Enjoy the outdoors, entertainment, and more at one of Quinta Mazatlan’s activities this month. You can participate in crafts, workshops, tours, walks, yoga, or tai chi.
Quinta Mazatlan will celebrate the longest night of the year, Winter Solstice, on Saturday, December 20 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The park will be having a live concert with renowned artist Tish Hinojosa as well as an arts and crafts area and plant giveaways.
Tish Hinojosa is a Texas-born Latin American artist with a music career spanning decades. She has released 16 albums in English and Spanish and has even performed at the White House.
Get into the holiday spirit and stop by the craft tables where you can design and paint your own holiday pot. Customize the perfect pot as they will also be giving away Tasajillo and Christmas Cholla – while supplies last.
A perfect addition to music and crafts will be snacks. They’ll be having a selection from local vendors to choose from, offering sweet and savory foods for all the family.
Additional parking will be available at La Plaza Mall, located at 1400 Wichita Ave. Simply park your car and hop on the free shuttle that will take you directly to Quinta Mazatlan.
The park will host another Holidays in the Park on Thursday, December 18, featuring Mariachi Mariposas. The event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
On Thursday, December 18 and Saturday, December 20, Quinta Mazatlan will host their Beginner Birding Tours. The tour is included with park admission. Join a naturalist to learn birding essentials, from binocular demonstrations to basic bird identification on the guided trail walk.
What happens to South Texas trees in the winter season? Join a naturalist on Thursday, December 18, to explore common trees of the thorn brush and learn how they adapt to colder climate. There will be a session at 10 a.m. and another at 12 p.m.
Before the Winter Solstice celebration, you can learn what the winter solstice is by attending a program on Friday, December 19 at 10 a.m. or 12 p.m.
Some other activities for this month include Rooted Yoga on Wednesday, December 17 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. There is a $5 donation. This will be the last yoga session for the year. Tai Chi in the Park is held on Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. and is included with park admission. Walk with a Naturalist is held on Wednesdays from 9 to 10 a.m.
Looking for a way to get involved? Stop by on Saturdays to volunteer and help with planting native plants, weeding out gardens, picking up litter and documenting biodiversity amongst many other things. Stewardship takes place at Quinta Mazatlan or at any of the Tiny Forest locations around the city of McAllen. Make sure to bring gardening gloves, closed-toe shoes and a refillable water bottle. The session on from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will be held at Quinta Mazatlan on January 3, 10, 17, and 31. A Session will be held at Tiny Forest Palm View (3554 Jordan Rd.) on January 24.
For more information, visit their website at quintamazatlan.com or call (956) 631-3370. Quinta Mazatlan is located at 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen. Tickets for all events can be purchased online at https://www.ticketleap.events/events/quintamazatlan.
