Events Calendar

June 8– The next Jr. Ranger Club meets at 2 p.m. at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission. Meet at the tram turnaround. Reservations are required.  Call 956-584-9156 to make the reservation and to confirm any program schedule changes.

June 8– The International Museum of Art & Science and McAllen Public Utility are hosting a teen science workshop, Crab Dissection, from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants will be guided through a hands-on dissection of a blue crab as they learn about the anatomy and the adaptations of these pinching crustaceans and their importance to the ecosystem. This workshop is for science enthusiasts ages 13 – 17. Cost is $25 per participant and $20 for IMAS Members. IMAS is located at 1900 W. Nolana Ave.  Call 956-681-2800 for information or to register, or go to theimasonline.org.

June 9– Learn more about Useful and Edible Plants in at workshop at 10:30 a.m. at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission. Meet at the tram turnaround. Call 956-584-9156 to confirm any program schedule changes.

June 10-14– At the next International Museum of Art & Science Operation Imagination: Summer Camp “Brainiacs,” 4th-8th graders will explore the power of the brain. In “Time Travelers,” 2nd-4th graders will become a junior anthropologist to learn about ancient societies and cultures. Cost is $190 per camp; $152 for IMAS members. For details and to sign up, go to theimasonline.org/summer-camp. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen.

June 11-14– Music & Movement is the next themed camp at Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen. For ages 5 to 8, it will be held 8:15 to 11:45 a.m. Cost is $30 for McAllen residents and $40 for non-residents. Registration is at mcallenparks.net.

June 11-14– Camp TALON is the next themed camp at Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen. For ages 9 to 13, it will be held 8:15 to 11:45 a.m. Cost is $30 for McAllen residents and $40 for non-residents. Registration is at mcallenparks.net.

June 12– Become one with nature and self in the Rooted Yoga program at Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen, at 6:30 p.m. Bring mats, blocks, blankets, insect repellent and water. Register and find more information at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

June 13– The next Thursday Night Live program at Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen, features Family Yoga from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $5. Register at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

June 15– Pollinator Power is a workshop from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen, celebrating the pollinators in the environment.  Take a garden tour and then join in a game of pollinator loteria.  This event is for all ages. Register and find more information at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

June 15– The next photo workshop for youth ages 5 to 18 entering the Youth Nature Photo Contest will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. for kids 8 to 12 years of age and 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for youth age 13 to 18, at Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen.  This date’s theme is Plant Life. Register for the workshop at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

June 17 – This is the dealine to apply for the Edinburg Teen Police Academy, a week-long program to learn about police functions through hands-on activities. Classes are held at the CPL Derek Hernandez Police Training Facility, 1309 N. Doolittle Rd. It is free of charge and open to Edinburg high school students – public, private, or homeschooled – entering the 10th thru 12th grades for the 2024-25 school year. Two sessions are offered: June 24 to June 28 or July 8 to 12. Both run 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Use the registration form at cityofedinburg.com/departments/police/teen_police_academy.php and send to [email protected] or [email protected].

June 17-20 – Region One Education Service Center is hosting its Annual Youth Empowerment Summit for 7th grade (incoming 8th grade) students in special populations at the Edinburg Scenic Wetlands and World Birding Center, 714 S. Raul Longoria Rd., Edinburg. Special populations include dyslexia, emergent bilingual English learners, gifted and talented, highly mobile and at-risk students in migrant populations and foster care, and special education. The gifted and talented student learning experience is June 17 and 18. All other students will participate June 19 and 20. Sessions will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Registration is open and registration links can be found at www.esc1.net under the Workshops link. For more information, call 956-984-6250.

June 17-21– During this Operation Imagination camp at the International Museum of Art & Science, “Jr. Geologists,” 4th-8th graders will learn about the science of geology. The “Textile Crafters,” camp for 4th-8th graders takes a closer look at the IMAS collection of textiles where they will make simple works of art through sewing, embroidery, and fabric design. This camp will be Monday-Tuesday, closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, and resumes Thursday-Friday. This camp has a reduced rate of $150 and $120 for IMAS members. For details and to sign up, go to theimasonline.org/summer-camp. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen.

