Celebrate Star Wars Day, Free Comic Book Day, The Last Art Walk, and more this weekend! If you’re a comic book collector, then a couple of free issues may be just what you’re looking for. If you’re a fan of a much-celebrated space opera, then Star Wars Day is where it’s at. If you’re looking for other great things to do in McAllen this weekend, then read on!
Friday, May 3rd
- Bird & Nature Walk at the McAllen Nature Center from 8:30 AM until 10:00 AM.
- Walk on Over to the Art Walk at the McAllen Creative Incubator from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
Saturday, May 4th
- World Vision Global 6K for Water at Fireman’s Park from 8:00 AM until 10:30 AM. Registration for adults is $50.00 and children under 18 is $25.00.
- Waterbotics Workshop at the IMAS will be held from 10:30 AM until 1:30 PM. Register online or call 956.681.2800 for more info.
- McAllen Public Works Block Party 2019 is scheduled to take place at 4201 N. Bentsen Rd. This is a free event beginning at 9:00 AM.
- Beginners Butterfly Walk at the McAllen Nature Center from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM.
- Free Comic Book Day at participating comic book shops.
- May the 4th Be With You Party at Deloreans starting at 10:00 PM.
- Star Wars Day: Build Your Own Lightsaber Noodle Workshop for Kids at Kaboom Comics from 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM. Admission fee is $9 per child.
- May the 4th! Let’s Get Sith-Faced! at Bourbon St. Grill from 12:00 PM until 11:30 PM.
- 5th Annual Star Wars Day Movie Marathon at Cine El Rey from 3:00 PM until 10:30 PM.
Sunday, May 5th
- Revenge of the Fifth is happening at Grain to Glass from 4:00 PM until 10:00 PM. Stop by for a special commemorative glass.
- Make-N-Take Crafts at the McAllen Public Library from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM.
- Free Family Sunday Funday at the IMAS from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM.
- Farmers Market at Tres Lagos North Park from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM.