December 11, 2024 - Events Calendar
Now-December 14 – Upper Valley Art League will host their Holiday Market from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. UVAL is located at the Kika de la Garza Fine Arts Center, 921 E. 12th St., in Mission. For more information, call (956) 591-0282 or visit their website at www.uppervalleyartleague.org.
Now-December 15 – Tip of Texas Family Outreach is helping grant children’s holiday wishes. An angel Tree will be located near JCPenny Court at Sunrise Mall for guests and shoppers to pick up an angel’s information. Gifts may be returned to Sunrise Mall Office, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the week. Sunrise Mall is located at Expressway 77 at Ruben M. Torres (FM 802) in Brownsville.
December 11 – Celebrate the birth of your Savior at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church at Advent by Candlelight at 3 p.m. There will be Christmas Carols, devotion, and a fellowship meal. RSVP for meal at (956) 968-5228. For more information, visit www.abidingsaviorwels.com. The church is located on the northeast corner of Westgate Dr. and 6th Street in Weslaco, 599 S. Westgate Dr.
December 12 – Edinburg Library will host Holly Jolly Winter Celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. The library is located at 1906 S. Closner Blvd. The event will feature activities for all ages, booths, and free books. For more information, call (956) 383-6246.
December 12 – Quinta Mazatlan presents an evening with traditional Mariachi and Folklorico performers from La Joya Palmview High School as part of their Holiday Music Series. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and will also have food and drinks available. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com. A free shuttle ride will be provided from a temporary parking area located at 1400 Wichita Ave., near La Plaza Mall. For more information, call (956) 681-3370.
December 12-15, 19-22 – PSJA North Early College High School will present Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. They will be performed at the Gilbert Zepeda Performing Arts Center, 500 E. Nolana Loop, in Pharr.
December 12-15 – PSJA Early College High School will present The Wizard of Oz at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. They will be performing at 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 event is family and pet friendly. There will be local vendors, food, games and more.
December 13 – City of Almo will hold their Candyland Christmas Parade and other events from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Events will be at Downtown Central Park, 800 E. Main St.
December 13-15 – Camille Playhouse, 1 Dean Porter Park, in Brownsville, presents Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Shows are at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are available at the box office or online at www.camilleplayhouse.net.
December 14 – The Brownsville Farmers Market will be held at 9 a.m. at Linear Park, E. 6th St. and E. Ringgold St. The event is held every Saturday.
December 14 – Firemen’s Park in McAllen will host the Growing Growers Farmers Market at 9 a.m. The park is located at 201 N. 1st St. The event is held every Saturday.
December 14 – The McAllen Farmers Market will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is held every Saturday. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. For more information visit mcallenfarmersmarket.com.
December 14 – McAllen Heritage Center will host the annual McGrinch event at La Placita Park, 301 S. Main St., in McAllen, from 2 to 7 p.m. The event will feature photos with McGrinch, food vendors, holiday music, and more. McGrinch and ugly sweater attire is encouraged. Parking is available at 221 S. 15th St., weekend fees apply.
December 14 – The City of San Benito will hold their holiday parade on Sam Houston Blvd. at 6 p.m.
December 15 – The South Padre Island Farmers Market is held at The Shores, 8605 Padre Blvd., every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for fresh produce, meats, cheese, juices and more. To see this event and others, visit https://www.sopadre.com/listing/south-padre-island-farmers-market/1099/.
December 15 – Buena Vida Farmers Market will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m., every Sunday, at Bannworth Park, 1822 N. Shary Rd., in Mission. Pre-orders can be made online at BuenaVidaFarmersMarket.com. For vendor info, call (512) 554-9713.
December 17 – Join the Valley Symphony Orchestra Chorale and Holiday Brass Quintet at the holiday concert, Merry and Bright Around the World. This event will be held at the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle, 400 Virgen de San Juan Blvd., in San Juan at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.valleysymphony.org.
December 18 – Gelman Stained Glass Museum presents Winter Texan Day with $5 off their regular $20 admission. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It’s a self-guided visit that includes a digital map compatible with smart phones. The museum is located at 411 Virgen de San Juan Blvd., in San Juan. Call (956) 601-0838, or visit www.gelmanmuseum.org, for more information.
December 19 – Join the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System for a series of informative Veteran Townhalls where you’ll learn about the latest regarding VA facilities that serve Veterans. The event will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Harlingen VA Health Care Center, 2601 Veterans Drive.
December 20 – McAllen Wind Ensemble presents Noche Magica, at 7:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Although the event is free, you must have a ticket to enter. You can obtain a ticket at www.mcallenwindensemble.org.
