Disney Junior Live Pirate and Princess Adventure
will be at State Farm Arena for two engagements at 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 26th.
12/21 - La Pastorela - Edinburg
12/18 - Children's Christmas Program - Edinburg
The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library 2013 Children's Christmas Program will be Dec. 18 at 6pm. Our very special celebrity reader, Octavio Saenz, will be reading "The Night before Christmas" for all to enjoy. There will also be a puppet show and caroling, a free book giveaway and goodie bags! The event is free. 12/14 - Gingerbread House Making Class - McAllen
IMAS is hosting three sessions of gingerbread house making class on Saturday, December 14th at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Cost is $8 for IMAS members and $10 for non-members. All supplies included. Register in advance by calling 956-682-0123 or by visiting the IMAS front desk.
12/14 - 63rd annual Longest Lighted Christmas Parade and Bazaar - San Benito
San Benito’s 63rd annual Longest Lighted Christmas Parade and Bazaar is set for 6 p.m. Saturday.
A public bazaar featuring live music, games, food and arts and crafts will run from 4 to 11 p.m. at Heavin Park.
A public bazaar featuring live music, games, food and arts and crafts will run from 4 to 11 p.m. at Heavin Park.
12/13-14 - A Night in Bethlehem - Pharr
Come taste, smell, feel and experience at the marketplace what it must have been like on that wondrous night that Jesus was born. A two night event. The event is free, but the experience is priceless. Facebook.com/experiencebethlehem
- from http://www.kveo.com/events/night-bethlehem
- from http://www.kveo.com/events/night-bethlehem
12/7 - Christmas Parade and Posada - McAllen
The City of McAllen, McAllen Parks and Recreation and McAllen Chamber of Commerce will host the 31st Annual Candlelight Posada Saturday, December 7th from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Archer Park, 101 N. Broadway. Come enjoy the fun activities at Archer Park, Christmas Parade and traditional Posada in Downtown McAllen.Entertainment and Food Booths – 12:00 pm
Nativity Procession – 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Nativity Presentation – 6:30 pm
Lighted Parade – 7:00 pm
12/7 - Christmas Fiesta & Lighted Parade - Pharr
The City of Pharr will host this year's Christmas Fiesta & Lighted Parade on December 7th, from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m.
12/6-7 - Night of Lights Parade & Festival - Edinburg
Edinburg's 2013 Night of Lights will begin Friday night with a South Texas Lyric Opera at 5:15 p.m. and the tree lighting at 6 p.m. The parade and festival are on Saturday, December 7th from 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The parade begins on the
corner of University Dr. & Sugar Rd. and ends at the Hidalgo County
Courthouse Parking lot (Town Square). 12/6-8 - Zoo Nights & Lights - Brownsville
12/6-12/8 - Dias Festivos - McAllen
The Junior League of McAllen celebrates 75 years with "Diamonds in December" - this year's Dias Festivos! Visit the McAllen Convention Center for a wonderful time of shopping, kids activities, and more from 12-6pm of Friday, December 6th, 9am-6pm on Saturday, December 7th, and from 11am - 5pm on Sunday, December 8th.
Visit http://www.juniorleaguemcallen.org/dias-festivos.html for more information.
Visit http://www.juniorleaguemcallen.org/dias-festivos.html for more information.
12/1-31 - Festival of Lights - Hidalgo
Hidalgo's Festival of Lights begins December 1st and features concerts and trolley tours every evening at 7:00 p.m. in the month of December.
Festivities begin with a Festival of Lights 5K Fun Run in the Lights on Sunday, December 1st and with an illuminated parade at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2nd. A special night of live music by Ramon Ayala, famility activities, and free toys takes place on Wednesday, December 18th. Visit www.hidfol.com for schedule and more information or cLL 956-843-5311. Dinner concert trolley tours available most nights at $12/person. Call for tickets.
11/26 - 1/1/2014 - Holiday Village - Brownsville
For more information http://holidayvillage.cob.us/
Open November 18,2013 – January 1,2014 until 10:00pm
Week Nights-11:00pm Friday & Saturday
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.
- from http://mvevents.com/train/?ai1ec_event=3rd-annual-turkey-trot-2&instance_id=
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 83When:
November 23, 2013 @ 9:00 am
Where: Mission Nature Hike & Bike Trail
1001 North Conway Avenue
Mission, TX 78572
Mission, TX 78572
Cost: Free
Late Registration on site: $15.00
(includes commemorative t-shirt)
All items donated and bought will be delivered to less fortunate families before Thanksgiving.
11/22 - 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
- from www.statefarmarena.com
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 - 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 - 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.
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
The Museum of South Texas History announces their annual DÃa 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
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.
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.
10/31 - Pharr Phall Phestival
Come out in your best costume and enjoy candy, games, kiddie rides, a haunted house, music, and a costume Contest! From 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM, at the Pharr P.A.L. Center (located on 413 E. Clark St.) you’ll be up on your feet having a pharr out time!
10/29-31 Haunted House at Pumphouse - Hidalgo
The Hidalgo Pumphouse Museum along with the Youth Center is hosting "Terror at the Museum" which opens Tuesday - Thursday from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
10/26 - Cancer Walkathon - Pharr
Walk the walk at the 7th Annual Cancer Walk-a-thon on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Pharr Elementary.
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