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March 23, 2022

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7 Events in McAllen to Get Your Groove on New Year’s...

December 29, 2021

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	0 events 1 0 events, 1	0 events 2 0 events, 2	1 event 3 1 event, 3 8:00 pm Jesse & Joy December 3 @ 8:00 pm Jesse & Joy	0 events 4 0 events, 4	0 events 5 0 events, 5	1 event 6 1 event, 6 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mickey & Friends Merry Market December 6 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mickey & Friends Merry Market Step into a world of holiday cheer at the Mickey & Friends Merry Market! Families are invited to enjoy a festive day filled with shopping, treats, and magical moments inspired […]
0 events 7 0 events, 7	0 events 8 0 events, 8	0 events 9 0 events, 9	1 event 10 1 event, 10 7:30 pm TINA – The Tina Turner Musical December 10 @ 7:30 pm TINA – The Tina Turner Musical Get ready to feel the energy, power, and soul of a true rock legend with TINA – The Tina Turner Musical! This electrifying show tells the inspiring story of Tina […]	0 events 11 0 events, 11	1 event 12 1 event, 12 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge December 12 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge Get ready for a sweet and creative holiday tradition at the IMAS Gingerbread Challenge. Families are invited to build and decorate their very own gingerbread-style house using graham crackers, frosting, […]	5 events 13 5 events, 13 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Holly Jolly Party at McAllen Public Library December 13 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Holly Jolly Party at McAllen Public Library Santa Claus and friends are coming to town and they’re bringing lots of holiday cheer to McAllen Public Library. Stop by for this FREE event and grab a cup of […], 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cochineal Pigment Painting December 13 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cochineal Pigment Painting Dive into the fascinating world of natural color at this hands-on Cochineal Pigment Painting workshop. Guests will learn about the cochineal insect and the rich carmine pigment it produces—an iconic […], 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 5th Annual McGrinch Meet & Greet at McAllen Heritage Center December 13 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 5th Annual McGrinch Meet & Greet at McAllen Heritage Center Meet & Greet with our friendly McGrinch at the McAllen Heritage Center! FREE EVENT! Saturday, December 13th, 2025 2pm-6pm Visitors are welcome to take photos with your own camera or […], 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge December 13 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge Get ready for a sweet and creative holiday tradition at the IMAS Gingerbread Challenge. Families are invited to build and decorate their very own gingerbread-style house using graham crackers, frosting, […], 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm White Christmas Indoor/Outdoor Market at Selfies & More! December 13 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm White Christmas Indoor/Outdoor Market at Selfies & More! Enjoy Amazing Vendors For All Your Present Needs! Support Small Businesses And Enjoy A Free Cold Brew Coffee with A $15.00 Purchase! Take A Stroll In Our Indoor Selfie Studio […]
2 events 14 2 events, 14 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Romantic Cello: UTRGV Series December 14 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Romantic Cello: UTRGV Series Enjoy a soulful Sunday afternoon as UTRGV faculty pianist Dr. Brendan Kinsella and guest artist Dr. Daniel Saenz take the stage for an intimate recital of music for violoncello and […], 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge December 14 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge Get ready for a sweet and creative holiday tradition at the IMAS Gingerbread Challenge. Families are invited to build and decorate their very own gingerbread-style house using graham crackers, frosting, […]	1 event 15 1 event, 15 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge December 15 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge Get ready for a sweet and creative holiday tradition at the IMAS Gingerbread Challenge. Families are invited to build and decorate their very own gingerbread-style house using graham crackers, frosting, […]	1 event 16 1 event, 16 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge December 16 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge Get ready for a sweet and creative holiday tradition at the IMAS Gingerbread Challenge. Families are invited to build and decorate their very own gingerbread-style house using graham crackers, frosting, […]	1 event 17 1 event, 17 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge December 17 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge Get ready for a sweet and creative holiday tradition at the IMAS Gingerbread Challenge. Families are invited to build and decorate their very own gingerbread-style house using graham crackers, frosting, […]	2 events 18 2 events, 18 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge December 18 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge Get ready for a sweet and creative holiday tradition at the IMAS Gingerbread Challenge. Families are invited to build and decorate their very own gingerbread-style house using graham crackers, frosting, […], 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm IMAS Mysterious Cosmos Luminous Stars & Galaxies December 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm IMAS Mysterious Cosmos Luminous Stars & Galaxies Drop into IMAS for Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Nights this Fall & Winter season! Let gravity pull you in with your family and friends while learning about the cosmos through […]	1 event 19 1 event, 19 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge December 19 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge Get ready for a sweet and creative holiday tradition at the IMAS Gingerbread Challenge. Families are invited to build and decorate their very own gingerbread-style house using graham crackers, frosting, […]	2 events 20 2 events, 20 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm Tamale Science Workshop December 20 @ 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm Tamale Science Workshop IMAS invites families to learn about the science of tamales in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn more about the roots of this delicious meal as they practice spreading masa […], 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge December 20 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge Get ready for a sweet and creative holiday tradition at the IMAS Gingerbread Challenge. Families are invited to build and decorate their very own gingerbread-style house using graham crackers, frosting, […]
1 event 21 1 event, 21 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge December 21 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge Get ready for a sweet and creative holiday tradition at the IMAS Gingerbread Challenge. Families are invited to build and decorate their very own gingerbread-style house using graham crackers, frosting, […]	1 event 22 1 event, 22 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge December 22 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge Get ready for a sweet and creative holiday tradition at the IMAS Gingerbread Challenge. Families are invited to build and decorate their very own gingerbread-style house using graham crackers, frosting, […]	1 event 23 1 event, 23 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge December 23 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge Get ready for a sweet and creative holiday tradition at the IMAS Gingerbread Challenge. Families are invited to build and decorate their very own gingerbread-style house using graham crackers, frosting, […]	1 event 24 1 event, 24 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge December 24 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge Get ready for a sweet and creative holiday tradition at the IMAS Gingerbread Challenge. Families are invited to build and decorate their very own gingerbread-style house using graham crackers, frosting, […]	1 event 25 1 event, 25 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge December 25 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge Get ready for a sweet and creative holiday tradition at the IMAS Gingerbread Challenge. Families are invited to build and decorate their very own gingerbread-style house using graham crackers, frosting, […]	1 event 26 1 event, 26 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge December 26 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge Get ready for a sweet and creative holiday tradition at the IMAS Gingerbread Challenge. Families are invited to build and decorate their very own gingerbread-style house using graham crackers, frosting, […]	1 event 27 1 event, 27 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge December 27 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge Get ready for a sweet and creative holiday tradition at the IMAS Gingerbread Challenge. Families are invited to build and decorate their very own gingerbread-style house using graham crackers, frosting, […]
3 events 28 3 events, 28 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm New Years Market December 28 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm New Years Market Ring in the new year a little early at the New Years Market at Archer Park. Families can stroll through a charming lineup of local vendors, enjoy tasty bites, and […], 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet December 28 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet Give the gift of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet to the whole family. Celebrate America’s favorite Christmas tradition with an international cast that unites world-class talent from renowned ballet capitals across […], 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge December 28 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge Get ready for a sweet and creative holiday tradition at the IMAS Gingerbread Challenge. Families are invited to build and decorate their very own gingerbread-style house using graham crackers, frosting, […]	1 event 29 1 event, 29 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge December 29 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge Get ready for a sweet and creative holiday tradition at the IMAS Gingerbread Challenge. Families are invited to build and decorate their very own gingerbread-style house using graham crackers, frosting, […]	1 event 30 1 event, 30 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge December 30 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge Get ready for a sweet and creative holiday tradition at the IMAS Gingerbread Challenge. Families are invited to build and decorate their very own gingerbread-style house using graham crackers, frosting, […]	1 event 31 1 event, 31 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge December 31 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IMAS Gingerbread Challenge Get ready for a sweet and creative holiday tradition at the IMAS Gingerbread Challenge. Families are invited to build and decorate their very own gingerbread-style house using graham crackers, frosting, […]

