60 upcoming events near Mcallen — concerts, theater, markets, library programs and more. Free to browse; each links to the source.
Outdoors & nature
June 5, 2026
8:30 to 10 p.m.
Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen · Mcallen, TX
Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen
You can explore the sanctuary's trails after dark with a flashlight to discover the night creatures of South Texas.
Lifelong learning
June 6, 2026
2 to 3 p.m.
Wild Birds Unlimited, McAllen · Mcallen, TX
Wild Birds Unlimited, McAllen
You can sit in on a free in-store talk about Texas horned lizards, where they live, what they eat and how they defend themselves.
Music & concerts
June 6, 2026
Evening
Cine El Rey, McAllen · Mcallen, TX
Cine El Rey, McAllen
You can catch soul-and-R&B band The Altons live at the historic downtown Cine El Rey theater.
Food festivals
June 6, 2026
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
McAllen Public Library · Mcallen, TX
McAllen Public Library
The library opens its Summer Reading Challenge with a Renaissance-themed faire of programs, costume contests and activities for all ages.
Music & concerts
June 10, 2026
2 to 3 p.m.
McAllen Public Library Meeting Center · Mcallen, TX
McAllen Public Library Meeting Center
You can drop in for an afternoon of storytime and hands-on music-making at the library's Meeting Center.
Theater & film
June 20, 2026
8 p.m.
McAllen Performing Arts Center · Mcallen, TX
McAllen Performing Arts Center
Mexico's irreverent clown brings his Spanish-language comedy show to the Performing Arts Center.
Classes & arts
Through June 21, 2026
Museum hours
International Museum of Art & Science · Mcallen, TX
International Museum of Art & Science
You can see the Aviary art exhibition at IMAS before it closes in late June.
Music & concerts
June 23, 2026
Evening
Cine El Rey, McAllen · Mcallen, TX
Cine El Rey, McAllen
The dream-pop band Turnover plays the historic Cine El Rey downtown.
Theater & film
June 26, 2026
6:30 to 8 p.m.
McAllen Performing Arts Center · Mcallen, TX
McAllen Performing Arts Center
Guest artists Alex Ossadnik and Kirill Kruhlov headline a live Carnival of the Animals performance with full orchestra.
Community & civic
June 26, 2026
5:30 to 7 p.m.
International Museum of Art & Science · Mcallen, TX
International Museum of Art & Science
As a member you get an after-hours evening at the museum with the galleries and exhibits open just for you.
Theater & film
June 26, 2026
6:30 to 8 p.m.
McAllen Performing Arts Center · Mcallen, TX
McAllen Performing Arts Center
You can see the RGV Ballet perform Carnival of the Animals with a live orchestra under Dr. Norman Gamboa and guest artists.
Community & civic
July 4
Evening fireworks
Mcallen, TX
The city's Independence Day event with fireworks, one of the recurring annual events McAllen puts on each summer.
Music & concerts
July 11, 2026
Evening
Cine El Rey, McAllen · Mcallen, TX
Cine El Rey, McAllen
Rock band Wavves takes the stage at the downtown Cine El Rey theater.
Community & civic
July 17 to 19, 2026
Friday 5 to 10 p.m., weekend daytime
McAllen Convention Center · Mcallen, TX
McAllen Convention Center
You can browse outdoor gear, hunting and fishing exhibits and demonstrations across a three-day expo at the Convention Center.
Music & concerts
July 18, 2026
8:30 p.m.
McAllen Performing Arts Center · Mcallen, TX
McAllen Performing Arts Center
You can hear regional Mexican group Profugos de Nuevo Leon live at the Performing Arts Center.
Classes & arts
Through July 26, 2026
Museum hours
International Museum of Art & Science · Mcallen, TX
International Museum of Art & Science
This exhibition reimagining the pinata as abstract art is on view at IMAS through late July.
Dance & fitness
August 1, 2026
7 to 9 a.m.
McAllen Convention Center · Mcallen, TX
McAllen Convention Center
You can join the Crime Stoppers Viva McAllen Fiesta morning 5K and 10K, a community run starting at the Convention Center.
Markets
August 15 to 16 and September 19 to 20, 2026
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
McAllen Convention Center · Mcallen, TX
McAllen Convention Center
This recurring weekend gun-and-collectibles show returns to the Convention Center in mid-August and mid-September.
Classes & arts
August 22 to November 15, 2026
Museum hours
International Museum of Art & Science · Mcallen, TX
International Museum of Art & Science
This new exhibition exploring lowrider culture opens at IMAS in late August.
