October 16, 2024 - Events Calendar
October 17 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host Wild Wellness at 8:30 a.m. Reservations are required for this event. Call (956) 584-9156. The park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission.
October 18 - Path of Marigolds, a full-length play written by Poet Laureate from Laredo, Texas, Raquel Valle-Sentíes in 2005, will be performed on Friday, October 18 at the Pharr One Center at 7:30 p.m. at 1121 E Nolana Loop, Pharr. Advance tickets are encouraged and can be purchased for $8 at www.pharrcommunitytheater.com. Tickets will only be available at the door upon availability for $12. Path of Marigolds is told in English and is rated equivalent to a PG-13 movie. For more details, visit the Pharr Community Theater FB page, Instagram, website or text (956) 532-3383 or (956) 655-9308.
October 18-20 – McAllen will host their Fiesta de Palmas. The weekend will feature free admission hours, food, carnival rides, photo opportunities, a mercado, and much more. Visit www.fiestadepalmas.com/ for a full list of activities and to purchase tickets.
October 19 – Witness the stunning display of chrome and horsepower as magnificent motorcycles and classic cars converge in a celebration of automative excellence on South Padre Island’s Chrome in the Sand. The event will be held at the SPI Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd. Gates open to the public on Saturday, 12 p.m. Visit chromeinthesandspi.com/schedule/.
October 19 – The Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge will host a tree planting and environmental conservation day at their Rio Reforestation event at the Milagro Tract, 1320 Military Highway, in Pharr. Starting at 8 a.m., participants will gather to plant trees. Dress appropriately for being outside in brush, work gloves, bug repellant, water, etc. You can find out more about this event, and other events, by visiting their website at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/santa-ana/rio-reforestation.
October 19 – The Brownsville Farmers Market will be held at 9 a.m. at Linear Park, E. 6th St. and E. Ringgold St. The event is held every Saturday.
October 19 – Firemen’s Park in McAllen will host the Growing Growers Farmers Market at 9 a.m. The park is located at 201 N. 1st St. The event is held every Saturday.
October 19 – The McAllen Farmers Market will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is held every Saturday. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. For more information visit mcallenfarmersmarket.com.
October 19 – The Harlingen Farmers Market is held every Saturday, mid-October through mid-June, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Tyler Ave. and 2nd St. The event features a wide variety of fresh, local produce, baked goods, music and more. For more information visit harlingenfarmersmarket.com.
October 19 – Harlingen hosts their Downtown at Sundown every third Saturday of the month from 6 to 10 p.m. The event features live music and more. It is held on Jackson Street in historic downtown Harlingen.
October 20 – The South Padre Island Farmers Market is held at The Shores, 8605 Padre Blvd., every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for fresh produce, meats, cheese, juices and more. To see this event and others, visit https://www.sopadre.com/listing/south-padre-island-farmers-market/1099/.
October 20 – MOSTH will host The Discovery of Shary Heights as part of their Sunday Speaker Series at 2 p.m. The presentation focuses on an undiscovered post-war neighborhood in Mission, Texas. Event is included in the fee for regular admission. Call (956) 383-6911 for more information. MOSTH is located at 200 N. Closner Blvd, in Edinburg.
October 24 – Quinta Mazatlan will celebrate the Rio Grande Valley’s native plants from 6 to 9 p.m. The event features a live panel discussion, native plant sale, giveaways, food, a marketplace and more. The evening includes a free shuttle service to take guests from off-site parking at 1400 Wichita near La Plaza Mall to Quinta Mazatlan. Purchase tickets in advance at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com – the admission fee is $7 for Planta Nativa 2024. For more information, call (956) 681-3370.
October 24 – The City of Edinburg will host a Halloween-themed fall festival at 6 p.m. at 714 S. Raul Longoria Rd. Highlights include costume contests, games and rides, food and treats, trunk or treat, and lots of fun. Edinburg Municipal Park will transform into a Halloween wonderland for the event.
October 26 – The Texas Butterfly Festival will host their free community day event at the National Butterfly Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The center is located at 3333 Butterfly Drive in Mission. For more information, visit texasbutterflyfestival.com. The event features a wide variety of activities for all ages, walking trails, vendors, exhibits, and more.
October 26 – Edinburg will host their annual Los Muertos Bailan from 5 to 11 p.m. at the Promenade Park Amphitheater. Activities will spread from the Museum of South Texas History to Edinburg City Hall. The event will feature a chalk art contest, music, a Catrina fashion contest, and more. To find out more information, visit https://www.edinburgarts.com/losmuertosbailan.
October 26 – The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas will host the 53rd Annual Dakee Si Fall Powwow. Free admission at the Alton Recreation Center, 349 Dawes Ave. Door open at 10 a.m. and close at 9:30 p.m. Visit to experience American Indian culture, drumming, singing, and dancing. There will be raffles, cake walks, and vendors selling Indian food, arts, crafts, supplies, and wares.
October 27 – South Padre Island Birding Center will host their annual event Hallowings: A Celebration of Monarch Migration. Monarchs are unique due to their two-way migration. Visit the park and celebrate the fall migration as they travel to their winter home in Mexico. The center will feature Monarch-themed activities, butterfly garden tours, and more. Admission is free for the day. There will also be entertainment, face painting, sandcastle lessons, and more fun. The event is being held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center is located at 6801 Padre Blvd. The birding center will also be having a quilt raffle for a chance to win a handmade, queen-sized quilt. Proceeds support the center’s fundraising efforts.
