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IMAS

Fri, Sep 11, 12:15 PM

Save the date for a special day of art, culture, tradition, and community at IMAS. Join us for the 2026 Día de los Muertos Festival & Market on Saturday, October 10, from 10 AM–5 PM. Celebrate Día de los Muertos with: • Community Altars • Market at the Museum • Art Activities • Lotería • Sugar Skull Decorating ($5 per participant, while supplies last) • Live Performances • Museum Exhibits Festival, Market, Exhibits, and Community Altars are included with General Admission. IMAS Members receive free admission. Bring your family and friends and join us as we honor the traditions, memories, and loved ones that make Día de los Muertos so meaningful. Purchase advance tickets or learn more about the event at: https://theimasonline.org/dia-de-los-muertos/ International Museum of Art & Science 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen, 78504

IMAS

Tue, Sep 8, 12:45 PM

VENDORS WANTED! Get ready to celebrate tradition, culture, and community at IMAS’ 2026 Día de los Muertos Festival & Market on Saturday, October 10 from 10AM to 5PM! Join us as a vendor and share your unique products, art, crafts, and creations with our community during this vibrant celebration. Vendor fee: $85 Vendor applications close September 25, 2026. Space is limited, so be sure to apply before the deadline! For vendor information, requirements, and the application, visit: https://theimasonline.org/dia-de-los-muertos/

McAllen Public Library

Sat, Oct 10, 9:00 AM

🎶 Opera at the library? Yes, you read that right! Get ready for an afternoon of music as we welcome Guatemalan opera singer Maestro Ricardo Morales to Main Library for a special concert! And here's what makes this performance extra special! Talented students from right here in our region have been selected to study with Maestro Morales, and they'll get to share the stage with him! The concert will also feature a special appearance by the Viol Consort String Ensemble. 🎻 📅 Saturday, October 17 | 2:00PM 📍 Main Library | 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen Admission is FREE, but seating is limited! Be sure to reserve your seat ahead of time at https://www.ticketopolis.com/guatemalanopera. Part of the South Texas International Book Festival, presented by heb. #STIBF #HEBHelpingHere

IMAS

Fri, Oct 9, 11:39 AM

Calling all Girl Scouts! Join us at IMAS for a series of hands-on Mechanical Engineering workshops where scouts can build, experiment, and discover the science behind how things move! Each workshop is designed for a different Girl Scout level, offering exciting opportunities to put engineering concepts into action. 🚗 Daisy | Mechanical Engineering Model Car 📅 Saturday, October 24 | 10:30 AM–12 PM Design, build, and test your own model car! Daisies will explore friction and gravity as they experiment with their wheels and race their cars down ramps. 🏁 Brownie | Mechanical Engineering Race Car 📅 Saturday, February 13 | 10:30 AM–12 PM Race to the finish line! Brownies will experiment with force and motion, explore different car shapes, materials, and wheels, then work as a team to design a racetrack for their creations. 🎈 Junior | Mechanical Engineering Balloon Car 📅 Saturday, April 17 | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM Discover potential and kinetic energy while exploring jet propulsion! Juniors will design and build balloon-powered cars, using air to propel their creations into action. Registration is now OPEN for all three workshops! Scouts can register for the workshop designed for their level and get ready for an exciting engineering experience at IMAS. View workshop details and register: https://theimasonline.org/girl…

Bodega Tavern & Kitchen

Fri, Oct 9, 8:55 AM

…🧛‍♂️ Join us for a night of informative frights as we dive into the fear, folklore and scientific insight behind one of historys most popular legends. Can chemistry explain why the creatures of the night would thirst for blood? 🩸 Or what compounds in garlic would make a vampire run for the coffin? 🧄⚰️ This special Lecture Lounge will include live demonstrations and active audience participation. This will be a night you don't want to miss! 🦇 🗣️🏆 Dr. Ioana Emilia Pavel: - Professor of Biomedical Sciences and Chemistry at Texas A&M Corpus Christi - her work explores new ways to detect disease and understand environmental exposures - Coordinator of the Water Academy which helps local students explore connections amoung water quality, environmental stewardship, and human helth 📌Bodega Private Room 🗓️ October 29th 7P-9P 🎟️ $10 - Tickets are for sale until they sell out! *no refunds* Use link in bio to purchase yours! 💸 🙌We want these events to help empower our community! So, proceeds from ticket sales for Lecture Lounge will be used to cover speaker fees, and the remainder will be donated to a non-profit or community organization related to lecture subject! This lecture’s donation recipient: Mcallen Boys and Girls Club! 🍽️🍹 Small Bites Menu and Libations will be available to order! #bodegatavernandkitchen #LectureLounge #hereforthefood #comelearnwithus

McAllen Public Library

Thu, Oct 8, 5:00 PM

Last call for Pet Week donations! 🐾 There’s still time to help local pets in need by donating pet food, toys, blankets, and other pet supplies at any McAllen Public Library location. The Pet Week Donation Drive ends Friday, October 9, so be sure to drop off your donations before the deadline. Every donation helps support animals in our community while we celebrate Pet Week at the Library, a special STIBF Presents event. STIBF is presented by H-E-B. #HEBHelpingHere

