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4/2 - Superheroes Unite for Autism - Edinburg
Saturday, April 2, 2016
Edinburg Municipal Park
5K and Buddy Fun Walk
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
To Register: https://teammario.webconnex.com/superheroesuniteforautism
To Register: https://teammario.webconnex.com/superheroesuniteforautism
4/22-26 Frozen on Ice - Hidalgo
Dates: April 22-26, 2015
Times: Varies
Doors Open: Varies
Ticket Prices: $75, $60, $30, $20
4/18 - Hero Mud Challenge - McAllen
Hero Mud Run Challenge
WHO: The McAllen Crime Stoppers program along with the RGV Crime Stoppers Coalition are hosting the Hero Mud Challenge event
WHAT: Hero Mud Challenge – Dress as your favorite Super Hero (Costume not required for participation)
WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 2015, event starts at 7:00 am, waves will start departing at 7:20 am and continue every 20 minutes
WAVE TIMES: 7:20 a.m., 7:40 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 8:20 a.m., 8:40 a.m., 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: McAllen Polo Fields at Springfest Park located at 3501 S. 23rd St., McAllen, Tx.
WHY: To raise funds that help to support the non-profit crime stopper programs
4/18 - Vida Verde - McAllen
Event Schedule & Times
TEXAS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY WITH LIVE RARELY SEEN ANIMALS-All Day
10:00 All About Butterflies for Kids-North American Butterfly Association
11:00 Rare Ocelots in South Texas-USF&W
12:00 South Texas Mammals & More-The Texas Zoo
1:00 Story of the Monarchs-Linda & Glen
2:00 Spring Bird Migration-Edinburg Scenic Wetlands
3:00 All About Turtles-Sea Turtle Inc.
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
RGV Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and Junior League of McAllen
Kids will discover the benefits of eating GREEN and making delicious and nutritious snacks!
10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30
CHEF COOKING DEMOS & TASTINGS
9:30 Fooducation® Presentation
10:00 Chef Marcel & Chef Frank Salinas with McAllen Culinary Academy
10:30 Chef Jimmy De La Cruz with Chef Association & The Cimaron Club
11:00 Chef Jeffery Sahadi and STC Culinary Students
11 30 Chef Arturo Gomez with The Centennial Club
12:00 Break - Screen Fooducation® Movie Trailers
1:00 Real Tasty Bites† & the Home Bakers Market Group
1:30 Chef Nancy with Lemons & Greens (in Spanish and English)
2:00 Fooducation® Presentation
2:30 HEB Chefs
Visit the Farmer’s Market in the Courtyard All Day!
MUSIC UNDER THE OLD OAK--FARMERS MARKET -- -FOOD COURT
10:00 Ensamble la Mision (folk ensemble)
11:00 Rumbo al Anaqua (folk duo)
12:00 Johnny Walker & The Blue Labels
1:30 Montage
2:30-4:00 Barefoot Serenade
DINOSAUR GEORGE 10:00 and 2:00
MAGIC DORK 12:00 and 3:00
LIVE BIRDS OF PREY with Jonathan Wood 10:00, 12:00, 2:00
Visit the birds all day long with photo opportunities!
LIVE REPTILE ADVENTURES with Danny Conner 11:00 & 1:00
Visit the Reptile Exhibit all day long!
ANIMAL CONTACTO LIVE ANIMAL SHOW 9:00, 11:00, 2:30
TALES FOR TOTS featuring costumed characters 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30
ECO-KIDS ART projects and natural play activities all day!
GREEN EXPO TENT-Over 30 businesses and educational booths all day!
9:30 Johnny Walker & The Blue Labels
10:30 Aloha Hula
11:30 Children’s Orchard Fashion Show
12:00 Barefoot Serenade
1:00 UTRGV Recycled Art Trashion Show
2:00 Children’s Orchard Fashion Show
2:30 Vanguard Academy
ART IN THE PARK-Over 30 artisans with handcrafted work for sale all day!
TEEPEE TALKS-All Day
RUN WILD! 5K
7:30 am run followed by Awards Ceremony
FREE t-shirt for early registrants
FREE entrance into festival with bib!
Information came from: http://www.quintamazatlan.com/events/special/vidaverde/entertainment.aspx
4/26 - Vida Verde - McAllen
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
Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! It’s one colossal party on ice, with all your favorite Disney friends! Enjoy a winter wonderland with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, a Halloween haunt with the Disney Villains, a Very Merry Unbirthday Party, a Royal Ball with the Disney Princesses and more in a magical medley of holidays, celebrations and festivals from around the globe.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
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
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.
3/22 - Cougar Classic Cook Off - Edinburg
Annual Cougar Classic Cook Off
Saturday, March 22
Edinburg Municipal Park
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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
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
Charro Days Fiesta arrives in 2014 celebrating their 77th Anniversary - join the celebration by attending the parade, carnival and live concerts.2/20-22 - Fiesta Edinburg
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