The McAllen Wind Ensemble invites the Rio Grande Valley community to an evening of gratitude, remembrance, and American tradition with "250 Reasons to be Thankful," on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.
Read more: McAllen Wind Ensemble presents "250 Reasons to be Thankful"
To ensure that families across the city can enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday without worry, the City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will host the 16th Annual Edinburg Cares Food Drive on Saturday, November 21.
Read more: City of Edinburg to host Edinburg Cares Food Drive
As Valley bird migration picks up, get ready for the Annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival. The event is slated for November 11 through 15 at the Harlingen Convention Center, 701 Harlingen Heights Dr.
There will be over 100 fantastic field trip offerings to choose from including traditional tours through the parks the Valley is well known for as well as several new offerings such as private ranches for those seasoned returning festival birders. Special trips in the field with some of the featured speakers to further enhance their presentations are also always a great treat. In addition to field trips, they will also have keynote speakers, informative workshops, seminars, a giant tradeshow full of vendors, a silent auction, fun socials with local music and food, and of course all the birds.
As Veterans Day approaches, South Texas Health System (STHS) is preparing to honor the Rio Grande Valley's military heroes while raising awareness of the unique physical and mental health concerns many veterans experience after leaving the armed forces.
To help foster that sense of community, STHS will host its annual A Salute to Valley Veterans Concert & Community Fair, bringing together veterans, their families and local residents for an evening of live music, free food and community resources.
Read more: STHS to honor Valley Veterans with concert and community fair
Harlingen Community Theatre (HCT) is where Valley stars shine. After celebrating 50 years of highlighting Valley talent during their 2024-2025 season, they will continue to showcase the talent the Valley has to offer with this season shows.
They will have a reprise of their production of Once on this Island Jr this weekend, November 7 and 8. Saturday shows will be held at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. The Sunday show will be at 2:30 p.m. Adult tickets are $20.
Read more: Harlingen Community Theatre presents Once on this Island Jr.
The Brownsville Latin Music Festival is here, a two-day celebration of high-energy rhythms, rich cultural heritage, and world-class live talent taking place on November 6 and 7, at the LIVIVO Music Hall in Brownsville, Texas.
The Brownsville Society for the Performing Arts (BSPA) is thrilled to announce Rio Grande Valley’s own hot Latin sound, Ache de Barrio, as featured performers for the Brownsville Latin Music Festival on Friday, November 6.
Read more: BSPA announces the 2026 Brownsville Latin Music Festival featuring Latin Jazz
The City of Edinburg is proud to announce the upcoming Veterans Day Parade, honoring past and present members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The parade will take place along Closner Boulevard — affectionately known as the "Boulevard of Heroes" — on Saturday, November 7, beginning at 10 a.m.
Read more: Edinburg seeks submissions for Veterans Day parade
Quinta Mazatlán invites the community to Our First Foods – The Origins of Cuisine Along the Texas–Mexico Border with Melissa Guerra on Thursday, November 5, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Read more: Our First Foods with Melissa Guerra at Quinta Mazatlan
By Veronica Salinas
South Texas College’s (STC) Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society, Beta Epsilon Mu chapter, is collecting book donations to support “Jags Read,” an initiative led by PTK, aimed at expanding access to reading materials and promoting literacy throughout the Rio Grande Valley (RGV).
Read more: STC honor society launches book drive to promote literacy
The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (RGVHCC) is once again joining forces with H-E-B to support the annual H-E-B Feast of Sharing, and community members are invited to volunteer and help make this year's celebration possible.
Read more: H-E-B Feast of Sharing returns to McAllen, calls for volunteers
