Chicharra Fest is happening tomorrow, Thursday, July 17th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Quinta Mazatlán! Celebrate the sounds of summer with a stroll through our themed trail featuring large book pages from Cicada Symphony, perfect for all ages to enjoy. Guests can also experience live string music by the RGV Jazz Collective, get creative with arts and crafts, explore interactive educational tables, and enjoy delicious food and drink from local vendors. Tickets are just $5, and children 2 and under get in free. Purchase yours today at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com and don’t miss this unique summer evening at Quinta!

Chicharra Fest is happening tomorrow, Thursday, July 17th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Quinta Mazatlán! Celebrate the sounds of summer with a stroll through our themed trail featuring large book pages from Cicada Symphony, perfect for all ages to enjoy. Guests can also experience live string music by the RGV Jazz Collective, get creative with arts and crafts, explore interactive educational tables, and enjoy delicious food and drink from local vendors. Tickets are just $5, and children 2 and under get in free. Purchase yours today at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com and don’t miss this unique summer evening at Quinta!

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Chicharra Fest is this Thursday! Happening July 17 from 6:30–8:30pm, this festive evening celebrates the sounds of summer and the return of the cicadas to the forest! Enjoy a magical night on the trail with: 📖 Giant storybook pages from Cicada Symphony by Lisa Kobman 🎶 Live string music by RGV Jazz Collective 🎨 Arts, crafts & educational activities 🍧 Food & drink vendors 🚌 Free charter bus from 1400 Wichita Ave. 🎟 Tickets are $5, children 2 and under are free and can be purchased at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com. Let the music and rhythm of the cicadas guide your way through this unforgettable nature celebration.

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Moths have interesting names like Bold-marked Granite, Magician Moth, Blush Conchylodes, Saucy Beauty, and more. Join as we celebrate the beautiful moths of the Rio Grande Valley during our annual Mothing by Moonlight event on Saturday, July 19th! These are just a handful of the sights from previous years. The event runs from 9pm - midnight with a $5 admission fee.

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Thanks to all the volunteers who came out to support the Tiny Forest at the McAllen Public Library, including folks from the Villalobos Law Firm! The volunteers helped with forest establishment care, keeping the xeriscape tidy, and got to meet lots of native plants along the way. You can learn more about the project at our blog (linked below). bit.ly/TinyForestMPL

It’s peak glowing season! The Texas Glowing Click Beetle may look like a firefly, but its glow comes from its back — and it can flip through the air! Learn all about this fascinating glow beetle today at STEM Stops!🪲 #naturebasedlearning #STEM #FindYourPark #southtexasecology #quintamazatlan

We'll be hosting our annual Mothing by Moonlight event on Saturday, July 19th, from 9pm - Midnight. This event features a dimly lit trail for self-guided exploration, insect viewing UV stations, arts and crafts, and more - all in the special atmosphere of Quinta Mazatlan at night.

July is the peak month for cicada emergence and the best time to observe them within the forest.✨ Bring your tot to learn all about the cicada and to hear their song, tomorrow morning at Forest Tots! #naturebasedlearning #outdoorlearningenvironment #cicada #quintamazatlan

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🐍🦎 Tonight's the night! Urban Frontier Exotics is bringing the wild to Thursday Night Live with an unforgettable live animal show! Get up close with fascinating creatures and enjoy an evening of family-friendly fun. 🐢✨ 🎟️ Beat the lines! We highly recommend pre-purchasing your tickets so you can scan and go when you arrive and you wont miss a moment of the action. 📍Location: 600 Sunset Dr. McAllen, TX 🕕 Time: 6:30-8:30pm | Program starts at 7pm 🎫 Tickets: $5, children 2 and younger are free, purchase at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com Don't miss this exciting experience!

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🦎🐍 Look who’s coming back to Quinta Mazatlán! Urban Frontier Exotics returns this Thursday, July 10th, for our Thursday Night Live summer series! If you’ve seen them at events like Monarch Fest or ReFest, you know how exciting and wild their presentations are! Get up close and personal with fascinating live reptiles and learn all kinds of cool facts about these amazing animals. It’s an interactive experience the whole family will love! 📅 Thursday, July 10 ⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM | Show starts at 7:00 PM 🎟️ $5 admission | Kids 2 and under are free purchase tickets at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com 🚐 Free shuttle from 1400 Wichita Ave (located between La Plaza Mall and Best Western) 📸 Swipe through for highlights from past events!