It’s February and we have the scoop on events around the RGV this month! Not only is it the “Love Month”, it is also Heart Disease Awareness Month and National Cancer Prevention Month.

Have anything to add? Comment below or submit your event to our community calendar here.

February 2, 2017
4:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
International Museum of Art & Science
1900 Nolana Ave W, McAllen

Did the groundhog see its shadow this year?

Explore the science behind Groundhog Day with special hands-on activities inlcluding:
-Create your own shadow puppet
-Watch special Scinece on a Sphere Shows
-Explore the seasns with hands-on experiments

*Included in the price of general admision. Free for IMAS Members.
*X-treme Bugs Traveling Exhibtion NOT Included.

Saturday mornings
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Resaca de la Palma State Park
1000 New Carmen Blvd, Brownsville

Every Saturday in the months of January to March. Increase your fitness and knowledge as you accompany an experienced guide looking for the many birds that inhabit our 1200-acre park.

Program fee included with park admission:
Adults: $4, Children 12 and Under: Free.

In the event of inclement weather, the program will be postponed.

February 4, 2017
9:00 a.m. 400 p.m.
St. Mark UMC
301 West Pecan Ave, McAllen, TX 78501

This is a LOVEly annual event and great opportunity to shop local at a vendor fair, enjoy sweet treats, a tea room and a silent auction. 

February 4, 2017
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Edinburg Parks & Recreation Center
315 E. Palm Drive, Edinburg, TX

Back once again, the annual All-America City 10K Run/Walk & Fun Run in Edinburg is celebrating 35 years of bringing the community together. Register online and join the fun!

Participants with disabilities are also invited to join the Miracle Mile at 8 a.m. on race day.

For more information visit the race website:
http://iaapweb.com/edinburg/home.htm

February 4, 2017
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Brownsville Event Center
1 Event Ctr, Brownsville, TX

Keep Brownsville Beautiful will be hosting a waterways clean up while educating the public on the importance in keeping our water ways clean and beautiful.

February 4, 2017
10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Premier Martial Arts Harlingen
506 East Harrison Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550

By learning the basics of self defense you help prepare yourself for dangerous and unforeseen circumstances.During this workshop you will learn: * Situational awareness * Vital parts of the body that are vulnerable and easy to attack * Basic strikes and kicks * Defenses for the most common attacks on women*

February 4, 2017
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Children’s Museum of Brownsville

Join us for our super fun Lego Day!  We will have all new activities for both big and little kids.  We will also be unveiling our brand new Lego Wall!

Grow’n Growers Farmers’ Market [Firemen’s Park. First and Bus. 82, McAllen, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.]

Brownsville Farmers’ Market [Linear Park, 6th and Ringgold, 9:00 a.m. to noon]

McAllen Farmers’ Market [McAllen Public Library, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.]

Pharrmers Market [724 North Cage Blvd, Pharr, Thursdays, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.]

February 7, 2017
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Luna Coffee House
113 W. Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX 78504

Join us for an informal coffee date! We’re getting together again to meet other moms at Luna Coffee House on Tuesday morning, February 7th, from 9-11 AM.

Meet, mingle, get out of the … cold? Join our community!

Read more from our moms at http://rgvmomsblog.com/

The baristas will be ready to take specialty orders for your favorite beverages and breakfast items as usual, or you can simply grab a small cup of coffee for free on the house for our guests.

February 11, 2017
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Children’s Museum of Brownsville

Free book for each child while supplies last! $8 Admission to the museum for this event. Cal 956-548-9300 for details.

Saturday, February 11, 2017
7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
McAllen Heart Hospital
1900 S D St., McAllen, TX 78503

The McAllen Heart Hospital and The Heart Clinic present the Healthy Hearts 5K, a fun way to learn about heart disease prevention with someone you love!

Held the Saturday before Valentine’s Day, this non-competitive fun run and walk benefits the American Heart Association. Bring the family and join us for fun and fitness! Registration will be capped at 700, so register early. Everyone will receive a shirt and participant medal! This is not a timed event.

