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

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.

6/9 - Chef's Picnic - McAllen

Chef’s Picnic. Chef’s Picnic will focus on chef driven and uniquely prepared foods elevating traditional picnic and event fare.

We plan on emphasizing healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle. This event would be open to the public and free to attend with a small fee for food tasting. Our goal is to attract over 300 attendees.

We currently have ten of the valleys best chefs committed to cooking at this event and also plan on having activities for attendees including Cooking Demonstrations, Face Painting, Horticulture Demonstration, Yoga etc.

Contact Chef Larry for additional questions or sponsorship information at larry@intohousewine.com

- from The Monitor's "Calendar of Events", May 12, 2013