Music & concerts
August 28, 2026
Evening
Cine El Rey, McAllen · Mcallen, TX
Cine El Rey, McAllen
You can hear the throwback soul sound of Thee Sinseers live at the historic Cine El Rey.
Theater & film
September 24, 2026
8 to 10 p.m.
McAllen Performing Arts Center · Mcallen, TX
McAllen Performing Arts Center
Speaker and author Daniel Habif brings his ASCENDER world tour to McAllen for an evening of motivational spoken word in Spanish.
Classes & arts
Through September 27, 2026
Museum hours
International Museum of Art & Science · Mcallen, TX
International Museum of Art & Science
You can view the museum's collection of Mexican folk art on display through late September.
Music & concerts
October 3, 2026
8 p.m.
McAllen Performing Arts Center · Mcallen, TX
McAllen Performing Arts Center
Colombian rock star Juanes brings his live show to the McAllen Performing Arts Center.
Community & civic
October 18 to 20, 2026
Mcallen, TX
An annual community festival on the McAllen events lineup, with food, music, and family activities. It is one of the city's recurring fall and holiday-season draws.
Lifelong learning
Ongoing enrollment, 2026
Varies
UTRGV, Edinburg and McAllen area · Mcallen, TX
UTRGV, Edinburg and McAllen area
You can sign up for noncredit continuing education courses through UTRGV, with rolling start dates across the year.
Lifelong learning
Saturdays, 1:30 to 3 p.m.
1:30 to 3 p.m.
McAllen Creative Incubator · Mcallen, TX
McAllen Creative Incubator
You can learn or sharpen your chess game in a weekly Saturday-afternoon class downtown.
Music & concerts
Second Saturday of each month
Evening
McAllen · Mcallen, TX
McAllen
This free monthly outdoor concert series spotlights up-and-coming local musicians and draws thousands for a relaxed evening of live music.
Markets
Saturdays, year-round, 9 a.m. to noon
9 a.m. to noon
Firemen's Park, McAllen · Mcallen, TX
Firemen's Park, McAllen
Every Saturday morning you can shop local produce, food and handmade goods at the year-round farmers market in Firemen's Park.
Music & concerts
Year round, dates vary
Mcallen, TX
The convention center and performing arts center keep a packed calendar of touring music, comedy, symphony concerts, and stage shows through the year.
Classes & arts
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
McAllen Creative Incubator · Mcallen, TX
McAllen Creative Incubator
You can take a weekly Saturday-morning painting and drawing class with local artist Eddie Mirza in the downtown arts incubator.
Outdoors & nature
Recurring mornings, 9 to 10 a.m.
9 to 10 a.m.
Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen · Mcallen, TX
Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen
A naturalist leads you on a guided morning walk through the urban sanctuary's trails to spot native birds and plants.
Classes & arts
First Friday of the month (September through May), 6 to 10 p.m.
6 to 10 p.m.
Downtown McAllen, along Main Street · Mcallen, TX
Downtown McAllen, along Main Street
On first Fridays you can take a free self-guided stroll through downtown art studios, galleries and museums with live entertainment, restarting in September.
Outdoors & nature
Recurring mornings, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Estero Llano Grande State Park, Weslaco · Mcallen, TX
Estero Llano Grande State Park, Weslaco
A guide leads you on a morning bird walk through wetlands and tropical habitat that has recorded over 350 species, included with the $5 park admission.
Community & civic
First Saturday in December
Evening
Mcallen, TX
Texas' largest illuminated holiday and helium balloon parade, held the first Saturday in December downtown. It is free to watch before the evening ticketed seating.
Outdoors & nature
Last Saturday and Sunday of each month
Daytime
Edinburg Scenic Wetlands and World Birding Center · Mcallen, TX
Edinburg Scenic Wetlands and World Birding Center
On the last weekend of each month you can explore the 40-acre wetlands oasis and watch for birds and butterflies at no charge.
Senior programs
Recurring, late mornings 11 a.m. to noon
11 a.m. to noon
Palm View Branch Library, McAllen · Mcallen, TX
Palm View Branch Library, McAllen
WellMed hosts an ongoing series of health, wellness and craft sessions for adults 60 and over at the Palm View branch.
Outdoors & nature
Recurring summer mornings, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen · Mcallen, TX
Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen
If you have grandchildren visiting, this recurring summer nature program for young children runs mornings at the sanctuary.
