Events Calendar

October 28 – The spookier side of the wilderness gets revealed with the Skins and Skeletons Ranger Talk at 2 p.m. at Bentsen-RGV State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission. Meet at La Familia Nature Center near park entrance for that event. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Call 956-584-9156 to confirm the program schedule.

October 29 – Girl Scout Cadettes can learn about Space Science Research in a workshop at 10:30 a.m. at the International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 Nolana Ave., McAllen.  Cost is $13 and $10 for IMAS members.  Register at theimasonline.org.

October 29 – Daisy Girl Scouts can take the Space Science Explorer workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. at the International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 Nolana Ave., McAllen.  Cost is $13 and $10 for IMAS members.  Register at theimasonline.org.

October 29 – It’s time again for the Jr. Ranger Club at 2 p.m. at Bentsen-RGV State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission. Reservations are required by calling 956-584-9156. Scheduled programs are free with park admission.  Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call 956-584-9156 to confirm the program schedule.

October 30 – In the Adult Folk Art: Tin Skeleton workshop, explore the Mexican & Latin American Folk Art Collection at the International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 Nolana Ave., McAllen. For ages 18 and up, cost is $15 and $10 for IMAS members. Register at theimasonline.org.

October 30 – The First Steps in Nature program begins at 9:30 a.m. at Bentsen-RGV State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission. Scheduled programs are free with park admission.  Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call 956-584-9156 to confirm the program schedule.

November 4, 18, 25 – Tram Tours will be held at 3 p.m. at Bentsen-RGV State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission. Space is limited; reservations are required by calling 956-584-9156. Scheduled programs are free with park admission.  Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call 956-584-9156 to confirm the program schedule.

November 5 – Reading with a Ranger begins at 10:30 a.m. at Bentsen-RGV State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission. Scheduled programs are free with park admission.  Meetat La Familia Nature Center near the park entrance. Call 956-584-9156 to confirm the program schedule.

November 6 – Take a Fungi Walk at 9:30 a.m. with the rangers at Bentsen-RGV State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission. Scheduled programs are free with park admission.  Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call 956-584-9156 to confirm the program schedule.

November 7 – The next Manic Monday Mixer for the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will be held at 5:30 p.m. at The Patio on Guerra, 116 S. 17th St., McAllen.  Call 956-928-0060 for information.

November 10 – Journey into the world of Wild Wellness at 8:30 a.m. at Bentsen-RGV State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission. Scheduled programs are free with park admission.  Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call 956-584-9156 to confirm the program schedule.

November 17 – Birding 101 takes place at 9:30 a.m. at Bentsen-RGV State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission. Scheduled programs are free with park admission.  Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call 956-584-9156 to confirm the program schedule.

November 19 – It’s time again for the Jr. Ranger Club at 2 p.m. at Bentsen-RGV State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission. Reservations are required by calling 956-584-9156. Scheduled programs are free with park admission.  Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call 956-584-9156 to confirm the program schedule.

November 20 – Learn more about outdoor cuisine in the Useful and Edible Plant Walk at 9:30 a.m at Bentsen-RGV State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission. Scheduled programs are free with park admission.  Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call 956-584-9156 to confirm the program schedule.

November 23 – The next Bentsen Nature Walk with the rangers begins at 9 a.m. at Bentsen-RGV State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission. Scheduled programs are free with park admission.  Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call 956-584-9156 to confirm the program schedule.

November 27 – Take your Firstt Steps in Nature at 9:30 a.m. at Bentsen-RGV State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission. Scheduled programs are free with park admission.  Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call 956-584-9156 to confirm the program schedule.

November 30 – Take a deeper look into Night Skies at 7 p.m. at Bentsen-RGV State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission. Reservations are required by calling 956-584-9156. Scheduled programs are free with park admission.  Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call to confirm the program schedule before attending.