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IMAS Gingerbread Challenge
2025-12-15 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-16 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-17 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-18 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-19 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-20 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-21 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-22 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) and 2 more dates | IMAS Museum, 1798 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Get ready for a sweet and creative holiday tradition at the IMAS Gingerbread Challenge. Families are invited to build and decorate their very own gingerbread-style house using graham crackers, frosting, and plenty of candy. The best part? Kids get to make a festive mess at the museum—and take their delicious creation home afterward.
Each hands-on workshop lasts between 45–60 minutes and includes general admission for registered participants. Day-of registration may be available at the admissions desk depending on space, and children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration is $13 per participant or $8 for IMAS Members, and up to two additional family members may join by purchasing general admission upon arrival. Guests are encouraged to plan their visit around museum operating hours if exploring before or after their workshop time.
Spots are limited and all registrations are final, so be sure to reserve your time slot and enjoy this fun, festive, and tasty holiday experience at IMAS.

UTRGV Women's Basketball at Stephen F. Austin
2025-12-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Nacogdoches, Texas, William R. Johnson Coliseum
UTRGV Women’s Basketball at Stephen F. Austin
Streaming Video: https://www.southland.org/espn

UTRGV Men's Basketball at Lamar
2025-12-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Beaumont, Texas, Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center
UTRGV Men’s Basketball at Lamar
Streaming Video: https://www.southland.org/espn

UTRGV Women's Basketball vs North Dakota State
2025-12-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Malibu, Calif., Firestone Fieldhouse
UTRGV Women’s Basketball vs North Dakota State
Streaming Audio: https://gobison.com/watch/?Live=4795&type=Live

UTRGV Volleyball vs Semifinals
2025-12-17 - 2025-12-18 | Kansas City, Mo.

UTRGV Women's Basketball vs South Dakota
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Malibu, Calif., Firestone Fieldhouse
UTRGV Women’s Basketball vs South Dakota
Streaming Audio: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feed/source/oas-1036?audioPlayer=usd:allaccess-Live-1960

Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Night - Luminous Stars & Galaxies
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:30 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Drop into IMAS for Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Nights this Fall & Winter season! Let gravity pull you in with your family and friends while learning about the cosmos through hands-on activities, presentations and more! Don’t forget to bring a foldable chair and enjoy the night sky as we look through telescopes provided by UTRGV’s Center of Excellence in STEM Education.

IMAS Mysterious Cosmos Luminous Stars & Galaxies
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:30 | IMAS Museum, 1798 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Drop into IMAS for Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Nights this Fall & Winter season! Let gravity pull you in with your family and friends while learning about the cosmos through hands-on activities, presentations, and more! Don’t forget to bring a foldable chair and enjoy the night sky as we look through telescopes provided by UTRGV’s Center of Excellence in STEM Education

Christmas on Ice
2025-12-19 - 2025-12-21 | Payne Arena, 2600 N 10th St, Hidalgo, TX, 78557, United States
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/payne-arena-tickets-hidalgo/venue/475863

Gingerbread Challenge
2025-12-20 10:00 - 16:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States

Tamale Science Workshop
2025-12-20 13:00 - 15:15 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Tamale Science Workshop
IMAS invites families to learn about the science of tamales in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn more about the roots of this delicious meal as they practice spreading masa as a group.
This workshop is geared for ages 6 and up.

Tamale Science Workshop
2025-12-20 13:00 - 15:15 | IMAS Museum, 1798 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
IMAS invites families to learn about the science of tamales in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn more about the roots of this delicious meal as they practice spreading masa as a group. This workshop is geared for ages 6 and up.

UTRGV Men's Basketball vs College of Biblical Studies - Ugly Sweater Day
2025-12-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Edinburg, TX, UTRGV Fieldhouse
UTRGV Men’s Basketball vs College of Biblical Studies – Ugly Sweater Day
Streaming Video: https://www.southland.org/espn
Streaming Audio: https://www.southland.org/watch
Tickets: http://utrgvtickets.com/

UTRGV Volleyball vs National Championship
2025-12-20 - 2025-12-21 | Kansas City, Mo.

South Pole Illuminated Festival
2025-12-22 17:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-23 17:30 - 22:30 | TX

Holiday Closure
2025-12-24 - 2025-12-25 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
IMAS will be closed December 24 and 25.
Regular hours will resume on December 26.

Christmas Dinner in Embassy McAllen
2025-12-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Embassy Suites Convention Center, 2 Center Ln, McAllen, TX, United States
Order at: 956-688-8329
Celebrate Christmas in South Padre Island! Last day to order: December 22
This Christmas Day, enjoy a delicious holiday meal your way — choose between:
Pick-Up Orders: Available from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM for those who’d like to enjoy at home.
Group Dinner On-Site: Available by reservation only for groups of 20 or more guests.
Let us handle the cooking while you relax and make memories with your loved ones.
Place your pick-up order or reserve your group dinner at 956-688-8329
We can’t wait to celebrate with you at Barry’s Bistro Bar & Grill McAllen inside Embassy Suites McAllen Convention Center

South Pole Illuminated Festival
2025-12-24 17:30 - 22:30 | Texas
