July 12th, 13th, and the 14th: McAllen Food Park Unplugged, Summer Melon Mash-Up, and More Things to do in McAllen!

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If you’re looking for things to do in McAllen this weekend, then be sure to mark your planners for these events! You can look forward to McAllen Food Park Unplugged, Summer Melon Mash-Up, and so much more! Check them all out below!

Friday, July 12^th

• Sharpen your drawing skills with a Charcoal Workshop hosted by exhibiting artist Erica Daborn at the IMAS from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Recommended for ages 16 and over. There will be a fee of $15 per participant.
• Come to a fun-filled presentation by Sea Turtle Inc. at the McAllen Public Library from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM.
• Celebrate GOMA Boutique’s Grand Opening with a Fashion and Beauty Event from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM.
• Stop by Moonstruck Market for the Beat the Heat Summer Sale Event from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. This event will continue on Saturday from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
• Discover local artisans at Semilla Coffee Lab’s Jewelry Pop-Up event from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
• Join Sunset Yoga at the McAllen Nature Center from 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM. There is a suggested donation of $1 per person.
• Enjoy live music from Lauren Corzine at McAllen Food Park Unplugged from 8:00 PM until 10:00 PM.

Saturday, July 13^th

• Discover exciting wildlife activities at Quinta Mazatlán’s Nature Detective Walk from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM. There will be a fee of $3 per participant.
• Connecting with Crafters will feature local artisans with handmade products available at the McAllen Farmer’s Market from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
• Learn how to prep a watermelon pizza at the McAllen Farmer’s Market Summer Melon Mash-Up from 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM.
• Enjoy Yoga at the McAllen Farmer’s Market from 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM.
• Learn K-Pop dances and songs at the K-Pop Dance Workshop, happening at the McAllen Public Library from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM.
• Visit the IMAS’s opening reception of Dialogues with Mother Earth: The Murals by Erica Daborn from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM.
• Stop by Creature Feature: Secrets of the Prickly Pear at Quinta Mazatlán from 3:30 PM until 4:30 PM. There will be a fee of $3 per person.
• Don’t miss your chance to meet New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Ring of Honor Pro Wrestling Superstar “The Villain” Marty Scurll at Hobbies and Heroes from 4:30 PM until 6:30 PM. Purchase tickets at the door for $50.
• Movies in the Park: Aquaman will be screened at Westside Park – Ballfield 2 from 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM.

Sunday, July 14^th

• Free Family Sunday Funday at the IMAS will take place from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM.
• Art in the Park at the McAllen Nature Center will happen from 7:15 PM until 8:15 PM.
• Boat and Fish on Town Lake at Firemen’s Park is scheduled from 4:00 PM until 8:30 PM.
• Join Baby Storytime at the McAllen Public Library from 4:00 PM until 5:00 PM.

Have Fun, Explorers!

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