Photo Courtesy of MXLAN Festival
Get ready for a weekend full of festivities in McAllen, Explorers! Celebrate the MXLAN Summer Music and Interactive Arts Festival all weekend, watch a movie under the stars at Movies in the Park, and more! Read on for more things to do in McAllen this weekend!
Friday, July 26th
- Photo Fun Fridays at Quinta Mazatlán is scheduled from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM.
- Artisan Mercado of MXLAN at the McAllen Convention Center will be held from 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM. This event will continue on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM as well both days.
- Participate in the MXLAN’s Mindgames E-Sports Festival at the McAllen Convention Center from 1:30 PM until 5:00 PM. There will be a fee of $5 to $10 per game entry.
- Compete in the MXLAN’S Mindgames Chess Festival at the McAllen Convention Center beginning at 7:00 PM. There will be a fee of $50 per participant. Click here to register.
- Have some fun with the family with Circo Hermanos Vazquez at the McAllen Performing Arts Center beginning at 8:30 PM. Standard admission will be $50 per person. Click here to purchase tickets.
- Water Fun Fest at Yerberia Cultura is scheduled from 9:00 PM until 2:00 AM.
- Celebrate the 7th Anniversary of Thirsty Monkey Bar at 1613 Chicago Ave. at 10:00 PM.
- Experience the La Guelaguetza Show at MXLAN at the McAllen Performing Arts Center beginning at 3:30 PM. Click here to purchase tickets.
Photo Courtesy of McAllen Parks and Recreation
Saturday, July 27th
- Participate in Tai Chi Under The Oaks at the McAllen Nature Center form 8:00 AM until 9:00 AM.
- Nature Detective Walk at Quinta Mazatlán is scheduled from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM. There will be a park admission fee of $3.
- Nature Nuggets at Quinta Mazatlán will be held from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. There will be a park admission fee of $3.
- The Waterbotics Workshop at the IMAS is scheduled from 10:30 AM until 1:30 PM. There will be a fee of $5 per participant. Click here to register.
- Saturday Morning Art Making at the McAllen Creative Incubator is set from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM. There will be a fee of $10 per participant.
- Yoga at the McAllen Farmers Market will happen from 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM.
- Join MXLAN’s Mindgames E-Sports Festival at the McAllen Convention Center from 1:30 PM until 5:00 PM. There will be a fee ranging from $5 to $10 per game entry.
- Bring the family to Circo Hermanos Vazquez at the McAllen Performing Arts Center beginning at 6:00 PM. Standard admission will be $50 per person. Click here to purchase tickets.
- Movies in the Park: The Greatest Showman will be screened from 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM.
- Rhythm Room presents Que Viva La Salsa at Cine El Rey from 9:00 PM until 2:00 AM. There will be a fee of $15 at the door. Click here to purchase tickets.
- Join CC’s Sweets and Tweets for their second annual Harry Potter Day beginning at 11:00 AM.
- Taste delicious food from the top grillers of Mexico at MXLAN’s Firemaster’s Food Festival beginning at 7:30 PM at the McAllen Convention Center. There will be an entrance fee of $35. Click here to purchase tickets.
- The Mezcal, Tequila & Catrinas Festival at MXLAN at the McAllen Convention Center is set to happen from 8:30 PM until 11:00 PM. There will be a fee of $35. Click here to purchase tickets.
- In honor of Frida Kahlo’s birthday month, J’aime Le Livres will be hosting Margaritas Con Frida from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. There will be a fee of $35 per participant. Click here to reserve your spot.
Photo Courtesy of IMAS Museum
Sunday, July 28th
- Free Family Sunday Funday at IMAS is scheduled from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM.
- Youth Art Class: Flower Crowns at IMAS will be held from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM. There will be a $10 registration fee. Click here to register.
- Mindgames Chess Festival at MXLAN at the McAllen Convention Center will begin at 10:00 AM. There will be a fee of $50 per participant. Click here to register.
- Experience the La Guelaguetza Show at MXLAN at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 1:00 PM. Click here to purchase tickets.
- Circo Hermanos Vazquez at the McAllen Performing Arts Center will begin at 9:00 PM. Standard admission will be $50 per person. Click here to purchase tickets.
Have Fun, Explorers!
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