllen Public Library invites the community to “Celebrate Vida!” at its 11th Annual South Texas Book Festival\, taking place at the Main Library (4001 N. 23rd St.) from Tuesday\, October 29 to Saturday\, November 2. This free event\, sponsored by H-E-B Helping Here\, offers a weeklong celebration of culture and imagination through a lineup of diverse authors and engaging events.\nLeading up to the festival\, all MPL branches will host Pet Week at the Library\, a special event series featuring storytime\, crafts\, and activities celebrating the joy of pets. Special guests and community partners will join in on the fun\, including appearances by MPL’s mascot\, Marty the Cat.\nThe festival officially kicks off with Vida Verse: A Celebration of South Texas Poets on Tuesday\, October 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday\, October 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, the festival will host Un Cafecito with the Authors\, a ticketed session featuring a book discussion over coffee and pastries. Families are encouraged to join in costume for the annual Trick-or-Treat Trail throughout the entire facility on Thursday\, October 31 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.\, a fun and safe event for children and families.\nThe festival’s main day on Saturday\, November 2\, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\, will feature 25 authors\, hands-on activities\, food vendors\, community partners\, and a kiddie train for children. Attendees can purchase books from the festival’s exclusive bookseller\, The Storybook Garden\, and have them signed by their favorite authors. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of H-E-B Helping Here and the South Texas Literacy Coalition\, every child and teen attending the festival will receive a free book to take home.\n“Our 11th annual South Texas Book Festival brings the magic of literature to life for our community. From author sessions to family-friendly fun\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy\,” said Kate Horan\, Library Director.\nRecognized internationally\, the South Texas Book Festival received 37 awards in 2023\, including the Best in Texas Award from the Texas Festival & Events Association and the prestigious Grand Pinnacle Award from the International Festival & Events Association.\nFor more information\, call library staff at 956-681-3000 or visit our website at www.southtexasbookfestival.com.
URL:https://stayinmcallen.com/events/11th-annual-south-texas-book-festival/
LOCATION:McAllen Public Library\, 4001 N 23rd St\, McAllen\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,City Events,Explore McAllen
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stayinmcallen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/STBF-scaled-MJXlpQ.tmp_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="McAllen Public Library":MAILTO:ask@mcallen.libanswers.com
GEO:26.240605;-98.239376
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=McAllen Public Library 4001 N 23rd St McAllen TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4001 N 23rd St:geo:-98.239376,26.240605
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T170000
DTSTAMP:20241101T073032Z
CREATED:20241101T073032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T073032Z
UID:10001322-1730545200-1730566800@stayinmcallen.com
SUMMARY:11th Annual South Texas Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:McAllen Public Library invites the community to “Celebrate Vida!” at its 11th Annual South Texas Book Festival\, taking place at the Main Library (4001 N. 23rd St.) from Tuesday\, October 29 to Saturday\, November 2. This free event\, sponsored by H-E-B Helping Here\, offers a weeklong celebration of culture and imagination through a lineup of diverse authors and engaging events.\nLeading up to the festival\, all MPL branches will host Pet Week at the Library\, a special event series featuring storytime\, crafts\, and activities celebrating the joy of pets. Special guests and community partners will join in on the fun\, including appearances by MPL’s mascot\, Marty the Cat.\nThe festival officially kicks off with Vida Verse: A Celebration of South Texas Poets on Tuesday\, October 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday\, October 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, the festival will host Un Cafecito with the Authors\, a ticketed session featuring a book discussion over coffee and pastries. Families are encouraged to join in costume for the annual Trick-or-Treat Trail throughout the entire facility on Thursday\, October 31 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.\, a fun and safe event for children and families.\nThe festival’s main day on Saturday\, November 2\, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\, will feature 25 authors\, hands-on activities\, food vendors\, community partners\, and a kiddie train for children. Attendees can purchase books from the festival’s exclusive bookseller\, The Storybook Garden\, and have them signed by their favorite authors. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of H-E-B Helping Here and the South Texas Literacy Coalition\, every child and teen attending the festival will receive a free book to take home.\n“Our 11th annual South Texas Book Festival brings the magic of literature to life for our community. From author sessions to family-friendly fun\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy\,” said Kate Horan\, Library Director.\nRecognized internationally\, the South Texas Book Festival received 37 awards in 2023\, including the Best in Texas Award from the Texas Festival & Events Association and the prestigious Grand Pinnacle Award from the International Festival & Events Association.\nFor more information\, call library staff at 956-681-3000 or visit our website at www.southtexasbookfestival.com.
URL:https://stayinmcallen.com/events/11th-annual-south-texas-book-festival-2/
LOCATION:McAllen Public Library\, 4001 N 23rd St\, McAllen\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,City Events,Explore McAllen
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stayinmcallen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/STBF-scaled-MJXlpQ.tmp_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="McAllen Public Library":MAILTO:ask@mcallen.libanswers.com
GEO:26.240605;-98.239376
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=McAllen Public Library 4001 N 23rd St McAllen TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4001 N 23rd St:geo:-98.239376,26.240605
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR