- 1. Kansas Day planned for January 27
- (In The Parks)
- The Kansas Day Celebration for the Rio Grande Valley will be held on Tuesday, January 27. The event will again be held at Peter Piper Pizza, 3101 E. Expressway 83, Weslaco. This is for all Kansans – former ...
- Created on 13 January 2026
- 2. National Wreaths Across America events planned
- (Around Town)
- Volunteers across Texas are joining the national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) to prepare for National Wreaths Across America Day, Saturday, December 13. This year, 453 participating locations ...
- Created on 17 November 2025
- 3. Fundraiser for RMHC planned
- (Around Town)
- Ship Shape is hosting their annual Fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House Charities on Tuesday, February 20, at Louie’s Backyard in South Padre Island. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased in advance ...
- Created on 14 February 2024
- 4. Five day Pickleball event planned
- (Around Town)
- Pickleball is a growing sport, not just nationally, but also in the Rio Grande Valley. Pickleball is a sport similar to tennis, but the court is only half the size and a whiffle ball reduces the speed ...
- Created on 02 January 2024
- 5. 14th Annual Quilt Show planned
- (In The Parks)
- Submitted by Michele Eastwood Save the date for the Llano Grande Quilting Bee’s Quilt Show, Fabulous Fiesta of Quilts. The show will be held Tuesday, January 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Llano Grande ...
- Created on 02 January 2024
- 6. Open jazz jam session planned at Quinta Mazatlan
- (Entertainment)
- Quinta Mazatlán is excited to welcome Odyssey Jazz Quartet and RGV Jazz Collective for a live jazz performance followed by a Jam Session, Thursday, December 28, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the North Lawn ...
- Created on 22 December 2023
- 7. Masonic Winter Texan Reunion planned
- (Around Town)
- For over four decades, MN Masons have been spending their winters in South Texas and gathering with their fellow Masons from all over the country. The 43rd Annual MN/TX Masonic Reunion will be held on ...
- Created on 22 December 2023
- 8. 53rd Annual Pow Wow event planned
- (Entertainment)
- The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas invites you to their 53rd Annual NDE DAA (Spring) Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas Homecoming Pow Wow on Saturday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Alton Community Center, ...
- Created on 14 February 2023
- 9. 52nd Annual Pow Wow event planned
- (Entertainment)
- The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas invites you to their 52nd Annual NDE DAA (Spring) Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas Homecoming Pow Wow on Saturday, March 5, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Alton Recreation Center, ...
- Created on 01 March 2022
- 10. RGV Red Hatters events planned
- (Around Town)
- The Rio Grande Valley Red Hatters are ready to get together for their events this year. Their first big event is planned for November 8. The Red Hatters will be getting together on Monday, November ...
- Created on 02 November 2021
- 11. Hallowings Monarch migration celebration planned
- (Entertainment)
- The fall season is a gorgeous time of year on South Padre Island. The weather is sweet and fall flowering nectar plants all over the island and in the gardens burst into full bloom after seasonal rains ...
- Created on 19 October 2021
- 12. FESTIBA 2021 events planned
- (Around Town)
- The Festival of International Books and Arts (FESTIBA) promotes the importance of literacy, culture, and the arts to students, parents, educators, and community members throughout the Rio Grande Valley. ...
- Created on 23 February 2021
- 13. Quilting: A Classy Hobby or a Life Changer?
- (In The Parks)
- ... to honor Alamo Palms’ veterans. As Nancy and Cindy’s plan evolved, they decided to gift the oldest veterans with the first 22 of the planned 52 quilts at a program honoring all branches of service, followed ...
- Created on 23 March 2026
- 14. McAllen Heritage Center to celebrate 20 years
- (Around Town)
- This year, the McAllen Heritage Center is celebrating 20 years of providing a place for the community to enjoy learning about and preserving McAllen’s past. Special events will be planned in the fall. ...
- Created on 03 March 2026
- 15. Bentsen State Park announces February events
- (Around Town)
- Bentsen-RGV State Park has a full February schedule of events planned for visitors. All but two events require reservations, so be prepared to call ahead and sign up for the event you want to attend. All ...
- Created on 26 January 2026
- 16. Port Isabel has many stories to tell
- (Around Town)
- ... was incorporated as a town, and its name was changed to Port Isabel because of the newly proposed port being planned. Located in the historic Champion Building on Railroad Ave., the 1899 building was ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 17. Give with Joy to The Salvation Army
- (Around Town)
- ... about most. “There are so many ways to give,” added Zuniga. “You can make a tax-deductible one-time gift online, set up a monthly donation, donate goods, or even explore planned giving options. Every act ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 18. New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Valley
- (Entertainment)
- ... Year’s Eve, I am sure your favorite hangouts will also have some special New Year’s Eve celebrations planned too. While not exactly New Year’s Eve related, many cities still have their Christmas lights ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 19. Elks and Winter Texans provide Christmas party for special need kids
- (In The Parks)
- ... she saw a 10-year-old girl pull the toy from her bag, smile and say, “This is exactly what I wanted!” Once they have their gift, they’re off to enjoy the activities and lunch planned for the 5th Annual ...
- Created on 23 December 2025
- 20. December 17, 2025 - Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- ... park has had something too or has something planned soon. I have seen photos on Facebook of parks helping those in their community with food, clothing, and more this season. We even have some in this ...
- Created on 16 December 2025