Bodega Tavern & Kitchen

Wed, Oct 7, 10:14 AM

"Booked" a new experience at Bodega Tavern and Kitchen We will be highlighting local authors with a special signing and reading of their book. Sit back and relax while you learn about their writing process, listen to a few chapters, and don't forget to grab a book for yourself before you go. Our first author in our installment is Fernie golden_mirror_fortunes as he showcases his new book "The Joy of Tarot" ✨️🔮 Friday October 16th. 7-9pm Space is limited For more information please call us at 956-627-0482

McAllen Parks & Recreation

Wed, Oct 7, 8:57 AM

Ready to run? 👻 Packet pickup for the Tricks & Treats 2K and Fright Nite 5K is happening TODAY! Grab your bib, event shirts, and race gear before hitting the starting line! 🎃👟 📍 Location: Town Lake at Firemen’s Park – Pumphouse (201 N 1st Street, McAllen, TX 78501) ⏰ Time: Wednesday, October 7 | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM Tag your running buddies below! 👇

McAllen Parks & Recreation

Wed, Oct 7, 8:00 AM

👻 4 DAYS AWAY! 👻The countdown is on for the Fright Nite 5K! Part of the McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Running Series, this spooky night run is almost here. Lace up your running shoes and get ready to haunt the course on October 10, 2026! 🎃👟 Tag your running ghoul-friends below!

The Flying Walrus

Tue, Oct 6, 3:31 PM

THIS FRIDAY — CHERNOBYL THE SECRET + THE SIGHT OF IMPACT + AND THE HERO PREVAILS ALL IN ONE NIGHT! 🤘 Special Thanks to Amplifire Promotions amplifirepromotions for bringing this stacked lineup to The Flying Walrus! Featured artists include: CHERNOBYL THE SECRET chernobylthesecret THE SIGHT OF IMPACT thesightofimpact AND THE HERO PREVAILS andtheheroprevails KOVEN koven4444 A DAY WITHOUT THE SUN adwtsofficial CEMENTED cemented_bandofficial Friday, October 9 Doors at 8 PM $10 cover The Flying Walrus 204 S. 17th St. • Downtown McAllen Six bands. Ten bucks. Get here early!! #TheFlyingWalrus #McAllenTX #RGV #956Music #Metalcore

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

McAllen Public Library

Sat, Oct 3, 12:01 PM

Join us for an evening with award-winning Texas author James Wade! Hear the stories and inspiration behind his work, enjoy refreshments, and take home a copy of his award-winning novel, Narrow the Road. Your $20 ticket also includes a special meet & greet and personalized book signing with James. Thursday, October 8 | 7:00PM Main Library 4001 N. 23rd St, McAllen, TX (956) 681-3000 Get your tickets and spend an evening with James Wade! https://bit.ly/JamesWadeTickets

McAllen Parks & Recreation

Fri, Oct 2, 1:00 PM

🌟 More fun, more learning, more after-school activities! 🌟 Looking for something fun for your kids to do in the evenings? Our community centers offer a variety of classes and activities where kids can learn, create, play, and make new friends! 💙✨ 📅 Session 2: October 12 – November 6 📍 Lark Community Center 2601 Lark Ave., McAllen, TX 78504 📍 Las Palmas Community Center 1921 N. 25th St., McAllen, TX 78501 📍 Palm View Community Center 3401 Jordan Rd., McAllen, TX 78503 📝 Ready to register? Register online at mcallenparks.net, in person at any of the community centers listed above, or visit the McAllen Parks & Recreation Main Office to register! Find an evening class your child will love! 🎨🎭🏀✨ #McAllenParks #CommunityCenters #KidsActivities #EveningClasses

CC’s Sweets Bakeshop

Fri, Oct 2, 12:01 PM

👻 FRIDAY BAKE SALE 👻 The case is full, the cupcakes are in costume, and now the bento cakes wanna be spooky too. Everybody needs attention around here. 😂🎃 Come get your Friday treats 📞 and call ahead to reserve those popular little cupcake divas! 🧁 CUPCAKES Vanilla Boo • Strawberry Scream • Pumpkin Flan • Salted Caramel • Cookies & Scream • Monster Mash • Graveyard Shift • Witch’s Biscoff • Nutella Nightmare 🌈 OCTOBER MACARONS Strawberry • Cookies & Cream • Cinnamon Roll • Pistachio • Ube • Fruity Pebbles • Butter Pecan • Fig & Cardamom 🍪 COOKIES Iced Oatmeal • Peanut Butter • Cc's Favorite • Biscoff • Snickerdoodle • Chocolate Chip • Funfetti • Strawberry Deluxe: Oatmeal Cream Pies 🍰 CAKE SLICES Matilda • PB&J • Carrot Cake 🍰 CAKE SQUARES Pumpkin Biscoff • Pistachio Raspberry 🍫 BARS & BROWNIES Pecan Pie Bars • Pumpkin Pie Bars • Blueberry Pie Bars • Lemon Bars • Banana Blondies • Walnut Brownies • Layered Brownies • Cosmic Brownies 🎂 BENTO CAKES 2 Chocolate + Vanilla 4 Vanilla + Vanilla Some are dressed for spooky season! 👻 🍭 Vanilla Cake Pops ❄️ IN THE FRIDGE Banana Pudding • Tiramisu Mini Cheesecakes: Strawberry • Pumpkin Spice • Turtle ⏰ Open 12–7! Happy Hour 3–6: 20% off case treats! Come sell us out, besties! Call the shop to hold your favorites. 💖