June 17-21 – Camp Invention®, a nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to St. Paul Lutheran School, 300 E. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen. A program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame® in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Camp Invention challenges children in grades Kinder to 6th to use their creativity to solve problems. Through hands-on activities, it promotes STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) learning. For more information or to register, visit invent.org/camp.

June 18-21– Wonders of Wildlife Movement is the next themed camp at Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen. For ages 5 to 8, it will be held 8:15 to 11:45 a.m. Cost is $30 for McAllen residents and $40 for non-residents. Registration is at mcallenparks.net.

June 18-21– Naturalist Academy is the next themed camp at Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen. For ages 9 to 13, it will be held 8:15 to 11:45 a.m. Cost is $30 for McAllen residents and $40 for non-residents. Registration is at mcallenparks.net.

June 19 – The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host a men’s conference, “The MANual to Success,” from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mission Event Center, 200 N. Shary Rd. It covers topics such as financial readiness, mental and physical wellness, making connections, resilience with change, and leadership. Ticket prices are $50 per person; $600 reserved table; $150, RGVHCC vendor member table; and $250, non-member vendor table. Sponsorships range from $500 to $5,000. Call 956-928-0060 or email [email protected] for more information.

June 20– The next Thursday Night Live program at Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen, features Summer Solstice from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $5. Register at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

June 20 – The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon exploring the future of Latino economic impact at the DoubleTree Suites Hotel, 1800 S. 2nd in McAllen, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.For more information and tickets, contact Francisca Saenz at [email protected] or 956-928-0060. Space is limited; early reservation is encouraged.

June 22– The Reading with a Ranger program begins at 10:30 a.m. at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission. Meet at the tram turnaround. Call 956-584-9156 to confirm any program schedule changes.

June 23– Kayaking 101 will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission. Meet at the tram turnaround. Reservations are required. Call 956-584-9156 to make the reservation and to confirm any program schedule changes.

June 24-28– Operation Imagination camp this week at the International Museum of Art & Science offers “Roaming Dinos,” as 2nd-4th graders dig into the earth’s historic past and learn about the lizards from the lens of a paleontologist. For “Buzzing Entomologist,” 3rd–6th graders will learn about the science of entomology and the importance of bugs in the natural world. Cost is $190 per camp; $152 for IMAS members. For details and to sign up, go to theimasonline.org/summer-camp. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen.

June 25-28– STEAM in Nature is the next themed camp at Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen. For ages 5 to 8, it will be held 8:15 to 11:45 a.m. Cost is $30 for McAllen residents and $40 for non-residents. Registration is at mcallenparks.net.

June 25-28– Grown and Flow is the next themed camp at Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen. For ages 9 to 13, it will be held 8:15 to 11:45 a.m. Cost is $30 for McAllen residents and $40 for non-residents. Registration is at mcallenparks.net.

June 25-28– The Rio Grande Valley Vipers have joined forces with US Sports Camps and the Vipers Jr. Academy to host the first of two “Nike Basketball Camps” on from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The co-ed camp will take place at the DHR Sports Wellness Center/Vipers Practice Facility, 315 E. Palm Drive, and will host children between the ages of 7-16. To register go to ussportscamps.com/basketball. Spots are limited. For more information, contact Mario Rodriguez Vipers vice president via email at [email protected].

June 26– Become one with nature and self in the Rooted Yoga program at Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen, at 6:30 p.m. Bring mats, blocks, blankets, insect repellent and water. Register and find more information at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

June 27– The next Thursday Night Live program at Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen, features Lorax Trail from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $5. Register at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

June 29– The next photo workshop for youth ages 5 to 18 entering the Youth Nature Photo Contest will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. for kids 8 to 12 years of age and 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for youth age 13 to 18, at Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen.  This date’s theme is Land/Waterscapes. Register for the workshop at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

June 30– Learn more about Useful and Edible Plants in at workshop at 10:30 a.m. at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission. Meet at the tram turnaround. Call 956-584-9156 to confirm any program schedule changes.

