December 14, 2022 - Events Calendar
December 1-30 – Christmas Extravaganza Christmas Tree Exhibit is open at Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum. Approximately 40 Christmas trees and decorations are displayed inside the galleries, outside courtyards and museum buildings. The museum is located at 2425 Boxwood St. Call (956) 216-4901 for more information.
December 2-17 – Skate-A Palooza Ice Rink will open at the Cameron County Amphitheater. The amphitheater is located at 53550 Dolphin Cove.
December 3-17 – The Upper Valley Art League (UVAL) will host their Christmas market featuring original art for sale created by local artists. The market will be open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. UVAL is located at 921 East 12th St. in Mission, next to Speer Memorial Library. Call (956) 591-0282 for more information.
December 13-17 – Quinta Mazatlan Illumina Fest is back for five nights with timed entrances from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Over 3,000 Luminarias will light the forest trails. Tickets can be purchased at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com. They must be purchased in advance. Call (956) 681-3370 for more information.
December 14-17 – Sharyland High School present Matilda Jr. the Musical. Shows will be held at 7 p.m. through the 16th and 3 p.m. on December 17. Doors open an hour before. Tickets are $8 for adults 60+ and $10 for adults under 60. The theatre is located at 1216 N. Shary Rd. To purchase tickets in advance, call (956) 457-0069.
December 14-17 – The Pharr Community Theater presents Magica, a children’s Christmas play for the entire family. Shows are held at 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited. Advance tickets for $8 can be purchased at www.pharrcommunitytheater.com or $10 at the door. The theater is located at 213 W. Newcombe Ave. in Pharr. For more information, call (956) 475-1476 or (956) 655-9308.
Now-January 1, 2023 – The Holiday Village in Brownsville will be on display at Dean Porter Park. It will be lit daily from 6 to 10 p.m. Entertainment will be held as well nearly every evening. For a full schedule of events visit holidayvillagebrownsville.com. An Elf on the Shelf contest is also being held. Find Fritter the Elf and post on your Facebook or Instagram tagging Holiday Village Brownsville to be entered to win prizes. More information can be found on their website.
