November 22, 2023 - Events Calendar
Now through January 28 – Members’ Juried Art Exhibit at IMAS is open. This exhibit features community artwork that was submitted for a show and voted on by jurors. Final pieces were selected and include honorable mentions, best in show, and second and third place winners. You can visit IMAS at 1900 W. Nolana Ave. in McAllen. Call (956) 681-2800 for more information.
November 24 – The Art Business Incubator on South Padre Island will host a Sundown Scribble. This is an event for teams of two for a fun night of games involving drawing and guesswork, complete with zany rules. Hosted by artist Ryan Henry. Teams will compete for valuable art prizes. The incubator is located at 2500 Padre Blvd. #1. Event begins at 7 p.m. and costs $40.
November 25 – 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.
November 25 – 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.
November 25 – 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.
November 25 – The Harlingen Farmers Market is held every Saturday, mid-October through mid-June, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Tyler Ave. and 2nd St. The event features a wide variety of fresh, local produce, baked goods, music and more. For more information visit harlingenfarmersmarket.com.
November 26 – Bentsen State Park will host Nature’s Memories at 2 p.m. Reservations required. Call (956) 584-9156. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission.
November 27 – McAllen Public Library will host the discussion “Celebrating Sensibly” at 2 p.m. as part of their Diabetes Month series. Call ahead to register at (956) 681-3000. The McAllen Public Library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St.
November 30 – Edinburg will host their Lighting of the Tree at 6 p.m. at the Promenade Park Amphitheater.
December 1 – Edinburg will kick-off the holiday season with their Night of Lights Parade. This event is set to illuminate Downtown Edinburg at 7 p.m. For more information, visit their website at www.edinburg.com.
December 1 – Kick off the holiday season with the City of South Padre Island’s Annual Christmas Parade. Watch as festive groups and beautifully decorated floats pass by on Padre Blvd. The fun begins at 6 p.m.
December 1 – The Valley Symphony Orchestra presents the holiday favorite featuring the Valley Symphony Chorale, A Touch of Frost, returns for its 23rd year at 8 p.m.. The Chorale will be conducted by Dr. Sean Taylor, Director of Choral Studies at UTRGV. The holiday program will include the Symphony’s signature arrangement of Feliz Navidad, along with selections from “The Nutcracker” and Handel’s “Messiah.” All concerts will be held at the McAllen Performing Arts Center located at 801 Convention Center Blvd. For more information, visit the VSO website at valleyorchestra.org.
