Thank you for joining our Mini library Craft! We love crafting with you. 🫶🏻 Marty & @theartistmother Your Indie Bookstore.. Where Books, Art, and Community meet. ♥️

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Thank you to everyone who came out to our Holly Jolly Party! We were thrilled to welcome over 2,900 visitors and see the library filled with so much holiday cheer. Marty the Library Cat had an absolute blast and loved greeting families and posing for photos with Santa. We are so grateful to our community for making the day such a joyful celebration. Shout out to Starbucks for their generous donation of coffee!

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🧶✨ Our seniors at Palm View Community Center are creating magic, one stitch at a time! From knitting to crochet, their creativity and community shine through every project. 💛 Interested in our Senior Living programs? Contact any of our community centers at (956) 681-3333 for more information.

🧶✨ Our seniors at Palm View Community Center are creating magic, one stitch at a time! From knitting to crochet, their creativity and community shine through every project. 💛 Interested in our Senior Living programs? Contact any of our community centers at (956) 681-3333 for more information.

🎄🦌 Kids, get ready to dash into the holiday spirit! Join us for the Reindeer Dash 2K, open to ages 2–9 years old. Every participant receives a swag bag, bib, medal, and t-shirt! 🏃‍♂️✨ Don’t miss the fun, let’s make this a holiday race to remember! Register today: mcallenparks.net

🎄🦌 Kids, get ready to dash into the holiday spirit! Join us for the Reindeer Dash 2K, open to ages 2–9 years old. Every participant receives a swag bag, bib, medal, and t-shirt! 🏃‍♂️✨ Don’t miss the fun, let’s make this a holiday race to remember! Register today: mcallenparks.net

♟️ Checkmate Ninja Family — This Is Your Next Move ♟️ If you’re part of Checkmate Ninja, you already believe in chess, growth, and community. Now it’s time to plug into the biggest chess hub in the Rio Grande Valley. 👉 RGV Chess Community is the ONE place for: • All local chess events & meetups • Online tournaments & practices • News, opportunities, and announcements • Connecting with players, parents, coaches, and organizers across the Valley No more missing events. No more scattered info. One community. One hub. One Valley. 🔥 Join. Subscribe. Invite a friend. This is how we grow chess in the RGV — together. ♟️ RGV Chess Community — Your Move, RGV. ♟️ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17AYNQrxyD/?mibextid=wwXIfr

🍼✨ Ready to become a certified babysitter? Join us at Lark Community Center for our Babysitter’s Training Course! Learn skills, build confidence, and become the go-to sitter families can trust. Register today: mcallenparks.net

🍼✨ Ready to become a certified babysitter? Join us at Lark Community Center for our Babysitter’s Training Course! Learn skills, build confidence, and become the go-to sitter families can trust. Register today: mcallenparks.net

🎅✨ Get ready, McAllen… Santa is coming to town! Letters with Santa is TODAY at Lark Community Center, and the fun starts at 6:00 PM! Don’t forget your snacks, your letter to the North Pole, and of course, make sure to grab a picture with Santa himself! 📸🎄 We can't wait to see you all tonight!

🎅✨ Get ready, McAllen… Santa is coming to town! Letters with Santa is TODAY at Lark Community Center, and the fun starts at 6:00 PM! Don’t forget your snacks, your letter to the North Pole, and of course, make sure to grab a picture with Santa himself! 📸🎄 We can't wait to see you all tonight!

Hosting a meetup or small event? We’ve got the perfect space. From community workshops and clubs to holiday parties and team gatherings, Moonbeans is the place to be! 🤩 Scan the QR code on the flyer or DM us to send us your event details and we’ll follow up ASAP. Let’s create something special together. ✨ #MoonbeansCoffee #EventVenue #CoffeeHouse #RGV #UTRGV #Community #EdinburgTX

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Spread some holiday cheer! 🎄✨Our McAllen Police Department Toy Drive is happening now, and we’re collecting toys at our main office + 3 community centers. Help us make a kid’s Christmas unforgettable, your kindness goes a long way. Donations accepted through December 17th!❤️#McAllenPD #GiveJoy

Spread some holiday cheer! 🎄✨Our McAllen Police Department Toy Drive is happening now, and we’re collecting toys at our main office + 3 community centers. Help us make a kid’s Christmas unforgettable, your kindness goes a long way. Donations accepted through December 17th!❤️#McAllenPD #GiveJoy

Calling All Future Barre Instructors! ✨ If you’re passionate about movement, dance, yoga, Pilates, or the art of intentional strength, this is your invitation to step into something bigger! Our Yoga House Barre Instructor Training with @becca_fit_life is designed to give you the foundation, confidence, and creativity to lead powerful barre classes! Whether you’re brand-new or looking to elevate your teaching, this program will support you every step of the way. What You’ll Learn: • Coaching and cueing • Formatting your classes • Fundamentals of barre movements • Modifying for all fitness levels • Creating engaging choreography Who This Is For: Anyone who loves movement and wants to teach with purpose, no experience required, just passion and curiosity. Training Dates: 📅 January 30 – February 1 📍 Yoga House Mission Schedule: • Friday, Jan 30: 12 PM – 5 PM • Saturday, Jan 31: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM & 4 PM – 7 PM • Sunday, Feb 1: 12 PM – 5 PM Early Bird: $399 until January 16 Full Price: $425 This is your moment to grow, lead, and inspire in a community that believes in you. 💛 All purchases are non-refundable.

🎭💜💛 Let the good times roll at the Golden Age Olympics! 💛💜🎭 This year, we’re bringing the Mardi Gras magic to the games, beads, fun, and friendly competition included! 🎉 Join us for a fantastic lineup of events like: 🎱 Billiards 🎳 Bowling 🎾 Pickleball 🏒 Shuffleboard …and so many more! Get ready to celebrate strength, spirit, and community, Mardi Gras style! 🎭✨

🎭💜💛 Let the good times roll at the Golden Age Olympics! 💛💜🎭 This year, we’re bringing the Mardi Gras magic to the games, beads, fun, and friendly competition included! 🎉 Join us for a fantastic lineup of events like: 🎱 Billiards 🎳 Bowling 🎾 Pickleball 🏒 Shuffleboard …and so many more! Get ready to celebrate strength, spirit, and community, Mardi Gras style! 🎭✨

A Holiday Night Market with the mcallenfarmersmarket will take place at Main Library (4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen) on Wednesday, December 17 from 5:30-8:00PM. Visitors can browse local vendors, pick up fresh and handmade goods, and enjoy a relaxed holiday shopping experience. It is a great opportunity to shop local, support our community, and find something special for the season.

🦌🎄 Calling all little reindeer! 🎄🦌 Kids ages 2–9 are invited to join the festive fun at our Reindeer Dash at Palm View Community Center! 🌟🎅 Get ready to run, laugh, and dash your way into the holiday spirit. It’s the perfect way for kiddos to burn off some cheer and make magical memories! ✨❤️ Don’t miss the cutest race of the season, see you at the starting line! 🏃‍♂️🎁 Register here: mcallenparks.net

🦌🎄 Calling all little reindeer! 🎄🦌 Kids ages 2–9 are invited to join the festive fun at our Reindeer Dash at Palm View Community Center! 🌟🎅 Get ready to run, laugh, and dash your way into the holiday spirit. It’s the perfect way for kiddos to burn off some cheer and make magical memories! ✨❤️ Don’t miss the cutest race of the season, see you at the starting line! 🏃‍♂️🎁 Register here: mcallenparks.net

On Wednesday, December 10th, 2025, our team here at Casa de Palmas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, had the most heart-warming experience working together to support children in our Rio Grande Valley community. We collected hundreds of toys for the wonderful children at Casa Mami Orphanage, the Vannie Cook Children’s Cancer Clinic, and Proyecto Desarrollo Humano. Thanks to these incredible organizations, many deserving children will now receive a special gift this Christmas. It was our pleasure and privilege to join with our community partners—including Debi Lou Modeling Academy—to give back to our neighbors and local families in need. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to support, participate in, and contribute to such meaningful efforts. From our Casa de Palmas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham Hotel family to yours, thank you—and Merry Christmas to all! #givingbacktothecommunity #christmas2025 #Christmas #childrenatchristmas

We’re so grateful to The Salvation Army for including us in their Angel Tree Program! Giving back is one of our favorite ways to support our community. Wishing every angel a holiday filled with love, joy, and surprises. 🎁✨

The McAllen Chamber of Commerce was on hand for the Balboa Acres Drainage Improvements Ribbon Cutting. City of McAllen TX Government leaders highlighted critical drainage upgrades in the Balboa Acres area. The upgrades included replacement of five outdated, manually; and, headwall, spillway, and erosion-control enhancements that strengthen the community’s safety and flood resilience.

This holiday season reminded us how powerful simple acts of kindness can be.🌟 We’re ending the year with full hearts thanks to a thoughtful group of our extended stay guests.🙌 Between volunteering at the McAllen Holiday Parade and donating three Toys for Tots boxes, they’ve truly spread holiday cheer throughout our community!🎅🎄 #seasonofgiving #tistheseason #holidaycheer

🎅💌 Letters with Santa at Lark Community Center! 🎄✨ Join us for a magical holiday event where families can: 📮 Write a letter to Santa and drop it in our North Pole Mailbox 🍬 Enjoy sweet holiday treats while you create your wish list 📸 Snap a festive photo with Santa himself! Come make cozy memories and sprinkle a little Christmas magic with us at Lark Community Center! ✨❤️🎅 Register today: mcallenparks.net

🎅💌 Letters with Santa at Lark Community Center! 🎄✨ Join us for a magical holiday event where families can: 📮 Write a letter to Santa and drop it in our North Pole Mailbox 🍬 Enjoy sweet holiday treats while you create your wish list 📸 Snap a festive photo with Santa himself! Come make cozy memories and sprinkle a little Christmas magic with us at Lark Community Center! ✨❤️🎅 Register today: mcallenparks.net

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🍭❤️🤍 Candy Cane Day was sweeter than ever! 🤍❤️🍭 Our seniors at Palm View Community Center showed up in full holiday spirit, rocking their red & white and spreading cheer everywhere they went! 🎄✨ From festive smiles to joyful moments, they truly brought the magic of the season to life. ❤️ Here’s to more days filled with laughter, community, and holiday sparkle!

🍭❤️🤍 Candy Cane Day was sweeter than ever! 🤍❤️🍭 Our seniors at Palm View Community Center showed up in full holiday spirit, rocking their red & white and spreading cheer everywhere they went! 🎄✨ From festive smiles to joyful moments, they truly brought the magic of the season to life. ❤️ Here’s to more days filled with laughter, community, and holiday sparkle!

😆 We are celebrating another year in our home at 4001 North 23rd Street in McAllen and… whaaaat. 14 years already? After 60 years in our downtown McAllen location at 601 North Main Street, the Old Main Library closed its doors on November 23, 2011. Ready for a new home, a new look, and a new direction, McAllen Public Library relocated to its current location in December 2011. Now an award winning public library, our Main Library spans 123,000 square feet and is the largest single floor public library in the nation. 14 years in, and this building still feels like the perfect place for our community to read, learn, gather, and grow. Thanks for helping us make this space feel like home year after year.

