Quinta Mazatlan

Tue Oct 13, 5:00 PM

Join us this Thursday, October 15 from 6 - 7 pm, to learn more about trees in the Rio Grande Valley! Our guest presenter will be Carlos García Patlán, the Regional Community Ecologist for Texas A&M Forest Service. García Patlán will cover the community benefits of tree plantings along with tips on how to properly care for them. This program is included with park admission ($3 adults, $2 seniors & children).

Quinta Mazatlan

Tue Oct 13, 4:46 PM

👻✨ Costumes encouraged! Get creative, dress up, and join us for Boo in the Woods at Quinta Mazatlán! 🎃🌙 Whether you're spooky, silly, or somewhere in between, we can't wait to see your costumes as you explore the trails and enjoy a night of Halloween fun! 📅 October 23 & 24 | 6–10 PM 📍 Quinta Mazatlán | 804 Bales Rd. 🎟️ Tickets: $7 Adults | $5 Children 🎫 Timed entry tickets available online only at quintamazatlan.com

Quinta Mazatlan

Sat Oct 10, 12:16 PM

It was a great morning bird walk getting to celebrate October Big Day at Quinta Mazatlán.🍂🐦 We were joined by a large group which included the Arroyo Colorado Audubon Society (ACAS) on our Urban Forest Bird walk. We got to see a lot of great birds! - The highlights included a Yellow-throated Warbler and all our favorite native avifauna.✨ Make sure to take a moment to make an #eBird checklist today and add to the count for October Big Day💛🎃 #octoberbigday #rgvbirding #audubonsociety #quintamazatlan

Quinta Mazatlan

Fri Oct 9, 6:32 PM

👻BOO! (Biological Outdoor Observation) 👻 Don't ghost us this October! There's plenty to explore if you dare to learn more about how cool the flora and fauna are of our ecoregion.🍂 Keep up with our programming for exciting outdoor adventure like... 💛Stewardship Saturdays from 9:00am ✨STEM Stops Saturdays - 11am and 1pm 🦉Urban Forest Birding- Oct. 10 & 31 at 8:30am 💀Sticks and Bones Themed trail - Open now through the end of October! 🍂Boo! In the Woods Seasonal Event - Oct. 23&24 6:30pm - 9:30pm #october #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen #outdooreducation

Quinta Mazatlan

Thu Oct 8, 7:30 PM

Journey with Valerie Guerrero through a Chá Dào tea meditation, exploring tea as a practice of mindfulness, presence, and connection with the natural world. 💛 October 10 ✨10:00am - 11:00am 💛Only a few spots left! Pre-Registration is required at: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/quintamazatlan/cha-dao-tea-journey Guests will be invited to slow down and experience tea through the senses, sitting with several bowls in quiet reflection. The tea meditation will transition into a restorative sound journey, allowing the resonance of crystal singing bowls and other instruments to deepen the experience of stillness and listening. #WorldMentalHealthDay #chadao #natureconnection #soundbath #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen

Quinta Mazatlan

Wed Oct 7, 6:42 PM

Only six cities were named 2026 IFEA World Festival & Event Cities, with McAllen among the communities recognized for their outstanding support of festivals and events. Quinta Mazatlán earned eight Gold awards, including Best Green Program for Planta Nativa, Best Educational Program for ReFest, Best Overall Entertainment Program for Thursday Night Live, and Best Children’s Programming. Quinta Mazatlán also received a Silver Pinnacle Award for Monarch Fest. Also congratulations to the McAllen Public Library, McAllen Holiday Parade, MCC Sunset Live and McAllen Public Works for receiving awards. It was an honor to be recognized on the national stage.

Quinta Mazatlan

Wed Oct 7, 6:00 PM

Don't forget to join us tomorrow for Planta Nativa! The event runs from 6:30 - 9:30 pm, with Cyrus Harp's keynote presentation at 7:30 pm. Parking is available at 600 Sunset Drive, along Sunset Drive (south side of the road), and at 804 Bales Road.

Quinta Mazatlan

Tue Oct 6, 3:39 PM

The plants, animals, and visitors have enjoyed the recent rains! Join us tomorrow for Wednesday's Walk with a Naturalist program from 9 am- 10 am and learn more about the plants and animals of Quinta Mazatlan. Binoculars are available for loan. Program is free with park admission fee.

Quinta Mazatlan

Sun Oct 4, 6:06 PM

Journey with Valerie Guerrero through a Chá Dào tea meditation, exploring tea as a practice of mindfulness, presence, and connection with the natural world. 💛 October 10 ✨10:00am - 11:00am 💛15 spot available Register for this experience at :https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/quintamazatlan/cha-dao-tea-journey Guests will be invited to slow down and experience tea through the senses, sitting with several bowls in quiet reflection. The tea meditation will transition into a restorative sound journey, allowing the resonance of crystal singing bowls and other instruments to deepen the experience of stillness and listening. #WorldMentalHealthDay #chadao #natureconnection #soundbath #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen

Quinta Mazatlan

Sun Oct 4, 11:00 AM

In addition to the keynote presentation by Cyrus Harp of Paleo Foraging, Planta Nativa also includes a courtyard marketplace and community space to talk, shop, and enjoy the atmosphere of Quinta Mazatlan in the evening. This is a great way to learn from local native plant experts, meet fellow plant enthusiasts, support local businesses, and hear about conservation and research efforts in the RGV. Planta Nativa is on Thursday, October 8th, from 6:30 - 9:30 pm. The keynote presentation starts at 7:30 pm. Main parking is at 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, with overflow parking available at 804 Bales Road, McAllen, TX. events.ticketleap.com/events/quintamazatlan