Enjoy the Valley Birding Festival next week
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- Published: Friday, 06 November 2026 14:40
As Valley bird migration picks up, get ready for the Annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival. The event is slated for November 11 through 15 at the Harlingen Convention Center, 701 Harlingen Heights Dr.
There will be over 100 fantastic field trip offerings to choose from including traditional tours through the parks the Valley is well known for as well as several new offerings such as private ranches for those seasoned returning festival birders. Special trips in the field with some of the featured speakers to further enhance their presentations are also always a great treat. In addition to field trips, they will also have keynote speakers, informative workshops, seminars, a giant tradeshow full of vendors, a silent auction, fun socials with local music and food, and of course all the birds.
The McAllen Wind Ensemble invites the Rio Grande Valley community to an evening of gratitude, remembrance, and American tradition with "250 Reasons to be Thankful," on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.
The Brownsville Latin Music Festival is here, a two-day celebration of high-energy rhythms, rich cultural heritage, and world-class live talent taking place on November 6 and 7, at the LIVIVO Music Hall in Brownsville, Texas.
The Rio Grande Valley goes out of their way to pay tribute to Veterans on, or around, Veterans Day. Veterans Day honors all who have served in the United States Armed Forces acknowledging their sacrifice, courage, and dedication to the country.
Harlingen Community Theatre (HCT) is where Valley stars shine. After celebrating 50 years of highlighting Valley talent during their 2024-2025 season, they will continue to showcase the talent the Valley has to offer with this season shows.
The City of Edinburg is proud to announce the upcoming Veterans Day Parade, honoring past and present members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The parade will take place along Closner Boulevard — affectionately known as the "Boulevard of Heroes" — on Saturday, November 7, beginning at 10 a.m.
By Veronica Salinas
The South Pole Illuminated Festival is returning to McAllen with a new name and new experiences. With a backdrop of holiday cheer, city leaders gathered at Lone Star National Bank’s (LSNB) Corporate headquarters today to unveil the Wild Bright event inspired by the McAllen Holiday Parade’s new Wild Christmas theme. Wild Bright opens November 27 at the McAllen Convention Center, bringing millions of lights, illuminated wildlife and family-friendly attractions to the South Pole of Texas.
Quinta Mazatlán invites the community to Our First Foods – The Origins of Cuisine Along the Texas–Mexico Border with Melissa Guerra on Thursday, November 5, from 6 to 7 p.m.
The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (RGVHCC) is once again joining forces with H-E-B to support the annual H-E-B Feast of Sharing, and community members are invited to volunteer and help make this year's celebration possible.
Three exhibits at the Texas Quilt Museum showcase the diversity and history of the art form and are sure to prove popular. They are Christmas in Texas, American Quilt Study Group Presents: Quiltmakers and Designers 1945-1979, and Tobacco Silks Reimagined. They will be on display through December 19.
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.
Texas Master Naturalist program training registration for the 2027 new class session is open through November 30. Weekly classes are held each Thursday from January 7 through March 25, 2027. Registration is open to Winter Texans and residents of Cameron, Hidalgo and Starr counties over the age of 18 to join the South Texas Border Chapter that meets in Edinburg.
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 through November 13.
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.