🌊 Team McAllen is hiring! 🌊 If you’re responsible, motivated, and ready to make a splash this season, our Aquatics Program wants YOU! 🏊‍♀️💦Join a team that’s dedicated to safety, service, and community pride. 🤝✨ 💼 Now hiring for multiple aquatics positions! 📩 Apply today and dive into a rewarding job: https://mcallen.applicantpro.com/jobs/

🌊 Team McAllen is hiring! 🌊 If you’re responsible, motivated, and ready to make a splash this season, our Aquatics Program wants YOU! 🏊‍♀️💦Join a team that’s dedicated to safety, service, and community pride. 🤝✨ 💼 Now hiring for multiple aquatics positions! 📩 Apply today and dive into a rewarding job: https://mcallen.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Join the @utrgv athletes and let giving be part of who you are this holiday season. Tap. Choose. Give. Every donation matters. #together we can make a real impact in our #mcallen community! #lighttheworld

Join the @utrgv athletes and let giving be part of who you are this holiday season. Tap. Choose. Give. Every donation matters. #together we can make a real impact in our #mcallen community! #lighttheworld

McAllen holiday initiative aims to promote local businesses

Thank you, KRGV for covering the Visit McAllen McALLEN HOLIDAY SHOPPING TOUR! ❄️ Small businesses support the local community, return the favor! More info in the comments! Participating Locations: 🎁 Barn White 🎁 Breadsmith of Rio Grande Valley 🎁 Bridges & CO. Vintage Market 🎁 Karlas Jewelry & Gifts 🎁 Leona.Style 🎁 Largessergv 🎁 Luna Santa 🎁 Oh Kay's! 🎁Shangri La 🎁 SPA LA POSADA 🎁 Wild Birds Unlimited

🏀🔥 It’s game time! The McAllen Parks & Recreation Youth Basketball Tournament is almost here for all 2nd–5th grade students! Join us for a day of teamwork, friendly competition, and nonstop fun as our ASP participating schools show off their skills. Students must be registered and enrolled in our After School Program to participate. All practices and prep will take place during ASP hours. 📅 December 10, 2025 📍 Lark Community Center 🏫 Participating Schools: Alvarez, Escandon, Fields, Jackson, McAuliffe, Sam Houston, Wilson & Garza Elementary Scan the QR code to register and lock in your spot on the court! For more info, call (956) 681-3320.

🏀🔥 It’s game time! The McAllen Parks & Recreation Youth Basketball Tournament is almost here for all 2nd–5th grade students! Join us for a day of teamwork, friendly competition, and nonstop fun as our ASP participating schools show off their skills. Students must be registered and enrolled in our After School Program to participate. All practices and prep will take place during ASP hours. 📅 December 10, 2025 📍 Lark Community Center 🏫 Participating Schools: Alvarez, Escandon, Fields, Jackson, McAuliffe, Sam Houston, Wilson & Garza Elementary Scan the QR code to register and lock in your spot on the court! For more info, call (956) 681-3320.

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🎉💐 Today we celebrated our beautiful Isabel Rodriguez, as she turns 100 years young! Her joy, wisdom, and spirit brighten Las Palmas Community Center every day. We appreciate her so much and wish her many more birthdays with us. 💛✨

🎉💐 Today we celebrated our beautiful Isabel Rodriguez as she turns 100 years young! Her joy, wisdom, and spirit brighten Las Palmas Community Center every day. We appreciate her so much and wish her many more birthdays with us. 💛✨

Calling all holiday little runners! 🎅🦌 The Reindeer 2K at Palm View Community Center is the perfect way to kick off the season with fun, fitness, and festive cheer. Grab your antlers and join the run! 🎄✨ Register today: mcallenparks.net

Calling all holiday little runners! 🎅🦌 The Reindeer 2K at Palm View Community Center is the perfect way to kick off the season with fun, fitness, and festive cheer. Grab your antlers and join the run! 🎄✨ Register today: mcallenparks.net

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We’re thrilled to welcome the Texas Giving Machine to the McAllen Food Park! There’s truly no better place to give than the Texas Giving Machine. Every swipe creates real change for five amazing local nonprofit organizations, and every single item you choose goes directly to someone who needs it—right here in our own community. Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce for the ribbon cutting on Wednesday, December 10 at 10:00 a.m. Get ready to make a difference, McAllen!

We’re thrilled to welcome the Texas Giving Machine to the McAllen Food Park! There’s truly no better place to give than the Texas Giving Machine. Every swipe creates real change for five amazing local nonprofit organizations, and every single item you choose goes directly to someone who needs it—right here in our own community. Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce for the ribbon cutting on Wednesday, December 10 at 10:00 a.m. Get ready to make a difference, McAllen!

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🎄🧦 Holiday spirit from head to toe! Spreading warmth one festive sock at a time. 🧦💚Our Palm View Community Center seniors showed off their Christmas cheer for National Sock Day, and made the season a little brighter. 🎄✨

🎄🧦 Holiday spirit from head to toe! Spreading warmth one festive sock at a time. 🧦💚Our Palm View Community Center seniors showed off their Christmas cheer for National Sock Day, and made the season a little brighter. 🎄✨

❤️ Learn the skills that save lives! Join us at Lark Community Center for our First Aid & CPR Certification Course. Hands-on training • Expert instructors • Confidence when it matters most. 👉 Spots are limited, reserve yours today: mcallenparks.net

❤️ Learn the skills that save lives! Join us at Lark Community Center for our First Aid & CPR Certification Course. Hands-on training • Expert instructors • Confidence when it matters most. 👉 Spots are limited, reserve yours today: mcallenparks.net

✨Send a little holiday magic!✨ Letters with Santa is coming to Lark Community Center! Join us as your child sends their letter straight to the North Pole, and waits for a special personalized reply. 🎄💌📬Stop by December 12th or 13th to make the season extra magical. And don’t forget to snap a photo with Santa himself! 🎅✨Register today: mcallenparks.net

✨Send a little holiday magic!✨ Letters with Santa is coming to Lark Community Center! Join us as your child sends their letter straight to the North Pole, and waits for a special personalized reply. 🎄💌📬Stop by December 12th or 13th to make the season extra magical. And don’t forget to snap a photo with Santa himself! 🎅✨Register today: mcallenparks.net

Early start to the week at Morris Jr High. Zamoras and I were honored to be asked to participate in their career fair. It is always an awesome feeling to be able to reach out to our future and inform them of the many opportunities there are for them. These are the opportunities that Zamoras loves to participate in. Our community has supported us for many years and this one of the ways we love to give back. Thank you Morris Jr High and Mrs Geanna Rodriguez for allowing us to be a part of this great event.

Ready to become a confident and certified babysitter? 👶✨Join us at Lark Community Center for our Babysitters Training Course and learn essential skills to keep little ones safe, happy, and cared for. 💛 Sign up today, spots fill fast: mcallenparks.net

Ready to become a confident and certified babysitter? 👶✨Join us at Lark Community Center for our Babysitters Training Course and learn essential skills to keep little ones safe, happy, and cared for. 💛 Sign up today, spots fill fast: mcallenparks.net

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💃✨ Experience the rhythm, culture, and joy of Folklorico! Our Senior Living Folklorico Class at Palm View Community Center is the perfect way to stay active, connect with others, and celebrate tradition through dance. 🌺🎶 Don’t forget to sign up or stop by Palm View Community Center to learn more about this class and all of our senior programs! 💛👟

💃✨ Experience the rhythm, culture, and joy of Folklorico! Our Senior Living Folklorico Class at Palm View Community Center is the perfect way to stay active, connect with others, and celebrate tradition through dance. 🌺🎶 Don’t forget to sign up or stop by Palm View Community Center to learn more about this class and all of our senior programs! 💛👟

Get into the holiday spirit and dash your way through festive fun at the Reindeer Dash 2K! 🦌💨 Held at Palm View Community Center, this family-friendly event invites participants of all ages to lace up their running shoes and enjoy a jolly holiday dash. 🎄👟Let’s make magical memories together, see you at the starting line! ✨❤️ Register today: mcallenparks.net

Get into the holiday spirit and dash your way through festive fun at the Reindeer Dash 2K! 🦌💨 Held at Palm View Community Center, this family-friendly event invites participants of all ages to lace up their running shoes and enjoy a jolly holiday dash. 🎄👟Let’s make magical memories together, see you at the starting line! ✨❤️ Register today: mcallenparks.net

Join us for Canvas & Coffee at Las Palmas Community Center, a relaxed morning of painting, sipping, and connecting! 🎨☕️All skill levels welcome! Register today: mcallenparks.net

Have a wish to share with Santa? 🎅🎁 Letters to Santa is coming to Lark Community Center! 🎅🎄Stop by Lark Community Center to send your letter straight to the North Pole, and keep an eye on your mailbox for Santa’s response! 💫📨Register today: mcallenparks.net

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✨ Come See the Art YOU Helped Create! 🎨 The giant piñata mural designed with artist Josuè Rámirez is now on display in the Ann Moore Art Studio at IMAS! Visitors joined Josuè in crafting this vibrant, large-scale community artwork — and now you can experience the final piece up close. 🎉 And there’s more to look forward to! Josuè Rámirez’s solo exhibition Piñatabstract is coming to IMAS February 14 – July 26, 2026. This dynamic multimedia showcase celebrates and reimagines the piñata tradition through sculpture, wearable art, recycled paper, ceramics, video, and large-scale works. Stop by IMAS to check out the completed mural and get a preview of the bold creativity coming soon in Piñatabstract!

