October 1-31 – The Weslaco Museum and WISD presents Dia de los Muertos Art Exhibit. The museum is located at 500 S. Texas Blvd. Visit www.weslacomuseum.org.
October 8 - Join Mission Historical Museum for a discussion on the Summer of ‘66 exhibit that features photographs taken from three volumes of photo survey books that were part of the Urban Renewal Project No. TEX R-91 in Mission, Texas. The photos were taken in July of 1966 and briefly show the lives of local residents. The photos are of structures on the various city lots that were selected to be part of the proposed Lomita Urban Renewal Areas. These structures included residential dwellings as well as commercial and industrial buildings. The event takes place at 11 a.m. The Museum is located at 900 Doherty Ave. Call (956) 580-8784 for more information.
October 8 – The Harlingen Police Department will host their 8th Annual Run with the Heroes 5k Run/Walk starting at 8 a.m. in the Harlingen Downtown District on West Jackson Avenue and A Street. For more information visit https://www.athleteguild.com/running/harlingen-tx/2022-8th-annual-run-with-the-heroes-rgv-5k-runwalk.
October 9 – Join the International Museum of Art & Science for their annual Dia de los Muertos Festival from 1 to 5 p.m. This lively event will include performances, a display of altares created by community organizations, and a Market at the Museum featuring regional artists and artisans. Activities include candle painting, exhibit tours, and a sugar skull decorating (additional $3). Museum is located at 1900 W. Nolana Ave in Mcallen.
October 9 – Bug a Ranger will be held at Bentsen-RGV State Park at 9:30 a.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change.
October 13 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host Wild Wellness at 8:30 a.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change.
October 14 – Natures Memories will be held at Bentsen-RGV State Park at 11 a.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information. Reservations are required. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change.
October 16 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host a Painting with a Ranger at 9:30 a.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information. Reservations are required. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change.
October 21-23 – Fiesta de Palmas will be held at the McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd. Attractions will include Artisan Mercado, fireworks, concerts, and more. Friday is free admission. Admission Saturday and Sunday is $10. Concert prices vary. The full schedule with stages and times of each performance will be released prior to the event, and may also be viewed at www.fiestadepalmas.com
October 21 – Outdoor Skills: Navigation 101 will be held at Bentsen-RGV State Park at 2 p.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change.
October 21 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host Spiders of the Night at 7 p.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change.
October 22 – The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas will hold the Pow Wow 52nd Annual Dakee Si (Fall Gathering) from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Alton Community Center, 349 Dawes Ave. Admission is free. Visit the event to experience American Indian culture, drumming, singing and dancing. There will also be raffles and cake walks, and vendors selling Indian food, art, crafts, supplies and wares. Gourd dancing will be held at 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. A Grand entry will be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and 7 to 9:30 p.m. Intermission will be held at 4:30.
October 23 – A Mushroom Hike will be held at Bentsen-RGV State Park at 9:30 a.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change.
October 27 – Creatures of the Night will be held at Bentsen-RGV State Park at 8 p.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information. Reservations are required. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change.
October 28 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host a Skins and Skeletons Ranger Talk at 2 p.m. I the La Familia Nature Center near the park entrance at 2 p.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change.
October 29 – Smokin’ on the Rio and the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show presents Terror on Texas Ave. Barbecue Cookoff at the livestock showgrounds in Mercedes. Registration is currently open for the event. Fall Fest events will be held the entire weekend (Oct. 27-30) from 4 to 11 p.m. More information about the event can be found at smokinontherio.com.
October 30 – Frist Steps in Nature will be held at Bentsen-RGV State Park at 9:30 a.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change.
November 4 – Valley Symphony Orchestra will present Romantic Masterpieces – a concert of inspiration and grandeur, the true Symphonic experience. The event will take place at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit https://valleyorchestra.org/concerts/.
November 11-12 – City of Harlingen will host their Riofest at Harlingen Baseball Field, 1216 Fair Park Blvd. There will be concerts, a carnival, artisan market, art walk, BBQ cook-off, a 5k run, food, tailgate party, HCISD performances and more. Gates open at 5 p.m. on November 11 with a Veterans Day Celebration shortly after. Kevin Fowler will be the main artist performing at 8:30 p.m. Eli Young Band will be the main performing artists on Saturday with gates opening at 12 p.m. They will perform at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $5. Veterans get in free. For more information, buy tickets, or to view other entertainers, visit, https://harlingenriofest.com/.
November 13 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will be performing “America Rocks” at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on ticketmaster website or at the center. A season pass to all four of their concerts is $40. Ticket prices usually range $7 to $17.
December 2 – A Touch of Frost, by Valley Symphony Orchestra will be performed at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. It is the holiday tradition featuring the Valley Symphony Chorale and seasonal favorites including sections from Handel’s Messiah and The Nutcracker. For tickets and more information, visit https://valleyorchestra.org/concerts/.
December 20 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will perform “A Visit to the South Pole of Texas” at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on ticketmaster website or at the center. A season pass to all four of their concerts is $40. Ticket prices usually range $7 to $17.
February 7 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will perform “Superheroes” at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on ticketmaster website or at the center. A season pass to all four of their concerts is $40. Ticket prices usually range $7 to $17.
February 17 – The Valley Symphony Orchestra presents Out of this World – from larger-than-life heroes to the music of the cosmos, prepare for expanded horizons at the musical event for the whole family. The event will take place at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. For tickets and more information, visit https://valleyorchestra.org/concerts/.
March 24 – RGV favorite Mariachi Aztlan joins the Valley Symphony Orchestra for an evening of Latin-inspired works including selections from the opera Carmen for the Carmen Y Mas performance at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Centers. For tickets and more information, visit https://valleyorchestra.org/concerts/.
April 2 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will perform “Memories” at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on ticketmaster website or at the center. A season pass to all four of their concerts is $40. Ticket prices usually range $7 to $17.
April 21 – Star-crossed lovers and an all-star piano soloist converge on this season finale program West Side Story by the Valley Symphony Orchestra. It will be held at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. For tickets and more information, visit https://valleyorchestra.org/concerts/.
Daily and Weekly Activities
Bentsen-RGV State Park hosts their Tram Tours every Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. (except 10/22 and 10/30). Space is limited and reservations are required. Call (956) 584-9156 for reservations and more details. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change.
A Bentsen Bird Walk is held at Bentsen-RGV State Park on Saturdays and Sundays (excluding the last two weeks of October), at 8:30 a.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change.
