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16 McAllen Events Rockin’ Around this Holiday Season

December 6, 2022

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		has 1 event, 1 1 event, 1 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Summer Flashlight Nights at Quinta July 1 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Summer Flashlight Nights at Quinta Program requires online registration. Join park naturalists for a night hike at Quinta Mazatlan! We'll search for nocturnal animals like owls, bats, spiders, scorpions, frogs, toads, and more. Guests are […] $6.25	has 0 events, 2 0 events, 2	has 0 events, 3 0 events, 3	has 2 events, 4 2 events, 4 7:00 am - 10:00 pm 97th Annual McAllen Independence Day Celebration July 4 @ 7:00 am - 10:00 pm 97th Annual McAllen Independence Day Celebration Celebrate the 4th of July in McAllen! From a morning 4K run to fireworks lighting up the night sky, McAllen’s 97th Annual Independence Day Celebration is packed with patriotic […], 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open Mic Night July 4 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open Mic Night Open Mic night at Kreative Grounds, Every Friday from 5pm to 8pm Music, Comedy, & Poetry	has 2 events, 5 2 events, 5 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm LIVE MUSIC: The Midnight Mustang Band at McAllen Food Park July 5 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm LIVE MUSIC: The Midnight Mustang Band at McAllen Food Park Get ready for a night of music, munchies & memories! Saturday, July 5 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. 10 N. Broadway St., McAllen […], 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Car Meet at The Point July 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Car Meet at The Point Car show July 5, 2025 statting 7pm bring your friends Muscle cars and modern cars like Supras, Camaros, Mustangs, Chargers, G86, Old Hondas, New WRX, and bikes.
has 0 events, 6 0 events, 6	has 0 events, 7 0 events, 7	has 2 events, 8 2 events, 8 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Summer Flashlight Nights at Quinta July 8 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Summer Flashlight Nights at Quinta Program requires online registration. Join park naturalists for a night hike at Quinta Mazatlan! We'll search for nocturnal animals like owls, bats, spiders, scorpions, frogs, toads, and more. Guests are […] $6.25, 9:00 pm Red-Volution July 8 @ 9:00 pm Red-Volution Live Music Band	has 1 event, 9 1 event, 9 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Rooted Yoga July 9 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Rooted Yoga Quiet Mind Yoga Studio will be at Quinta Mazatlan for a Spring/Summer Series of outdoor yoga happening every other Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Guests are welcomed […]	has 3 events, 10 3 events, 10 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm LA BUBU WorkShop July 10 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm LA BUBU WorkShop Enjoy Summer With A Fun Creative Themed Canvas! LA BUBU Theme Choose Your Colors Add A Fun Backdrop, Enjoy Music, Vendors, And Selfies Sign Up Today on QR Code, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm The Marías are bringing the Submarine Tour (Extended) July 10 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm The Marías are bringing the Submarine Tour (Extended) The Marías are bringing the Submarine Tour (Extended) to McAllen Performing Arts Center on July 10 with special guest Julie. $190, 9:00 pm Pan Dulce July 10 @ 9:00 pm Pan Dulce Live Music	has 3 events, 11 3 events, 11 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open Mic Night July 11 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open Mic Night Open Mic night at Kreative Grounds, Every Friday from 5pm to 8pm Music, Comedy, & Poetry, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm The Marías are bringing the Submarine Tour (Extended) July 11 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm The Marías are bringing the Submarine Tour (Extended) The Marías are bringing the Submarine Tour (Extended) to McAllen Performing Arts Center on July 10 with special guest Julie. $190, 9:00 pm Alex and the Chasers July 11 @ 9:00 pm Alex and the Chasers Live Music	has 4 events, 12 4 events, 12 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Sober Santa PDASH 5K & Fun Run July 12 @ 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Sober Santa PDASH 5K & Fun Run Come and join us on Christmas in July for the Sober Santa PDASH 5K & Fun Run on July 12th at Fireman's Park in McAllen. Custom Finisher Medal Event Shirt Event Bib Age […] $15 – $30, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Canvas & Coffee July 12 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Canvas & Coffee Paint, sip, and relax! Start your morning with a warm cup of coffee and a splash of creativity at Canvas & Coffee! This instructor-guided painting session is perfect […], 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Area 956 Market July 12 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Area 956 Market Area 956 Market is a space themed event that represents the valley! There will be vendors, music, and food! This event is hosted by 10th Street Plaza, 9:00 pm Dreams Come True July 12 @ 9:00 pm Dreams Come True Live Music
has 0 events, 13 0 events, 13	has 0 events, 14 0 events, 14	has 1 event, 15 1 event, 15 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Summer Flashlight Nights at Quinta July 15 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Summer Flashlight Nights at Quinta Program requires online registration. Join park naturalists for a night hike at Quinta Mazatlan! We'll search for nocturnal animals like owls, bats, spiders, scorpions, frogs, toads, and more. Guests are […] $6.25	has 0 events, 16 0 events, 16	has 0 events, 17 0 events, 17	has 3 events, 18 3 events, 18 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open Mic Night July 18 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open Mic Night Open Mic night at Kreative Grounds, Every Friday from 5pm to 8pm Music, Comedy, & Poetry, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Texas Hunters & Sportsman’s Expo July 18 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Texas Hunters & Sportsman’s Expo The 34th Annual Texas Hunters & Sportsman’s Expo ATTENDEE INFO Our 34th Anniversary expo will be held July 18, 19, 20, 2025 at the New McAllen Convention Center. Show hours […], 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Movies at the Park: Wicked July 18 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Movies at the Park: Wicked It’s a wicked good time at the park! Grab your spot for a magical movie night featuring Wicked—full of friendship, music, and a little green magic. Enjoy the Parkside […]	has 2 events, 19 2 events, 19 10:00 am - 6:30 pm Texas Hunters & Sportsman’s Expo July 19 @ 10:00 am - 6:30 pm Texas Hunters & Sportsman’s Expo The 34th Annual Texas Hunters & Sportsman’s Expo ATTENDEE INFO Our 34th Anniversary expo will be held July 18, 19, 20, 2025 at the New McAllen Convention Center. Show hours […], 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm Mothing by Moonlight 2025 July 19 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm Mothing by Moonlight 2025 Enjoy a special night event at Quinta Mazatlan featuring: Mothing stations to see insects A dimly lit self-guided trail walk Crafts & other activities $6.25
has 1 event, 20 1 event, 20 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Texas Hunters & Sportsman’s Expo July 20 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Texas Hunters & Sportsman’s Expo The 34th Annual Texas Hunters & Sportsman’s Expo ATTENDEE INFO Our 34th Anniversary expo will be held July 18, 19, 20, 2025 at the New McAllen Convention Center. Show hours […]	has 0 events, 21 0 events, 21	has 1 event, 22 1 event, 22 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Summer Flashlight Nights at Quinta July 22 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Summer Flashlight Nights at Quinta Program requires online registration. Join park naturalists for a night hike at Quinta Mazatlan! We'll search for nocturnal animals like owls, bats, spiders, scorpions, frogs, toads, and more. Guests are […] $6.25	has 1 event, 23 1 event, 23 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Rooted Yoga July 23 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Rooted Yoga Quiet Mind Yoga Studio will be at Quinta Mazatlan for a Spring/Summer Series of outdoor yoga happening every other Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Guests are welcomed […]	has 0 events, 24 0 events, 24	has 1 event, 25 1 event, 25 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open Mic Night July 25 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open Mic Night Open Mic night at Kreative Grounds, Every Friday from 5pm to 8pm Music, Comedy, & Poetry	has 0 events, 26 0 events, 26
has 0 events, 27 0 events, 27	has 0 events, 28 0 events, 28	has 1 event, 29 1 event, 29 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Summer Flashlight Nights at Quinta July 29 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Summer Flashlight Nights at Quinta Program requires online registration. Join park naturalists for a night hike at Quinta Mazatlan! We'll search for nocturnal animals like owls, bats, spiders, scorpions, frogs, toads, and more. Guests are […] $6.25	has 0 events, 30 0 events, 30	has 0 events, 31 0 events, 31

