11/28 - Turkey Trot - Mission

This year's Turkey Trot 10K, 5K and 1M Kids Run will take place at Bentsen Palm Community Park in Mission on Thursday, November 28th at 8:00 a.m.
Fees are $20 per person and $15 per student w/ ID or a group member from a group of 10 or more.
Register at mvevents.com or at Valley Running Company in McAllen or Mission, Footworks in Harlingen, and Bicycle World in McAllen. Deadline for early registration is Nov. 22nd. Late registion can occur at the event from 7:00 - 7:30 a.m. Registration Packets can be picked up on Wednesday, November 27th between 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Contact George Chapa - 457-2447, Pedro Ruiz - 534-6371, or Alejandra Rodriguez - 867-2899 for more information.

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11/23 - 5K Give n’ Gobble Turkey Trot - Mission

Walk to Feed the Hungry at this year's 5K Give n' Gobble Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 23rd at Mission Bike & Hike Trail on Conway, South of Expressway 83

When:

November 23, 2013 @ 9:00 am

     

Where: Mission Nature Hike & Bike Trail

1001 North Conway Avenue
Mission, TX 78572
 

Cost: Free

Entry Fee: 10 non-perishable items $5.00
Late Registration on site: $15.00
(includes commemorative t-shirt)
All items donated and bought will be delivered to less fortunate families before Thanksgiving.

 

11/23 - All Valley Veteran's Creative Arts Expo - McAllen

The 9th annual All Valley Veterans Creative Arts Expo 2013 will be held Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. To 4 p.m. at Palmer Pavilion located at 301 E. Hackberry Street in McAllen.

11/22 - Indoor Conjunto/Tejano Concert - Pharr

There will be night of live conjunto music and dancing from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at The Pharr Cultural and Theater Arts Center.

11/22 - A Touch of Frost Holiday Concert - McAllen

The Valley Symphony Orchestra & Chorale Presents A Touch of Frost Holiday Concert featuring David Sadlier, Tenor Concert Soloist, Friday, November 22nd at 8:00 p.m. at the McAllen Civic Center Auditorium.

11/21-24 - Sesame Street Live - Can't Stop Singing - Hidalgo

 

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Date: November 21 – 24, 2013
Doors Open: 1 hour prior to show time
Tickets: $52, $28, $23, $15

11/16 - Pan de Campo Event and Auction - Weslaco

The 10th Annual Pan de Campo Event and Auction will take place on November 16, 2013. Visit for an evening of hot chili, fresh pan de campo, live music by New Variety Band, a silent auction, cash bar , mechanical bull, and more!

 

Tickets are available at Weslaco Museum or directly from a museum board member. For more information please call 968-9142.

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11/16 - Migration Celebration - Edinburg

The Edinburg World Birding Center will be hosting the annual fall festival celebrating migration on Saturday November 16th. Featuring a wide array of activities including a bat migration talk from a local expert, a bat walk, crafts, games and other hands-on activities; this event will highlight the miraculous and mysterious bat!

11/10 - Triathlon for Education

The University of Texas-Pan American and Team McAllen Cycling are hosting the Second Annual Triathlon for Education which begins at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 10th.

11/9 - Juvenile Diabetes Association 5K Run - Mission

Join the South Texas Juvenile Diabetes Association is having a 5K Run and K Fun Walk SWEET on Saturday, November 9th at Bentsen Palm Park.

11/9 - Salute to Veterans Parade & Fireworks - Pharr

Pharr's Salute to Veterans will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2013. This annual Veterans Day Parade & Fireworks will begin on Polk Rd & Cage Blvd (Downtown Pharr) at 3:30 p.m. and end on Kelly St. Fireworks will commence at 7:00 P.M at Liberty Middle School, located on 1212 S. Fir St..

11/9 - Color Run 5K - Brownsville

The Color Run™ 5k – Brownsville

The Color Run 5k will be in Brownsville, TX! The event will take place on November 9th, 2013 at Brownsville Sports Complex!

11/9 - South Texas Battle of the Band - Pharr

Texas Battle of the Bands (STBOB) is excited about bringing this event together, which is the first of it's kind (Christian Edition) that is to bring Christians from all over the Upper and Lower Valley in a friendly yet highly spirited competition of Glory and Praise. This year's competition is scheduled for Saturday, November, 9th at 3pm at Trinity Worship Center in Pharr, TX.