Outdoors & nature
Recurring mornings, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen · Mcallen, TX
Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen
If you are new to birding, this guided morning session teaches you how to find and identify the Valley's birds.
Markets
Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mcallen, TX
A Saturday market at the McAllen Public Library with locally grown produce and music. It runs from morning through early afternoon, roughly 10 to 1.
Dance & fitness
Recurring mornings, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen · Mcallen, TX
Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen
You can join a gentle outdoor Tai Chi practice in the gardens, a low-impact way to start the morning.
Outdoors & nature
Recurring mornings, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen · Mcallen, TX
Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen
You can spend a morning helping plant and tend the sanctuary's tiny forest alongside other volunteers.
Dance & fitness
Recurring evenings, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen · Mcallen, TX
Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen
You can unwind with an evening yoga session set among the trees at the nature center.
Dance & fitness
Scheduled Wednesdays through the summer
6 to 8 p.m.
Dewey Trail, McAllen Public Library · Mcallen, TX
Dewey Trail, McAllen Public Library
You can walk the Dewey Trail with a group on summer Wednesdays while listening to an audiobook through the library's free Libby collection.
Pickleball & rec
Mondays and Wednesdays
Evening
McAllen Sports Park Pavilion · Mcallen, TX
McAllen Sports Park Pavilion
You can show up for friendly open pickleball games every Monday and Wednesday at the Sports Park Pavilion.
Pickleball & rec
Recurring weekly, Saturdays
Daytime
McAllen Parks & Recreation community centers · Mcallen, TX
McAllen Parks & Recreation community centers
You can drop in for adult open gym basketball and recreation on the city's posted weekly schedule.
Classes & arts
June 9, 2026
Mcallen Public Library · Mcallen, TX
Mcallen Public Library
Mix mica, dyes, and mystery to craft enchanting bottles that reflect your inner magic! All materials provided.
Classes & arts
June 11, 2026
Mcallen Public Library · Mcallen, TX
Mcallen Public Library
Add some color to your tech! Craft a vibrant rainbow phone charm using different beads, charms, and plushies. All materials provided.
Classes & arts
June 11, 2026
Mcallen Public Library · Mcallen, TX
Mcallen Public Library
Craft your favorite characters pixel-by-pixel with Perler beads. Design, fuse, and take home a masterpiece.
Community & civic
June 12, 2026
Mcallen Public Library · Mcallen, TX
Mcallen Public Library
Design and press custom stickers and buttons of your favorite characters to rep your fandoms! All material provided
Lifelong learning
June 13, 2026
Mcallen Public Library · Mcallen, TX
Mcallen Public Library
Start your homebuying journey at this free seminar hosted by United Way and Vantage Bank
Outdoors & nature
June 16, 2026
Mcallen Public Library · Mcallen, TX
Mcallen Public Library
Build a mini ecosystem that'll bring the beauty of nature to you! All materials provided.
Classes & arts
June 16, 2026
Mcallen Public Library · Mcallen, TX
Mcallen Public Library
Craft your own style and ground yourself! Create a custom aromatherapy bracelet using lava stones and beads. All materials provided.
Community & civic
June 17, 2026
Mcallen Public Library · Mcallen, TX
Mcallen Public Library
Come and make Father's Day cards to give to Dad. We will supply the materials. Families are invited.
Lifelong learning
June 18, 2026
Mcallen Public Library · Mcallen, TX
Mcallen Public Library
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Community & civic
June 19, 2026
Mcallen Public Library · Mcallen, TX
Mcallen Public Library
Join us for Jammin Juneteenthcrafts, music, and a fun celebration of freedom and culture.
Community & civic
June 24, 2026
Mcallen Public Library · Mcallen, TX
Mcallen Public Library
Come and join other adults who like to color. We will provide coloring sheets and colored pencils.
Community & civic
June 24, 2026
Mcallen Public Library · Mcallen, TX
Mcallen Public Library
Dino Egg Hunt is on! Follow clues, find eggs, and enjoy a prehistoric adventure.
Classes & arts
June 25, 2026
Mcallen Public Library · Mcallen, TX
Mcallen Public Library
Have fun painting on tiny canvases!
Community & civic
June 26, 2026
Mcallen Public Library · Mcallen, TX
Mcallen Public Library
Peer into the shadows and join us for all-day screenings of filled with chills and thrills! Costumes are encouraged.
Classes & arts
June 27, 2026
Mcallen Public Library · Mcallen, TX
Mcallen Public Library
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