June 29

June 29 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Poke-Fest 2025

June 29 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Patio Pop Up Market at University Drafthouse

There are no events on this day.

July 1

July 1 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Summer Flashlight Nights at Quinta

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

July 4

July 4 @ 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

97th Annual McAllen Independence Day Celebration

July 4 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Open Mic Night

July 5

July 5 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

LIVE MUSIC: The Midnight Mustang Band at McAllen Food Park

July 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Car Meet at The Point

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

July 8

July 8 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Summer Flashlight Nights at Quinta

July 8 @ 9:00 pm

Red-Volution

July 9

July 9 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Rooted Yoga

July 10

July 10 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

The Marías are bringing the Submarine Tour (Extended)

July 10 @ 9:00 pm

Pan Dulce

July 11

July 11 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Open Mic Night

July 11 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

The Marías are bringing the Submarine Tour (Extended)

July 11 @ 9:00 pm

Alex and the Chasers

July 12

July 12 @ 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sober Santa PDASH 5K & Fun Run

July 12 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Canvas & Coffee

July 12 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Area 956 Market

July 12 @ 9:00 pm

Dreams Come True

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

July 15

July 15 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Summer Flashlight Nights at Quinta

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

July 18

July 18 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Open Mic Night

July 18 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Texas Hunters & Sportsman’s Expo

July 18 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Movies at the Park: Wicked

July 19

July 19 @ 10:00 am - 6:30 pm

Texas Hunters & Sportsman’s Expo

July 19 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Mothing by Moonlight 2025

July 20

July 20 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Texas Hunters & Sportsman’s Expo

There are no events on this day.

July 22

July 22 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Summer Flashlight Nights at Quinta

July 23

July 23 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Rooted Yoga

There are no events on this day.

July 25

July 25 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Open Mic Night

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

July 29

July 29 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Summer Flashlight Nights at Quinta

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

August 2

August 2 @ 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

McAllen Crime Stoppers Presents: Viva McAllen-Rock the Badge!

August 2 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 pm

Plant Propagation Workshop

August 2 @ 8:00 pm

Eslabon Armado

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