The holiday season feels a little brighter at South Pole Illuminated Festival. From cozy moments by the fire to unforgettable family memories, we love seeing our community come together in celebration. ✨❤️ Plan your visit and enjoy the magic all season long. Tickets at southpoleoftexas.com

Calling all library explorers! Come learn about different holiday festivities celebrated by our diverse community. Our friends from vivargv will be joining us for fun activities at Palm View Branch Library (3401 Jordan Rd. W., McAllen) on Tuesday, December 9 at 10:30AM! Families and children of all ages are welcome. 🌏✨

This season, we’re inviting our Moonbeans community to help spread a little warmth and joy. We’ve set up a donation box inside the shop for unwrapped toys, and every single gift will go directly to local kids in need. If you’re able, consider bringing a toy next time you stop in for your coffee. A small act of kindness can make a big difference for a child this holiday season. ❤️ Thank you for helping us make the season brighter! 📍 202 W Schunior St, Edinburg TX 78541 #MoonbeansCoffee #UTRGV #EdinburgTX #HolidaySeason #ToyDrive

Photos from Zamoras Restaurant's post

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🪑🎉 Get Parade-Ready with Our Senior Chair Sale! 🎉🪑 All 3 of our community centers are selling chairs for the McAllen Holiday Parade, and the best part? All proceeds support our Senior Living Programs! ❤️Secure your seat, enjoy the parade in comfort, and make a meaningful impact in our senior community. 👵🏽👴🏼💛 Stop by, grab your chair, and we’ll see you at the parade! 🎄✨

✨ We are so excited to collaborate with @mcallenplantswap for our Market Pop-Up! ✨ We’re welcoming over 18 participating vendors — artists, crafters, food makers, and educational groups — for a warm and vibrant community event. Join us Sunday, December 7th, from 2–5 PM at Hinovations Art Gallery for an afternoon of shopping, creativity, and connection

✨ We are so excited to collaborate with mcallenplantswap for our Market Pop-Up! ✨ We’re welcoming over 18 participating vendors — artists, crafters, food makers, and educational groups — for a warm and vibrant community event. Join us Sunday, December 7th, from 2–5 PM at Hinovations Art Gallery for an afternoon of shopping, creativity, and connection

South Texas Health System Children’s invites the community to bring the family together for a cup of holiday cheer at the annual Children's Christmas Posada! Throw on your comfiest fleece and flannel PJs for an evening of festivities at STHS Children’s annual Christmas festival. Enjoy performances by local students, plenty of games and activities for the kids, a delicious cup of hot cocoa, and holiday-themed displays by South Texas Health System’s facilities and local community organizations. Don’t forget to get your photo with Santa! 🎅 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 5:30 — 8:30 P.M. South Texas Health System Children’s Main Parking Lot 1102 W. Trenton Rd. Edinburg, TX 78539

The Teen Advisory Committee will meet @ Main Library on Saturday, December 6 at 2PM and gives teens a chance to earn community service hours while helping shape library programs and services. It is a great way to volunteer, share ideas, and make a difference.

Calling all holiday runners! 🎄 The Reindeer Dash 2K is almost here, bring your cheer and your antlers! Every participant will receive: ✨ Swag Bag ✨ Event T-Shirt ✨ Race Bib ✨ Finisher Medal Register your little reindeer, and get in the holiday spirit: mcallenparks.net❤️🎁

A wonderful opportunity for families enjoying the holiday season at South Pole Illuminated Festival. With the support of Lone Star National Bank, children can experience the festival at no cost on select days. • Kids 6 and under enter FREE all season. • Kids 12 and under enter FREE every Wednesday and Thursday with an adult ticket, now through December 18. A beautiful way to share the arts, lights, and holiday spirit with the community. More information: bit.ly/SPIFtix ES: Una gran oportunidad para las familias que disfrutan la temporada navideña en South Pole Illuminated Festival. Con el apoyo de Lone Star National Bank, los niños pueden vivir el festival sin costo en días seleccionados. • Niños de 6 años y menores entran GRATIS toda la temporada. • Niños de 12 años y menores entran GRATIS los miércoles y jueves con un boleto de adulto, vigente hasta el 18 de diciembre. Una hermosa manera de compartir el arte, las luces y el espíritu navideño con la comunidad. Más información: bit.ly/SPIFtix

Some of the most memorable moments at South Pole Illuminated Festival come from the creativity and imagination behind our illuminated displays. Over the years, Reliant Energy has brought bright, joyful installations that families continue to love and remember. We appreciate their ongoing partnership and the magic they help bring to the community each season. Plan your visit and experience the lights: bit.ly/SPIFtix

🎶 Spend Your Sunday Afternoons in Art and Music! 🎶 Join us for the next UTRGV Concert Series performance: The Romantic Cello: Janáček, Jessie Montgomery, and Rachmaninoff 📅 December 14, 2025 🕑 2:00 to 3:00 PM Experience a soulful recital with UTRGV faculty pianist Dr. Brendan Kinsella and guest artist Dr. Daniel Saenz as they perform a captivating program for violoncello and piano, from Janáček’s dreamy Fairy Tale to Rachmaninoff’s thrilling Sonata. Spend your Sunday afternoons immersed in art and music at the UTRGV Concert Series at IMAS, a special series of performances by faculty and students from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Music. Ranging from the romantics to the contemporary with piano, cello, jazz, voice, and percussion, these community concerts are set in the fine art galleries of the International Museum of Art and Science and are great for the whole family. Advance Tickets: https://sales.theimasonline.org/Tickets.aspx?ttc=ADM&ec=ADM24&ad=12/14/2025 ✨ Included with General Admission 💛 Free for IMAS Members and UTRGV College of Fine Arts Patrons of the Arts We will see you at IMAS for an afternoon of inspiration and creativity! 🎵

🏀✨ Are you ready to shoot some hoops! The McAllen Parks & Recreation Youth Basketball Tournament is almost here for 2nd–5th grade students! Join us for a day filled with teamwork, friendly competition, and nonstop fun as our ASP participating schools hit the court. Students must be registered and enrolled in our After School Program to participate. All training and preparation will take place during ASP hours. 📅 December 10, 2025 📍 Lark Community Center 🏫 Participating Schools: Alvarez, Escandon, Fields, Jackson, McAuliffe, Sam Houston, Wilson & Garza Elementary Scan the QR code to register and secure your spot on the court! For more information, call (956) 681-3320. 🏀

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🎶 Spend Your Sunday Afternoons in Art and Music! 🎶 Join us for the next UTRGV Concert Series performance: The Romantic Cello: Janáček, Jessie Montgomery, and Rachmaninoff 📅 December 14, 2025 🕑 2:00 to 3:00 PM Experience a soulful recital with UTRGV faculty pianist Dr. Brendan Kinsella and guest artist Dr. Daniel Saenz as they perform a captivating program for violoncello and piano, from Janáček’s dreamy Fairy Tale to Rachmaninoff’s thrilling Sonata. Spend your Sunday afternoons immersed in art and music at the UTRGV Concert Series at IMAS, a special series of performances by faculty and students from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Music. Ranging from the romantics to the contemporary with piano, cello, jazz, voice, and percussion, these community concerts are set in the fine art galleries of the International Museum of Art and Science and are great for the whole family. ✨ Included with General Admission 💛 Free for IMAS Members and UTRGV College of Fine Arts Patrons of the Arts We will see you at IMAS for an afternoon of inspiration and creativity! 🎵

Stay informed, stay involved! 💛📣 Here's a quick snapshot of today's Chamber Chatter

🎄✨ Sit, Celebrate, Support! ✨🎄 Reserve your Senior Chairs for the McAllen Holiday Parade and enjoy the best view in town, all while supporting our Senior Living Programs! ❤️ The parade is this Saturday, December 6th, and seats are available at any of our three Community Centers. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the holiday magic! 🎉🪑

We’re proud to celebrate another year of sponsorship with Lone Star National Bank at the McAllen Holiday Parade. The continued support they provide helps bring the magic of Christmas Across America to life for thousands of families across the Rio Grande Valley. 🎄 From illuminated floats to unforgettable moments on the route, lonestarnationalbank shines bright right alongside our community 💙🤍 Thank you, Lone Star National Bank, for helping make the largest illuminated holiday parade in Texas possible! 🌟

🎄💦 Heads up! 💦🎄 We’ll be closed at our H2O Hut this Saturday, December 6th as we gear up for the McAllen Holiday Parade, and YOU’RE invited to the holiday fun! 🎉✨Join us at the parade for music, lights, food vendors, a carnival, and nonstop festive vibes! 🎶🎡🍔 Bring the whole family and celebrate the season with your McAllen community! ❤️🌟

✨ Thank you for an unforgettable evening! ✨ We had a wonderful time at the MJAS Reception on November 22 here at IMAS. A huge thank you to all the incredible artists who participated in this year’s exhibition — your creativity and dedication continue to inspire our community. 👏 Congratulations to this year’s winners! Best in Show: “I Spy Chaos” — Johanna Villareal 2nd Place: “Mercedes Stock Show Parade” — David S. Proehl 3rd Place: “Camino no. 1” — Rocio Lopez Honorable Mention: “Turban” — Cesar Hinojosa Honorable Mention: “Arterial Harmony” — Alan Hollander Honorable Mention: “Magic Myron” — Adam Boggs The 5th Annual Members Juried Art Show is supported by Texas Commission on the Arts and National Endowment for the Arts. #IMASmuseum #MJAS #CommunityArt #McAllenEvents #ThankYou #MuseumLife #Congratulations

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✨ Thank you for an unforgettable evening! ✨ We had a wonderful time at the MJAS Reception on November 22 here at IMAS. A huge thank you to all the incredible artists who participated in this year’s exhibition — your creativity and dedication continue to inspire our community. 👏 Congratulations to this year’s winners! Best in Show: “I Spy Chaos” — Johanna Villareal 2nd Place: “Mercedes Stock Show Parade” — David S. Proehl 3rd Place: “Camino no. 1” — Rocio Lopez Honorable Mention: “Turban” — Cesar Hinojosa Honorable Mention: “Arterial Harmony” — Alan Hollander Honorable Mention: “Magic Myron” — Adam Boggs The exhibition is now open, come check it out at IMAS and experience these works in person! 💛 The "5th Annual Members' Juried Art Show" is supported by txcommarts and neaarts. #IMASmuseum #MJAS #CommunityArt #McAllenEvents #ThankYou #MuseumLife #Congratulations

🎄🪑 Get the BEST seat in the house for the McAllen Holiday Parade! 🪑🎄 Our Senior Chair Sales are now open, and every seat you purchase helps support our Senior Living Programs here in McAllen. ❤️The parade is this Saturday, December 6th, so don’t wait, reserve your seats today at any of our three Community Centers! 🎉✨ Celebrate the season, support a great cause, and enjoy the parade up close!

