Join the City of McAllen in celebrating its 7th annual Earth Day Festival featuring live animal adventures, magicians, music, over 70 vendors & artists, farmer’s market, organic cooking classes for adults & youth and a children’s discovery zone.
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2014
Festival Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: $3.00 Adults, $2.00 Children
Location: Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen, TX 78503
from: http://www.quintamazatlan.com/events/special/vidaverde.aspx
4/23-27 - Disney on Ice: Let's Celebrate - Hidalgo

4/18-27 - The Little Mermaid - Brownsville
Music By Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater Book by Doug Wright
April 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice. Adapted from Disney’s 2008 Broadway production, Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. features the hit songs “Part of Your World,” “She’s in Love,” and the Oscar-winning “Under the Sea.” This Youtheatre production will showcase the amazing young talented group of actors and singers of YOUR community! Join us as Camille presents this classic Disney musical that will be sure to make a huge splash when Camille’s youngest and brightest present Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr!
3/29 - Pharr Hub Phestival - Pharr
Pharr Hub Phestival
March 29, 2014
Food, games, entertainment, and music by Grupo Kaliente, Rene Saldoval, Cross Fire, Elida, Roy Soliz, Little Joe, Cris Cagle and Duelo.
Other Activities:
Pharr Hub-Phestival Country Cookoff
An IBCA-sanctioned event attracting the best campfire chefs on the cookoff circuit competing for cash prizes, trophies and souvenir belt buckles. Not to mention braggin’ rights!
Bill Dillard Carnival
Heart pumping rides for thrill-seekers of all ages. Get here early and max out your All You Can Ride Pass! Day of HubPhest – all you can ride is $20.00
Food Booths
Tortas, Tacos, Funnel Cakes, Hot Cheetos, Turkey Legs, Corn in a Cup, Ice Cream and all the rest of your favorite Phestival snacks!
Pharr Stars Talent Show
1st 2nd & 3rd place trophies for song and dance competition in the categories of 1st – 5th grade, 6th – 8th grade and 9th – 12th grade.
Car Show & Shine
Car Clubs from all over South Texas will be dressed to impress and competing for the “Mayor’s Choice Award.”
Pharr Cultural Heritage Award
Pharr Mayor Leo “Polo” Palacios Jr, Mayor Pro-Tem Adan Farias, Pharr City Commissioners Arturo Cortez, Bobby Carrillo, Oscar Elizondo Jr, Edmund Maldonado, Jimmy Garza and City Manager Fred Sandoval will present this award to our surprise recipient for their professional achievements and positive reflection on the All-America City of Pharr.
Pharr Out Nature Day
A chance for you to get up close and personal with birds of prey and other exotic creations by Mother Nature.
Kid Phish
A great way for parents and children to bond together fishing for catfish in our 4000-gallon tank and competing for one of the two trophies that will be given out every hour for the biggest catch! Don’t worry, we have fishing poles, bait and tackle.
For more information visit...
- http://events.pharr-tx.gov/events/hubphest/
March 29, 2014
Food, games, entertainment, and music by Grupo Kaliente, Rene Saldoval, Cross Fire, Elida, Roy Soliz, Little Joe, Cris Cagle and Duelo.
Other Activities:
Pharr Hub-Phestival Country Cookoff
An IBCA-sanctioned event attracting the best campfire chefs on the cookoff circuit competing for cash prizes, trophies and souvenir belt buckles. Not to mention braggin’ rights!
Heart pumping rides for thrill-seekers of all ages. Get here early and max out your All You Can Ride Pass! Day of HubPhest – all you can ride is $20.00
Food Booths
Tortas, Tacos, Funnel Cakes, Hot Cheetos, Turkey Legs, Corn in a Cup, Ice Cream and all the rest of your favorite Phestival snacks!
Pharr Stars Talent Show
1st 2nd & 3rd place trophies for song and dance competition in the categories of 1st – 5th grade, 6th – 8th grade and 9th – 12th grade.
Car Show & Shine
Car Clubs from all over South Texas will be dressed to impress and competing for the “Mayor’s Choice Award.”
Pharr Cultural Heritage Award
Pharr Mayor Leo “Polo” Palacios Jr, Mayor Pro-Tem Adan Farias, Pharr City Commissioners Arturo Cortez, Bobby Carrillo, Oscar Elizondo Jr, Edmund Maldonado, Jimmy Garza and City Manager Fred Sandoval will present this award to our surprise recipient for their professional achievements and positive reflection on the All-America City of Pharr.
Pharr Out Nature Day
A chance for you to get up close and personal with birds of prey and other exotic creations by Mother Nature.
