- 1. MHC to host McGrinch event at La Placita Park
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- The third annual McGrinch event hosted by the McAllen Heritage Center (MHC), McAllen’s museum of history and culture, will be held on Saturday, December 14 from 2 to 7 p.m. at La Placita Park, 301 S. Main ...
- Created on 10 December 2024
- 2. Winter Texan Fiesta draws a crowd
- (Around Town)
- Winter Texans, and converted Texans, packed the Leo Pena Placita Park on Friday, March 6 for Mission’s annual Winter Texan Fiesta. The event drew quite a crowd this year, leaving barely any space for sitting ...
- Created on 17 March 2026
- 3. Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- ... on the weekend. Winter Texan Fiesta was packed. The crowd was bigger than I have seen in years. There was barely any empty space in the grassy area of the placita. It looked like everyone was having ...
- Created on 10 March 2026
- 4. McAllen Heritage Center to celebrate 20 years
- (Around Town)
- ... for the exterior of the facility including the La Placita Park and “Greetings from McAllen” mural dedication and new outdoor spotlights. The beautiful mural and photo spot is a rendition of a circa 1930’s ...
- Created on 03 March 2026
- 5. Mission Chamber of Commerce hosts 2026 Winter Texan Fiesta on March 6
- (Around Town)
- The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce invites Winter Texans to celebrate community, culture, and live entertainment at the 2026 Winter Texan Fiesta on Friday, March 6, at Leo Peña Placita Park in downtown ...
- Created on 24 February 2026
- 6. New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Valley
- (Entertainment)
- ... Pena Placita Park is all lit up at Bus. 83 and Conway in Mission. Enjoy lights, décor, and displays throughout the park. City of McAllen will have their digital tree and oval park lit up at the McAllen ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 7. December 10, 2025 - Events Calendar
- (Events Calendar)
- ... at the Promenade Park Amphitheater, 201 W. McIntyre St. December 12 – Mission will host a Holiday Market from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Leo Pena Placita Park (corner of Business 83 and Conway Ave.). The event ...
- Created on 10 December 2025
- 8. Valley cities light up for the holidays
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- ... take place at 7:30 p.m. Holiday lights will also be at Leo Pena Placita Park. Pharr The City of Pharr will have their Winter Wonderland event on Friday, December 5. Join the City of Pharr for an enchanted ...
- Created on 03 December 2025
- 9. Mission Chamber thanks Winter Texans with annual Fiesta
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- Join the Mission Chamber of Commerce on March 7, starting at noon (doors open at 11 a.m.) at the Leo Pena Placita Park in Mission, for an afternoon filled with fun, laughter, and celebration. The chamber ...
- Created on 27 February 2025
- 10. Winter Texan Fiesta is next month
- (Entertainment)
- Get ready for the ultimate Winter Texan Fiesta experience. Join the Mission Chamber on March 7 at the picturesque Leo Pena Placita Park in Mission, for a day filled with fun, laughter, and celebration. ...
- Created on 19 February 2025
- 11. December 11, 2024 - Events Calendar
- (Events Calendar)
- ... PSJA ECHS Auditorium, 805 W. Ridge Rd. in San Juan. December 13 – The City of Mission will hold their Holiday Market at Leo Pena Placita Park (corner of Bus. 83 and Conway Ave.) from 6 to 9 p.m. The ...
- Created on 10 December 2024
- 12. Start celebrating the holidays
- (Around Town)
- ... Christmas Tree lighting on Friday, November 22 at 6 p.m. at Leo Pena Placita Park, 801 N. Conway Ave. Enjoy photos with Santa, vendors, live music, raffles, and more holiday fun. The holiday market excitement ...
- Created on 20 November 2024
- 13. February 28, 2024 - Events Calendar
- (Events Calendar)
- ... annual Winter Texan Fiesta, presented by the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce and sponsors Mission Regional Medical Center and Winter Texan Times, will be at the Leo Pena Placita Park in Downtown Mission ...
- Created on 28 February 2024
- 14. 92nd Annual Parade of Oranges in Mission
- (Entertainment)
- ... the two-day Texas Citrus Fiesta Fun Fair and Kids Carnival. Live music, food vendors, and arts and crafts will make this a memorable night for the community. It is taking place at Leo Peña Placita Park ...
- Created on 24 January 2024
- 15. Seven Oaks Workcampers perform at Holiday Market
- (Entertainment)
- The evening was pleasant, there was shopping to be done and for the kids, a chance to have their picture taken with Santa during the Holiday Market held Friday in Mission’s Leo Pena La Placita Park. The ...
- Created on 05 December 2023
- 16. Mission’s Winter Texan Fiesta has outstanding lineup
- (Entertainment)
- ... take place where the Winter Texan Fiesta began many years ago – returning to its home – at the Leo Pena Placita Park in Downtown Mission (803 N. Conway). The event will be held this Friday, March 3, from ...
- Created on 28 February 2023
- 17. Mission Chamber present Winter Texas Fiesta
- (Entertainment)
- ... season. For several years the event has been held at the Mission Event Center, and at the Mission Chamber. This year, the event returns to its original location – the Leo Pena Placita Park in Downtown ...
- Created on 14 February 2023
- 18. McGrinch to visit MHC
- (Entertainment)
- The McAllen Heritage Center, museum of history and culture, is pleased to announce a visit from the friendly McGrinch on Saturday, December 17 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The McGrinch will be in the La Placita ...
- Created on 13 December 2022
- 19. Celebrate Christmas in the Valley
- (Entertainment)
- ... 1. The public is invited to Leo Pena Placita on Thursday, December 1, and Friday, December 2. The special tree lighting will highlight the event at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two-day event includes mariachi ...
- Created on 29 November 2022
- 20. Mission reschedules tree lighting
- (Entertainment)
- ... will run for two days. The public is invited to Leo Pena Placita Park on Friday, December 1 and Saturday December 2, for a free event for the entire family. A special tree lighting will highlight the ...
- Created on 22 November 2022