⚡🎄 THANK YOU, RELIANT! Your energy and support help light up the McAllen Holiday Parade every year, literally! 💡 From our dazzling floats to the glow that fills the stadium, your sponsorship keeps the magic shining bright across the South Pole of Texas. We’re so grateful for your continued commitment to powering joy in our community. 💛 #ReliantEnergy #McAllenHolidayParade #SouthPoleofTexas

🎅💌 Letters with Santa at Lark Community Center! 💌🎅 Bring the kids and get into the jolly spirit as they write their very own letter to Santa and mail it straight to the North Pole! ✨📬Enjoy delicious snacks and don’t forget to snap a festive photo with Santa himself! 🎄🍪📸 Don’t miss out, come make magical Christmas memories with us! 🎁✨ Register today: mcallenparks.net

🌟DECEMBER COMMUNITY CLASSES🌟FREE ALL MONTH✨ Join our new Yoga Teacher Trainees as they lead FREE community classes all December long in McAllen + Mission. 📲 Download the Yoga House app and sign up to save your spot! 🤍 McALLEN Tuesdays (Dec 9 & 16) • 7–8 AM • @victoria___rogers Fridays (Dec 12, 19 & 26) • 4:30–5:15 PM • @andreaatthemat Sundays (Dec 7, 14, 21 & 28) • 10–11 AM • @lisamarquez70 MISSION Mondays (Dec 8, 15, 22 & 29) • 4:30–5:15 PM • @andreaatthemat Tuesdays (Dec 9, 16, 23 & 30) • 6:30–7:30 AM • @andreaatthemat Thursdays (Dec 4, 11 & 18) • 6:30–7:30 AM • @victoria___rogers Fridays (Dec 12, 19 & 26) • 7:15–8:15 PM • @elisecavazos All levels welcome. Come flow, breathe, and support our newest teachers in training. 🧘🏼‍♀️✨ . . . . #YogaHouseRGV #McAllenTX #MissionTX #RGV #riograndevalley #yoga

A wonderful update for families enjoying the holiday season at South Pole Illuminated Festival. With support from Lone Star National Bank, children under 6 receive free admission all season, and children 12 and under enjoy free admission on Wednesdays and Thursdays with the purchase of an adult ticket through December 18. A beautiful way to share the arts, lights, and holiday magic with the community. Details: bit.ly/SPIFtix ES: Una excelente noticia para las familias que disfrutan la temporada navideña en South Pole Illuminated Festival. Con el apoyo de Lone Star National Bank, los niños menores de 6 años entran gratis toda la temporada, y los niños de 12 años y menores entran gratis los miércoles y jueves con la compra de un boleto de adulto hasta el 18 de diciembre. Una hermosa oportunidad para compartir el arte, las luces y la magia navideña con la comunidad. Detalles: bit.ly/SPIFtix

🎄🦌 Ready, Set… DASH! 🦌🎄 Join us at Palm View Community Center for our festive Reindeer Dash 2K, the perfect holiday run for little runners ages 2–9! Every participant will jingle all the way to the finish line and receive: ✨ Swag Bag ✨ Event T-Shirt ✨ Race Bib ✨ Finisher Medal Get your little reindeer registered and let’s make magical memories together: mcallenparks.net ❤️🎁

Our Harvest Market was overflowing with warmth, creativity and community! 🤎 thank you to every artist, vendor, and visitor who made this day so special🌟 See you all at the next one!☕️🐈

Our Harvest Market was overflowing with warmth, creativity and community! 🤎 thank you to every artist, vendor, and visitor who made this day so special🌟 See you all at the next one!☕️🐈

So true!✨️ Every purchase from any small or local businesses supports real people in your community. Amazon, Target, Walmart etc don't care like small businesses. Remember that when looking for that special gift this Christmas 🎄. #shopsmall #supportlocal #mcallenshopping #giftshop #handmadegiftshop #956valley🌴

Always wanted to learn guitar? Now’s your chance! 🎸 Join our Chords & Coffee beginner guitar class at Palm View Community Center. Sip, strum, and start your musical journey with us! ☕🎼 Register today: mcallenparks.net

🎁 Kicking Off December with New Ribbons & New Beginnings! We’re excited to celebrate the latest business openings and milestones happening in our community.

Capture the holiday spirit with Letters with Santa at Lark Community Center! 🎄✉️ Kids can write their wish lists, decorate letters, and send them straight to the North Pole. ❄️ Don't miss out and register today: mcallenparks.net

🎁 5th Annual Christmas Toy Drive at IMAS! 🎄 Give the gift of joy this holiday season! Donate a new, unwrapped toy and receive a FREE admission pass for your next visit to the museum. In partnership with Hidalgo County Precinct 3, we’re collecting toys to bring smiles to children in our community. 📅 Accepting donations until December 12 Bring your generosity and your toy to IMAS and help make the holidays brighter for kids! #IMASToyDrive #HolidayGiving #CommunityJoy #IMASFun

🎁 5th Annual Christmas Toy Drive at IMAS! 🎄 Give the gift of joy this holiday season! Donate a new, unwrapped toy and receive a FREE admission pass for your next visit to the museum. In partnership with Hidalgo County Precinct 3, we’re collecting toys to bring smiles to children in our community. 📅 Accepting donations until December 12 Bring your generosity and your toy to IMAS and help make the holidays brighter for kids! #IMASToyDrive #HolidayGiving #CommunityJoy #IMASFun

🏀✨ Young athletes, get ready! The McAllen Parks & Recreation Youth Basketball Tournament is almost here for 2nd–5th grade students! Join us for a day filled with teamwork, friendly competition, and nonstop fun as our ASP participating schools hit the court. Students must be registered and enrolled in our After School Program to participate. All training and preparation will take place during ASP hours. 📅 December 10, 2025 📍 Lark Community Center 🏫 Participating Schools: Alvarez, Escandon, Fields, Jackson, McAuliffe, Sam Houston, Wilson & Garza Elementary Scan the QR code to register and secure your spot on the court! For more information, call (956) 681-3320. 🏀💥

🎉🖌️ Create, sip, and smile! Join us at Canvas & Coffee at Las Palmas Community Center for a fun-filled, relaxing painting experience. Enjoy coffee, creativity, and good vibes while bringing your own masterpiece to life! ☕✨ Reserve your spot and let the colors flow: mcallenparks.net

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We have so many people to thank for making this dream possible! 🥹 Thank you to our team for working so hard! Thank you to our Buzzy Bee Customers for choosing us everyday. Thank you to our friends & family for all the support. Thank you to the lovely artist, small businesses, & creatives who collaborate with us on the regular, but most of all Thank YOU for following our journey, celebrating our success, & make last night such a magical one! 🫶 A community begins with real connection! #staybuzzy

🎸☕ Strum, sip, and learn! Join us for Chords & Coffee at Palm View Community Center, the perfect mix of music and relaxation. Learn guitar, improve your skills, and enjoy a warm cup of coffee in a fun, welcoming environment. 🎶✨ Grab your spot and let the music flow: mcallenparks.net

🎅✨ Make holiday memories at Letters with Santa at Lark Community Center! Take a photo with Santa himself, send your special letter to the North Pole, and enjoy delicious snacks with the whole family. 🎄📸🍪 Don’t miss this magical opportunity to kick off the holiday season! Register today: mcallenparks.net

Your holiday shopping supports local jobs and keeps McAllen strong. Visit the shops, and restaurants across the city. You invest in your community every time you choose local. You can find local businesses at www.mcallenchamber.com under business directory. • Find unique gifts from small businesses in our city • Support local restaurants offering seasonal menus • Explore holiday events that bring families together at Visit McAllen Thank you for supporting the businesses that shape our city. McAllen grows when you shop local.

🎨 Ready to paint, sip, and unwind? Canvas & Coffee at Las Palmas is calling your name! Join us for a relaxing, fun-filled painting session paired with a warm cup of coffee, the perfect way to unwind, express yourself, and connect with others. No experience needed, just bring your creativity! ✨ Save your spot and let your imagination flow: mcallenparks.net

✨Calling all future babysitters!✨ Join us at the Lark Community Center for our Babysitter’s Training Course, the perfect way to learn essential skills, build confidence, and become a safe and responsible caregiver. 👶🍼 Whether you're looking to start babysitting or simply want to be prepared at home, this course has everything you need! Limited spots available, don’t miss out! Register today: mcallenparks.net

🏀✨ Calling all young athletes! Our McAllen Parks & Recreation Youth Basketball Tournament is right around the corner for 2nd–5th grade students! This exciting event brings together ASP participating schools for a day of teamwork, friendly competition, and nonstop fun. Students must be registered through our After School Program to take part in the tournament. Training will take place during the After School Program, and students must be enrolled in our program in order to participate. 📅 December 10, 2025 📍 Lark Community Center 🏫 Participating Schools: Alvarez, Escandon, Fields, Jackson, McAuliffe, Sam Houston, Wilson, and Garza Elementary. Scan the QR code to register and secure your spot on the court! For more information, call (956) 681-3320. less

Starting in 2016, Mayors of the City of McAllen have signed on to the Mayors Monarch Pledge to help conserve the Monarch butterfly and other pollinators. This is the 5th year in a row we have achieved Leadership Circle status by accomplishing 8 or more action items that raise awareness and create habitat in our community. This year, some highlight results of the pledge were: - Giving out more than 2,900 native nectar and host plants - Hosting the 9th Annual Monarch Fest at Quinta Mazatlan - Planting more than 2,600 pollinator-friendly native plants in the city - Offering a wide variety of educational events, programs, and workshops - Contributing community science data on monarchs and pollinators You can read all about it at the following blog! cuefornature.wordpress.com/2025/11/28/mayors-monarch-pledge-2025-in-review/

✨Take a seat for a great cause!✨ Our McAllen Holiday Parade Senior Chairs are now on sale at all three community centers! 🎄🪑Enjoy premium parade seating while supporting our senior living programs, 100% of the proceeds benefit our incredible seniors. ❤️ Grab your chair today and make this holiday season brighter for our community! 🎅🏼🎁

Rainy day at the café ☔️🌧️🌂 follow Safire, one of our social media managers and our watercolor workshop teacher, through a slow, cozy shift. Rain, cats, community, and ending the day with art. Our favorite kind of rhythm!🌿🐈‍⬛🫶🏻 #dayinthelife#cafevibes#contentcreatorlife#watercolorworkshop#catcafe#smallbusinesslove#cozyaesthetic#behindthescenes#rainydayvibes

We still have room for a few vendors for our Pop Up McAllen Plant Swap. Message usnor email at hinovationsartgallery@gmail.com with a sample of your items.

🎅📬 Letters With Santa at Lark Community Center! Bring the kiddos and their holiday wishes to our magical Letters with Santa event! ✨ Stop by, write your letter, and drop it in Santa’s official mailbox, straight to the North Pole! 🎄💌 Join us for some festive fun and Christmas cheer! Register today: mcallenparks.net

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, we’ll see you at our community Tree Lighting Ceremony at the South Pole of Texas tomorrow 🎄

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Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁🍽 We’ll you everyone at our community Tree Lighting tomorrow.

Get your parade chair and make a difference! 🎄🙌 Our Senior Chair Sales help fund our Senior Living programs, so you can enjoy the McAllen Holiday Parade and support a great cause. ✨❤️ Don't wait and reserve your seat today!

Grateful for the community that fills our tables, our conversations, and our days. 🧡 From all of us at University Draft House — wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with peace, good company, and moments that feel like home. #UniversityDraftHouse #Thanksgiving #GratefulForYou #UDHFamily

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Yoga House. 🧡 We’re grateful for this community, for every breath we take together, and for the space we get to share with you. 🦃🫶🏻 Wishing you a day filled with peace, warmth, and love.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at McAllen Public Library! Today, we’re grateful for our incredible community of readers, learners, and creators who make our library a welcoming space for everyone. Thank you for letting us be part of your story!