11/7 - Bowling for Kids' Sake - McAllen

Dust off your bowling balls, put on your X-Ray vision glasses, grab your crime fighting cape and join the fun for this year's Bowl for Kids' Sake Superheroes themed, November 7th from 6 - 8 p.m.! Collect pledges from co-workers, friends and family; and join us on the lanes to have some fun while raising money for a great cause.

11/6-10 - Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival - Harlingen

20 years in Harlingen, Texas!

That makes us a granddaddy of nature fests, world-renowned and justly-famous. We’re planning an extra-special event, so browse www.rgvbf.org, choose your trips and talks, sign up for the NewsFlashes, Like us on Facebook, and stand by for the opening of Registrations in mid-June!

11/2-3 Dia de los Muertos Festival - McAllen

IMAS presents the Dia de los Muertos Festival which takes place Saturday and Sunday, November 2-3.

11/3 - Lisa Shampoe 5K / 10K / 2 Mile Run/Walk - Mission

The Lisa Shampoe Memorial 5K / 10K / 2 Mile Run/Walk will be on Sunday, November 3rd at the Mission Bike and Hike Trail (1 mile south of Expressway on  Conway).

11/2 - LETR Trek Be a Fan 5K - Hidalgo

Lace up for the race alongside Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) – Rio Grande Valley area athletes and supporters. Trek for a good cause in the Law Enforcement Torch Run’s (LETR) 5K Run/Walk on November 3 at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo.

11/2 - Veteran's Parade - Edinburg

The City of Edinburg, in conjunction with the Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library, H-E-B and American Legion Post No. 408, invite the public to help honor veterans of all wars.

The parade route begins at the Hidalgo County Town Square, running south on Closner Boulevard and ending at the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Cats Stadium, 1800 S. Stadium Drive.

The deadline to be a parade participant is Thursday, October 31. Competitive floats will be judged under the “most patriotic” category. Trophies will be awarded to first, second and third place winners.

Veterans Day Parade applications are available via the library website or can be picked up at the library, 1906 S. Closner Blvd. For more information, call the library at 956-383-6246.

 

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11/2 - Texas Butterfly Festival Free Community Day - Mission

On Saturday, November 2nd, the National Butterfly Center in Mission will be open for free to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Games, crats, and educational activities will be conducted in the gardens and on the grounds, where more than 200 species of butterlies have been seen.

View the full schedule of events at www.texasbutterflyfestival.com. For more information call 956-583-5400.

- from http://www.texasbutterflyfestival.com/events/community-day

11/2 - Make it Count 5K Run - Edinburg

The Accounting Society at UTPA presents Make it Count - a 5K run / 1.5 Mile Walk beneitting the Rio Grande Children's Home on Saturday, November 2nd at Edinburg Municipal Park.

11/2-10 - Texas Butterfly Festival / RGV Birding Festival / Focus on Diversity Conference - Mission

18th Annual Texas Butterfly Festival - Saturday, Nov. 2 – Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013

Now a special production of the National Butterfly Center, this year's event will feature:

• Field Trips & Educational Activities for Beginners – Experts
• The first 'Big Day of Butterflying' Species Count Competition
• A North American Butterfly Photo Contest
• And More!

11/2 - Annual Pharr Fire Fest

Saturday, November 2nd get ready to learn about fire safety, enjoy live music, interact with wildlife exhibitions, food, games, and prizes! Featuring Bo Garza and Texas Dezire/Dezeo, this family event will take place at the Pharr Events Center, from 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM.

11/2 - Dia de los Muertos Celebration - Edinburg

Life, Nature, Love celebrated in family-friendly event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Museum of South Texas History announces their annual Día de los Muertos will be held this year on Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All are invited to join in celebrating this favorite annual event that’s also one of the most well-known holidays in Mexican culture.

11/2 - Holiday Market Days - Brownsville

Come show at the Tip of Texas Family Outreach Center Holiday Market Day on Saturday November 2, 2013 at the Galaxy Bowling Banquet Room 3451 Pablo Kisel Blvd FREE ADMISSION.

11/2 - Make it Count 5K Run - Edinburg

The Accounting Society at UTPA is giving back to the community by promoting health & wellness throughout the Rio Grande Valley. The goal of our society is to provide the opportunity for our members to have leadership experience while having fun in the process.

This will also be a fun run benefiting the Rio Grande Children's Home. Your donations are greatly appeciated!

For more info on the Children's Home, visit Buckner.org.

Register at active.com.

11/1 - Final Craft Fair at Music after Hours - McAllen

The final Craft Fair (as part of Music After Hours) takes place on Friday, November 1st from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at Archer Park located at 101 N. Broadway, McAllen.