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 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.
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!
On a corner, that’s where we started. Today, we’re still the place for a warm welcome in your corner of the world. Stop by your neighborhood Corner Bakery in McAllen and find your new favorite today!
Come eat at the hottest place in town! Experience the food that the whole town is talking about. Create your own stir fry and electrify your taste buds!
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.
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.
At BW&R, we love everything about wings. So, we made a promise way back in ’84, when we served our very first wing, to give America the absolute finest wings, along with more sauce combinations and heat levels than ever before seen.
Today, we still blend our signature sauces from our original recipes and make our homemade bleu cheese dressing fresh each morning. That’s wing commitment. And our servers and staff want nothing more than to help you discover new tastes and flavor combinations.
So whether it’s our famous wings and rings, the perfect beer pairing or BW&R’s bold take on burgers, sandwiches and salads, Buffalo Wings & Rings is the kind of inviting place where friends and family like to get together, watch a game and share stories over the best wings and rings anywhere.
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!
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 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.
The Pharr Aquatic Center is a South Texas attraction including water slides, pools and lazy river attractions. Pharr Natatorium is also on site.
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.
Fun and colorful restaurant serving delicious Salvadorean Gorditas and healthy authentic Mexican antojitos.
Founded in Reynosa, Mexico in 1995 and now serving the RGV.
Specially made mini-pupusas for our mini-guests. Lots of vegetarian options and some vegan.
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.
Enjoy the best specialty coffee and a marvelous coffee-side snack while reading your favorite book or catching up with your friends.
Pushing the creative line on food, pie, and coffee. Handcrafted pies are baked fresh daily and may sell out, call ahead or place your special order.
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.