Today, we’re feeling a little extra grateful. Looking back at last year’s Tree Lighting reminds us how much joy this community brings to the season. Families gathered, fireworks lit up the sky, and the holiday magic began right here. Tomorrow, it all returns. Join us as we light the tallest digital tree in America and begin another season of wonder at South Pole Illuminated Festival. Tickets: bit.ly/SPIFtix ES: Hoy sentimos un agradecimiento especial. Al recordar el Encendido del Árbol del año pasado, nos llena de alegría ver cómo nuestra comunidad hace que esta temporada brille aún más. Familias reunidas, fuegos artificiales y la magia navideña iniciando aquí mismo. Mañana regresará todo. Acompáñanos al Encendido del Árbol Digital más alto de Estados Unidos y vivamos juntos otra temporada llena de magia en South Pole Illuminated Festival. Boletos: bit.ly/SPIFtix #SouthPoleofTexas #HEBHelpingHere

We're so grateful for our Roadies and our local community. Our store will be closed today, November 27, to allow Roadies to spend time with their family and friends. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

🦃❤️ Happy Thanksgiving from the Ruby Red Family! ❤️🦃 Today we’re especially grateful for you — our amazing community who supports us, celebrates with us, and feels like part of our family every single day. May your Thanksgiving be filled with good food, warm moments, and the people who matter most. Thank you for being part of our journey. 🍁✨ From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

🧡 Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving! Check out today’s Chamber Chatter for holiday highlights, local news, and upcoming events in our community.

🦃❤️ Happy Thanksgiving from the Ruby Red Family! ❤️🦃 Today we’re especially grateful for you — our amazing community who supports us, celebrates with us, and feels like part of our family every single day. May your Thanksgiving be filled with good food, warm moments, and the people who matter most. Thank you for being part of our journey. 🍁✨ From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

Holiday spirit looks like this: a great parade seat + supporting our seniors. 🎅🪑✨ Grab your street view chair for the McAllen Holiday Parade, proceeds go directly to our Senior Living programs! ❤️Don't wait and get yours today!

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🦃✨ Thanksgiving Update! ✨🦃 Just a heads-up, McAllen community, we will be closing early at 2:30 PM this Wednesday, November 26 in observance of Thanksgiving. Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and gratitude-filled holiday! 🤎🍂

🎨☕ Sip, paint, and unwind with us! Join us at Las Palmas Community Center for Canvas & Coffee, the perfect blend of creativity and relaxation. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee while you bring your artwork to life. Come create, connect, and have a great time! ✨ Register today: mcallenparks.net

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EDINBURG, we’re almost here. 🔥 Get ready for infrared-heated yoga, barre, and pilates, a space built for community, movement, and feeling your best. 💯 Take advantage of our Black Friday Sale happening now… the best discount you’ll get before Edinburg officially opens. ✨ Your new studio is on the way, opening January 2026!

Send your wishes straight to the North Pole! ❄️✉️ Join us at Lark Community Center for Letters with Santa, write your letter, drop it in Santa’s mailbox, and don’t forget to snap a magical photo with the big guy himself! 🎅✨ Register today: mcallenparks.net

🌟 Opening doors and celebrating new beginnings! Dive into this week's Ribbon Report to see the latest business launches, community milestones, and moments worth cheering for!

It's time for Food for Fines at McAllen Public Library! Bring your nonperishables in to any MPL location to clear fines from your account, all donations will benefit Food Bank RGV INC. 1 food item = $3 of fees waived

🍼✨ Ready to become the go-to babysitter in town? Join our Babysitters Training Course at Lark Community Center! Learn safety skills, childcare basics, and confidence-building tips. Perfect for teens & aspiring sitters! 👶💛 Register today: mcallenparks.net

✨ BLACK FRIDAY IS LIVE at Yoga House! ✨ 🔥 15% OFF 6-month + 12-month Unlimited Memberships Use code NAMASAVE at checkout 🗓️ valid until 11/30 Your membership works at McAllen + Mission… and yes, even at our Edinburg studio coming soon. 🖤 More Edinburg details are on the way 💯 stay tuned. Come flow, sweat, grow, and be part of the YH community. 📲 Book + purchase through the Yoga House app. #YogaHouseRGV #BlackFridaySale #HotYogaRGV #YogaHouseStrong #McAllenTX #MissionTX #EdinburgTX

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT BIGGER! 🐝 Celebrate with us, our talented friends, & our beautiful community! ✨ EXCLUSIVE @forkitvlog drink, NEW MERCH, GIVEAWAYS, discounts to everyone wearing BH merch, & a guaranteed good time! 🛍️ #SHOPSMALL #shoprgv #shoprgvlocal #rgvcoffee

Get ready to hit the court! 🏀✨ Join us for the McAllen Parks & Recreation Youth Basketball Tournament for 2nd–5th grade students! This exciting event brings together participating ASP schools for a day of friendly competition, teamwork, and fun. Students must be registered through our After School Program to take part in the tournament. Training will take place during the After School Program, and students must be enrolled in our program in order to participate. 📅 December 10, 2025 📍 Lark Community Center 🏫 Participating Schools: Alvarez, Escandon, Fields, Jackson, McAuliffe, Sam Houston, Wilson, and Garza Elementary. Scan the QR code to register and secure your spot on the court! For more information, call (956) 681-3320.

Hey, young Kreatives! 📣😸🎨 Showcasing your vibrant ideas, fearless imagination, and one-of-a-kind perspectives will be the perfect way for us to start off the new year Kreatively. ✨ Take advantage of fall and winter break to finish your artwork and submit pictures of your ready-to-hang pieces to KreativeGrounds.cafe@gmail.com by January 5th, 2026. We’re so excited to share with our community everything you’ve been dreaming up! 💜🌟

Brush in one hand, coffee in the other! 🎨☕ Join us for Canvas & Coffee and let your creativity flow. All skill levels welcome, fun guaranteed! ✨ Register today: mcallenparks.net

Lace up, McAllen! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ From first-time 5K runners to marathon veterans, there’s a race for everyone at the McAllen Marathon.❤️ Choose your challenge from a 5K, 10K, Relay, Half, or Full and join our running community on the road to greatness!👟 ✨ #RunWithHeart Register here: McAllenMarathon.com

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Marty the Library Cat is still walking around like a total celebrity after being invited to last week’s mcallenholidayparade press conference. He had the best time helping announce that McAllen Public Library will be distributing 50 copies of Danny Trejo’s biography, all signed by Danny himself. Stay tuned for details on how you can get your hands on one. Marty is now completely convinced that he and Danny Trejo are basically besties… even though they’ve never actually met. He swears it’s only a matter of time. We’re excited for the parade and can’t wait to celebrate with the community!

🎁 Give the gift of joy this season! Grab your Senior Chair seating for the McAllen Holiday Parade and enjoy the best view in town. Every dollar earned goes directly to our Senior Living programs. Let’s celebrate AND make a difference! ❤️🎄🎅

Hey Bookworms! @madhouse.farm is undoubtedly a beautiful labor of love. Thank you for the adventure! @stx.markets and @thergvvibe, thank you for hosting and featuring our bookshop. 🫶🏻 Your effort in organizing and preparing vendor markets is truly remarkable! And a HUGE SHOUTOUT to small businesses everywhere! The energy and perseverance invested by local small businesses in preparing for markets is fearless! We are Community! ♥️ Happy Reading always! Marty #bookish #community #indiebookstore #mcallen #rgv

🦃🦃A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 🦃🦃

Sunflowers 🌻 We love painting with you! Thank you for joining us. 🎨 Your Indie Bookstore.. Where Books, Art, and Community meet. ♥️

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✨ Friendsgiving Open Mic: A Celebration of Community ✨ For years now, the stage at The Flying Walrus has been a home. Built, not by us, but by every single one of you…the singers, the poets, the comics, the dreamers, the risk-takers. This Wednesday we give Thanks for the amazing creatives who pour their hearts out and have helped create this beautiful, supportive family. This isn’t just another Wednesday. It’s our Friendsgiving. A night to gather and give thanks for the art that connects us and the community that lifts each other up. So come, bring your voice, your instrument, your words, your art. All genres of music, spoken word and comedy are welcome. Let’s fill The Flying Walrus with warmth, gratitude, and the power of self-expression. Join us for a very special night! 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 ⏰ Sign Up at 8pm Show at 9pm 📍 Venue: The Flying Walrus 🎤 Hosted by: Indigo Sound Co. Full backline, professional lights and sound courtesy indigosoundco And in the spirit of Thanksgiving. wheres_steven25 will be hosting a food giveaway to those who lost their snap benefits this month! 8pm - 11pm All you have to do is show up with ebt/snap card and you walk away with a free plate! Plates are first come first serve! While the supplies last…Grab something to eat, enjoy the night, be kind to one another and come support some of the RGVs best local artists. #FriendsgivingOpenMic #IndigoSoundCo #TheFlyingWalrus #OpenMic #LiveMusic #PerformanceArt #SpokenWord #Comedy #CommunityArts #ThanksgivingVibes

🎄✨ McAllen Holiday Parade Senior Chair Sales are now open! ✨🎄 Support a great cause while enjoying the parade in comfort! Grab your street-view chair for just $10, and the proceeds benefit our Senior Living Programs. ❤️ Chairs are available at all three community centers, get yours before they’re gone!

🎨☕ Wake up and get creative! ☕🎨 Join us at Las Palmas Community Center for Canvas & Coffee, the perfect blend of art and relaxation. Enjoy a cozy cup while you paint your own masterpiece in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. ✨ Start your morning inspired at Las Palmas Community Center! Register today: mcallenparks.net

👶🧡 Babysitter’s Training Course at Lark Community Center! 🧡👶 Ready to build confidence and learn the skills every great babysitter needs? Join us for a hands-on training course covering childcare basics, safety skills, problem-solving, and more! Perfect for teens looking to level up their babysitting game. Secure your spot today: mcallenparks.net✨

Bring the magic of the season to life as your little ones write and send their very own letter to Santa! 🎄🎅 Drop your wish list in Santa’s special mailbox, and enjoy a festive moment filled with holiday cheer. ❤️💌 Don’t forget to snap a pic and share the joy! Register today: mcallenparks.net

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The IMAS presents our 5th Annual Members’ Juried Art Show supported by txcommarts and neaarts Tonight we unveiled three honorable mentions, 3rd place, 2nd place and Best in Show. Congratulations to those receiving honors and IMAS invites the community to visit and see this incredible show featuring the artwork of 91 talented, member artists.

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💃🌳 Join us tomorrow at Zumba at the Park! 🌳💃 Get ready to move, groove, and have so much fun at our outdoor Zumba class, thanks to Driscoll! ☀️🎶 Don’t miss this energizing workout surrounded by nature. It’s the perfect way to stay active, stay healthy, and enjoy a lively morning with our community! Let’s dance our way to wellness together! 💛✨ Attached is the map showing how to park for the event.

