Quinta Mazatlan

Tue Jul 14, 2:00 PM

🌿🎶 Summer is buzzing at Quinta Mazatlán! 🎶🌿 Join us for the Chicharra Festival, an evening celebrating one of summer’s most recognizable sounds, the rhythmic song of the cicada! Experience live music, discover chicharras, enjoy hands-on activities, and spend a summer evening surrounded by nature. 📅 Thursday, July 16 ⏰ 6:30 PM–8:30 PM 🎟️ $5 per person | Ages 2 & under FREE 🎻 Live performance by Valley Sereno Strings 📖 Cicada Symphony Storybook throughout the Woods 🌿 Educational booths & crafts 🍔 Food & drink vendors 🎫 Tickets: events.ticketleap.com/events/quintamazatlan Don’t forget to keep an eye out for a real cicada as you explore the woods! 👀🌿🎶

Quinta Mazatlan

Tue Jul 14, 8:10 AM

A behind-the-scenes look at the future of green design! Proud to host NOMA Project Pipeline Summer Camp students for a tour of the upcoming CUE, led by Architect Chris Sias of Megamorphosis. Inspiring the next generation of architects through sustainable design and innovation.

Quinta Mazatlan

Mon Jul 13, 8:00 PM

🎶✨ Feel the rhythm of summer at Chicharras Live! ✨🎶 Celebrate the sounds of nature with an evening inspired by the rhythmic buzzing of cicadas! Enjoy live music throughout the park, experience the book Cicada Symphony throughout the woods, explore educational booths, create nature-inspired crafts, and enjoy delicious food and drinks. 📅 Thursday, July 16 ⏰ 6:30 PM–8:30 PM 🎟️ $5 per person | Ages 2 & under FREE 🎻 Featuring a live performance by Valley Sereno Strings and the sounds of cicadas bringing the woods to life! 🎫 Tickets: events.ticketleap.com/events/quintamazatlan Gather your family and join us for an evening where nature and music come together! 🌿🎻🎶

Quinta Mazatlan

Mon Jul 13, 4:53 PM

Events happening this week at Quinta Mazatlan! • Flashlight Nights - Tuesday • Nature Discovery Camp: Geology Rocks - Tues - Fri • Nature Discovery Camp: Camp Wonders of Wildlife - Tues - Fri • Chicharra Fest - Thursday • Summer Stewardship - Friday • Youth Photography Workshop - Saturday • Tai Chi Practice - Saturday • Re-Use Pinhole Camera Workshop - Saturday • Forest Tots - Saturday • STEM Stop - Saturday • Mothing by Moonlight - Saturday

Quinta Mazatlan

Sun Jul 12, 6:00 PM

Counting down two weeks until submission close for our Nature Photo Contest. 📸Come by the sanctuary to explore the trails and get your best shot of RGV wildlife. 🦉Take inspiration from our Summer Campers, to get your child outside capturing nature through their eyes.✨ #naturephotography #southernexposures #valleylandfund #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen

Quinta Mazatlan

Sat Jul 11, 6:01 PM

Join us and our friends at ReUseArte to explore the natural world through the natural optical phenomena of camera obscura. 🧐Using recycled materials, participants will craft and design their own pinhole camera, then use it to explore selected view spots at the sanctuary! Saturday, July 18 & 25 12:30om - 2:00pm ♻️ ReUse materials provided 🌱25 seats open per workshop 📸Pre-register at: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/quintamazatlan/re-use-pinhole-camera-workshop

Quinta Mazatlan

Fri Jul 10, 7:00 PM

Mothing by Moonlight is back! Join us on Saturday, July 18, 9 PM - Midnight, as we celebrate the start of #NationalMothWeek with a night of nocturnal discovery and exploration. We'll have mothing stations set up along a dimly lit trail for guests to see our RGV moths and a variety of other insects. Guests can learn about bats at our Bat Detector station, make moth-themed arts and crafts, and enjoy the atmosphere of Quinta Mazatlan after dark. You can read more about moths on our blog: cuefornature.wordpress.com/2026/07/09/moths-butterflies-of-the-night/ Mothing by Moon is held here at Quinta Mazatlan in McAllen, with the event open from 9 PM - Midnight on July 18th. You can purchase your $5 admission in advance at events.ticketleap.com/events/quintamazatlan or at the gates during the event. We recommend bringing a flashlight and a sense of adventure - hope to see you here!

Quinta Mazatlan

Fri Jul 10, 2:57 PM

This is your sign to get outside and capture at least six photos of your favorite natural spaces in the RGV. Whether that's of the tree in your backyard or of your favorite park, there is so much to explore. 🌳🧐 📸Registration is easy and free at: https://vlfsouthernexposures.com/ #youthphotography #naturephotography #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen #thevalleylandfund

Quinta Mazatlan

Thu Jul 9, 3:00 PM

🦖 Ready to meet a dinosaur? Jurassic RGV is bringing the prehistoric world to life at Quinta Mazatlán! From towering dinosaurs to up-close encounters, get ready for an evening that will have the whole family roaring with excitement. 📅 Thursday, July 9 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 🎟️ $5 per person | Ages 2 & under FREE 🎫 Tickets: events.ticketleap.com/events/quintamazatlan The countdown to Jurassic RGV is on! 🦕🌿

Quinta Mazatlan

Wed Jul 8, 12:09 PM

🦖🌿 The dinosaurs are returning to Quinta Mazatlán! 🌿🦖 Get ready to journey back in time as Jurassic RGV brings life-sized dinosaurs to Quinta Mazatlán for an unforgettable evening of prehistoric adventure! Walk among incredible dinosaurs, snap photos with your favorite prehistoric creatures, and enjoy a night of family fun surrounded by nature. Perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages, this event is one you won't want to miss! 📅 Thursday, July 9 🕡 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 🎟️ $5 per person (Children 2 & under are FREE) Enjoy: 🦖 Life-sized dinosaur encounters 📸 Dinosaur photo opportunities 🌿 Nature-themed activities 🍔 Food & drink vendors 📍 Parking & Entrance: Center for Urban Ecology (CUE) 804 Bales Rd., McAllen, TX 78503 🎫 Get your tickets: events.ticketleap.com/events/quintamazatlan Tag your favorite dinosaur fan and make plans to join us for a ROAR-some evening! 🦕✨