December 10 – The McAllen Performing Arts Center present Broadway in the RGV with Tina – The Tina Turner Musical. Individual show tickets will be announced as each engagement approaches. Broadway in the Rio Grande Valley official ticketing partner is Ticketmaster, and patrons can purchase tickets online at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit ExperienceMcAllen.com/Broadway.
December 11 – Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will host a Winter Wind-down Hike at 9 a.m. This event requires a reservation. 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.
December 11 – Chapel by the Sea will host Christmas Carols and Cookies from 7 to 8 p.m. Bring a friend. Bring some cookies to share and sing carols. Coffee and cookies will be served. The chapel is located at 33425 State Park Rd. 100 on South Padre Island.
December 12 – The community is invited to attend the Edinburg Police Department’s Blue Santa toy giveaway from 6 to 9 p.m. Children will be given toys and there will be food vendors, face painting, a car show, a petting zoo, and a free screening of Elf. This will be held at the Promenade Park Amphitheater, 201 W. McIntyre St.
December 12 – Mission will host a Holiday Market from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Leo Pena Placita Park (corner of Business 83 and Conway Ave.). The event is free and pet friendly. There will be local vendors, food, games, and photos with Santa and the Grinch.
December 12 – Calvary Baptist Church present Behold, A Savior! at 7:30 p.m. Join them for this highly anticipated annual event and let your heart be lifted and filled with joy at the coming of Jesus, the Messiah. For more information, contact Calvary Baptist Church at (956) 686-4364.
December 13 – Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will host a Birding 101 at 9 a.m. This event requires a reservation. 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.
December 13 – The National Butterfly Center will host their Winter Wings Holiday Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Celebrate the season with a vibrant holiday market blending butterflies, culture, and handcrafted art. The NBC is located at 3333 Butterfly Park Dr. in Mission.
December 13 – Join the Mission Historical Museum and RGV’s Little Elves for a Winter Craft Day. Donate a new, unopened toy to participate. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The museum is located at 200 E. Tom Landry.
December 13 – 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.
December 13 – 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.
December 13 – 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.
December 13 – Pharr will have a Winter Garden Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pharr/Vanguard Nature & Birding Center (1025 S. Richmond Dr.). Enjoy educational exhibits and more.
December 13 – Calvary Baptist Church present Behold, A Savior! at 3:30 p.m. Join them for this highly anticipated annual event and let your heart be lifted and filled with joy at the coming of Jesus, the Messiah. For more information, contact Calvary Baptist Church at (956) 686-4364.
December 13 – Weslaco will have their lighted parade – A Country Christmas – in Downtown Weslaco (Texas Blvd.) at 6 p.m. there will be a Santa Dash (Fun Run) at 5 p.m. For more information contact (956) 968-2102 or visit their website at www.weslaco.com.
December 14 – Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will host Holiday Cheer and White-tailed Deer at 10 a.m. This event requires a reservation. 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.
December 14 – 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/.
December 14 – Enjoy some wonderful Christmas music by attending the RGV Concert Band’s Christmas Concert. The concert will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1107 Fern (McAllen), at 3 p.m.
December 14 – The RGV Annual Chanukah Concert and Festival will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at Archer Park, 101 N. Main St. Open to all and free for the entire family. Enjoy carnival rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, games and more. There will be live music and a concert featuring Israeli rock star Barak Grossberg. You can also enjoy hearing from local dignitaries and having Sufganiot (jelly donuts) and kosher hot dogs.
December 14 – Enjoy Music at IMAS with The Romantic Cello: Janacek, Jessie Montgomery, and Rachmaninoff. UTRGV faculty pianist Dr. Brendan Kinsella and guest artist Dr. Daniel Saenz performs a soulful afternoon of music for violoncello and piano. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at theimasonline.org. IMAS is located at 1900 W. Nolana Ave. in McAllen. Call (956) 681-2800 for more information.
December 15 – Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will host Wild Wellness at 8:30 a.m. This event requires a reservation. 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.
December 16 – Celebrate the magic of the season with the Valley Symphony Orchestra at Merry & Bright. Join them at 7:30 p.m. at the breathtaking Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle for an inspiring evening of holiday favorites performed by the VSO Chorale and Brass Quintet. Tickets can purchased online at valleysymphony.org.
December 17 – Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will host their Winter Speaker Series: Winter Skies at 6 p.m. This event requires a reservation. 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.
December 18 – Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will host a Winter Wind-down Hike at 9 a.m. This event requires a reservation. 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.
December 18 – The Brownsville Society for Performing Arts presents their Christmas Concert featuring Handel’s Messiah & More presented by over 100 musicians on stage. The concert will feature Alium Spiritum. The event will be held at 7 p.m. at the TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave., in Brownsville. Admission is free, donations gratefully accepted. For more information, visit brosperformingarts.org.
December 19 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will present Christmas Across America at 7:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Tickets are free, but they are required for entry. Tickets and more information can be found online at www.mcallenwindensemble.org.
December 20 – 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.
December 20 – 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.
December 20 – 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.
December 20 – Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will host Our Daytime Skies at 2 p.m. This event requires a reservation. 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.
