November 23, 2022 - Events Calendar
November 21, 2022-January 16, 2023 – SPI Convention Center will have their Holiday Light Show from 6-9 p.m. daily. The Convention Center is located at 7355 Padre Blvd.
November 23 – The Art Business Incubator at SPI will host a Basic Drawing Workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. for $25. The incubator is located is located at 2500 Padre Blvd. #1. Call (956) 433-8097 for more information.
November 25 – The Art Business Incubator at SPI is hosting a Christmas Ornament Painting Workshop from 5:30 to 8 p.m. for $45. The incubator is located at 2500 Padre Blvd. #1. Call (956) 433-8097 for more information.
November 26 – A November Market will be held at St. Peter and St. Paul Episcopal Church from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors and food trucks wanted. Call (956) 585-5005 for more information. The church is located at 2310 N. Stewart Rd. in Mission.
November 26 – A chainmail Jewelry Workshop will be held at the Art Business Incubator, 2500 Padre Blvd. #1, South Padre Island. The workshop will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. and cost is $45. For more information about this program, and others, call (956) 433-8097.
November 27 – Broadway McAllen presents Postmodern Jukebox at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. You can order tickets, and season tickets, at LiveinMcAllen.com. For more information visit the website or call (956) 450-1929.
November 28 – UTRGV School of Music present Home for the Holidays – an exuberant and joyful evening of holiday favorites performed by a variety of UTRGV School of Music ensembles. The event will take place at the TSC Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Visit utrgvarts.universitytickets.com for tickets.
November 29 – The UTRGV Clarinet Ensemble performs their Fall concert featuring a wide variety of works for clarinet choir. It will be held at the UTRGV Brownsville at 7 p.m. Visit utrgvarts.universitytickets.com for tickets.
December 1 – City of McAllen will host their First Annual RGV Turkey Trot at Fireman’s Park, 201 N. 2nd St. from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Proceeds will benefit a local Veterans charity. For more information visit https://www.athleteguild.com/running/mcallen-tx/2022-1st-annual-rgv-turkey-trot-2022.
December 1 – Weslaco City Hall, 275 S. Kansas, will have their Christmas Light Display with a holiday market at 6 p.m.
December 2 – South Padre Island will hold their tree lighting ceremony at the SPI City Hall starting with a welcome by the mayor at 5:30 p.m. Their Annual Christmas Parade will follow at 6 p.m. The route will travel south on Padre Blvd. from Mars to Acapulco east of the medians only.
December 2 – A Touch of Frost, by Valley Symphony Orchestra will be performed at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. It is the holiday tradition featuring the Valley Symphony Chorale and seasonal favorites including sections from Handel’s Messiah and The Nutcracker. For tickets and more information, visit https://valleyorchestra.org/concerts/.
December 2 – The City of Mission will host their Holiday Market featuring local vendors and live music. The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Market Square at 202 W. Tom Landry. The event is pet friendly.
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 – Watch the Lighted Boat Parade of illuminated boats of all sizes cruise through the Laguna Madre Bay. Designated viewing areas throughout the route offers public viewing. The parade starts at 6 p.m.
December 3 – Experience the fun of RGV Modern Band Ensembles and faculty band. These groups comprise students learning new instruments and making contemporary popular music of varied styles. The show will also feature The Minor Revisions, a pop/rock band made up of UTRGV music faculty members. The event will take place at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg at 7 p.m. Visit utrgvarts.universitytickets.com/ for tickets.
December 3 – Cameron County Amphitheater and Isla Blanca Park will host a tree lighting and firework display at 9 p.m. The amphitheater is located at 53550 Dolphin Cove.
December 3-4 – The 29th Annual Cinesol Film Festival will be held at the Mission CEED building and Mission Event Center. Screenings and sessions are $5 each. Awards ceremony is $10. A full calendar can be found on their website at www.cinesol.com.
December 5 – The UTRGV Viola Studio Recital will be held at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Library Theater in Edinburg. Visit utrgvarts.universitytickets.com/ for tickets.
December 10 – Weslaco will host their lighted Christmas Parade at 5 p.m. downtown on Texas Blvd. from Pike St. to 6th St. A Santa Dash will be held just before the parade at 4 p.m. Parking spaces are available along the parade route.
December 11 – The Cameron County Amphitheater and Isla Blanca Park will host a Holiday Paw Parade. Bring your pets and holiday costumes to join the fun for the first Annual Holiday Paw Parade on South Padre Island. Prizes and photos will be provided. The amphitheater is located at 53550 Dolphin Cove.
December 12 – Broadway McAllen presents On Your Feet at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. You can order tickets, and season tickets, at LiveinMcAllen.com. For more information visit the website or call (956) 450-1929.
