It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go
Take a look in the RGV, from the west to the east, with ice skating and festive lights aglow.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, parades and ta-ma-les,
But the prettiest sight to see is the smiles that will be, among your own family.
Based on the traditional Christmas song, “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.”
We’ve rounded up a great list of holiday events! Use the hashtag #rgvfamilyfun or tag us @thergvmoms on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram! Check back regularly for updates and new information!
**The listings below are on-going or municipal events. For more options and single-day events, check out The Scoop: Family Fun in the RGV in December.
Municipal Events
City of Brownsville
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date/Time: Thursday, Dec. 5 | 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Location: Washington Park | 700 E Madison Street, Brownsville
Holiday Village Opening Night Lighting Ceremony
Date/Time: Monday, Nov. 25 | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Dean Porter Park | 501 E Ringgold Street, Brownsville
City of Harlingen
Lighting of the Arroyo
Date/Time: Thursday, Dec. 5 | 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: McKelvey Park | 1325 S 77 Sunshine Strip, Harlingen
City of Hidalgo
Light up the Tree at Hidalgo Festival of Lights
Date/Time: Sunday, Dec. 1 | 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Location: 704 E Texano Dr., Hidalgo
City of McAllen
6th Annual Light up the Holidays: Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date/Time: Wednesday, Nov. 27 | 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: McAllen Convention Center | 700 Convention Center Blvd, McAllen
Activities: Start off the season and celebrate the lighting of the 64′ tree!
Christmas in the Park
Date/Time: Thursday, December 5 | 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Friday, December 6 | 5:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 7 | 12:00 to 11:30 p.m.
Location: McAllen Municipal Park | 1921 N. Bicentennial Blvd., McAllen
Activities: Two stages of LIVE entertainment, food vendors, a marketplace, carnival, interactive games, kiddie rides, Santa Claus, and entertainment for the entire family!
City of Pharr
Christmas Lighting Ceremony
Date/Time: Monday, Dec. 2 | 6:00 p.m.
Location: Pharr City Hall | 118 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr
Christmas Posada
Date/Time: Saturday, Dec. 14 | 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Pharr
City of South Padre Island
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date/Time: Friday, Dec. 6 | 5:00 p.m.
Location: South Padre Island Municipal Building | 4601 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island
City of Edinburg
Night of Lights Parade: Christmas Around the World
Date/Time: Friday, Dec. 6 | 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Route: UTRGV to Edinburg Town Square
City of Hidalgo
Festival Of Lights Illuminated Christmas Parade
Date/Time: Friday, Dec. 6 | 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Address: 704 E Texano Dr., Hidalgo
City of McAllen
McAllen Holiday Parade
Date/Time: Saturday, Dec. 7 | 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Route: Begins at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium
City of San Benito
78th Annual Christmas Parade
Date/Time: Saturday, Dec. 14 | 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Route: Downtown San Benito
City of South Padre Island
Annual Christmas Parade
Date/Time: Friday, Dec. 6 | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Route: Padre Blvd., South Padre Island
Lighted Boat Parade
Date/Time: Saturday, Dec. 6 | 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Route: South Point Marina (Port Isabel)to The Painted Marlin Grille (Jim’s Pier) on the Laguna Madre.
City of Weslaco
Mid Valley Christmas Parade: A Weslaco Centennial Christmas
Date/Time: Saturday, Dec. 7 | 10:00 a.m.
Route: Texas Blvd. from Pike Blvd. to 6th St.
Holiday Family Fun
The events below are ongoing throughout the holiday season. For other events that are on a single day, check out The Scoop: Family Fun in the RGV in December
City of Brownsville
Holiday Village
Location: Dean Porter Park | 501 E Ringgold St, Brownsville
Dates: Nov. 25 to Jan. 1; Free Admission
Times: Sunday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday to Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
City of Hidalgo
Hidalgo Festival of Lights
Location: 704 East Ramon Ayala Dr., Hidalgo
Dates: Open Dec. 1 to 30
Free drive-through or tickets available at www.hidalgofestivaloflights.com
City of McAllen
FRIO! McAllen
Location: McAllen Convention Center | 700 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen
Dates: Nov. 27, 2019 to Jan. 6, 2020
Tickets available at www.friomcallen.com
City of South Padre Island
Holiday Sand Castle Village
Location: 7355 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island
Dates: November 30, 2019 to January 13 2020
Bass Pro Shops (Harlingen)
Address:101 Bass Pro Dr, Harlingen
Phone: (956) 291-5200
Dates: Nov. 16 – Dec. 24
Times: Weekdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Weekends, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
La Plaza Mall (McAllen)
Address: 2200 S 10th St, McAllen
Phone: (956) 972-5454
Dates: Nov. 1 – Dec. 24
Times: M-S, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunrise Mall (Brownsville)
Address: 2370 N Expressway, Brownsville
Phone: (956) 541-5302
Dates: Nov. 9 – Dec. 24
Times: M-S, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
