NOVEMBER 4, 2026 www.wintertexantimes.com 4 WINTER TEXAN TIMES 30TH ANNUAL CONCURSO DE ALTARES Y CATRINAS COMIDA TÍPICA Y MUCHO MÁS 3333 Butterfly Park Dr. Mission, TX 78572 KIDS’ ACTIVITIES COMMUNITY DAYS NOVEMBER 7 & 8 9 AM–2 PM DRINKS & SNACKS NATIVE PLANT SALE BUY 3, GET 1 FREE ARTS & CRAFTS VENDORS EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS FREE EVENTS CALENDAR Every Week Every Sunday – Our Savior Lutheran Church wants to invite the community to their Sunday worship services. Worship service is at 10 a.m., Fellowship at 11 a.m. Adult and children Sunday School begins at 11:15 a.m. Every Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday – Birding tours at Estero Llano Grande State Park in Edinburg from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. All ages and skill levels welcome. The park is located at 3301 International Blvd., in Weslaco. Sunday tours will start on November 15. Every Thursday and Sunday – Visitors to Estero Llano Grande State Park can enjoy a two-hour tram trou starting at 2 p.m. Reservations required due to limited seating. Call (956) 565-3919. The park is located at 3301 International Blvd., in Weslaco. Not being held on holidays. Every Friday – Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours are from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Estero Llano Grande State Park. The park is located at 3301 International Blvd., in Weslaco. Now through November 13 – The Mission Historical Museum invites the community to celebrate and honor the memories of loved ones by visiting its 2026 Community Altar Exhibit, a Dia de los Muertos exhibition. Altars have been decorated by community members and local organizations. The museum is located at 200 E. Tom Landry St. Admission is free and open to the public. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every second Saturday of the month. November 5 – South Texas Ecotourism Center will host their fall speaker Jesse Salazar at 5:30 p.m. He will present Inviting Birds to Your Backyard. Refreshments will be available. Free admission. STEC is located at 501 W. State Hwy. 100 in Laguna Vista. November 5 – Quinta Mazatlán invites the community to Our First Foods – The Origins of Cuisine Along the Texas–Mexico Border with Melissa Guerra from 6 to 7 p.m. This program is free with general park admission. For more information, contact (956) 681-3370, follow Quinta Mazatlán on social media or visit their website at https://www.quintamazatlan.com. November 7 – The City of Edinburg will host their Veterans Day Parade beginning at 10 a.m. The procession will step off from Richard R. Flores Stadium, located at the intersection of 1800 S. Stadium Dr. and Mark Peña Dr., and conclude at Closner Boulevard and Kuhn Street. November 7 – Bentsen RGV State Park will have a Nature Tram Tour at 5:30 p.m. RSVP is required. Call the park at (956) 584-9156. November 7-8 – The Texas Butterfly Festival will host their Free Community Day at the National Butterfly Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be activities, crafts, games, and exhibits. November 11 – McAllen Wind Ensemble presents 250 Reasons to be Thankful concert at 7:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. The concert is free, but you need tickets. You can get
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