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October 30, 2024 - Events Calendar

October 29-November 2 – McAllen Public Library will host their South Texas Book Festival. This year’s theme celebrates literature art while highlighting the community’s traditions, including heritage and cultural identity. The festival features author panels, story times, book signings, special guests, food vendors, games, activities and more. Visit www.southtexasbookfestival.com for a full list of events.

October 30 – McAllen Memorial HS Mariachi will host their fall concert from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the McAllen Memorial HS Auditorium. They will be playing various types of music styles from the regions of Mexico including some “Dia de los Muertos” themed music. The auditorium is located at 101 E. Hackberry Ave., in McAllen.

October 30 – South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuary will host a Spooky Night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. The event will feature a night walk, crafts, and s’mores. The birding center is located at 6801 Padre Blvd. Call (956) 761-6801 for more information.

October 31 – Harlingen Parks and Recreation hosts 4th Annual Trails of Treats at Lon C. Hill Park, 1217 Fair Park Blvd. from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be food, treats, live music, a haunted house and more.

October 31 – IMAS After Dark will start off with Fright Night, an adults-only Halloween celebration, 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, dance the night away, and gaze upon sculptures in a more hauntingly fun atmosphere. The museum is located at 1900 W. Nolana in McAllen. Call (956) 681-2800 for more information.

November 1 – Gelman Stained Glass Museum will host a Dia de los Muertos Moments and Memories event from 4 to 7 p.m. Admission is $20 per person, $15 for Veterans. The museum is located at 411 Virgen de Sal Juan Blvd., in San Juan. For more information, call (956) 601-0838 or visit online at www.gelmanmuseum.org.

November 1 – The Art Business Incubator at South Padre Island will host their Friday Art Walk (held the first Friday of the month) from 6 to 9 p.m. The Incubator is located at 2500 Padre Blvd., Suite 1. Call (956) 433-8097 for more information.

November 1 – McAllen Art Walk will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at 601 N. Main St. There will be vendors, exhibits, and live entertainment. The event is free.

November 1 – The Valley Symphony Orchestra opens their season with Music of the Greats featuring Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro Overture, K. 492, Tchaikovsky’s No. 4, and Addinsell’s Warsaw Concerto with Juan Pablo Andrade as the piano soloist. Concert is at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, call (956) 661-1615 or visit online at www.valleysymphony.org.

November 1-2 – UTRGV Performing Arts Complex presents Kinetic Odyssey. Kinetic Odyssey is a showcase presenting choreography and performances produced by graduating seniors. From themes of resilience and identity to moments of joy and reflection, each dance tells a story that resonates on a deeper level. It is showing at 7:30 p.m. on both days at 1201 W. University Drive, in Edinburg. General admission ranges from $5 to $15.

November 2 – 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.

November 2 – 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.

November 2 – 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.

November 2 – Keep McAllen Beautiful is hosting its 13th annual Arbor Day Celebration at Westside Park, 1000 S. Ware Rd. The event is a run, bike, and walk event that benefits everyone interested in personal health and the environment. For full information and to register for the events, visit www.keepmcallenbeautiful.org or call (956) 681-4562.

November 3 – The Port Isabel Antique and Flea Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Beulah Lee Park, on Highway 100. This is a monthly event (excluding December) featuring a wide variety of local creations, collectibles and plants. Artisans display original artwork, jewelry, items crafted from beach finds and pieces inspired by local culture. There will be antiques and collectibles including glassware, tools and other estate items.

November 3 – 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/.

November 4-6 – El Paseo Arts Foundation presents The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What. Aging gracefully is the final frontier in this musical about those facing a host of mid-life crises. Boasting a four-person cast, the show takes a humorous and heartfelt look at the day-to-day concerns of the over fifty “empty nester” crowd, including everything from retirement to divorce, AARP to dating, and plastic surgery to grand parenting. The show will be held at the South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd., from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is $30.

November 5 – UTRGV Symphonic Winds performs at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, at 7 p.m. General admission is $6. Join them for an exciting band performance directed by Jerianne Larson.

November 6 – The UTRGV Wind Orchestra present A Night of Percussion, UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Drive. General admission is $6. The performance features UTRGV percussion faculty Dr. Mark Ramirez and Dr. Francis Favis on Ivan Trevino’s Run to the Light. It’s a thrilling concert showcasing their outstanding percussion faculty along with a consortium premiere of Gala Flagello’s Love and Nature and world premiere of Mat Campbell’s Centerpiece.

November 7-9 – Sharyland High School’s Carpe Diem Players present the beloved musical Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim – a mashup of classic fairy tales woven together into a captivating and imaginative story. It will be held at Sharyland High School, 1216 N. Shary Rd. For more information, call (956) 580-5300.

November 8 – Join UTRGV for Chopin and His Admirations, a piano recital featuring beautiful piano music by Frederic Chopin and the composers he admired, including J.S. Bach, Mozart, Liszt, and more. It will be held at UTRGV BMLSC 1.217 building, One W. University Blvd., in Brownsville. Admission is free.

November 9 – 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.

November 9 – 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.

November 9 – 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.

November 10 – 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/.

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