Ghosts and hayrides and pumpkins — and pie! We’re excited to bring you this guide to all things fall and family in the RGV. From concerts to festivals to Halloween fun, there’s so much to do.
If you know of an event, add it to our Community Calendar or comment below.
October Events and Festivals
Trick or Trunk or Treat
Pumpkin Patches
Halloween Festivals
Costco Mom Hour
Coffee Date with RGV Moms
November Events and Festivals
Fall and Winter Markets
Mozart and Me Music Class
Fridays in October and November at 10:00 – 10:45 am
Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen
Share in the joy of music-making and learning how your child is developing, all while strengthening your relationship with your child. Taught by Dr. Diana Seitz, Professor of Music at UTRGV.
Date: Fridays in October & November (October 6, 13, 20, & 27- November 3, 10, & 17)
Time: 10:00- 10:45 am
Fee: $50 for all 7 classes or $10 per class.
Materials: Fees includes materials and one accompanying adult/chaperone.
PalmFest International
Saturday, October 7, 2017 – Sunday, October 8, 2017
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM (outdoor) 10:00 PM (indoor)
Location: McAllen Convention Center
ADMISSION: $5 // children under 12 are FREE
Buckets of Fun at Quinta Mazatlan
Every Thursday, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Preschool children and their parents will have BUCKETS OF FUN with hands-on, nature-inspired lessons filled with song, discovery, socializing, movement and exploration! Adults and children must dress for outdoor activities. Date: Thursdays Time: 10:00- 11:00 am Fee: $3 program fee per child. (Adults: $3 regular admission; $2 seniors, Large groups, please register in advance).
Take a Kid Fishing – SPI
Friday, Oct. 13 (5-8 PM) – Saturday, October 14 (sunrise – noon)
Jim’s Pier • 211 W. Swordfish St, South Padre Island, TX
Take a Kid Fishing! Presented by RGV CCA
Oct 13: Registration from 5 PM to 8 PM at Jim’s Pier
Oct 14: Sunrise to Noon, Weigh in will be from 10 AM to 12:30 PM
McHI Fall Market Day
Saturday, October 14th, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Nomad Shrine Club
1044 W Nolana Loop – Pharr, TX
(between Jackson & Sugar Road on NOLANA)
Shop 75+ local vendors: arts, handmade gifts/crafts, clothes, bows, jewelry, other fine items & student organization booth activities.
Nature Tots: Nature Feelings
Saturday, October 14th, from 9:30 – 10:30 am
A special hour of “nature play” designed specifically for our youngest visitors- ages 1-3. Children explore the feelings and sounds of a variety of nature items, such as sands, rocks, water, sticks, and mud in hands-on, exploratory stations set up in a different weekly theme. Date: Saturdays Time: 9:30- 10:30 am Fee: $3 program fee
35th Annual Fall Festival at Calvary Christian School
Saturday, October 14th, from 4 pm-8 pm
1815 N 7th St, Harlingen, TX 78550-4340
PTFA is at work making preparations so that this year’s Fall Festival will be another great success, as well as a fun, exciting evening of entertainment for your whole family. For many, attending Fall Festival is a yearly family tradition, and we look forward to sharing it with you and hope that you will invite your friends and neighbors to join us as well!
Planta Nativa at Quinta Mazatlan
Thursday, October 19, from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Quinta MazatlanWorld Birding Center
600 Sunset Drive
McAllen, TX 78503
The evening works to celebrate our natural and cultural history in the Valley. Standout local brewers will be in the historic courtyard featuring the Big River Brewery-Pharr, Rabble-Rouser BrewingCompany-McAllen and the Border Brewers-Weslaco. Playing live will be The Parula Winds- the Woodwind Quintet and the native drum ensemble of Marcel Adjibi & Group. Enjoy delicious Mediterranean specialties by Chef Nancy Melham of Greens & Lemons and specialty healthy desserts from the Home Bakers Market with Lebby Salinas.
St. Mark’s Preschool Carnival
Friday, October 20, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
301 West Pecan Ave, McAllen, Texas
Join us for rides, games, prizes and more!
“All the Right Elements” Festival at St. Matthew’s
Saturday, Oct. 21 • 5 – 9 PM
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church & School • 2620 Crestview Dr., Edinburg
STC BattleBots, Planetarium, Food, Games, Rides, Prizes, Live DJ, Cash Prize Raffle, Silent Auction! 956-383-4202 for more information.
Dia de Los Muertos Folklife Festival
Saturday, Oct. 21 • 6 – 10 PM
Mission Historical Museum • 900 Doherty Ave, Mission, Texas 78572
Community Night at CMB
Sunday, Oct. 22 • 5 – 7 PM
Children’s Museum of Brownsville • 900 Doherty Ave, Mission, Texas 78572
Preview the museum without worrying about the admissions. Donations are accepted. Community night is one way in which the CMB makes the museum accessible for all to enjoy.
Fall Festival at Discovery School
Thursday, October 26, from 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Discovery School, 1711 W. Alberta Rd., Edinburg
Make plans to spend the evening with the whole family playing games, enjoying rides, dining together, and having some good ol’ fun making memories!
