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0 events 11 0 events, 11	0 events 12 0 events, 12	0 events 13 0 events, 13	1 event 14 1 event, 14 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Water Circus Metropolis January 14 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Water Circus Metropolis MCALLEN TX, HERE COMES WATER CIRCUS METROPOLIS! Get ready for an unforgettable journey in the deep blue where water fountains, shining lights, live music and magic blend together under the […]	0 events 15 0 events, 15	0 events 16 0 events, 16	2 events 17 2 events, 17 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Oddities Market Mini Edition January 17 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Oddities Market Mini Edition Celebrating the one and only oddities shop in the valley 3 year anniversary! Will also be celebrating the grand opening of our newly unveiled workshop room! This market will be […], 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm Charm and Bead Jewelry Pop-Up Market January 17 @ 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm Charm and Bead Jewelry Pop-Up Market Join us on January 17 at Selfies & More Mini Market for a Charms & Bead Jewelry Market Pop-Up featuring a variety of local vendors! Shop handmade charm and bead […]
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0 events 25 0 events, 25	0 events 26 0 events, 26	1 event 27 1 event, 27 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Valentine’s Loteria January 27 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Valentine’s Loteria 💘✨ Valentine’s Lotería Night ✨💘 Get into the Valentine’s Day spirit early with a lively Valentine’s Lotería Night at Suerte Bar & Grill Uptown. Enjoy free play-to-win Lotería, festive Valentine’s-themed […] Free	3 events 28 3 events, 28 9:00 am - 10:00 am Walk With A Naturalist January 28 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Walk With A Naturalist Discover the rich natural beauty of the Rio Grande Valley during Walk With a Naturalist, a weekly program designed to help guests connect with nature while learning to identify native […], 10:00 am - 11:00 am Young Adventurers – Curious Crawlers (Ages 1-6) January 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Young Adventurers – Curious Crawlers (Ages 1-6) 🐞🕷️ Young Adventurers: Curious Crawlers 🕷️🐞 📅 January 28, 2026🎟️ FREE Admission (Registration required \| Space is limited) Get ready to creep, crawl, and discover the fascinating world of bugs […] Free, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm New Year, New Loteria Luck/Chicas Night Out! January 28 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm New Year, New Loteria Luck/Chicas Night Out! GIRL'S NIGHT ALERT! Date: Wednesday, January 28,2026 Time: 5:30PM - 8PM (Game starts at 6 sharp!) Location: CHICA Boutique, 5401 N. 10th St. Ste 130, McAllen, TX Tickets: $35 (2 cards) $40 (3 cards)Includes: 25 […]	0 events 29 0 events, 29	2 events 30 2 events, 30 8:00 am - 5:00 pm McAllen International Carfest 2026 January 30 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm McAllen International Carfest 2026 We are celebrating our 16th Annual McAllen International CarFest! The RGV is a place full of car lovers so we decided to create an event in which owners can show […], 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Moonlight Market January 30 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Moonlight Market 🌙✨ Moonlight Market – McColl ✨🌙📍 2500 N McColl Rd, McAllen, TX⏰ 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM Experience a charming evening market under the moonlight at Moonlight Market – McColl. […]	6 events 31 6 events, 31 8:00 am - 5:00 pm McAllen International Carfest 2026 January 31 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm McAllen International Carfest 2026 We are celebrating our 16th Annual McAllen International CarFest! The RGV is a place full of car lovers so we decided to create an event in which owners can show […], 9:00 am - 11:00 am Breakfast Bingo January 31 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Breakfast Bingo Join us on Saturday, January 31st from 9–11 AM for our very first Breakfast Bingo of the year! Play bingo games for a chance to win fun prizes, enjoy a […], 9:00 am - 11:00 am Cars and Coffee January 31 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Cars and Coffee 🚗☕ Cars & Coffee 2026 at Terra Café ☕🚗 Start your morning with great vibes, great company, and even better cars at Cars & Coffee 2026! Join fellow car enthusiasts […], 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Valentine’s Event January 31 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Valentine’s Event You are cordially invited to our celebration of love.Stop by and enjoy a day filled with discounts, sweet treats, and lovely surprises!📅 Saturday, January 31, 2026⏰ 10:00 AM – 6:00 […], 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm PICNIC WITH AN IF January 31 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm PICNIC WITH AN IF PICNIC WITH AN IF — FREE ENTRY! January 31, 2026 3–8 PM Bring your blankets, your family, and come enjoy a cozy evening with us at our Picnic With an IF Market! […] + 1 More

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December 28, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm

South Pole Illuminated Festival

December 28, 2025 @ 5:00 am - 6:30 pm

Loteria Cards & Comedy

December 28, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

New Years Market

December 28, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

December 28, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Teachers Gone Bad

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January 3

January 3 @ 7:00 am - 11:00 am

Give a Bark 5th Annual 5k

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January 14

January 14 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Water Circus Metropolis

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January 17

January 17 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Oddities Market Mini Edition

January 17 @ 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Charm and Bead Jewelry Pop-Up Market

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January 27

January 27 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Valentine’s Loteria

January 28

January 28 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Walk With A Naturalist

January 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Young Adventurers – Curious Crawlers (Ages 1-6)

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January 30

January 30 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

McAllen International Carfest 2026

January 30 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Moonlight Market

January 31

January 31 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

McAllen International Carfest 2026

January 31 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Breakfast Bingo

January 31 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Valentine’s Event

January 31 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

PICNIC WITH AN IF

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