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☀️🎶 Don't miss our amazing Zumba at the park at our McAllen Nature Center! It's the ideal way to maintain your health, keep active, and have a fun morning with our community! Together, let's dance our way to wellness! 💛✨

Looking for a place to land? 🌙🚚 We're looking for a food truck to park right here at Moonbeans! Great traffic, great vibes, and a supportive community. DM us for more info! 📍 202 W Schunior St, Edinburg TX 78541 #MoonbeansCoffee #UTRGV #EdinburgTX

It's time for Food for Fines at McAllen Public Library! Bring your nonperishables in to any MPL location to clear fines from your account, all donations will benefit Food Bank RGV INC. 1 food item = $3 of fees waived

🍁 Stay connected this season! Check out our latest updates, events, and community highlights in this week's Chamber Chatter. https://mcallenchamber.com/events/

☕🎸 Start your morning on a high note!☕🎸 Join us for Chords & Coffee at Palm View Community Center, the perfect beginner-friendly guitar class whether you’re picking up a guitar for the first time or brushing up your skills. Come strum, sip, and learn in a relaxed, supportive vibe…coffee included! ☕✨ Register today: mcallenparks.net

Congratulations to McAllen Parks and Recreation for receiving the McAllen Shines Champion Award for your work in seeing the vision of Camp McAllen to completion. "Camp McAllen is more than a park. It's a 20 acre experience built with purpose, creativity, and a deep understanding of our community." - Mayor Javier Villalobos McAllen Shines is a city initiative aimed at enhancing the quality of life for residents and the surrounding area. 📍 Camp McAllen – 8621 N 23rd St.

🎄✨ Don’t forget to support our Senior Living Programs! ✨🎄 Reserve your chair seating for the McAllen Holiday Parade and enjoy the magic of the season, all while giving back to our beloved seniors. ❤️ 🪑 CHAIR SEATING ON SALE NOW 🎁 ALL SALES BENEFIT SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAMS Secure your spot today: WWW.MCALLENHOLIDAYPARADE.COM

As we gather with loved ones to give thanks, many in our community struggle to put food on the table. Join us in making a difference through our Thanksgiving food drive! Hosted by Miss Gay USofA @_glambyjade and Miss Gay USofA Newcomer @thatqueenannita Drop off location at Santa Diabla during business hours 1704 Dallas Ave. McAllen Tx

$10 Senior Chair Reservations are HERE! 🎄🪑 Get yours at any of our 3 community centers and get parade-ready! 🎅✨You can also purchase them online at: McAllenholidayparade.com **All of the sales will benefit our Senior Citizen Programs **

🎡 FoodAmed brought the WHEEL OF FLAVOR… and we are SPINNING with excitement! 😋🔥�Thank you to everyone who came out, showed love, and tasted the freshness. RGV, you showed UP! 🙌 But guess what? 👀�We’re just getting started… 🥤 FoodAmed will be hosting our OWN events soon!�More flavor. More fun. More community. �So stay tuned — BIG things are coming! 💥 If you haven’t tried FoodAmed yet… what are you waiting for?�Come taste the goodness, grab your favorite healthy drink, and be part of the movement! 💚 📍 Visit us today & tag us in your pics! https://foodamed.com/ #FoodAmed #FreshlyMadeDaily #WheelOfFlavor #RGVEvents #StayTuned #HealthierYou #TryFoodAmed

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🎡 FoodAmed brought the WHEEL OF FLAVOR… and we are SPINNING with excitement! 😋🔥
Thank you to everyone who came out, showed love, and tasted the freshness. RGV, you showed UP! 🙌 But guess what? 👀
We’re just getting started… 🥤 FoodAmed will be hosting our OWN events soon!
More flavor. More fun. More community. 
So stay tuned — BIG things are coming! 💥 If you haven’t tried FoodAmed yet… what are you waiting for?
Come taste the goodness, grab your favorite healthy drink, and be part of the movement! 💚 📍 Visit us today & tag us in your pics! https://foodamed.com/ #FoodAmed #FreshlyMadeDaily #WheelOfFlavor #RGVEvents #StayTuned #HealthierYou #TryFoodAmed

Our Harvest Market is right around the corner! 🍂✨ Join us on November 29th to from 4-8PM for an evening of creativity, connection, and cozy autumn energy. We’ll be hosting talented local vendors selling art, handmade goods, books, clothes, jewelry, and more! Plus, we’ll be brewing your favorite seasonal drinks and treats to celebrate the season 🤎 Thank you for supporting our café, our artists, and our creative community. We can’t wait to spend this beautiful fall evening with you at Kreative Grounds Coffee & Art. 🌻

As many of you know, the Flying Walrus has had to endure several unwarranted attacks by its own city of McAllen in recent months. The stress of these events has taken a strong toll on our Owner, GM, Booking Manager and Front of the House Manager, James Alexander, which culminated in his hospitalization just a few weeks ago. A number of staff, doctors and friends have advised James to “ take it easy and lean on them for help”. Among them was @wheres_steven25 who has handled the majority of door and security duties for several years now. Steven has also grown as a promoter and booking agent himself in his time at The Walrus. So in the spirit of solidarity, growth and hope for the future we proudly announce that the decision has been made to name Steven Guerrero the new Booking and Assistant Floor Manager for The Flying Walrus. We are exciting for what Steven brings to the Flying Walrus. His sincere love for the community has always been undeniable and his hard work and friendship have not gone unnoticed. We hope you all join us in congratulating Steven and most of all thanking him for his past efforts and support him in his journey forward. With Hope and Excitement for the Future, The Flying Walrus

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As many of you know, The Flying Walrus has had to endure several unwarranted attacks by its own City of McAllen in recent months. The stress of these events has taken a strong toll on our Owner, GM, Booking Manager and Front of the House Manager, James Alexander, which culminated in his hospitalization just a few weeks ago. A number of staff, doctors and friends have advised James to “Take it easy and lean on them for help”. Among them was wheres_steven25 who has handled the majority of door and security duties for several years now. Steven has also grown as a promoter and booking agent himself in his time at The Walrus. So in the spirit of solidarity, growth and hope for the future we proudly announce that the decision has been made to name STEVEN GUERRERO the new Booking and Assistant Floor Manager for The Flying Walrus. We are exciting for what Steven brings to the Flying Walrus. His sincere love for the community has always been undeniable and his hard work and friendship have not gone unnoticed. We hope you all join us in congratulating Steven and most of all thanking him for his past efforts and support him in his journey forward. With Hope and Excitement for the Future, The Flying Walrus P.S. New Booking email going forward: Walrus.booking@outlook.com

Super detectives, unite!🕵️‍♀️✨ Come to The Great Mommy-Daughter Mystery night out at Palm View Community Center for an evening of mystery, cooperation, and family entertainment. 🔍❤️ Mothers and daughters will work together as detectives to solve a fun, family-friendly night full of surprises and twists. Dinner is included.🎉 Don't miss out and register today: mcallenparks.net

The Night Before Thanksgiving Dance Reunion! Every year, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is one of the biggest nights of dancing in the Valley, a time when people come home, friends reunite, and the community comes alive. This year, Rhythm Room is opening its doors to keep that tradition going and give everyone a place to dance and celebrate together. And we’re kicking it off with something special.. Que Viva La Salsa with Rumba Buena! Get your presale Tickets and Reserved tables before we sell out! Rhythmroomstudio.com

Throwback Thursday! The first week of November is always one of the biggest for the Rio Grande Valley birding community — it’s Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival time! 🐦 We had an absolute blast connecting with birders from near and far, and catching up with local friends (both new and familiar faces). The Harlingen Convention Center was a hive of activity with field trips, live raptor shows, a silent auction, tons of vendors, inspiring lectures, and so much more. We’re already counting down the days to next year’s festival — hope to see you there! 💚 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Get ready for some holiday magic!✨Join us for Letters with Santa at Lark Community Center! We're making this Christmas and unforgettable one with: ✍️A chance to send you special letter to the North Pole 🎄A festive photo opportunity with Santa himself! 🍪Delicious holiday snacks to enjoy. It's the perfect, fun-filled family event to kick off the season! 🎅🎄🦌

We are proud to honor McAllen Parks & Recreation as the first-ever recipients of the McAllen Shines Champion Award! 🎉✨ Their exceptional work on Camp McAllen—from beautiful trails to kayak docks and peaceful fishing spots—has created a space our entire community can enjoy and be proud of. 💚 Celebrate with us! Visit mcallenparks.net for a free rentals coupon and experience the magic of Camp McAllen for yourself. #mcallen #exploremcallen #McAllenParks

We are proud to honor McAllen Parks & Recreation as the first-ever recipients of the McAllen Shines Champion Award! 🎉✨ Their exceptional work on Camp McAllen—from beautiful trails to kayak docks and peaceful fishing spots—has created a space our entire community can enjoy and be proud of. 💚 Celebrate with us! Visit mcallenparks.net for a free rentals coupon and experience the magic of Camp McAllen for yourself. #mcallen #exploremcallen #McAllenParks

📅 Tuesday, November 19 📍 The Gremlin — McAllen, TX 🎉 Fundraiser Night with RGV Food Bank Join us for a special fundraiser supporting the RGV Food Bank with food, drink tastings, and live music. Featuring performances by: 🎵 @aedyn_kroeker 🎵 @nightandday.rgv 🎵 Carlos Rodriguez — live at 9PM 🎟️ $25 entry All proceeds benefit RGV Food Bank. Come enjoy great music, great food, and give back to the community.

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📅 Tuesday, November 19 📍 The Gremlin — McAllen, TX 🎉 Fundraiser Night with RGV Food Bank Join us for a special fundraiser supporting the RGV Food Bank with food, drink tastings, and live music. Featuring performances by: 🎵 aedyn_kroeker 🎵 nightandday.rgv 🎵 Carlos Rodriguez — live at 9PM 🎟️ $25 entry All proceeds benefit RGV Food Bank. Come enjoy great music, great food, and give back to the community.

Double detectives, double the fun!✨ Team up with your favorite detective for our Great Mommy-Daughter Mystery Night!🔍🎉 It's an evening that you don't want to miss, make memories that will last a lifetime. 💕 Spaces are limited so register today: mcallenparks.net

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HUGE news! 🤩 We are thrilled and honored to announce that Camp McAllen has won the prestigious McAllen Champion Award! 🏆 This recognition is a testament to the incredible beauty and nature our camp offers. Thank you to our entire McAllen Parks and Recreation family and, most importantly, our amazing community for your continuous support. We promise to keep providing amazing services and maintaining the natural wonders of our parks!

Thank you, IMAS Members! We loved welcoming you to IMAS Member Night: Fall Into Play. 🍂✨ Your energy, curiosity, and creativity filled the museum with so much joy. Seeing families explore, play, and make memories together is what makes our member community so special. Swipe through some of our favorite moments from the evening — we’re grateful to celebrate imagination with you. 💛 Now is the best time to renew your membership! Renew today and enjoy the rest of November and December on us (nearly two months free) with your new membership lasting through December 2026. It’s the perfect time to stay connected and keep exploring all year long. Become a member or renew today: https://theimasonline.org/membership/ We can’t wait to see you at the next member event!

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Thank you, IMAS Members! We loved welcoming you to IMAS Member Night: Fall Into Play. 🍂✨ Your energy, curiosity, and creativity filled the museum with so much joy. Seeing families explore, play, and make memories together is what makes our member community so special. Swipe through some of our favorite moments from the evening — we’re grateful to celebrate imagination with you. 💛 Now is the best time to renew your membership! Renew today and enjoy the rest of November and December on us (nearly two months free) with your new membership lasting through December 2026. It’s the perfect time to stay connected and keep exploring all year long. Become a member or renew today by visiting the link in our bio. We can’t wait to see you at the next member event!