Kid Phish
A great way for parents and children to bond together fishing for catfish in our 4000-gallon tank and competing for one of the two trophies that will be given out every hour for the biggest catch! Don’t worry, we have fishing poles, bait and tackle.
For more information visit...
- http://events.pharr-tx.gov/events/hubphest/
3/22 - Texas Onion Fest - Weslaco
Texas Onion Fest will take place on March 22, 2014 at Weslaco City Park, 300 N. Airport Drive
The festivities kick off on Saturday at 10:00 a.m., with live music on two stages and the lively "Onion Eating Contests". The fun will last all day with music performances on the Main Stage, a Kids Zone, two performances by the Dancing Horses, Arts & Crafts, cooking demonstrations at the Culinary Center, and so much more.
3/15 - 7/6 - Dinosaur Safari - Brownsville
Dinosaur Safari at Gladys Porter Zoo
March 15 - July 6
Walk back in time to discover a world ruled by
giants. Dinosaur Safari features new animatronic dinosaurs not previously
displayed at Zoo, along with visitor favorite, the T-Rex. Plus real fossils, and
interactive activities for children, including a fossil dig and dinosaur rubbing
station. Get to know all the interesting characteristics of some of these
prehistoric creatures. Admission into the exhibit is $3.00 with regular paid
admission or Zoo membership.
3/14-3/24 - Circo Hermanos Vazquez - Brownsville
Circo Hermanos Vazquez
March 14th - March 24th
315 Jose Marti Blvd (empty lot behind Sunrise Mall in Brownsville, TX)
Shows everyday:
Monday - Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday at 6:00 and 9:00 p.m.
Sundays at 2:00, 5:00, and 8:00 p.m.
March 14th - March 24th
315 Jose Marti Blvd (empty lot behind Sunrise Mall in Brownsville, TX)
Shows everyday:
Monday - Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday at 6:00 and 9:00 p.m.
Sundays at 2:00, 5:00, and 8:00 p.m.
2/23-3/9 - Charro Days - Brownsville
2/20-22 - Fiesta Edinburg
Fiesta Edinburg will take place on Thursday, February 20th through Saturday, February 22nd, at Edinburg Municipal Park and will have plenty to offer including the "Fiesta" Parade, Heart of America Carnival, Family Fun Zone, three mile fun run and more. Cost to enter the event is $10 per vehicle and $5 per adult (ages 11 and up). Carnival prices vary, however there will be a $5 all-you-can-ride price for Thursday's carnival.
2/16 - Health-Body-Mind Expo - McAllen
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce will host the 30th Annual "Heart of the Valley" Health-Body-Mind Expo from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sunday, February 16th, at the McAllen Convention Center.
Hospitals, health providers, doctor clinics, fitness centers, yoga studios, nutritionists and more will participate. With the support of exhibitors, free screenings will be provided during the event along with live fitness and yoga classes, in-house massages and other activities.
Call Luis Cantu for sponsorship, booth, or general information at 956-682-2871.
Hospitals, health providers, doctor clinics, fitness centers, yoga studios, nutritionists and more will participate. With the support of exhibitors, free screenings will be provided during the event along with live fitness and yoga classes, in-house massages and other activities.
Call Luis Cantu for sponsorship, booth, or general information at 956-682-2871.
2/15 - Texas Chisholm Trail Festival - Donna
The City of Donna brings you the Texas Chisholm Trail Festival with kids carnival, food, drinks and music at Donna City Park from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, February 15th. Free admission.
2/13 - Native Sounds Concert in the Park - McAllen
A Native Sounds Concert in the Park will take place at Quinta Mazatlan in McAllen on Thursday, February 13th, at 6:00 p.m on the front lawn of the historic adobe home.
2/8 - Valentine's Day Bazaar - Edinburg

- from http://edinburg.lib.tx.us/
2/7-3/16 - Circo Hermanos Vazquez - Donna
Circo Hermanos Vazquez
February 7th - March 16th
700 Vazquez Ln (Val Verde exit) in Donna, TX
Shows everyday:
Monday - Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday at 6:00 and 9:00 p.m.
Sundays at 2:00, 5:00, and 8:00 p.m.
February 7th - March 16th
700 Vazquez Ln (Val Verde exit) in Donna, TX
Shows everyday:
Monday - Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday at 6:00 and 9:00 p.m.
Sundays at 2:00, 5:00, and 8:00 p.m.
