December 8, 2021 - Events Calendar
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- Published: Wednesday, 08 December 2021 00:00
December 8-9
Mission Regional Medical Center, in coordination with the Mission Chamber, is holding their yearly Community Health and Wellness Fair from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. The event will be held at the Mission Event Center, 200 N. Shary Rd. The event is free to the public and will provide several health screenings. Some tests require a 12 hour fast and require an appointment. To set up yours, call the Mission Chamber office at (956) 585-2727.
December 9
Join the City of Brownsville for their official tree lighting ceremony at 6:30 to 9 p.m. The event will be held at the Historic Market Square and include other holiday festivities.
December 9, 10, and 11
The Harlequin Drama Club takes to the stage for the production of Xanadu at the Veterans Memorial High School Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. each night. Tickets are to be sold at the door each night and there will be no advanced sales. The tickets are $10 for adults. The lobby will open at 6:15 p.m. and masks will be required.
December 9-11
Troupe 1295 is going to take visitors to the magical world of Aladdin by performing Aladdin, Jr. at the Gilbert Zepeda Jr. Performing Arts Center at PSJA North, 500 E. Nolana Loop. Shows are set for 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information, call (956) 354-2388.
December 10
The Valley Symphony Orchestra proudly announces A Touch of Frost, the holiday musical tradition. Tickets are on sale now for the event featuring the Valley Symphony Chorale. Hear all of your holiday favorites as well as selections from the Nutcracker and Handel’s Messiah. The event will be held at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at box office, by calling (956) 681-3800, or by visiting www.valleyorchestra.org.
December 10-11
Join the Sharyland Pioneer High School for a trip Into the Woods at 7:30 p.m. both nights. The show will be performed in the Pioneer Auditorium at 10001 N. Shary Rd., Mission. General admission tickets are $10, senior citizens, 65 and older, are $5.
December 10-12
The Gladys Porter Zoo will be hosting its annual holiday celebration, Zoo Nights and Lights. This will be the second, and last, weekend of the event. The event is scheduled 6 to 9 p.m. each night. The price of admission is $5 or receive free admission by donating a new unwrapped toy for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. For more information, or tickets, visit www.gpz.org, or call (956) 546-7187.
December 11
Estero Llano Grande will have a Santa’s Birding Tour. Santa will be on this walk, suitable for all ages and experience levels. www.theworldbirdingcenter.com/events.html. Free with paid admission.
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Learn about the specialty birds of the Rio Grande Valley, where to find them, how to ID them, and the best time of year to see them on the Specialty Birds of the RGV course at Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, 714 Raul Longoria Rd, 10-11:30 a.m. This is a great course for beginner birders and birders who are planning to travel to South Texas for the first time. Space for this program is limited. Register by calling (956) 381-9922 or by visiting their website at edinburgwbc.org/programs-%26-field-trips. Free with paid admission.
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The City of Weslaco will hold their Lighted Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. down Texas Blvd.
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City of Edinburg will host their Christmas Market – Christmas Festival at the Edinburg City Hall Courtyard, 415, W. University Dr., at 6 p.m. There will be food trucks, vendors, music, games and light displays.
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The City of San Benito will have their 79th Annual Christmas Parade titled Christmas in Toyland. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. on Sam Houston Blvd. For more information, contact Parks and Recreation Department at (956) 361-3800, or visit cityofsanbenito.com to download a registration form.
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The City of Alamo will be celebrating their Winter Wonderland Parade at 6:15 p.m. The parade will start at HEB and head southbound to Downtown Central Park where school choirs, bands and other groups will be performing. Food vendors will also be available.
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Falcon State Park will host their third annual Falcon Lake Christmas Boat Parade. Visit and view this festive sight along the shoreline of the day-use area.
December 12
Join the Sharyland Pioneer High School for a trip Into the Woods at 2 p.m. The show will be performed in the Pioneer Auditorium at 10001 N. Shary Rd., Mission. General admission tickets are $10, senior citizens, 65 and older, are $5.
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The RGV Concert Band will present their annual Christmas Concert at 3 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1105 Fern in McAllen. A free will offering will be taken.
December 14
Experience the fun of the UTRGV Modern Band Ensembles and faculty band at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg. These groups comprise of students learning new instruments and making contemporary popular music of varied styles. The show will also feature The Minor Revisions, a pop/rock band made up of UTRGV music faculty members. Visit utrgv.edu/patron for a complete list of events and tickets.
December 14-18
Visit dressed in lights and enjoy Illumina Fest from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Quinta Mazatlan. To make your experience more enjoyable, the event offers timed entry with online tickets only, so reserve now at www.ticketleap.com.
December 15
Mercedes will present “Little Nashville in Mercedes” from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be music, food and crafts at the corner of Fourth and S. Ohio.
