December 22, 2021 - Events Calendar
Through December 31
Hidalgo Festival of Lights celebrates 30 years with a drive-thru event at the Payne Arena. Admission must be purchased online prior to event. Event will be held 6 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Dash passes, general admission tickets, train tickets, and special holiday/weekend tickets are available. Visit hidalgofestivaloflights.com for tickets and more information.
Through January 1, 2022
Brownsville Holiday Village will be on display at Dean Porter Park. Houses will be lit up at 6 p.m. every night. There will be entertainment throughout the period and Santa will be available for pictures on the weekends. Visit http://www.holidayvillagebrownsville.com/ for their full schedule of events.
Through January 2, 2022
McAllen will have their South Pole of Texas illuminated. There will be different events of entertainment, food, and more each weekend in December. The event is at the McAllen Convention Center Oval Park.
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The City of Edinburg will have their light displays available for self-guided tours at the Promenade that extends from University Drive near 4th Street all the way to 9th Street and around the Edinburg Food Truck Park (Promenade Courtyard) and the Edinburg City Hall. Enjoy the lights all month long with friends and family.
Through January 16, 2022
SPI will have their Holiday Light Show with synchronized festive music that is played in 15-minute intervals, daily from 6 to 9 p.m. at the SPI Convention Center.
Through January 22, 2022
The Brownsville-SPI International Airport will host the photography exhibit “Women in Aviation and Space History.” This exhibit celebrates the accomplishments by women since the early days of aviation, to space exploration to recent commercial space flights. It consists of 35 images and is a project organized in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, and others. Exhibit will be on display on the second floor of the airport. It is located at 700 Amelia Earhart Dr., in Brownsville.
December 27
Mannheim Steamroller will perform at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. You can purchase tickets online at https://www.mcallentheater.com/events/mannheim-steamroller-christmas/.
December 28
If you love atmosphere associated with classical music, then you’ll be overjoyed with Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular. They will be performing at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. More information and tickets are online at https://www.mcallentheater.com/events/cirque-musica-holiday-spectacular/.
January 14 and 15, 2022
RGV Woodcarvers Show will be held at the Nomad Shrine Club (1044 W. Nolana Blvd., Pharr). There will be carvings of just about every carving category on display. Many displayers will have carvings and supplies available for sale.
