RGV Community Events and Family Fun

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.

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.

Introducing children to a world of learning through creative hands-on interactive exhibits, workshops and activities.

• 10 Full-Sized Lighted Multi-Sports Fields
• 5 Full-Sized Lighted Softball Baseball Fields
• 5 Sand Volleyball Courts
• 3 Outdoor Basketball Courts
• 2 Lakes (.75 acre North & 5 acre South)
• 1 Full-Sized Lighted Multi-Sports Turf Field
• 1 BMX Bike & RC Dirt Track
• 1 Skate Park Concrete Bowl (16,000 ft)
• 1 Walking/Jogging Asphalt Trail (2.5 miles)
• 1 Playground Area

FIT4MOM is the nation’s leading prenatal and postnatal fitness program, providing fitness classes and a network of moms to support every stage of motherhood. From pregnancy, through postpartum and beyond, our fitness and wellness programs help make moms strong in body, mind, and spirit. In addition to our workouts, we also offer Mom’s Night Out, playgroups for kids, and participate in charity work.

First class is always free!

Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @FIT4MOMmcallen

Park amenities include a 1-mile walking trail, 80 acres, 4 lit softball fields, 2 soccer fields, fishing pong and pier, 2 basketball courts, handicap-accessible playground, covered picnic shelters, park pavilion, barbecue pit, and restrooms.

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! 

4o-acre park amenities include Victor Park Aquatic Center, Harlingen Rotary Bark Park, 5 lit baseball/softball fields, 6 lit tennis courts, playground, park pavilion, barbecue pit, covered picnic shelters, soccer/athletic fields, restrooms, and access to the Arroyo Hike & Bike trail on a sidewalk along HWY 77/83 access road.

Fun Summer Dance Camps for ages 5-18

Afternoon classes for toddlers and beginners,

Half-day and full-day programs

Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Tap, Jazz, Tumbling, Acro, Folklorico, Leaps & Turns, Stretch and Conditioning

Park amenities include a 1.2 walking trail, covered picnic shelters, soccer fields, restrooms, and a playground area.

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 multi-use facility includes eight fields and one championship field which meets the needs of various sports including soccer, football, rugby, and ultimate Frisbee as well as numerous community and special events including the annual McAllen Marathon. In addition to the fields, the park’s amenities include practice fields, lighted tennis courts, a basketball court, playground, water feature, concession area, and restroom facilities. A permit is required for use of this facility.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) helps connect mothers with each other during the preschool years and beyond. We meet the first and third Thursday of the month at BT McAllen from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Childcare is provided. Our meetings include brunch, small groups and either a craft, panel discussion or guest speaker.

RGV Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition
“The Rio Grande Valley Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition is a collaborative effort, providing county-wide leadership on the issue of Teen Pregnancy through community awareness, health education and youth development.”

When: Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of every other month
(Jan, Mar, May, Sept, Nov)
Time: 9am-11am
Where: UTRGV McAllen Teaching Site 1800 S. Main St, McAllen
Contact Information: [email protected]

Like us on Facebook “Rio Grande Valley Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition”
or “RGVTPPC”

The Pharr Aquatic Center is a South Texas attraction including water slides, pools and lazy river attractions. Pharr Natatorium is also on site. 

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!