November 30

November 30 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Stars Hallow Market

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There are no events on this day.

December 3

December 3 @ 8:00 pm

Jesse & Joy

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There are no events on this day.

December 6

December 6 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Mickey & Friends Merry Market

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

December 10

December 10 @ 7:30 pm

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical

There are no events on this day.

December 12

December 12 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge

December 13

December 13 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Holly Jolly Party at McAllen Public Library

December 13 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Cochineal Pigment Painting

December 13 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

5th Annual McGrinch Meet & Greet at McAllen Heritage Center

December 13 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge

December 13 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

White Christmas Indoor/Outdoor Market at Selfies & More!

December 14

December 14 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The Romantic Cello: UTRGV Series

December 14 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge

December 15

December 15 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge

December 16

December 16 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge

December 17

December 17 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge

December 18

December 18 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge

December 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

IMAS Mysterious Cosmos Luminous Stars & Galaxies

December 19

December 19 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge

December 20

December 20 @ 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Tamale Science Workshop

December 20 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge

December 21

December 21 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge

December 22

December 22 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge

December 23

December 23 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge

December 24

December 24 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge

December 25

December 25 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge

December 26

December 26 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge

December 27

December 27 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge

December 28

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

New Years Market

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

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

December 28 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge

December 29

December 29 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge

December 30

December 30 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge

December 31

December 31 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge

January 1

January 1, 2026 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge

January 2

January 2, 2026 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge

January 3

January 3, 2026 @ 7:00 am - 11:00 am

Give a Bark 5th Annual 5k

January 3, 2026 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge

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