You asked; we answered! Here’s our 2017 Guide to Spring Break in the RGV.
We’ve got everything from camps and cultural events to storytimes and pool parties. If we missed anything, feel free to share in the comments. Enjoy!
Brownsville:
Main Branch Library [Tuesdays @ 11 am / Wednesdays @ 5 pm]
Southmost Branch Library [Mondays@ 5:30 / Wednesdays @ 5:30]
Edinburg:
Sekula Memorial Library [Friday @ 10 am]
Museum of South Texas History [Saturday, March 18th @ 2 pm]
Harlingen:
McAllen/ Mission:
Lark Library [Tuesday @ 11 am / Thursday @ 10:30 am]
Mcallen Main Library [Tuesday @ 10 am / Thursday @ 5 pm]
Rio Grande City:
Children’s Museum of Brownsville | Brownsville
501 E. Ringgold Street #5 (Dean Porter Park) • Brownsville, TX
EXTENDED SPRING BREAK HOURS
Monday: 12 PM – 5 PM
Tuesday to Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: 12 PM – 5 PM
TinkerSpace: Sand Art [March 7-12th]
Super Spring Break – March 11-19th
Brain Day – March 18th
Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum | Harlingen
2425 Boxwood St • Harlingen, TX
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday to Saturday: 10 AM – 4 PM
Sunday: 1 PM – 4 PM
International Museum of Art & Science | McAllen
Pick Your Own Farm [March 11, 17, and 18th]
Earth Kids! [Monday, March 13th]
Pools Gone Wild! [March 13th – March 17th]
5k on St. Patrick’s Day [Tuesday, March 14th]
Monarch Celebration [Saturday, March 18th]
Pack a picnic or pack up the car! Check out these helpful guides as you plan your Spring Break activities.
State Parks & Nature Centers:
Edinburg Scenic Wetlands
714 Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg, TX
Monday – Saturday • 8am – 5pm
McAllen Nature Center
Monday – Sunday • 8am – 5pm (and 6:30 on Fri.)
4101 W Business Highway 83 • McAllen, TX
Quinta Mazatlan
Tuesday – Saturday • 8am – 5pm
600 Sunset Drive • McAllen, TX
Estero Llano Grande
Monday – Friday • 8am – 5 pm
3301 S International Blvd • Weslaco, TX
Dean Porter Park
501 E Ringgold St • Brownsville, TX
IMAS Scout Sleepover Overnight [March 11th – March 12th]
Painting Camp [March 13th – March 17th]
Crafting Camp [March 13th – March 17th]
Ceramics Camp [March 13th – March 17th]
Operation Imagination Spring Break Camp at IMAS [March 13th – March 17th]
March Madness Water Camp [March 13th – March 17th]
‘Two Friends of Mine’ A Children’s Painting Class [March 18th]
RGV Livestock Show [March 9 – 18th]
Ballet San Antonio [McAllen PAC – Friday, March 17th]
Spring Arts Festival [Saturday, March 18th]
Art Walk – RGC Public Library [March 23rd – rescheduled date]
LOCAL RESOURCES