5th Annual Step Up to Down Syndrome Awareness Walk
Saturday, October 28, from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
McAllen Sports Park
Step UP Walk will be held Saturday, October 28th from 8:00am – 1:00pm at the McAllen Sports Park located at 3301 Buddy Owens Blvd. In celebration of our 5th Annual Step Up Walk, RGVDSA is excited to bring self-advocate, fashion designer, and entrepreneur Megan Bomgaars from A&E’s Emmy award-winning show Born This Way.
Dia de los Muertos Festival
Saturday, October 21, from 6-10 PM
Mission Historical Museum, 900 Doherty Ave, Mission
Join the Mission Historical Museum as we celebrate Dia de los Muertos with a Community Altar Exhibit! They will have music, food, dancing, and family fun! Dia de los Muertos apparel is strongly encouraged. [FREE]
Vendors: For more information or for an application please contact Lisa Price at 956-580-8646.
Fall Festival at Discovery School
Thursday, October 26, from 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Discovery School, 1711 W. Alberta Rd., Edinburg
Make plans to spend the evening with the whole family playing games, enjoying rides, dining together, and having some good ol’ fun making memories!
Buckets of Fun: Fun with Hollows and Halloween!
Thursday, October 26, from 10 – 11 AM
Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen
Preschool children and their parents will have BUCKETS OF FUN with hands-on, nature- inspired lessons filled with song, discovery, socializing, movements and exploration! Adults and children must dress for outdoor activities.
Fee: $3 program fee per child. (Adults: $3 regular admission, $2 seniors) Large groups, please register in advance.
Howl-o-ween at PAWS
Thursday, October 26, from 6 – 8 PM
PAWS, Edinburg
Dog Costume Contest Dog Costume Contest, Goodie Bags, Awesome Prizes, Yummy Yappy Hour Table & Tons of Fun!
Los Muertos Bailan
Friday, October 27, from 6-10 PM
Edinburg City Hall & Courtyard, 415 W University Dr.
Dance – Art – Costume Contest – Music – Food [FREE]
Vendors: For more information or for an application please contact Soledad Nunes at 956-383-6246.
Dia de los Muertos – Cempasuchil: Flower of the Dead
Saturday, October 28, 4-10 PM
Museum of South Texas History • 200 N Closner, Edinburg, TX
Expect your favorite food vendors, face painters, performances and more! Check back for more updates.
Halloween Bash (IMAS)
Saturday, October 28, from 10 AM-5 PM
IMAS • 1900 Nolana Avenue W., McAllen, TX
Join us for the annual Halloween Bash at IMAS! Make sure to wear your favorite costume!
Activities included:
– Pumpkin Decorating ($2 per participant)
– Monster Art
– Face Painting
– Trick or Treat Goodies
– Halloween Slime
– History of Halloween Talks
– Spooky Story Time
*Included in the cost of General Admission/ Halloween Bash and Day of the Dead weekend passes available at a discounted rate!
Trunk or Treat – Brownsville
Saturday, October 28, 5 – 11 PM
Resaca de La Palma State Park • 1000 New Carmen Blvd, Brownsville, Texas 78520
Trunk or Treat is scare free/family friendly alternative to trick or treating. It is a great opportunity for people to enjoy the spirit of holiday in a safe setting and get free goodies!
Dia de los Muertos Festival (IMAS)
Sunday, October 29, from 1-5 PM
1900 Nolana Avenue W. McAllen, TX
Join us for the annual Dia de los Muertos Festival at IMAS! Wear your favorite Katrina costume for the celebration!
Activities include:
– Sugar Skull Workshops ($2 per participant)
– Papel Picado Tutorials
– UTRGV Professor Lectures
– Skeleton and Monarch Activities
– Flower Science
– Face Painting
Trick or Treat Trail at MPL
Tuesday, October 31, from 3-7 PM
McAllen Public Library
Costume Contest – Trick or Treat [FREE]
Join the MPL and community partners on a trick or treat trail around the library. All ages are welcome.
Fun and safe event at the library!
Mysteries at the BOO-seum!
Monday, October 31, from 6-9 PM
Mission Historical Museum • 900 Doherty Ave, Mission, TX
Celebrate Halloween with the Mission Historial Museum! You can have a chance to win prizes, candy, and cake! We will have music, moon jumps, games and activities for the kids. This event is FREE to the public! Don’t forget your costume! See you there!
Trunk or Treat @FUMC
Tuesday, October 31, 5-7 PM
First United Methodist Church • 4200 N McColl Rd, McAllen, TX
Join us for a family friendly event with many free games, music, and candy! We also offer delicious food like turkey legs, fajita tacos, and home made chili.
Coffee Date with RGV Moms
Tuesday, Nov. 7, 9 – 11 am
MoonBeans Coffee (McAllen) • 5401 N. 10th Street, Suite 102
Join us for our next Coffee Date of the school year! Get out and mingle with some moms, bring the kids, have a cup of joe, and gather. MoonBeans will treat our moms to a small cup of coffee or give them some love and try their specialty drinks and delicious food. We will also have a special guest joining us at this Coffee Date! Can you guess who it will be? Details coming soon!
