January 8 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host a Birding Tram Tour at 9 a.m. Reservations are required. Call (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission.

January 8 – Quinta Mazatlan invites the community to discover the rich botanical history of the RGV during a special Thursday Night Live presentation with longtime native plant grower Mike Heep from 6 to 7 p.m. The program is free with general admission. For more information, call (956) 681-3370.

January 8 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host a Night Ride at 5:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Call (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission.

January 10 – 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. 

January 10 – 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. 

January 10 – 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. 

January 11 – 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/. 

January 13-14 – The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Health & Wellness Fair from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Mission Event Center, 200 N. Shary Rd. Attendees will have access to comprehensive blood work exams, health screenings, vaccines, Quantaflo tests, and additional health resources. To secure an appointment for bloodwork exams, individuals can schedule online atbit.ly/GMCCHealthfairor by calling (956)585-2727.

January 14 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host their Winter Speaker Series at 6 p.m. Reservations are required. Call (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission.

January 17 – 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. 

January 17 – 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. 

January 17 – 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. 

January 17 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host a Fire Building 101 at 5:30 p.m. Call (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission.

January 17 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host a Our Night Sky at 7:30 p.m. Call (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission.

January 18 – 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/. 

January 18 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host a Knots for Everyday Use class at 2 p.m. Reservations are required. Call (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission.

January 20 – Internationally acclaimed rock n’ roll pianist, Jared Freiburg, will be performing his high-energy show “PIANOMANIA!” at Christian Fellowship Church, 901 N. Loop 499, Harlingen, at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, visit the association’s website at www.HarlingenConcert.com or call (956) 392-9757.

January 21 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host their Winter Speaker Series at 6 p.m. Reservations are required. Call (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission.

January 21 – McAllen Community Concert Association will present Pianomania – Rockin’ the 50’s with Jared Freiburg. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m., and the doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Single concert tickets range from $25 to $65 and are available at http://mcallenconcerts.com/.

January 22 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host a Birding Tram Tour at 9 a.m. Reservations are required. Call (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission.

January 23-25 – 30th Annual Market Days are being held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. There will be vendors, food, and door prizes. It will be held at the SPI Convention Center. Visit spimarketdays.com for more information.

January 23 – The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley will host its annual Farm Dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Food Bank RGV, located at 724 N. Cage Blvd., in Pharr. For more information about tickets, sponsorships, and donating items to the silent auction, contact Philip Farias at (956) 904-4513.

January 24 – 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. 

January 24 – 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. 

January 24 – 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. 

January 25 – The 30th Annual Polka Worship will be held at the sanctuary at Our Savior Lutheran Church at 9:30 a.m. All in the community are invited. Adress is 1105 W. Fern Ave., in McAllen.

January 25 – 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/. 

January 25 – Enjoy Music at IMAS with a jazz combo directed by Marco Guerra. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at theimasonline.org. IMAS is located at 1900 W. Nolana Ave. in McAllen. Call (956) 681-2800 for more information. 

January 26-February 2 – Pickleball on Padre will be held with a tournament and open play. There will be beginner lessons, fun games, Selkirk demos, vendors, giveaways and entertainment. The event will be held at the SPI Convention Center and Isla Grand Resort. For more information visit rgvpickleball.org or call (413) 896-0756.