Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Night - Luminous Stars & Galaxies
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | 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

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge
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, 2025-12-23 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-24 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-25 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-26 15:30 - 16:30 and 1 more date | 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.

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, 2025-12-25 17:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-26 17:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-27 17:30 - 22:30 | Texas

Christmas Creative Workshop
2025-12-27 05:00 - 19:00 | Selfie’s and More Studio, 4001 N 23rd St, McAllen, TX, United States
Let’s Get Creative Come And Have Fun And Create A Memory!Enjoy Selfie Stations
Shopping Local Vendors
Create Your Creative Canvas
Book Your Spot On The Link On Flyer!
See You Soon Call For More Information

Loteria Cards & Comedy
2025-12-28 05:00 - 18:30 | El Cine Rey, 311 S 17th St, McAllen, TX, United States
Imagine Lotería meets late-night confessionals, where every card leads to unexpected stories, hot takes, and hilarious surprises.
Each round, guests sit in the hot seat as traditional Lotería cards are pulled like Tarot, revealing deep truths, weird memories, and outrageous moments.
No script. No safety net. Just pure, unpredictable comedy driven by fate and a deck of Mexican bingo.
Will La Dama bring out your inner diva?
Will El Borracho dig up that one night you swore you’d forget?
Every card has a story, and the laughs come fast.
You’ve never played Lotería like this!​

Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet
2025-12-28 09:00 | McAllen Performing Arts Center, 99 Center Ln, McAllen, TX, United States
Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet in McAllen at the McAllen Performing Arts Center
Get tickets now at https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=McAllen+Performing+Arts+Center+Nutcracker+Magical+Christmas+Ballet
