The Valley Symphony Orchestra (VSO) begins its 75th Anniversary Season with Music of the Greats on Friday, October 30, at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. The concert marks the opening of the orchestra's 2026/27 Masterworks Season, celebrating 75 years of orchestral music in the Rio Grande Valley.
Get your costumes ready! The City of Mission, in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Mission, invites families to the Fall Festival on Thursday, October 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mission Event Center, 200 N. Shary Road.
The evening will feature a haunted house, a costume contest, and free candy for children. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy an evening of fun.
Vendors will also be on-site with food and other items available for purchase.
Bring your family and friends and join in for a festive evening in Mission.
The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up to welcome the community to its loteria-themed Fall Festival on Thursday, October 29. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite Halloween costumes as they join city staff for what promises to be a spooktacular event.
Read more: City of Edinburg invites community to thrilling Fall Festival
The McAllen Wind Ensemble is proud to announce its upcoming 2026–2027 concert season, inviting audiences throughout the Rio Grande Valley to experience another year of exceptional wind band music, community connection, and live performance at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.
Read more: McAllen Wind Ensemble announces 2026–2027 concert season
The Mission Historical Museum invites the community to celebrate Día de los Muertos at the Día de los Muertos Folklife Festival on Saturday, October 24, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Mission Historical Museum, located at 900 Doherty Ave., in Mission.
The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas invites the community to their 56th Annual Dakee Si (Fall Gathering) Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas Powwow on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Alton Recreation Center, 349 Dawes Ave. in Alton. Dancing and presentations will be held throughout the day. The event is free.
MISSION, TX — The Mission Historical Museum invites the community to celebrate and honor the memories of loved ones by visiting its 2026 Community Altar Exhibit, a Día de los Muertos exhibition running October 6 through November 13.
Community members and local organizations decorated altars to celebrate remembrance and cultural heritage. The exhibit provides an opportunity for participants to share their cultural traditions, photographs, and meaningful objects while celebrating the enduring connections to those who has passed away.
Read more: Mission Historical Museum announces 2026 community altar exhibit