Buckets of Fun at Quinta Mazatlan
Every Thursday, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Preschool children and their parents will have BUCKETS OF FUN with hands-on, nature-inspired lessons filled with song, discovery, socializing, movement and exploration! Adults and children must dress for outdoor activities. Date: Thursdays Time: 10:00- 11:00 am Fee: $3 program fee per child. (Adults: $3 regular admission; $2 seniors, Large groups, please register in advance).
Mozart and Me Music Class
Fridays in October and November at 10:00 – 10:45 am
Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen
Share in the joy of music-making and learning how your child is developing, all while strengthening your relationship with your child. Taught by Dr. Diana Seitz, Professor of Music at UTRGV.
Date: Fridays in October & November (October 6, 13, 20, & 27- November 3, 10, & 17)
Time: 10:00- 10:45 am
Fee: $50 for all 7 classes or $10 per class.
Materials: Fees includes materials and one accompanying adult/chaperone.
Smokin’Hwy 100 Cook-off & Festival
Friday, Nov. 17, 12 pm / Saturday, Nov. 18, 9 am
Los Fresnos Rodeo • 500 E Ocean Blvd, Los Fresnos, TX
Come join the Los Fresnos Rodeo Committee at our inagural Smokin Hwy 100 Cook-off & Festival. Sanctioned by ICBA
All Saints 5K Color Run
Saturday, Nov. 18, 7:30 AM – 11 AM
Saint Martin De Porres School • 901 N. TX Blvd, Weslaco, TX
San Martin de Porres welcomes you to join us as we run, walk, and jog while raising funds for our school! This fun run/walk is open to EVERYONE in the community and we hope to see you there!
RGV World Vegan Day Community Fest
Wednesday, Nov. 1, 7:00 pm
Yerberia Cultura • 613 S 17th St, McAllen
Scarecrow Trail & Scenic Arts Festival
Saturday, Nov. 4, 1-5 pm
Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & WBC • 714 Raul Longoria, Edinburg
Coffee Date with RGV Moms
Tuesday, Nov. 7, 9 – 11 am
MoonBeans Coffee (McAllen) • 5401 N. 10th Street, Suite 102
Join us for our next Coffee Date of the school year! Get out and mingle with some moms, bring the kids, have a cup of joe, and gather. MoonBeans will treat our moms to a small cup of coffee or give them some love and try their specialty drinks and delicious food. We will also have a special guest joining us at this Coffee Date! Can you guess who it will be? Details coming soon!
Covenant Christian Colonial Holiday Festival
Friday, Nov. 10, 5:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Covenant Christian Academy (McAllen) • 4201 N. Ware Rd.
This will be a memorable time as we share with the community a glimpse of our American heritage. Our campus will be transformed into an early colonial township where visitors may enjoy the nostalgia in a school house. Our American heritage lives on through this magical event!
Battle Reenactment in field at 5:30-6pm
Colonial Grounds open 6-9pm
Carnival rides and food open 6-10pm
*All students and staff will be dressed for the time period and reenacting their part.
McAllen Book Festival
Saturday, Nov. 11, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
McAllen Public Library • 4001 N. 23rd., McAllen
Veterans Day Parade and Fireworks – Pharr
Saturday, Nov. 11, 4:30-8 PM
City of Pharr
Buckets of Fun at Quinta Mazatlan
Every Thursday, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Preschool children and their parents will have BUCKETS OF FUN with hands-on, nature-inspired lessons filled with song, discovery, socializing, movement and exploration! Adults and children must dress for outdoor activities. Date: Thursdays Time: 10:00- 11:00 am Fee: $3 program fee per child. (Adults: $3 regular admission; $2 seniors, Large groups, please register in advance).
Mozart and Me Music Class
Fridays in October and November at 10:00 – 10:45 am
Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen
Share in the joy of music-making and learning how your child is developing, all while strengthening your relationship with your child. Taught by Dr. Diana Seitz, Professor of Music at UTRGV.
Date: Fridays in October & November (October 6, 13, 20, & 27- November 3, 10, & 17)
Time: 10:00- 10:45 am
Fee: $50 for all 7 classes or $10 per class.
Materials: Fees includes materials and one accompanying adult/chaperone.
Smokin’Hwy 100 Cook-off & Festival
Friday, Nov. 17, 12 pm / Saturday, Nov. 18, 9 am
Los Fresnos Rodeo • 500 E Ocean Blvd, Los Fresnos, TX
Come join the Los Fresnos Rodeo Committee at our inagural Smokin Hwy 100 Cook-off & Festival. Sanctioned by ICBA
All Saints 5K Color Run
Saturday, Nov. 18, 7:30 AM – 11 AM
Saint Martin De Porres School • 901 N. TX Blvd, Weslaco, TX
San Martin de Porres welcomes you to join us as we run, walk, and jog while raising funds for our school! This fun run/walk is open to EVERYONE in the community and we hope to see you there!
