Local calendar
60 upcoming events near Mcallen. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
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Classes & arts
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
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.
Classes & arts
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
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.
Classes & arts
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.
Community & civic
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.
Markets
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.
Lifelong learning
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
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.
Markets
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
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.
Pickleball & rec
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.
Outdoors & nature
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.
Outdoors & nature
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.
Outdoors & nature
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.
Outdoors & nature
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.
Dance & fitness
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.
Pickleball & rec
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.
Music & concerts
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
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.
Classes & arts
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.
Senior programs
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.
Dance & fitness
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.
Dance & fitness
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.
Outdoors & nature
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.
Community & civic
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
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.
Music & concerts
8 PM
Bert Ogden Arena · Mcallen, TX
Music & concerts
8 PM
Bert Ogden Arena · Mcallen, TX
Markets
519 S 17Th St McAllen, TX 78501 · Mcallen, TX
519 S 17Th St McAllen, TX 78501
Music & concerts
8 PM
McAllen Performing Arts Center · Mcallen, TX
McAllen Performing Arts Center
Theater & film
7 PM
McAllen Performing Arts Center · Mcallen, TX
McAllen Performing Arts Center
Boys & Girls Club of McAllen present High School Musical Jr.
Music & concerts
8 PM
McAllen Performing Arts Center · Mcallen, TX
McAllen Performing Arts Center
Theater & film
8:30 PM
McAllen Performing Arts Center · Mcallen, TX
McAllen Performing Arts Center
Music & concerts
8 PM
McAllen Performing Arts Center · Mcallen, TX
McAllen Performing Arts Center
JUANES EN VIVO EN MCALLEN McAllen Performing Arts Center Sábado 3 de octubre de 2026 ¡El ícono del rock latino Juanes llega a McAllen para una noche inolvidable! Con una trayectoria internacional y éxitos como A Dios Le Pido, La Camisa Negra, Es Por Ti y Volverte a Ver, Juanes ha conquistado esce...
Music & concerts
8 PM
McAllen Performing Arts Center · Mcallen, TX
McAllen Performing Arts Center
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
McAllen Performing Arts Center · Mcallen, TX
Music & concerts
8 PM
McAllen Performing Arts Center · Mcallen, TX
McAllen Performing Arts Center
MARIACHAZO EN MCALLEN Dos de los mariachis más grandes de México, Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán y Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán, se unen en un mismo escenario para una noche histórica llena de tradición, pasión y orgullo mexicano. El McAllen Performing Arts Center será testigo de un espectáculo único...
Theater & film
8 PM
McAllen Performing Arts Center · Mcallen, TX
McAllen Performing Arts Center
Comedy show in Spanish - Age restricted to 18 and older
Music & concerts
7 PM
Bert Ogden Arena · Mcallen, TX
Music & concerts
7 PM
Bert Ogden Arena · Mcallen, TX
Theater & film
Bert Ogden Arena · Mcallen, TX
Bert Ogden Arena
Theater & film
Bert Ogden Arena · Mcallen, TX
Bert Ogden Arena
Theater & film
7:30 PM
Bert Ogden Arena · Mcallen, TX
Markets
509 E. Earling Rd. San Juan, TX 78589 · Mcallen, TX
509 E. Earling Rd. San Juan, TX 78589
Markets
724 N. Cage Blvd Pharr, TX 78577 · Mcallen, TX
724 N. Cage Blvd Pharr, TX 78577
Music & concerts
8 PM
Payne Arena · Mcallen, TX
Music & concerts
8 PM
Payne Arena · Mcallen, TX
Music & concerts
8 PM
Payne Arena · Mcallen, TX
Music & concerts
8 PM
Payne Arena · Mcallen, TX
Theater & film
8 PM
Payne Arena · Mcallen, TX
Theater & film
8 PM
Payne Arena · Mcallen, TX
Payne Arena
Theater & film
8 PM
Payne Arena · Mcallen, TX
Payne Arena
Music & concerts
8 PM
Payne Arena · Mcallen, TX
Music & concerts
8 PM
Payne Arena · Mcallen, TX
Music & concerts
8 PM
Payne Arena · Mcallen, TX
Music & concerts
8 PM
Payne Arena · Mcallen, TX
Music & concerts
8 PM
Payne Arena · Mcallen, TX
Music & concerts
8 PM
Payne Arena · Mcallen, TX
Payne Arena
Music & concerts
8 PM
Payne Arena · Mcallen, TX
Payne Arena
