Events Calendar - November 4, 2026
Now through November 13 – The Mission Historical Museum invites the community to celebrate and honor the memories of loved ones by visiting its 2026 Community Altar Exhibit, a Dia de los Muertos exhibition. Altars have been decorated by community members and local organizations. The museum is located at 200 E. Tom Landry St. Admission is free and open to the public. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every second Saturday of the month.
November 5 – South Texas Ecotourism Center will host their fall speaker Jesse Salazar at 5:30 p.m. He will present Inviting Birds to Your Backyard. Refreshments will be available. Free admission. STEC is located at 501 W. State Hwy. 100 in Laguna Vista.
November 5 – Quinta Mazatlán invites the community to Our First Foods – The Origins of Cuisine Along the Texas–Mexico Border with Melissa Guerra from 6 to 7 p.m. This program is free with general park admission. For more information, contact (956) 681-3370, follow Quinta Mazatlán on social media or visit their website at https://www.quintamazatlan.com.
November 7 – The City of Edinburg will host their Veterans Day Parade beginning at 10 a.m. The procession will step off from Richard R. Flores Stadium, located at the intersection of 1800 S. Stadium Dr. and Mark Peña Dr., and conclude at Closner Boulevard and Kuhn Street.
November 7 – Bentsen RGV State Park will have a Nature Tram Tour at 5:30 p.m. RSVP is required. Call the park at (956) 584-9156.
November 7-8 – The Texas Butterfly Festival will host their Free Community Day at the National Butterfly Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be activities, crafts, games, and exhibits.
November 11 – McAllen Wind Ensemble presents 250 Reasons to be Thankful concert at 7:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. The concert is free, but you need tickets. You can get your tickets by visiting mcallenwindensemble.org.
November 19 – Connect with nature through movement and meditation at Wild Wellness at Bentsen RGV State Park at 6 p.m. RSVP required. Call the park at (956) 584-9156.
November 21 & 28 – Discovery Night, a special ranger-led tour which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more, will be held at Estero Llano Grade State Park. The park is located at 3301 International Blvd., in Weslaco.
November 27 – Wild Bright opens at the McAllen Convention Center, bringing millions of lights, illuminated wildlife and family-friendly attractions to the South Pole of Texas. The season will once again kick off with the annual lighting of the tallest digital Christmas tree in America, standing more than 100 feet tall. Guests can enjoy free admission before 7 p.m., followed by a fireworks celebration. Guests can also enjoy an 80-foot real-ice skating rink, Santa’s South Pole Castle, the South Pole Express by METRO McAllen, holiday carnival, artisan market, visits with Santa and the Grinch, weekend fireworks and more.
December 4 – VSO presents A Touch of Frost. Tickets are available only through Ticketmaster. For more information about this concert, their season, and how to purchase tickets, visit their website at www.valleysymphony.org/.
Weekly
Every Sunday – Our Savior Lutheran Church wants to invite the community to their Sunday worship services. Worship service is at 10 a.m., Fellowship at 11 a.m. Adult and children Sunday School begins at 11:15 a.m.
Every Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday – Birding tours at Estero Llano Grande State Park in Edinburg from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. All ages and skill levels welcome. The park is located at 3301 International Blvd., in Weslaco. Sunday tours will start on November 15.
Every Thursday and Sunday – Visitors to Estero Llano Grande State Park can enjoy a two-hour tram trou starting at 2 p.m. Reservations required due to limited seating. Call (956) 565-3919. The park is located at 3301 International Blvd., in Weslaco. Not being held on holidays.
Every Friday – Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours are from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Estero Llano Grande State Park. The park is located at 3301 International Blvd., in Weslaco.