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Our Senior Potluck at Palm View Community Center featured delicious food and even greater company. 🤎🧡🦃 From savory sides to sweet desserts, our potluck did not disappoint! 🥧Thank you to everyone that joined us! ✨

🧸📚 Babysitter’s Training at Lark Community Center! 📚🧸 Ready to become the go-to sitter in your neighborhood? Our Babysitter’s Training Program teaches essential skills like child care basics, safety, first aid awareness, and how to confidently handle real-life scenarios. Perfect for teens looking to build responsibility and learn valuable life skills👶✨ Secure your spot and start your babysitting journey today: mcallenparks.net

Our hearts are so full after a beautiful Saturday spent at Quinta Mazatlan for REFEST. From the first pour of coffee to the last note of wonderful live performances, the whole day was woven together by connection, creativity, and community. 🫶✨ Thank you to everyone who shared a moment with us, supported local vendors, and helped make the space feel alive. We’re truly grateful for this community and being able to share our love for coffee and art with you all.💜

✨ Fresh starts and big moments are happening all around our community! Stay connected and celebrate growth with us!

✨🎅 Letters with Santa at Lark Community Center! 🎅✨ Kick off the holiday magic with us! Bring your wish lists and warm hearts as participants write their letters to Santa, enjoy delicious cookies & festive drinks, snap a photo with the big guy himself, and drop off their letters in Santa’s special mailbox. 🎁❤️ 📬🍪🎄 A cozy, joy-filled holiday moment you won’t want to miss! Register today: mcallenparks.net

McAllen Farmers Market is partnering with the Sustainable Food Center to offer Double Up Fresh Bucks / Dólares Frescos beginning November 22. This temporary program is designed to support families who are experiencing an interruption in their SNAP benefits by helping them access fresh, locally grown food while also supporting local farmers. Eligible community members can receive up to ten dollars per day in market scrip to purchase any food or drink item at participating farmers markets. This includes fresh fruits and vegetables, proteins, prepared meals, and beverages. Double Up Fresh Bucks are available while supplies last and are valid through December 31, 2025. For more information, contact the McAllen Farmers Market at 956 255 0190 or themcallenfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Rhythm Room is where the RGV comes to DANCE! 💃 Come be apart of our community! ❤️🎶

Mark your calendars! Our Art Swap Gathering is happening on December 19th at Hinovations Art Gallery. Expect a warm, easygoing evening filled with connection, conversation, art exchange, and a moment to set intentions for the year ahead. What to Bring: • Five pieces of your artwork, minimum size 5" x 7", on paper, in any medium or style. • Please wrap one piece for our special Surprise Swap moment. • A small snack to share, potluck-style, for our community table. Join us for a cozy, creative night as we celebrate the close of the year together. Hinovations is located at 1009 Laurel Ave in McAllen, TX

Mark your calendars! Our Art Swap Gathering is happening on December 19th at Hinovations Art Gallery. Expect a warm, easygoing evening filled with connection, conversation, art exchange, and a moment to set intentions for the year ahead. What to Bring: • Five pieces of your artwork, minimum size 5" x 7", on paper, in any medium or style. • Please wrap one piece for our special Surprise Swap moment. • A small snack to share, potluck-style, for our community table. Join us for a cozy, creative night as we celebrate the close of the year together. Hinovations is located at 1009 Laurel Ave in McAllen, TX

🎶☕ Chords & Coffee at Palm View Community Center! ☕🎶 Start your morning on a high note with our beginner-friendly guitar class, perfect for first-time strummers or anyone looking to sharpen their skills! Join us for a relaxed, supportive vibe where you can learn, play, and sip your favorite brew… because yes, coffee is included! 🎸💛 ✨ Let’s make music together! ✨Register here: mcallenparks.net

🏅 The T.A.A.F. Member City of the Year Award (2025) was proudly presented to the City of McAllen Parks and Recreation Department in honor of T.A.A.F.’s 100th anniversary 🎉. This award recognizes the department’s exceptional dedication to promoting, supporting, and enhancing athletic programs for the community, as well as their long-standing partnership with the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation. 💛🏆

Congratulations to McAllen Parks and Recreation! The McAllen Chamber of Commerce is incredibly proud to congratulate the City of McAllen TX Parks and Recreation Department for their well-deserved recognition as the T.A.A.F. Member City of the Year for 2025 for the100th anniversary of the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation. This achievement reflects the unwavering dedication, vision, and hard work of the department’s leadership, staff, and entire team. Their continued commitment to promoting, supporting, and enhancing athletic programs has made a lasting impact on our community, fostering opportunities for residents of all ages to stay active, engaged, and connected. We are proud to be great partners including Visit McAllen which works directly with McAllen Parks and Recreation to bring outstanding tournaments to McAllen. Thank you, your excellence continues to elevate our city year after year!

Our Art Gallery Expo was such a beautiful reminder of why we do what we do. We gathered with local artists, listened to their stories, admired their work, enjoyed good food, and shared space with the people who make our community feel like home. Thank you to everyone who came out to support, to connect, and to celebrate creativity with us. Nights like these fill our café with so much warmth and inspiration. Until the next one 💜✨

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💃🌳 Join us at Zumba at the Park! 🌳💃 Get ready to move, groove, and have so much fun at our outdoor Zumba class, thanks to Driscoll! ☀️🎶 Don't miss our energizing workout surrounded by nature. It’s the perfect way to stay active, stay healthy, and enjoy a lively morning with our community! Let’s dance our way to wellness together! 💛✨

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🌟 What an incredible Saturday at Energize at the Park! 🌟 Our community showed up with amazing energy, breaking a sweat, having fun, and enjoying the fresh outdoor vibes together. 💪🌳 Seeing everyone stay active and connected reminds us why these moments matter so much. Let’s keep the movement going! 🙌⚡

✨🔍 Step into the Mystery! Moms and daughters, get ready for a fun, twisty Mystery Night Out at Palm View Community Center! Team up to crack clues, enjoy surprises, and share a delicious dinner. 💖🍽️ A night of memories you won’t want to miss! ✨Register today: mcallenparks.net

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🏅 The T.A.A.F. Member City of the Year Award (2025) was proudly presented to the City of McAllen Parks and Recreation Department in honor of T.A.A.F.’s 100th anniversary 🎉. This award recognizes the department’s exceptional dedication to promoting, supporting, and enhancing athletic programs for the community, as well as their long-standing partnership with the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation. 💛🏆

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🎸✨ Introducing Seniors to Guitar at Palm View Community Center! Join us for a fun, weekly class designed just for seniors to explore the joy of playing guitar. Limited spots are available, so don’t miss your chance to strum, learn, and enjoy music in a welcoming environment. 🎶💛 📞 For more information, contact Palm View Community Center at (956) 681-3360.

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We love when the community shows us love ☕️🤍 Huge thank you to Kristen Garibay on for featuring our new location in her RGV Coffee Diaries series. Quiet, cozy, and iconic is exactly what we aim for, and we’re so happy it came through ✨ Come visit us and see why we’ve bean a local favorite for years 🫶 #MoonbeansCoffee #Repost #RGVCoffeeDiaries #RGV #EdinburgTX #SupportLocalRGV #RGVCoffee #UTRGV

🕵️‍♀️✨ Super Detectives, Assemble! ✨🕵️‍♀️ Join us for a fun-filled Mommy & Daughter Mystery Night Out at Palm View Community Center! Solve clues, crack the case, enjoy surprises, and yes, dinner’s included! 🍽️💖 Grab your spot and get ready for a night of mystery + memories: mcallenparks.net🔍✨

Love the outdoors? Want to inspire adventure? Join our Outdoor Rec team! We’re looking for enthusiastic Instructors to help lead programs at our H2O Hut, McAllen Nature Center, and Camp McAllen.🌳🚣‍♂️🔥 👉 Apply today and help our community explore the great outdoors: https://mcallen.applicantpro.com/jobs/

🎅📬✨ It’s the most magical time of the year! Join us for Letters with Santa at the Lark Community Center! Enjoy festive fun with pictures with Santa, delicious cookies, and don’t forget to write your wish list to the SANTA himself! 🍪🎁 📅 December 12 & 13 📍 Lark Community Center | 2601 Lark Ave, McAllen, TX 78504 Don’t miss out on this holiday tradition, bring your family and friends for some Christmas cheer! 🎄❤️ Register today: mcallenparks.net

Hey Bookworms! We are grateful for you! We will continue taking non- perishable food donations throughout the holidays. Once again thank you for showing up today! And a HUGE THANK YOU for all BOOK donations! 🫶🏻 Your Indie Bookstore.. Where Books, Art, and Community meet. ❤️ Marty

Here is the culmination of the ReVulture Revolution with Hinovations Art Gallery Murals. These are three, approximately 5 x 5 ft, cardboard murals created with pieces of assorted recycled cardboard and tempera paint. The objective was to design these pieces using recycled materials, mirroring the way Vultures clean and recycle our environment. The community actively participated in the effort by painting the cardboard pieces, which we then assembled. The Hinovations team, Raquel Hinojosa and Lupe Hernandez, worked their feathers off (lol) for nearly six hours and brought it all together. Thank you Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center for providing the community with such a beautiful event. Hinovations Art Gallery

Good afternoon, Rhythm Room family! 🤎 Tonight is our annual Friendsgiving Social at 9:30 PM, and we would love to celebrate with you. Thank you for being the heart of this community — for the smiles, the support, and the joy you bring through our doors. We hope to see you tonight so we can dance, connect, and give thanks together. 🧡💃🕺 See you on the dance floor!

