October 29 – The South Padre Birding, Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuary will host their Spooky Sunset on the Boardwalk at 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost of admission is $6. For more information call (956) 761-6801 or visit their website at spibirding.org. Sunset on the Boardwalk is hosted every Wednesday evening.
October 30 – South Texas EcoTourism Center will host their Speaker Series from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fall speaker will be Matthew Schalk presenting “Pocket-Sized Beasts.” STEC is located at 501 W. State Hwy. 100, Laguna Vista. Visit www.stec-lv.org for other events and information.
October 31 – South Texas EcoTourism Center will host Halloween at STEC from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be vendors, food and fun. STEC is located at 501 W. State Hwy. 100, Laguna Vista. Visit www.stec-lv.org for other events and information.
October 31 – The City of Port Isabel will host a Trunk or Treat at the Port Isabel HEB parking lot from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
November 1 – Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will host a special Park of the Dead family event from 9 a.m. to noon in the La Familia Nature Center. All programs are free with park admission. Please call ahead to confirm program schedule and details by calling (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission
November 1 – 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 1 – 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 1 – 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 1 – The 32nd Annual Shrimp Cook-Off and Seafood Festival will be held Sutherland’s in Port Isabel from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is a $5 entry fee at the gate. There will be food, drinks, vendors and live music.
November 2 – 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 2 – 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 5 – Gelman Stained Glass Museum will host a Winter Texan Day. Early bird hours are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Discounted rate is $15 per person. This will be a self-paced visit and includes a digital map compatible with smartphones. 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 7 – 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. The event is held every first Friday of the month through May.
November 7 – 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 8 – Keep McAllen Beautiful is hosting its 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 8 – The City of Edinburg will host their Veterans Day Parade that begins at 9:30 a.m. beginning at Richard E. Flores Stadium and ending at Kuhn St. For more information, or to register a float, visit https://www.edinburgarts.com/veteransparade.
November 8 – 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 8 – 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 8 – 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 8 – The Donna Lions Club will host their 2nd Annual Gala with dinner at 6 p.m. and a dance from 7 to 11 p.m. Music will be provided by Rewind. It will be held at the Alamo Events Center, 811 Main St. There is a $50 donation for entry, BYOB. For more information contact Frank Alvarez at (602) 710-6069 or Polly Morales at (956) 739-0362.
November 9 – 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 13 – Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will host a Winter Speaker Series at 6:30 p.m. All programs are free with park admission. Reservations are required. Please call ahead to confirm program schedule and details by calling (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission.
November 14 – Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will host a Wild Wellness at 8:30 a.m. All programs are free with park admission. Reservations are required. Please call ahead to confirm program schedule and details by calling (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission
November 15 – 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 15 – 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 15 – 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 15 – Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will host a Night Ride at 7:30 p.m. All programs are free with park admission. Reservations are required. Please call ahead to confirm program schedule and details by calling (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission
November 16 – Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will host Archery Basics at 10 a.m. All programs are free with park admission. Reservations are required. Please call ahead to confirm program schedule and details by calling (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission
November 16 – 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/.
