South Pole Illuminated Festival
2025-12-22 17:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-23 17:30 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | TX

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge
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, 2025-12-27 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-28 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-29 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-30 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.

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, 2025-12-28 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

New Years Market
2025-12-28 14:00 - 19:00 | Archer Park, 101 N Main St, McAllen, TX, United States
Ring in the new year a little early at the New Years Market at Archer Park. Families can stroll through a charming lineup of local vendors, enjoy tasty bites, and discover unique finds perfect for celebrating the season. The park will be filled with festive cheer as shoppers browse handcrafted goods, enjoy the cool winter air, and soak in the community spirit. It’s a joyful way to wrap up the year and welcome a bright new one in the heart of McAllen.

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
2025-12-28 15:00 - 21:00 | McAllen Performing Arts Center, 99 Center Ln, McAllen, TX, United States
Give the gift of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet to the whole family. Celebrate America’s favorite Christmas tradition with an international cast that unites world-class talent from renowned ballet capitals across the globe. Featuring choreography by acclaimed Ukrainian choreographer Viktor Davydiuk, the show uniquely blends classical ballet and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score with jaw-dropping acrobatics, larger than life puppets and stunning hand-crafted sets and costumes. Don’t miss this chance to create memories of a lifetime with friends and family of all ages. Get tickets now!

Teachers Gone Bad
2025-12-28 20:00 - 21:00 | El Cine Rey, 311 S 17th St, McAllen, TX, United States
Brought to you by Mind Twist Comedy, Teachers Gone Bad showcases a killer lineup of educators-turned-comedians. Whether they’re moonlighting between grading papers or crushing it full-time on the comedy circuit, these performers bring schoolyard absurdity and adult chaos together on stage.
And no, this is not kid-friendly.
​Expect brutally funny tales of embarrassing classroom moments, school politics, and staff room drama. But it doesn’t stop there—we go deep into the hilarious truths of family, marriage, parenthood, and life itself. Nearly every Teachers Gone Bad show has been sold out—teachers show up for one reason: to hear the jokes they wish they could say out loud on campus. With former teachers leading the charge, it’s a full-on catharsis, no punches pulled, and absolutely NO FEAR of HR. Because, honestly, what are they going to do? Fire us twice?​
If you’re ready for a night of unapologetic, unfiltered, and downright wicked comedy, Teachers Gone Bad is the show you didn’t know you needed.
Event Date

UTRGV Women's Basketball vs New Orleans - Monday Madness
2025-12-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Edinburg, Texas, UTRGV Fieldhouse
UTRGV Women’s Basketball vs New Orleans – Monday Madness
Streaming Video: https://www.southland.org/espn
Streaming Audio: https://www.southland.org/watch
Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/o/university-of-texas-rio-grande-valley-utrgv/

UTRGV Men's Basketball vs New Orleans - Monday Madness
2025-12-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Edinburg, Texas, UTRGV Fieldhouse
UTRGV Men’s Basketball vs New Orleans – Monday Madness
Streaming Video: https://www.southland.org/espn
Streaming Audio: https://www.southland.org/watch
Tickets: http://utrgvtickets.com/

UTRGV Women's Basketball vs Nicholls
2025-12-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Edinburg, Texas, UTRGV Fieldhouse
UTRGV Women’s Basketball vs Nicholls
Streaming Video: https://www.southland.org/espn
Streaming Audio: https://www.southland.org/watch
Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/o/university-of-texas-rio-grande-valley-utrgv/

UTRGV Men's Basketball vs Nicholls
2025-12-31 16:30 - 18:30 | Edinburg, Texas, UTRGV Fieldhouse
UTRGV Men’s Basketball vs Nicholls
Streaming Video: https://www.southland.org/espn
Streaming Audio: https://www.southland.org/watch
Tickets: http://utrgvtickets.com/

Holiday Closure
2026-01-01 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
IMAS will be closed on January 1, 2026.
Regular hours will resume on January 2.

John Milton
2026-01-01 14:00 - 16:00 | McAllen Performing Arts Center, 99 Center Ln, McAllen, TX, United States
John Milton en McAllen Performing Arts Center
El reconocido hipnotista John Milton regresa al McAllen Performing Arts Center para presentar una noche inolvidable de control mental, enfoque y transformación. Con su inigualable experiencia en hipnosis interactiva, Milton lleva al público a explorar el poder de la mente a través de demostraciones sorprendentes, momentos de introspección y entretenimiento de alto impacto.
Perfecto para quienes buscan una experiencia única y llena de energía, este espectáculo combina técnica, carisma y la presencia inigualable de uno de los maestros del subconsciente más reconocidos del mundo.
🎟️ Boletos disponibles en la taquilla del MPAC o en Ticketmaster: COMPRA BOLETOS
¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad de vivir el fenómeno Milton en vivo!
