The City of Edinburg is proud to announce the upcoming Veterans Day Parade, honoring past and present members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The parade will take place along Closner Boulevard — affectionately known as the "Boulevard of Heroes" — on Saturday, November 7, beginning at 10 a.m.
Read more: Edinburg seeks submissions for Veterans Day parade
By Veronica Salinas
South Texas College’s (STC) Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society, Beta Epsilon Mu chapter, is collecting book donations to support “Jags Read,” an initiative led by PTK, aimed at expanding access to reading materials and promoting literacy throughout the Rio Grande Valley (RGV).
Read more: STC honor society launches book drive to promote literacy
The South Pole Illuminated Festival is returning to McAllen with a new name and new experiences. With a backdrop of holiday cheer, city leaders gathered at Lone Star National Bank’s (LSNB) Corporate headquarters today to unveil the Wild Bright event inspired by the McAllen Holiday Parade’s new Wild Christmas theme. Wild Bright opens November 27 at the McAllen Convention Center, bringing millions of lights, illuminated wildlife and family-friendly attractions to the South Pole of Texas.
Read more: Holiday experience brings millions of lights, illuminated wildlife, and family fun
Quinta Mazatlán invites the community to Our First Foods – The Origins of Cuisine Along the Texas–Mexico Border with Melissa Guerra on Thursday, November 5, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Read more: Our First Foods with Melissa Guerra at Quinta Mazatlan
The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (RGVHCC) is once again joining forces with H-E-B to support the annual H-E-B Feast of Sharing, and community members are invited to volunteer and help make this year's celebration possible.
Read more: H-E-B Feast of Sharing returns to McAllen, calls for volunteers
Three exhibits at the Texas Quilt Museum showcase the diversity and history of the art form and are sure to prove popular. They are Christmas in Texas, American Quilt Study Group Presents: Quiltmakers and Designers 1945-1979, and Tobacco Silks Reimagined. They will be on display through December 19.
Renowned for a volume and variety of wild, free-flying butterflies that cannot be found anywhere else in the country, deep south Texas is home of the country’s premier butterfly event. The National Butterfly Center is hosting the 28th Annual Texas Butterfly Festival this weekend. For those that registered early, there will be several days of exploring renowned public lands and private properties with world-class leaders. For those that were not able to register, there is going to be a community event for visitors on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday November 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Read more: Wings will flutter at Texas Butterfly Festival next weekend
The Valley Symphony Orchestra (VSO) begins its 75th Anniversary Season with Music of the Greats on Friday, October 30, at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. The concert marks the opening of the orchestra's 2026/27 Masterworks Season, celebrating 75 years of orchestral music in the Rio Grande Valley.
Get your costumes ready! The City of Mission, in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Mission, invites families to the Fall Festival on Thursday, October 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mission Event Center, 200 N. Shary Road.
The evening will feature a haunted house, a costume contest, and free candy for children. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy an evening of fun.
Vendors will also be on-site with food and other items available for purchase.
Bring your family and friends and join in for a festive evening in Mission.
Texas Master Naturalist program training registration for the 2027 new class session is open through November 30. Weekly classes are held each Thursday from January 7 through March 25, 2027. Registration is open to Winter Texans and residents of Cameron, Hidalgo and Starr counties over the age of 18 to join the South Texas Border Chapter that meets in Edinburg.
Read more: Registration opens for Texas Master Naturalist training