The event will begin and end at McAllen Heart Hospital, the Valley’s first and only hospital dedicated to cardiac care, and The Heart Clinic. This fun-filled activity will feature a pre-event heart party and health fair prior to the 5K.

Schedule of events:
7 a.m. – Health Fair and Pre-Event Heart Party
8:30 a.m. – 5K Run or Walk

Registration:
Early Registration Deadline is Friday, Jan. 27 at 11:59 p.m. $20 for individuals and $35 per couple
Late Registration: $30 for individuals or $50 per couple

All ages welcome! Kids ages 5 to 12 years old are $10.
Kids under 5 – FREE.

Online registration only. No event day registration. For more information and to register, visit www.mcallenhearthospital.com/healthyhearts5K.

Monday, February 13, 2017
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
McAllen Performing Arts Center
801 Convention Center Blvd, McAllen

Dinosaur Zoo Live guides your family on a breathtaking tour through pre-historic Australia. Brought to life by a team of skilled performers and puppeteers, and designed with the help of professional paleontologists, Erth’s DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE’s puppets are so extraordinarily realistic you may feel the urge to run and hide – but don’t!

Tickets range from $29-$70 for this show.

Friday, February 17, 2017, 5:00 p.m.
through Sunday, February 19, 2017, 11:30 a.m.
Brand Christian Youth Camp
2500 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission, TX

Paintball, Canoes, Archery, Team Battles, Human Foosball, Fishing, Treasure Hunt, Camp Fire, and so much more… All fathers and sons are welcome to attend. Contact Jonathan Barnard for more information.

Saturday, February 18, 2017
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Gonzalez Elementary
2nd & Martin, McAllen, TX

Inflatables – Games – Snow Slide – Food – Live Auction

Lots of fun for the whole family!

Saturay, February 18, 2017
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Washington Park
E 7th St & E Madison St, Brownsville

Keep Brownsville Beautiful will be hosting a series of projects focused around the downtown area in effort to beautify and spruce up the downtown area before the Charro Days festivities.

Saturay, February 18, 2017
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Children’s Museum of Brownsville

Head to the Children’s Museum of Brownsville for an exploration of color with Peep and the gang!

February 21-26, 2017
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
International Museum of Art & Science

Celebrate National Engineering Week at IMAS!

Discover the world of engineering with exciting hands-on activities.
-Design your own dream home
-Create your own geometric protractor and compass art
-Contruct a mini hovercraft and much more!

*Included in the price of general admission. Free for IMAS members.
*X-treme Bugs Traveling exhibtion NOT included.

February 19-26, 2017

BISD Children’s Charro Days Parade, Thursday, 2:30 PM

Illuminated Night Parade, Friday, 7:00 PM

Color Guard Parade, Saturday, 12:30 PM

Grand International Parade, Saturday, 1:00 PM

Charro Days Carnival, February 23 – March 5th
Weekdays at 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 25, 2017
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Mission Hike and Bike Trails
Mission, TX 78572

4th Annual Sweet Run is a diabetes awareness 5K. It was created to rally around those living with the disease. It is a fun time and awards are given for largest team, best t-shirt design and most spirited team. Come join the fun.

Hosted by South Texas Juvenile Diabetes Association

February 16-26, 2017

February 23 – 25, 2017

Visit www.sombrerofestival.com for a full schedule.

Saturday, February 25, 2017
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Children’s Museum of Brownsville
501 Ringgold St. #5, Dean Porter Park
Brownsville, TX

To celebrate Engineering Week, CMB will be joined by Sylvan Learning Center as well as The Society of Women Engineers from UTRGV.  They will be bringing fun, hands on activities to delight your little engineer.  We encourage both girls and boys to come to this event- engineering is for everyone!

Sunday, February 26, 2017
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Children’s Museum of Brownsville
501 Ringgold St. #5, Dean Porter Park
Brownsville, TX

Enjoy community night, free from 5-7 PM!