The McAllen Public Library is dedicated to connecting our community with books, DVDs, family-friendly programs and events, and more! Visit our children’s department to learn about upcoming events and the resources we have available for you and your family.
The purpose of this group is to share family-friendly FREE or LOW COST Events in the RGV Area! Invite your friends!
The community group members are all welcome to post local events in the RGV that would be of interest to moms, dads, and kids!
The International Museum of Art & Science is a Smithsonian Affiliate and fully accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. IMAS is the premier art and science museum of South Texas and contains over 50,000 square feet of exhibit space. The IMAS galleries host a number of revolving art and science exhibits each year. The museum provides a unique opportunity for visitors to participate in hands-on science exhibits and to learn about original works of art while encouraging creativity and innovation. The IMAS permanent collection includes more than 2,000 natural history and geology specimens and 4,500 folk art and textile objects. The 1,500 fine art works in the permanent collection reflect many countries and artistic movements beyond Mexico, dating from the 16th century to the present.
Small Fries Music
About Our Mommy or Daddy and Me Classes: Your monthly tuition includes four 45-minute music classes. Music Classes will be 45 minutes once a week within the enrolled month. Mr. Red will focus on Vocal Warm-ups, Solfege, Movement, Games, Note Reading, Rhythm Training, Ear Training, Basic Math, Reading, Writing skills, Bells and Ukulele. Over time, students will grasp musical concepts that will create a foundation for future musical experiences. Our goal is to transition children to more advanced instruments. Classes are $65 a month
Private Lessons: We currently offer violin, viola, guitar and ukulele lessons. Your monthly tuition includes four 30-minute music lessons. Private lessons will be 30 minutes once a week within the enrolled month. Private Lessons are $60 a month.
Amazing Coffee with a lot of activities for everyone in the RGV! Open Mic Night on Saturdays!
Book Club Meetings every month! Chess Club for kids and adults, Painting Classes often and more!
McAllen local Coffee House!
The 100-acre National Butterfly Center is the premier location in the United States to experience the beauty, drama, and emotion of wild butterflies. A project of the nonprofit North American Butterfly Association, the center is designed to attract incredible numbers of beautiful, wild butterflies. Clouds of butterflies may be found at the National Butterfly Center because, by planting thousands of plants that the butterflies need for nectar and for caterpillar growth, we have created an outdoor paradise that sustains large populations and hundreds of species of wild butterflies.
Sea Turtle, Inc. is open for visitors year round. A key part of our mission is to educate the public about sea turtles, our work and how to save these wonderful animals. We offer educational talks to any size group, ranging from individual families to large crowds.
A Neapolitan pizza with an All-American attitude – Urban Bricks. has made it their mission to give hungry dough-cravers everywhere to customize their pie however they please baked in two minutes! Also, the best bar!
The Pharr Aquatic Center is a South Texas attraction including water slides, pools and lazy river attractions. Pharr Natatorium is also on site.
The Rio Grande Valleys go to venue for any type of event. Tucked away in Mission, Texas this amazing outdoor venue can accommodate up to 300 guests.
Fireman’s Park is an oasis in the middle of McAllen. It boasts a pond with walking track, restrooms, kids’ playground and B-cycle station. Rentals are available on weekends for paddle boats, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. The barbecue pavilion is capable of serving 250 people. The pavilion features a refrigerator, indoor grill, restrooms, and can be rented through the Parks & Recreation Department. The park also has a playground area and sand volleyball court.
Founded in 1967 as the Hidalgo County Historical Museum in the 1910 Hidalgo County Jail, the museum has grown over the decades through a series of expansions to occupy a full city block. In 2003 following the completion of a 22,500 square foot expansion, the museum was renamed the Museum of South Texas History to better reflect its regional scope. Today, the museum preserves and presents the borderland heritage of South Texas and Northeastern Mexico through its permanent collection and the Margaret H. McAllen Memorial Archives and exhibits spanning prehistory through the 20th century.
A 40-acre wetlands oasis in the midst of a lively urban landscape, the Edinburg Scenic Wetlands offers watchable wildlife year-round in a setting friendly to birds, butterflies and other water-loving creatures. The grounds offer three acres of paths and butterfly gardens, a large lake for wildlife viewing, Dragonfly pond, discover pond and indoor kids’ area and gift shop. You can check out Junior Ranger packs filled with activities and materials to help your little ones explore South Texas nature!
Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center hosts school groups from pre-K through high school, scout groups, birding tours for all ages, challenge course facilitation, youth family programming, adult and senior history tours, speaker series programs, adult short courses in backyard habitat and birding! We have something for everyone!
The Gladys Porter Zoo is an oasis nestled in the center of Brownsville, Texas. With 27 acres of lush tropical plants and some 1,500 animals, the Gladys Porter Zoo is known for its successes in breeding endangered species of wildlife.
Introducing children to a world of learning through creative hands-on interactive exhibits, workshops and activities.
Call today for an appointment with Dr. Maritza Chavez. We are leaders in advance dental technology.
Monday- Friday 8 AM- 6 PM
Saturday- Hours may vary
Call today for an appointment with Dr. Maritza Chavez. We are leaders in advance dental technology.
Monday- Friday 8 AM- 6 PM
Saturday- Hours may vary
This Texas-born tradition has been serving fresh, made-from-scratch, comfort food and homemade desserts since 1947. Our Mac’n Cheese and Fried Fish are famous!
The Lark Community Center and Park is a great place for the whole family. It has a branch library, gym, classrooms and restrooms inside. The outdoor facilities include two play areas (one for littles and one more advance for the bigger kids), soccer fields, covered picnic tables, and a walking track with plenty of shade.
Your one stop shop for bows, custom onesies, baby coming home outfits, etc.
Pouring into your soul since 1999… we are, without a doubt, the best of the very best in South Texas. We take pride in providing you with the ultimate gourmet coffee experience and sprinkle in some “one-of-a-kind” personal touch to blow your mind!
McAllen Municipal Park and Pool is home to a 27-acre site with picnic facilities, a rubber floor toddler playground, older kid playground & an Olympic-size outdoor pool (see McAllen Parks and Rec aquatics site for more information on pool hours).
Costa Messa Restaurant, which opened in 2002, is known as one of the finest Mexican restaurants in Texas. It features classic Mexican cuisine, as well as Tex-Mex, prepared with authentic recipes and ingredients.
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Good Roots is a juice bar in McAllen, TX. Our business is based on promoting & selling cold pressed juices, protein shakes, wellness shots & a variety of other beverage/food products to our customers. We believe in providing healthy alternatives to our community without sacrificing taste.
Good Roots is family owned & operated. Passionate about health, mother & son duo, Xochilt & Michael Garcia decided to combine their respective expertise in nutrition & business to collaborate on this new venture, In the spirit of entrepreneurship and the rising health food trends, Good Roots was founded to produce juices of superior quality at an affordable price.
A blow dry bar! Hello Gorgeous Let us be your beauty pit stop. Primp, Blow & Go! It’s that simple. We can’t wait to meet you!
Walk-Ins Welcome
Good For Groups
Take Out
Catering
Waiter Service
? Vintage Cottage turned Gift Shop, Bridges & Company (now in it’s 4th year of business) is known for it’s fabulous vintage finds, hand painted furniture, home-made furniture paint and locally #handmade gifts! We offer reasonable rental rates and super great online/social media exposure to local artisans! Come and see us! #MeetMeAtBridges
Base. Push. All Out. Fitness, meet science. The idea of Orangetheory is this: a 60-minute full-body workout, half endurance and half strength and power.
Enjoy the best specialty coffee and a marvelous coffee-side snack while reading your favorite book or catching up with your friends.
Amazing Coffee with a lot of activities for everyone in the RGV! Open Mic Night on Saturdays!
Book Club Meetings every month! Chess Club for kids and adults, Painting Classes often and more!
McAllen local Coffee House!
Your Photography RGV is here for YOU! We want to capture every moment of your life, from the birth of your little ones, to capturing every season along the way. Your Photography RGV offers a range of session options from Mini’s to full on “invite the whole family” photography events! We’ve got you covered.
Fox Cub Academy is where your child will receive a high quality education. We provide a safe and loving environment for children 6wks-4yrs old.
We hope to serve our customers with this page by giving them another way to keep up with what is going on here at the gym.
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