JANUARY 21, 2026 www.wintertexantimes.com 4 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Call today to schedule a free consultation and let us show you how professionally designed marketing materials with clear and consistent messaging can elevate your brand. You Only Get One Chance To Make A First Impression Make It Count With Promos & Prints On Your Side Sales@promosandprints.com (956) 580-7800 1217 N Conway Ave, Mission, TX A Division of Nexus Publishing LLC EVENTS CALENDAR Now through February 27 – Mission Historical Museum will have a quilt exhibit featuring works by talented local quilters offering visitors a unique opportunity to appreciate quilting as both an art form and a cultural expression. The exhibit will be open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. as well as every second Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. MHM is located at 200 E. Tom Landry. Call (956) 580-8646 for more information. January 21 – Sea Turtle Inc. will host a Seniors Day Out from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join them for hands-on activities and an inside look at sea turtle conservation. Enjoy exclusive access in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Fee is $40 per adult. Sea Turtle Inc. is located at 6617 Padre Blvd., in SPI. Visit www.seaturtleinc.org for more information. 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 23-24 – Tim Hadler will be bringing his George Strait Show Strait to Branson to South Padre Island with a full band. He will be at Louie’s Backyard. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For tickets, call (417) 294-5248. 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 24-25 – The RGV Woodcarvers Show will be held at the Palm View Community Center, 3401 Jordan Rd., in McAllen. The event starts at 9 a.m. each day, ends at 4 p.m. on Saturday, and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. There is a $5 donation fee for entry. 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 – Men and Women-of-AChord will be performing at First Presbyterian Church in Mission at 3 p.m. 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. January 27-29 – Mission Historical Museum will host a special screening of She Came to the Valley at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 and must be purchased in advance. Ticket purchase includes a copy of the book. To reserve tickets in advance, visit the museum at 900 Doherty Ave., or call (956) 580-8646. January 27 – Valley Nature Center will host a Native Plant Project at 7 p.m. The event is free to the public. The Valley Nature Center is located at 301 S. Border Ave., in Weslaco. January 29 – Quinta Mazatlán invites the community to explore the hidden world of one of South Texas’ most fascinating and threatened species, the Texas Tortoise, from 6 to 7 p.m. anne Pilkington shared that they put 9,000 miles on their vehicle while in the Valley each year – all with the help of the Winter Texan Times Parks Calendar and stories that let them know what is happening in the Valley. The Winter Texan Times is for you, and we hope we are sharing the news that matters to you. We love sharing your stories – what you are doing at your parks, in your communities, and all the fun you are having in the Valley. If you have some news to share with us, something you think we should know about, or if you just want to let us know what you enjoy about the Valley – why you choose to the Valley for your Winter home – you can send that to us at news@ wintertexantimes.com. RAMBLINGS From pg. 1
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