Saturday is when McAllen truly comes alive! The weekend is in full swing, with the city offering endless possibilities from morning until late night. Start your day at one of the popular brunch spots or farmers markets that showcase local produce and artisan goods, then explore the diverse shopping and entertainment options throughout the afternoon. As evening approaches, the city transforms into a premier nightlife destination, with restaurants hosting special Saturday night menus, clubs featuring guest DJs, and live music venues presenting their best lineups of the week.
From family-friendly activities during the day to the city's most energetic nightlife after dark, Saturday in McAllen offers something for everyone. Cultural events, art exhibitions, and community gatherings take place across the city, while the restaurant scene buzzes with reservation-only crowds seeking the finest dining experiences. Whether you're catching a movie, dancing until dawn, enjoying craft cocktails at an upscale lounge, or simply soaking in the vibrant atmosphere of downtown, Saturday represents the pinnacle of McAllen's social and entertainment calendar.
Our McAllen Public Library Advocates invite you to a Pop-Up Book Sale @ Main Library’s Bookstore on Saturday, May 2 from 9AM-2PM! Browse a great selection of gently used books, including bestselling authors, nonfiction gems, children’s books, romance, paperbacks, and libros en Español. Pricing: Hardbacks – $1.00 Paperbacks – $0.50 Credit or debit card only. Don’t forget to bring your own bag!
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STBF Presents: Family Poetry Workshop is happening @ Main Library on Saturday, April 18 from 10AM-12PM. This all ages, family friendly event brings poetry to life with live readings from local and guest poets, along with hands on workshops and interactive activity stations for all ages. Featured poets include Amanda Puryear El, Paola Carrasco, Veronica Isabel Gutierrez, and Emmy Perez. Teens can explore rap as poetry and find their voice with Amanda Puryear El, children can learn poetry recitation with Veronica Isabel Gutierrez, and everyone is invited to help create a community poem led by Emmy Perez. Book signings and refreshments will be available. ✍️📚
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Now that STXCC is over, it’s time to prep for the next big thing. FREE COMIC BOOK DAY / COMICS GIVEAWAY DAY!!!!! Happening THIS SATURDAY! Doors open at 11AM and you do NOT want to miss! We’ll have a table on select free comics great for kids, families and adults of all ages! There’s definitely something for everyone. Make sure to stop by!
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TOMORROW is the LAST DAY to purchase your discounted tickets for STXCC!!! Purchase them at any Kaboom location! After tomorrow, you can ONLY purchase them at the door the weekend of. Prices listed below. 💵CASH ONLY💵 💥 GA FRIDAY OR SUNDAY: $32.00 🔥 GA SATURDAY: $37.00 🤘 GA WEEKEND PASS: $57.00 👶 KIDS 1 DAY PASS: $17.00 🧑🧑🧒 KIDS WEEKEND PASS: $32.00
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Bodega Tavern & Kitchen
Sun Apr 26, 7:25 PMOur Murder Mystery weekend was so much fun!! Thank you to all our guests who participated Friday and Saturday, you showed up! Arriving in costume and staying in character the whole night, we were so impressed and extremely happy everyone had a great time! We cannot wait to plan more! Keep an eye out for future events!
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CC’s Sweets Bakeshop
Sat Apr 25, 1:45 PM✨ SATURDAY BAKE SALE ✨ Doors open at 12 so come early, come hungry, come ready 😏 🍰 FEATURED CAKE SLABS 🥥 Better Than Piña Colada Pineapple cake • BTS filling • pineapple pastry cream • coconut + rum • piña colada buttercream • toasted coconut 🫐 Lemon Blueberry Lemon vanilla cake • blueberries • blueberry preserves • lemon curd • vanilla Swiss meringue 🍫 Chocolate Mousse Chocolate cake • light + dark mousse • chocolate Swiss meringue 🧁 CUPCAKES Gansito • Animal Cracker • Cake Batter • Double Strawberry Red Velvet • Cocoa Chanel • Salted Caramel Carrot Cake • Lemon 🍪 HOUSE COOKIES Iced Oatmeal (CC's favorite 💅) • Snickerdoodle • Funfetti Strawberry Shortcake • Chocolate Chip 🥐 CROISSANTS Pistachio • Almond • Lemon Blueberry 🍫 BARS & TREATS Lemon Bars • Walnut Brownies • Cosmic Brownies Layered Brownies • Brown Butter Rice Krispies 🍓 OTHER GOODIES Strawberry Pop Tarts • Meringues Decorated Cookies (assorted cuteness 💖) 🧊 IN THE FRIDGE Banana Pudding • Tiramisu • Lemon Tarts We loaded the case for YOU… don’t make us stare at it all day 👀 📍McAllen | ⏰ 12–7 or sell out Tag your dessert bestie + tell me what you’re grabbing first 💕