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Shoutout to our amazing seniors who came out on Friday, November 14th to recycle and give back to our community! 🌎💚Everyone who brought recyclables earned a free coffee, a little perk for helping keep our environment clean and cared for. Thank you for making a difference, one small action at a time! 🙌✨

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Our Lark Book Club and Sunday Book Club members had the special chance to read Isabel Cañas’ “Vampires of El Norte” ahead of the festival — and even meet the author in person! What a perfect way to celebrate books, stories, and community. 📚 #STBF #BookClubs

🔎💖 Get ready for a night of clues, laughs, and quality time! Join us for The Great Mommy & Daughter Mystery Night Out at Palm View Community Center. Team up as detectives and solve a fun, family-friendly mystery full of twists, turns, and surprises , dinner included! 🍽️✨ 📅 November 22, 2025 🕘 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 📍 Palm View Community Center An unforgettable evening of bonding, teamwork, and mystery awaits! 🕵️‍♀️💫 Register today: mcallenparks.net

Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center

It’s raining plastic… but together, we can make it stop. 🌧️➡️🌿 Join us at ReFest and add your own “raindrop” to our community mural — every bag tells a story, every action sparks change. 🎨 Art • Music • Nature • Live Performances 📅 November 15 | 1–6 PM 📍 Quinta Mazatlán 🎟️ FREE Tickets: quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com

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It’s raining plastic… but together, we can make it stop. 🌧️➡️🌿 Join us at ReFest and add your own “raindrop” to our community mural — every bag tells a story, every action sparks change. 🎨 Art • Music • Nature • Live Performances 📅 November 15 | 1–6 PM 📍 Quinta Mazatlán 🎟️ FREE Tickets: quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com

🎸☕ Strum, sip, and smile at Chords & Coffee at the Palm View Community Center! 🎶 Join us for a relaxing and fun experience where participants will learn the basics of guitar while enjoying great company and a warm cup of coffee. 🤎 Whether you’re picking up a guitar for the first time or just want to jam in a cozy setting, this event is for you! 📍 Palm View Community Center 🗓️ November 22, 2025 Come make music, memories, and maybe a few new friends too! 🎵✨ Register here: mcallenparks.net

RGV Food Bank Fundraiser 🍝🤝 Wednesday, November 19 · 6PM–2AM Join us at The Gremlin for a full night of food, live music, and community support. 🎶 Live music by Ayden Kroker & Friends 🍽️ Four-course pasta dinner 🎟️ $25 — includes a tasting card / drink card Every plate supports the RGV Food Bank and families in our community. Come out, eat well, hang out late, and give back. ❤️ #RGVFoodBank #TheGremlin #McAllen #Fundraiser #AydenKroker #RGVEvents #PastaNight

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RGV Food Bank Fundraiser 🍝🤝 Wednesday, November 19 · 6PM–2AM Join us at The Gremlin for a full night of food, live music, and community support. 🎶 Live music by Ayden Kroker & Friends 🍽️ Four-course pasta dinner 🎟️ $25 — includes a tasting card / drink card Every plate supports the RGV Food Bank and families in our community. Come out, eat well, hang out late, and give back. ❤️ #RGVFoodBank #TheGremlin #McAllen #Fundraiser #AydenKroker #RGVEvents #PastaNight

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You heard it from Nature's Best Scavenger💚🪶Bring a single-use plastic bag or bottle to recycle to get free admission to #refest2025 ! Invite friends and family tomorrow to wear their weird, November 15th from 1-6pm ♻️✨🌈♻️✨🌈 ❤️Tasty local eats and drinks🍷🌮 🧡Jazz groups and performers🎷 💛Community orgs and change makers🍃 💚Inspiring workshops and art installations✍️ 💙Vintage Market 🌈and YOU #HEBHelpingHere #texasrecyclesday #exploremcallen #quintamazatlan

You heard it from Nature’s Best Scavenger🪶♻️- Bring a single-use plastic bag or bottle to recycle to get free admission to #ReFest2025 ! Invite friends and family tomorrow to wear their weird✨ November 15th from 1-6pm ✨♻️🌈✨♻️🌈 💚Tasty local eats and drinks🍷🌮 💙Jazz groups and performers🎷🎙️ 💜Community orgs and change makers 💛Inspiring workshops and art installations ❤️ Vintage Market 🌈and YOU #HEBHelpingHere #texasrecyclesday #exploremcallen #quintamazatlan

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🌞💃 Start your day with energy and good vibes at Zumba in the Park at the McAllen Nature Center! Move, dance, and groove surrounded by the beauty of nature, it’s the perfect way to stay active and have fun! 🌿🎶 We’re excited to have Driscoll joining us and supporting this amazing community event! ❤️ 📅 November 22, 2025 🕘10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 McAllen Nature Center Don’t miss out, bring your friends, your smiles, and your best dance moves. We can’t wait to see you all there! 💪✨

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🤠✨ It was Western Wednesday at Palm View Community Center, and our amazing seniors came dressed to impress! 👢🤩 From cowboy hats to denim and smiles all around, they brought the yee-haw energy and western charm to the center! 🌵🎶

👶🩹 Ready to take on your first babysitting job? Join our American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Program at the Lark Community Center! This hands-on course is designed for youth ages 11–16 to learn how to safely and confidently care for infants and children. 💪✨ Through engaging skills like: 🍼 Feeding & diapering 🤱 Holding & picking up children safely 🚨 Handling emergencies with confidence 📍 Lark Community Center 🗓️ November 22nd Don’t miss out, register today and gain the skills to become a trusted, confident babysitter: mcallenparks.net👧👦❤️

🕵️‍♀️✨ Calling all super detectives! Grab your magnifying glasses and your partner-in-crime-solving for The Great Mommy & Daughter Mystery Night Out at Palm View Community Center! Step into a world of mystery, teamwork, and family fun as moms and daughters work together to solve twists, turns, and surprises in a lighthearted, family-friendly adventure. 🍽️ Dinner included! 📅 November 22, 2025 🕘 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 📍 Palm View Community Center Don’t miss this unforgettable night of clues, laughter, and bonding! 💖🔍 Register today: mcallenparks.net

It’s Cumbia Thursday! 🤠 Join us TONIGHT at 7pm for Cumbia, plus Country and Line Dance classes! 🎶 No partner needed. ⭐️ Come move, connect, and be part of our dance community! ❤️ #rgv #rgvdance #mcallen #dance #visitmcallen #dancestudio #cumbia

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💃🌿 Get ready to move and groove at Zumba in the Park at the McAllen Nature Center! Join us for a fun-filled morning of fitness, music, and community vibes, surrounded by nature’s beauty. 🌞✨ A huge thank you to Driscoll for supporting this energetic event! ❤️ 📅 November 22, 2025 🕘 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 McAllen Nature Center Bring your friends, your energy, and your best dance moves, we can’t wait to see you all there! 💪🎶

🎨☕ Unleash your creativity at Canvas & Coffee! Join us at Las Palmas Community Center for a relaxing morning of painting, coffee, and great company. No experience needed, just bring your imagination! ✨ 📅November 15, 2025 🕘 9:00 AM 📍 Las Palmas Community Center Spaces are limited, grab your spot today and let’s sip, paint, and create together! 🎨💛 Register today: mcallenparks.net

It's time for Food for Fines at McAllen Public Library! Bring your nonperishables in to any MPL location to clear fines from your account, all donations will benefit Food Bank RGV INC. 1 food item = $3 of fees waived

It's time for Food for Fines at McAllen Public Library! Bring your nonperishables in to any MPL location to clear fines from your account, all donations will benefit Food Bank RGV INC. 1 food item = $3 of fees waived

The road to the finish line starts here! 🏃‍♂️💨 Join us for the McAllen Marathon, featuring 5K, 10K, Relay, Half, and Full Marathon races, something for every pace and every runner. 🌞 Let’s celebrate health, community, and determination together! 💚 Register here: McallenMarathon.com

It was a pleasure to host the Nikki Rowe Mariachi Azteca tonight for their Scoops for Support Fundraiser! Thank you for choosing The Baked Bear - McAllen, TX! It's wonderful to see such amazing and talented students in our community!

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We're looking forward to delicious roasted brews and unique re-use pieces from kreativegroundscafe, this Saturday November 15th. ♻☕Join us at #ReFest2025 where change takes root, through culinary craft, community and re-thinking consumption. #mcallenevents #texasrecyclesday #HEBHelpingHere #quintamazatlan #supportlocal

We're looking forward to delicious roasted brews and unique re-use pieces from @kreativegroundscafe, this Saturday November 15th. ♻☕Join us at #ReFest2025 where change takes root, through culinary craft, community and re-thinking consumption. #mcallenevents #texasrecyclesday #HEBHelpingHere #quintamazatlan #supportlocal

As we gather with loved ones to give thanks, many in our community struggle to put food on the table. Join us in making a difference through our Thanksgiving food drive! Hosted by Miss Gay USofA @_glambyjade and Miss Gay USofA Newcomer @thatqueenannita Drop off location at Santa Diabla during business hours 1704 Dallas Ave. McAllen Tx

We're excited to celebrate Texas Recycles Day with heb offering FREE admission to our park when you Re-Think your use of plastic!♻✨ From November 13th - 15th bring a plastic bottle or single-use plastic bag to recycle with us and enjoy weekly programming or a walk on the trails, FREE! Programs FREE when you recycle with us include: ♻ Thursday Night Live: Growing Community and Restoring Landscapes with Mylen Arias with americanforests - 11/14 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm ♻#ReFest2025 - 11/15 - 1:00pm -6:00pm #texasrecyclesday #HEBHelpingHere #FindYourPark #heb

We're excited to celebrate Texas Recycles Day with H-E-B offering FREE admission to our park when you Re-Think your use of plastic!♻✨ From November 13th - 15th bring a plastic bottle or single-use plastic bag to recycle with us and enjoy weekly programming or a walk on the trails, FREE! Programs FREE when you recycle with us include: ♻ Thursday Night Live: Growing Community and Restoring Landscapes with Mylen Arias with @americanforests - 11/14 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm ♻#ReFest2025 - 11/15 - 1:00pm -6:00pm #texasrecyclesday #HEBHelpingHere #FindYourPark #heb #quintamazatlan

Strum, sip, and smile! ☕🎸 Join Chords & Coffee at Palm View Community Center, a beginner-friendly guitar class where the coffee’s warm and the vibes are easy. Register today: mcallenparks.net

True, lasting change is rooted in community. ✊🌳We are grateful for our neighbors in the RGV whose work helps shape a healthier future for the generations to come. Learn from the amazing hearts and minds nurturing environmentally conscious pathways through fashion, science, art, ecology, education, and more, at #ReFestt2025 ✨♻#mcallenevents #remadergv #plantnative #quintamazatlan

True, lasting change is rooted in community. ✊🌳We are grateful for our neighbors in the RGV whose work helps shape a healthier future for the generations to come. Learn from the amazing hearts and minds nurturing environmentally conscious pathways through fashion, science, art, ecology, education, and more, at #ReFestt2025 ✨♻#mcallenevents #remadergv #plantnative #quintamazatlan

✨ THANKSLIVING COMMUNITY POTLUCK ✨ Let’s celebrate gratitude, community, and plant-based abundance! Bring your favorite homemade dish and share the love with friends and neighbors. 💛 Thursday, November 13th at 7PM 📍Maria Cruz Plant-Based Cuisine — 314 S 16th St. If you’re in need of a meal, come by! Let’s eat, laugh, and give thanks🥰 SEE YOU SOON! #Thanksliving #MariaCruzCuisine #PlantBasedCommunity #McAllenEvents #GratitudeGathering #mcallen #vegan #rgv #rgvvegan #956

✨ We’re Hiring! ✨Yoga House is growing, and we’re looking for amazing humans to join our team! 🧘‍♀️💫 📍 Now hiring: Instructors & Front Desk ✨ McAllen, Mission & COMING SOON: Edinburg! If you love yoga, fitness, community, and creating good energy, we’d love to hear from you! 📧 Send your résumé to info@yogahousergv.com #YogaHouseRGV #NowHiring #RGVJobs #YogaInstructors #FrontDeskTeam #McAllenTX #MissionTX #EdinburgTX #YogaCommunity