We’re ringing in the new year — and the new decade! — with a great round-up of local events and national holidays to keep the celebrations going strong though January. Use the hashtag #rgvfamilyfun or tag us @thergvmoms on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram! If we’ve missed any area events, please feel free to add them to our Community Calendar.
Local Event Hightlights
- January 4: Jackson Street Market Days (Harlingen)
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Let’s Celebrate
- January 1: New Year’s Day
- January 5: National Keto Day
- January 6: Three King’s Day/Dia de Reyes
Local Event Hightlights
- January 7: Young Adventurers at IMAS
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Let’s Celebrate
- January 11: National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Local Event Hightlights
- January 18-19: McAllen Marathon
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Let’s Celebrate
- January 13: National Clean Off Your Desk Day
- January 19: National Popcorn Day
Local Event Hightlights
- January 25: Spectacular Saturday at Edinburg Scenic Wetlands
- January 26: (Free) Community Night at the Children’s Museum of Brownsville
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Let’s Celebrate
- January 20: MLK Day (National Day of Service)
Local Event Hightlights
- January 30: Nature Nuggets at Quinta Mazatlan (McAllen)
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Let’s Celebrate
- January 28: National Blueberry Pancake Day
- January 29: National Puzzle Day
Recurring Events
Free Family Sunday Funday at the IMAS
Every Sunday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. | 1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen
The Free Family Sunday Funday program is supported by the H-E-B Tournament of Champions.
McAllen Farmers Market
Every Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | McAllen Public Library | 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen
Free Resources from Nuestra Clinica del Valle
These exercise and nutrition classes are free and are in association with Nuestra Clinica del Valle and Sí Texas: Social Innovation for a Healthy South Texas.
Alton: Alton Recreation Center (349 Dawes Ave., Alton, TX 78573) Weekly classes include: Tuesday 8:30 a.m. – Fitness Activities and Yoga; Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – Fitness Activities and Yoga; Thursday 8:30 a.m. – Nutritional Class
Alamo: P2 Community Resource Center (1429 S. Tower Rd., Alamo, TX 78516) Weekly classes include: Monday 8:30 a.m. – Fitness Activities and Yoga; Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – Fitness Activities and Yoga; Friday 8:30 a.m. – Nutritional Class
A Weekly Support Group is also held Fridays at 9:30 a.m. at the P2 Community Resource Center (1429 S. Tower Rd., Alamo, TX 78516) for anyone suffering from depression, anxiety, and/or family problems.