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$1 Drafts from 12–8 PM Day drinking is officially scheduled. 📍 100 E Nolana Ave, McAllen, Texas 👉 Don’t waste a Saturday. #WeekendMode #DayDrinks #TheQuarter
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Day drinking, but scheduled. $1 Drafts from 12–8 PM (Bud Light, Ultra & Ultra Gold) 📍 100 E Nolana Ave, McAllen, Texas 👉 Start early… regret nothing. #SaturdayPlans #DayDrinking #TheQuarter
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Famoso Fuego
Fri Apr 24, 4:00 PM
¡Pura gozadera con la crew! 🎉 Bailando cumbia y cantando a todo pulmón. La noche apenas comienza en Famoso Fuego. ¿Ya estás listo pa'l Saturday night? 😎🔥 Reserva tu mesa para este sábado 💬 WhatsApp +1 956 929 8136 #FamosoFuego #McAllenTX #McAllenNightlife #PuroBaile #BYOB #RegionalMexicano #ValleNightLife
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SALT-New American Table
Fri Apr 24, 1:08 PM
Next week is Kentucky Derby Week! 🐎👒🥃 We are featuring a Derby themed Food and Beverage menu you won’t want to miss! Our Private Selection Barrell Bourbon will be highlighted in our Derby Sips! Monday - Half Off Derby Sips! Tuesday - Derby Appetizers $5.02 each! Wednesday - Pick your Horse for a chance to win a $250 gift card! Thursday - $10 Derby Cocktails Friday - Wear Derby Attire Saturday - Kentucky Derby Day #KentuckyDerby #DiningWithTheDelgados #956food #rgvfoodie
View on Instagram🕵️♀️ Calling All Cadette Girl Scouts! 🕵️♀️ Become a Special Agent at IMAS! 📅 Saturday, May 23 ⏰ 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 💰 $20 | $15 for IMAS Members Put your observation and critical thinking skills to the test as you solve a mystery at the museum! Learn about body language, use forensic science techniques, and decode clues. This hands-on workshop covers all steps while exploring investigative techniques and critical thinking. Register today by visiting the link in our bio!
View on Instagram🌧️💧 Get Ready to Make a Splash! 💧🌧️ Join us for the MPU Rain Barrel Family Workshop at IMAS! 📅 Saturday, April 25 | 🕦 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Create your very own take-home rainwater barrel in this hands-on family workshop! Perfect for families with kids ages 5+ who want to make a real difference for our planet. 🌍 What You’ll Do: ✨ Install spigots & mesh leaf trappers 🎨 Paint your barrel with Earth Day-inspired designs 💚 Learn to be water-wise and reuse rainwater for your garden What’s Included: Materials for ONE rain barrel per family registration (up to 6 participants) 💰 Pricing: General Public: $40 IMAS Members: $30 (General admission sold separately) Get creative, get sustainable, and take home something amazing for your family! 🌱 Reserve your spot today! 👉 https://sales.theimasonline.org/performance.aspx?pid=2331" target="_blank">https://sales.theimasonline.org/performance.aspx?pid=2331 Supported by McAllen Public Utility & City of McAllen Recycling Center
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McAllen FoodPark
Thu Apr 23, 6:31 PM🌴🎉 Saturday Night Vibes with Ritchie & The South Cats! 🎉🌴 🎨🛍️ Arts & Craft Vendors — spots available for just $20! 👩👧👦🐶 Family & Pet Friendly Saturday, April 25!🌙✨ 📅 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. 📍 10 N. Broadway St., McAllen 🎸 Live Music Night! 🎤 Ritchie & The South Cats 🎶 will hit the stage from 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ⚡🎶🔥 🛍️ Vendor Market Handmade crafts, custom pieces, art, décor & more — come discover your next favorite find! 🍔 Food Truck Feast Mode From savory plates to sweet treats, fuel your Friday with mouthwatering local eats! 🐾 Bring the Fur-babies! We’re proudly pet-friendly — just keep them leashed & loved. 🐶❤️ ✨ Start your weekend the right way — good vibes, good food & GREAT people.🙌🌟 Taqueria El 956 • La Dos Veinti2 • Fruit-On-Ice • Taqueria Los Brother’s • SnoBroRaspas • Tacos Y Antojitos Mexicanos Los Chilangos • Taqueria el doctor • Nieve Mexicana “kikiribu” • Sazón Poblano rgv • Fonzy’s • AR Wings #mcallenfoodpark #supportsmallbusinesses #livemusic #mcallenevents #foodtrucks #artsandcrafts #WeekendVibes #exploremcallen #localvibes #musiclovers #goodtimes #mcallentx #fyp
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The Gremlin
McAllen Public Library
Kaboom Comics - McAllen Tx
Bodega Tavern & Kitchen
CC's Sweets
The Quarter New Orleans Kitchen and Tap Room
Famoso Fuego
SALT - New American Table
International Museum of Art & Science
McAllen Food Park
