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.

December 2 – Free Saturday at the Weslaco Museum, 10 a.m., takes place the first Saturday of every month. The museum is located at 500 S. Texas. Call (956) 968-9142 for more information.

December 2 – 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.

December 2 – 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 2 – 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 2 – 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 2 – 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.

December 2 – The City of McAllen will have their lighted parade stepping off at 6 p.m. from the McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium, 2001 N. Bicentennial Blvd. Ticket prices start at $10, plus services fees. Seating can be found all along Bicentennial. Visit www.ticketmaster.com for tickets.

December 2 – South Padre Island will host their Lighted Boat Parade starting at 6 p.m. Enjoy a cool winter breeze and watch as boats of all sizes cruise by decorated in their holiday finest. Designated viewing areas throughout the route offer free public viewing as the bay sparkles with the lights of the decorated boats. Parade begins at Sea Ranch Marina.

December 15 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will present Christmas with a Twist. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $10, including fees, and can be purchased in-person at the McAllen Performing Arts Center Box Office or by calling 1-800-745-3000, or at www.ticketmaster.com. Reserved seating is available. For more information visit mcallenwindensemble.org.

February 13 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will present Animation! Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $10, including fees, and can be purchased in-person at the McAllen Performing Arts Center Box Office or by calling 1-800-745-3000, or at www.ticketmaster.com. Reserved seating is available. For more information visit mcallenwindensemble.org.

February 22, 24, & 25 – STC Theater and Dance brings The Little Prince to the stage. Tickets are $5. For more information, visit southtexascollege.edu/go/theatre. All productions will be held at STC’s Cooper Center for Performing Arts, located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen.

February 23 – The Valley Symphony Orchestra presents the concert Lyrical Legends features the VSO’s Assistant Principal cellist Patrick Hopkins performing “Variations on a Rococo Theme,” as well as family-friendly selections including “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” and Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. 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.

March 22 – The Valley Symphony Orchestra presents music from Harry Potter films and returning soloist Tanya Gabrielian performs George Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F. 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.

April 7 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will present a Golden Celebration of 50 Years of Music. Show starts at 3 p.m. Tickets start at $10, including fees, and can be purchased in-person at the McAllen Performing Arts Center Box Office or by calling 1-800-745-3000, or at www.ticketmaster.com. Reserved seating is available. For more information visit mcallenwindensemble.org.

April 19 – The Valley Symphony Orchestra presents “Spellbound Symphony,” will include Rimsky-Korsakov’s beguiling Scheherazade, inspired by the tales of “The Arabian Nights.” 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.