- 1. Winter Texan Fiesta draws a crowd
- (Around Town)
- Winter Texans, and converted Texans, packed the Leo Pena Placita Park on Friday, March 6 for Mission’s annual Winter Texan Fiesta. The event drew quite a crowd this year, leaving barely any space for sitting ...
- Created on 17 March 2026
- 2. Mission Chamber of Commerce hosts 2026 Winter Texan Fiesta on March 6
- (Around Town)
- The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce invites Winter Texans to celebrate community, culture, and live entertainment at the 2026 Winter Texan Fiesta on Friday, March 6, at Leo Peña Placita Park in downtown ...
- Created on 24 February 2026
- 3. Edinburg to host annual half-marathon
- (Around Town)
- ... a Half-Marathon ($50), and a Two-Person Relay ($50) – discounts available for Veterans and first responders. The race will begin at the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department (315 Mark S. Peña Drive) ...
- Created on 24 February 2026
- 4. New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Valley
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- Just about every park has something special for New Year’s Eve. Many have special entertainment lined up with dinner and other events throughout the night. Many of these parks sell out of tickets weeks ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 5. December 10, 2025 - Events Calendar
- (Events Calendar)
- ... at the Promenade Park Amphitheater, 201 W. McIntyre St. December 12 – Mission will host a Holiday Market from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Leo Pena Placita Park (corner of Business 83 and Conway Ave.). The event ...
- Created on 10 December 2025
- 6. Valley cities light up for the holidays
- (Entertainment)
- ... take place at 7:30 p.m. Holiday lights will also be at Leo Pena Placita Park. Pharr The City of Pharr will have their Winter Wonderland event on Friday, December 5. Join the City of Pharr for an enchanted ...
- Created on 03 December 2025
- 7. Edinburg to Host Edinburg Cares Food Drive
- (Around Town)
- ... on Saturday, November 22, to pre-selected families in Edinburg. The Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will host a kick-off ceremony at 9 a.m. at 315 Mark S. Pena Drive before crews begin their deliveries. ...
- Created on 11 November 2025
- 8. Texas Game Wardens issue safety reminder ahead of busy Memorial Day weekend
- (Around Town)
- ... Never operate a boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol: Penalties include fines and license suspension. • Take a boater safety course: Required for anyone born on or after Sept. 1, 1993, operating ...
- Created on 23 May 2025
- 9. Edinburg Parks & Rec hosts cardboard regatta
- (Entertainment)
- ... Friday, March 7 at 5 p.m. Boats must be completed and checked between March 12 through 13 at 6 p.m. at the Edinburg Activity Center, 123 E. Mark S. Pena Dr. Boats may not exceed six feet in length and ...
- Created on 05 March 2025
- 10. Mission Chamber thanks Winter Texans with annual Fiesta
- (Entertainment)
- Join the Mission Chamber of Commerce on March 7, starting at noon (doors open at 11 a.m.) at the Leo Pena Placita Park in Mission, for an afternoon filled with fun, laughter, and celebration. The chamber ...
- Created on 27 February 2025
- 11. Edinburg hosts Hometown of Heroes Half-Marathon
- (Around Town)
- ... per team for the Two-Person Relay. A $10 discount is available for first responders and veterans. The race will begin at the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department (315 Mark S. Peña Drive) and take ...
- Created on 27 February 2025
- 12. Winter Texan Fiesta is next month
- (Entertainment)
- Get ready for the ultimate Winter Texan Fiesta experience. Join the Mission Chamber on March 7 at the picturesque Leo Pena Placita Park in Mission, for a day filled with fun, laughter, and celebration. ...
- Created on 19 February 2025
- 13. Registration for Edinburg run/walk open now
- (Around Town)
- ... Parks and Recreation staff at 315 Mark S. Pena Drive Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To register online, access the registration forms, and learn ...
- Created on 01 January 2025
- 14. December 11, 2024 - Events Calendar
- (Events Calendar)
- ... 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 ...
- Created on 10 December 2024
- 15. Start celebrating the holidays
- (Around Town)
- ... Christmas Tree lighting on Friday, November 22 at 6 p.m. at Leo Pena Placita Park, 801 N. Conway Ave. Enjoy photos with Santa, vendors, live music, raffles, and more holiday fun. The holiday market excitement ...
- Created on 20 November 2024
- 16. Fiesta Edinburg Parade to honor Texas legends
- (Entertainment)
- ... and will end at the Hidalgo County Courthouse. Floats will start at Richard Flores Stadium located on Mark Pena Dr.; exit Tourist Dr. on to S. Closner Blvd.; northbound on S. Closner Blvd to W Cano St.; ...
- Created on 28 February 2024
- 17. MOSTH to host FESTIBA presentations
- (Around Town)
- ... a.m. in the museum’s River Highway galleries. Museum CEO Francisco Guajardo and archivist Melissa Peña will describe the story of the Underground Railroad as it moved through South Texas and into northeastern ...
- Created on 28 February 2024
- 18. February 28, 2024 - Events Calendar
- (Events Calendar)
- ... annual Winter Texan Fiesta, presented by the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce and sponsors Mission Regional Medical Center and Winter Texan Times, will be at the Leo Pena Placita Park in Downtown Mission ...
- Created on 28 February 2024
- 19. UTRGV Ballet Folklorico set to kick off Alegria 2024
- (Entertainment)
- By Amanda A. Taylor-Uchoa, UTRGV The UTRGV Ballet Folklorico is inviting the community to Alegría 2024 with shows starting in early February. Led by Miguel Angel Peña Caballero, director of the UTRGV ...
- Created on 02 February 2024
- 20. January 3, 2024 - Events Calendar
- (Events Calendar)
- Now through January 7 – Bishop Emeritus Raymundo Peña Nativity Scene Collection is on display at Museum of South Texas History. MOSTH is located downtown Edinburg at 200 North Closner Boulevard on the ...
- Created on 02 January 2024
