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Homeschool Days - Eco Piñatas - Secondary
2026-02-05 13:30 - 14:45 (America/Chicago) | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States

Homeschool Days - Eco Piñatas - Primary
2026-02-05 13:30 - 14:45

Member Reception - Piñatabstract
2026-02-13 17:00 - 19:00

IMAS After Dark
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:00
Enjoy an evening of art, music, film & refreshments at IMAS After Dark, following Piñatabstract Opening Reception. Special thanks to Entre Film Center for a collaborative film screening, Tarot by Golden Mirror Fortunes, Music set by Cloud Moniet and Pop-Up shops by Palo Santo, Lazarus Vintage, and more.
The Opening Reception from 5:30-7:00 PM is free for IMAS Members, and pre-registration is encouraged. Each membership includes complimentary admission for one non-member guest for member events like these. Additional non-member guests may attend for a $10 event admission fee. Additional tickets are available to participate in IMAS After Dark following the reception. Please present your Membership card and photo ID upon entry. Memberships can be purchased online or at the door.

Lunar New Year Festival
2026-02-21 10:00 - 17:00

UTRGV Concert Series - An Afternoon of Marimba with the UTRGV Percussion Studio
2026-02-22 14:00 - 15:00

UTRGV Concert Series - Elle et moi: A Celebration of Women in French Mélodie
2026-02-22 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-29 14:00 - 15:00

Young Adventurers - Farm to Preschool
2026-02-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-25 11:00 - 12:00
Explore the food we eat, from colorful fruits to yummy vegetables. Young Adventurers will enjoy a fruitful story time and become mini chefs as they prepare a healthy snack. Participants will continue the garden at home by taking part in a take home seed planting activity.

Youth Workshop - Art in Motion: Colorful Art Bots
2026-03-07 14:00 - 16:00
Youth Workshop
Art in Motion: Colorful Art Bots
Saturday, March 7, 2026
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Get the creative gears in motion with this hands-on workshop that infuses both art and science. Work with markers, motors and wires to create a simple circuit that gets your art into action. Explore how distribution of weight can help create lines and color as you design and engineer the best art bot. Create new works of art and let the art bots battle!

Member Reception - Voces del Arte Popular: IMAS Mexican Folk Art Collection
2026-03-07 16:00 - 18:00

Adult Workshop - Gel Plate Monoprints
2026-03-14 14:00 - 16:00
Gel Plate Monoprints
Saturday, March 14, 2026
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Price: $25 | $20 IMAS Members
Discover the art of gel plate printmaking as you print a one of a kind monoprint. Experiment with objects, plants, and magazine photo transfers as you create colorful abstractions utilizing negative and positive space.
Museum admission included with workshop registration. Advanced registration is encouraged due to limited capacity.

PNC Adventure Day
2026-03-18 10:00 - 15:00

Opening Reception - Aviary
2026-03-20 17:30 - 19:00

World Water Day at IMAS
2026-03-22 13:00 - 17:00
Join the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) and McAllen Public Utility on Sunday, March 22, 2026, for a free community celebration of World Water Day. This annual United Nations observance highlights the importance of freshwater and promotes global access to safe, clean water.
From 1:00–5:00 PM, families, students, and community members are invited to explore interactive learning experiences focused on water conservation, sustainability, and environmental awareness.
Supported by McAllen Public Utility

Young Adventurers - Sky High Kites
2026-03-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-25 11:00 - 12:00
See the clouds and feel the wind in this breezy Young Adventurers workshop. Participants will enjoy a story time and decorate their own take home kite. Together Young Adventurers will learn how to use their kites and watch them take flight.

Youth Workshop - Children’s Cascarón Workshop
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:00
Youth Workshop
Children’s Cascarón Workshop
Saturday, March 28, 2026
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Join Ms. Rosalinda Cano for an afternoon of cascarón making this spring! This workshop includes supplies for six cascarones and a light snack. The workshop is designed for the participating children. Seating is available for guardians nearby. This workshop is included in the child’s general admission ticket. Pre-registration is encouraged due to limited space. For children ages 6 through 10.