2/5-28 - Alegria Gira 2014 - Various Locations
Ballet Folklórico
Alegría Gira 2014
Opening Night Gala
Feb. 5, 6 pmMcAllen Civic Auditorium
Reservation required, call 956-665-2230
$75
Public Concerts
February 6, 7:30 pm, McAllen Civic AuditoriumFebruary 8, 7:30 pm, Harlingen Municipal Auditorium
February 15, 7:30 pm, Brownsville TSC Arts Center
February 22, 7:30 pm, Weslaco Performing Arts Center
February 28, 7:30 pm, Laredo Performing Arts Center
Adult: $12-$14, Senior/Student $10-$12,
Child $8-$10
School Concerts
February 6, 10:00 am, McAllen Civic AuditoriumFebruary 21,1:00 pm, Weslaco Performing Arts Center
Reservation required, call 956-665-2230 for information.
$3 Student/Teacher
- from http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/daa_home/coah_home/music_home/dance_home/dance_concerts
2/1 - VSO presents From Broadway to Hollywood - McAllen
2/1 - Edinburg's All America City 10K Run and Fun Run
Both races start and finish at the UTPA Wellness Center on the corner of Sugar and Schunior.
2/1 - Chili's Showdown Cook-off - Rio Grande City
The 6th Annual Chili's Showdown Cook-Off & Kiddie Cook-off will take place on February 1, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. downtown on Britton Avenue next to BBVA Compass Bank during Keepin' it Rio Market Days.
1/25 - Arbor Day Celebration - McAllen
Join the City of McAllen on January 25th, 2014 from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM to celebrate Arbor Day at the McAllen Municipal Park.
This event is all about the outdoors. McAllen's Arbor Day Celebration will feature a morning of family-friendly activities such as the Family Fun Run and the Educational Arbor Walk. Cyclists are welcome to participate in a competitive or non-competitive bike tour and race during the celebration’s early hours.
Run. Walk. Race. Tour. Come show your support for the environment and inspire other local residents to plant, nurture and celebrate trees.
The events schedule is as follows:
The first 300 participants to register will receive a free special t-shirt! For more information on this event and how to register online, click here.
- from http://www.exploremcallen.com/events/calendar/details/2014-01-25/2014_arbor_day_celebration_in_mcallen.aspx
This event is all about the outdoors. McAllen's Arbor Day Celebration will feature a morning of family-friendly activities such as the Family Fun Run and the Educational Arbor Walk. Cyclists are welcome to participate in a competitive or non-competitive bike tour and race during the celebration’s early hours.
Run. Walk. Race. Tour. Come show your support for the environment and inspire other local residents to plant, nurture and celebrate trees.
The events schedule is as follows:
- Bike Tour - 7:15 AM
- 5K Run - 7:30 AM
- 10K Run - 7:30 AM
- Bike Race - 8:30 AM
- Family Fun Run - 10:00 AM
The first 300 participants to register will receive a free special t-shirt! For more information on this event and how to register online, click here.
- from http://www.exploremcallen.com/events/calendar/details/2014-01-25/2014_arbor_day_celebration_in_mcallen.aspx
1/24-26 - International Car Fest - McAllen
1/24-25 - Annual Winter Outdoor Wildlife Expo - SPI
1/20 - Winter Texan Appreciation Fiesta - Harlingen
1204 Fair Park Blvd
Harlingen,Texas 78550
11:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Live Music by Wildcat Thicket
Mexican Artisan Crafts
Free Salsa Dance Lessons
A Classic Car Show
FREE T-Shirt to first 2,000 guests
Live Mariachis
A Quilt Show
Line Dancing by Rio Grande Kickers
Harlingen,Texas 78550
11:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Live Music by Wildcat Thicket
Mexican Artisan Crafts
Free Salsa Dance Lessons
A Classic Car Show
FREE T-Shirt to first 2,000 guests
Live Mariachis
A Quilt Show
Line Dancing by Rio Grande Kickers
1/17-19 - Antique Show and Sale - Harlingen
The 43rd Antique Show and Sale will be held at the Casa de Amistad in Harlingen from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 12-5 p.m. Sunday. Dealers from all across the country bring a wide variety of quality antiques.
There will be 34 booths filled with country, English, and Victorian furniture, antique and estate jewelry, all types of glass, crystal, linens, china, antique clocks, silver, silver repair, glass grinding, and more. The women of St. Alban's will serve home cooked food all three days and sell all types of cakes and cookies.
An admission ticket good for admittance all three days is $5. Proceeds are used to fund charitable projects.
There will be 34 booths filled with country, English, and Victorian furniture, antique and estate jewelry, all types of glass, crystal, linens, china, antique clocks, silver, silver repair, glass grinding, and more. The women of St. Alban's will serve home cooked food all three days and sell all types of cakes and cookies.
An admission ticket good for admittance all three days is $5. Proceeds are used to fund charitable projects.
1/12 - Sounds of Splendor of Mexico - Edinburg

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