The Port Isabel Historical Museum will host a special exhibit through December 15. The exhibit is called Ancient Landscapes of South Texas, Hiding in Plain Sight.
Explore 50 million years of natural history and 15,000 years of cultural history of the Rio Grande Valley. From Pleistocene hunters to Spanish rancheros, to the construction of dams, and wind turbines discover how human adaptations were shaped and in turn are shaping the region’s natural history.
Gladys Porter Zoo staff are inviting the public to come out and meet our newest resident, Ignacio, a seven-year-old ocelot. Iggy, as he is affectionately called, joins a female ocelot that currently resides at the Zoo, Leeloo.
Iggy arrived at the Zoo in early August from the Palm Beach Zoo in Florida. After completing the mandatory quarantine period, he is now slowly being introduced to Leeloo. To ensure a safe and easy transition for both cats, zookeepers are gradually allowing them to get acquainted with one another.
Zookeepers are working hard on acclimating the pair. As of now, the pair are becoming familiar with one another’s scent behind the scenes and taking turns spending time in their shared outdoor habitat. This is an important process that must take place in order to ensure the safety and comfort of both animals.
The wait is over! New season tickets for the upcoming Valley Symphony Orchestra 2024-25 Masterworks Concerts are now available. As a new season ticket holder, you’ll enjoy exclusive benefits such as 15% savings on each ticket, no processing fees (up to $20 of additional savings per ticket), priority seating, and early access to events. And if you’re renewing your season tickets, we’re holding on to your seats, but don’t wait too long!
The upcoming season promises an extraordinary lineup. Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 wears the crown for the season premiere at Music of the Greats on November 1. It will also feature Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro Overture, K. 492 and Addinsell’s Warsaw Concerto with Juan Pablo Andrade as the piano soloist.
The City of Edinburg’s Cultural Arts Department is excited to present "Los Muertos Bailan," a lively and free Día de los Muertos celebration, taking place on October 26 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. This vibrant event, which spans from Edinburg City Hall to the Museum of South Texas History, offers a night of color, culture, and community as Edinburg honors the lives of loved ones through art, music, and dance.
The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) is thrilled to introduce IMAS After Dark, an exciting new program designed to offer adults a fresh way to enjoy the museum. With themed evening events throughout the year, this series provides an exclusive opportunity for adults (21+) to explore the museum’s engaging art and science exhibits in a lively atmosphere. Each night features complimentary beverages, interactive activities, and social experiences that bring a whole new vibe to the IMAS.
Kick off the IMAS After Dark series with a spooky twist at Fright Night, an adults-only Halloween celebration like no other on Thursday, October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Don your best costume and immerse yourself in the museum’s unique blend of art and science as you explore the interactive exhibits in The Studio, dance the night away near the larger-than-live murals by Conquista in Rompiendo el cielo, and gaze upon Nour Kuri’s sculptures and more in a hauntingly fun atmosphere. Sip on complimentary beverages, and let the ghostly ambiance bring out your playful side. Whether you're a Halloween enthusiast or just looking for a memorable night out, Fright Night promises to deliver chills, thrills, and a whole lot of fun like no other venue in town.
With Halloween around the corner, spooky skeletons are going to be seen everywhere, especially at Quinta Mazatlán. However, not all skeletons are scary, and the Sticks & Bones Trail at Quinta Mazatlán will show the fun and not-so-spooky side of skeletons. Visit this outdoor educational exhibit through the woods, located at 600 Sunset Drive in McAllen, open from October to the first weekend in November. Visitors will have fun and learn about bones through signage, trail exhibits, and scavenger hunt sheets. Attendees are encouraged to celebrate the spooky season by dressing in costume and capturing favorite photo moments with over 30 skeleton installations.
South Padre Island is thrilled to announce the annual HalloWings Across South Padre Island Monarch Migration Celebration. The event will take place on Sunday, October 27, at the South Padre Island Birding Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuary.
The fall season is a gorgeous time of year on South Padre Island. Monarchs are unique due to their two-way migration. Celebrate the beautiful and spectacular fall migration as they travel down the Texas coastal flyway to their winter home in central Mexico.