Quinta Mazatlan

Fri, Oct 2, 12:00 PM

Planta Nativa is a great way to take home some unique and special plants in the Rio Grande Valley! This year, the native plant vendors at the event will have these species (and more) available for purchase. This is a great time of year to plant in your garden! Planta Nativa is on October 8th, 2026, from 6:30 - 9:30 PM, with a keynote presentation by Cyrus Harp of paleoforaging at 7:30. Tickets available online (events.ticketleap.com/events/quintamazatlan) or at the gates. See you there!

IMAS

Thu, Oct 1, 4:03 PM

Thinking about participating in this year’s Members’ Juried Art Show? Artwork drop-off is this weekend! The 6th Annual Members’ Juried Art Show (MJAS) is open to current IMAS members ages 18 and older. Members may submit up to two original works of art, with at least one work guaranteed acceptance as long as submission guidelines are followed. Here’s what you need to know before you go: 📅 Artwork Drop-Off Friday, October 2 & Saturday, October 3 10 AM–5 PM 📍 International Museum of Art & Science 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen, TX A guest juror will select works for the exhibition and determine awards. Selected artwork will be on view at IMAS from October 17, 2026 through January 17, 2027. Learn more and review all submission details: https://theimasonline.org/6th-annual-members-juried-art-show/

The Quarter New Orleans Style Kitchen & Tap Room

Wed, Sep 30, 5:45 PM

Four glasses. Once they're gone, they're gone. 🐾 Snoopy Pint Night at The Quarter. Buy the drink, keep the glass. Four designs to collect, and no restock. Thursday, October 8. Starts at 7PM. The Quarter · 100 E Nolana Ave #155 · McAllen, TX 78504 Come early if you want your pick. #thequartermcallen #pintnight #mcallennightlife

The Flying Walrus

Mon, Sep 28, 3:03 PM

THIS FRIDAY — A NIGHT DEDICATED TO METAL LEGENDS AT THE FLYING WALRUS. Metallica. Iron Maiden. Ozzy. Dio. Black Sabbath. Rainbow. Some of Texas’ best tribute acts take over the Walrus for one night: DAMAGE LLC damage_llc — Tribute to Metallica MAIDEN OVER TEXAS maiden.over.texas — Tribute to Iron Maiden OZZADIA nisayasmusic — Tribute to Ozzy, Dio, Black Sabbath & Rainbow THE KILMERZ thekilmerz — opening AND closing the night Friday, October 2 Doors open at 8PM FREE ENTRY BEFORE 9PM SHOW STARTS PROMPTLY AT 9PM $10 cover after 9PM 18+ welcome The Flying Walrus 204 S. 17th St. • Downtown McAllen Come early, get in FREE, and stay for a full night of metal classics. Flyer: robsdesignarchive Lights & Sound: indigosoundco #Metallica #IronMaiden #OzzyOsbourne #Dio #McAllenTX

IMAS

Mon, Sep 28, 11:25 AM

Get ready to shop, explore, and support local at the 2026 Día de los Muertos Festival & Market. We’re bringing together a full lineup of talented local artisans and small businesses offering handmade goods, art, jewelry, candles, textiles, fashion, food, and so much more. Swipe through to meet the vendors who will be joining us for a full day of Día de los Muertos celebration. And there’s plenty more to experience beyond the market, including community altars, hands-on art activities, Lotería, sugar skull decorating, traditional performances, and more. Make a day of it at IMAS on Saturday, October 10, from 10 AM–5 PM. Admission includes the festival, market, exhibits, and community altars. IMAS Members receive free admission. Purchase your tickets in advance and come celebrate, shop, and support the incredible makers in our community. Vendors: mirviboutique casa_de_luna_candle_ palm.tree.popsicle gracie_silver_jewelry_925 its.fluffed casa.leemon lalombrizparadaa beaus_lemonade sweetsbygeorgettellc noctua_designco ivannascustomblooms written.charm tiendita_uniko tigerscaricatures amor.ymasa mobile_s_nack alecastroart mintroyalee ash_ember_candleco entramable corazonyraices Analea's Style IT Cake Pops G. Reyna pudgypigeons thp.rgv Learn more and get your tickets at theimasonline.org/dia-de-los-muertos/

McAllen Parks & Recreation

Sun, Sep 27, 8:00 AM

Show off your creative carving skills at our annual Pumpkin Carving Contest! 🎃🏆 Join us at Las Palmas Community Center for a spooky night full of pumpkin carving, a costume contest, live performances, and delicious treats! Carving utensils will be provided. 🎃 PRO TIP: Register before October 9, 2026, to receive a FREE pumpkin with your entry! Sign up today at McAllenParks.net or stop by the center to register.