July

July 6– Nature Mindfulness begins at 9 a.m. at Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen. Register and find more information at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

July 8-12– This week’s Operation Imagination camp at the International Museum of Art & Science is “Experimental STEAM” as 6th-9th graders explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) and experiment with circuits, coding, physics, and more. Campers will work together to solve engineering challenges. In the “Visual Artist Explorer” camp, 2nd-4th graders can find the inner artist through painting, sculpture, drawing and more. Cost is $190 per camp; $152 for IMAS members. For details and to sign up, go to theimasonline.org/summer-camp. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen.

July 10– Become one with nature and self in the Rooted Yoga program at Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen, at 6:30 p.m. Bring mats, blocks, blankets, insect repellent and water. Register and find more information at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

July 11 – The next Thursday Night Live program at Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen, features Salsa Night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $5. Register at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

July 13– The next photo workshop for youth ages 5 to 18 entering the Youth Nature Photo Contest will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. for kids 8 to 12 years of age and 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for youth age 13 to 18, at Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen.  This date’s theme is Patterns in Nature. Register for the workshop at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

July 15-19– At the next International Museum of Art & Science Operation Imagination “Texas Explorers,” 3rd–6th graders learn about animal adaptations and why they call Texas home. In the “Visual Artist Expert” camp, 6th-9th graders will refine fine art skills and create works to be on display at the museum. This camp will explore the visual arts through painting, printmaking, and drawing. Artworks will be exhibited from Aug. 2 to 25. Reception will be held Aug. 2. Cost is $190 per camp; $152 for IMAS members. For details and to sign up, go to theimasonline.org/summer-camp. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen.

July 18– The next Thursday Night Live program at Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen, features Chicharra Night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $5. Register at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

July 20– Explore the night time world with Mothing by Moonlight for National Moth Week from 9 p.m. to midnight at Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen. There will be mothing stations, forest paths to explore in the thornforest after dark, and arts and crafts in the courtyard. Bring a flashlight.  Tickets are at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

July 20– The next photo workshop for youth ages 5 to 18 entering the Youth Nature Photo Contest will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. for kids 8 to 12 years of age and 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for youth age 13 to 18, at Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen.  This date’s theme is Wildlife II (birds). Register for the workshop at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

July 22-26– The International Museum of Art & Science hosts the McAllen Public Utility Camp, “Splashing Oceanologist,” for 3rd–6th graders to dive into the world of water and learn about the depths of the oceans, explore bioluminescence, and the Laguna Madre and Gulf of Mexico. This camp has a reduced rate of $50 ($40 for IMAS members). The “Visual Artist Apprentice” camp for 3rd–6th graders explores different forms of visual arts through painting, printmaking, and drawing. Cost is $190 per camp; $152 for IMAS members. For details and to sign up, go to theimasonline.org/summer-camp. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen.

July 24– Become one with nature and self in the Rooted Yoga program at Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen, at 6:30 p.m. Bring mats, blocks, blankets, insect repellent and water. Register and find more information at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

July 25– The next Thursday Night Live program at Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen, features Jurassic RGV from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $5. Register at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

July 27– The final photo workshop for youth ages 5 to 18 entering the Youth Nature Photo Contest will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. for kids 8 to 12 years of age and 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for youth age 13 to 18, at Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen.  This date’s theme is Get Contest Ready. Register for the workshop at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

July 29-August 2– Operation Imagination camps wrap up this week with “Mysterious Cosmos” for 3rd–6th graders. They will dive into black holes, life cycle of stars, and more. This camp includes art and science lessons about the cosmos and StarLab and SOS presentations. The “Movie Makers” camp for 6th-9th graders delves into storyboards, scripts, and set design to direct a short film or stop-motion video with a team. Explore special movie effects through editing, make-up, and costume design. The reception will be held Aug. 2. Cost is $190 per camp; $152 for IMAS members. For details and to sign up, go to theimasonline.org/summer-camp. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen.

August

August 1– The next Thursday Night Live program at Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen, features Night of Magic from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $5. Register at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

August 3– Nature Mindfulness begins at 9 a.m. at Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen. Register and find more information at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

August 8– The next Thursday Night Live program at Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen, features Sky Kings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $5. Register at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

August 15– The next Thursday Night Live program at Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen, features a Bubble Party from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $5. Register at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.