Events Calendar
July 17 – Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Commissioner Everardo Villarreal, in partnership with Driscoll Health Plan, invites families to the 2026 Back-to-School Fair from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Pavilion, 300 S. Inspiration Rd., Mission. Local organizations and service providers will be on hand to offer access to a variety of resources and services, including school supplies (while supplies last), immunizations, health screenings, healthcare application assistance, community resources and services, free haircuts and family-friendly activities and community mascots. For more information, contact Precinct 3 Community Outreach at 956-205-7002 or email [email protected].
July 18 – South Texas Health System will host its sixth annual Transform Your Life Health & Wellness Day, a free community event featuring engaging, family-friendly activities that promote physical, mental and emotional well-being. Running from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Tres Lagos North Park, 4900 Tres Lagos Blvd. in McAllen, the event will feature Zumba, yoga, football, basketball, pickleball and other fitness activities, as well as healthy cooking demonstrations, mental wellness activities and a community resource expo showcasing local organizations that support healthy living. For more information, visit STHSActive.com
July 20-24 – The next IMAS Operation Imagination Summer Camp is Ecology Explorers for incoming 2nd and 3rd graders. Explore the world of living organisms big and small. Get up close in the MPU BioZone lab about insects, reptiles and more. Explorers will dissect owl pellets, master the Food Web puzzle, get microscopic at the microscope station, and learn more about biomes around the world. Cost is $200 per camp each week and $160 for IMAS members. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen. To learn more and to sign up, go to theimasonline.org/events.
July 20-24 – The next IMAS Operation Imagination Summer Camp is Science Fusion for incoming 6th and 8th graders. Discover how ingenuity and experimentation intertwine with circuits, engineering, and physics. Campers will experiment with light, sound, color, and motion, construct sound visualizers, build spin art machines with DC motors, create handmade paper, and more. Cost is $200 per camp each week and $160 for IMAS members. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen. To learn more and to sign up, go to theimasonline.org/events.
July 21 – The Quinta Mazatlán Flashlight Night guided walk with a naturalist will bring visitors closer to the nocturnal creatures, such as scorpions, spiders, owls and others. This is an all ages, family-friendly event. Admission is $5. Quinta Mazatlán is at 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen. For information or tickets, go to quintamazatlan.com.
July 21 – South Texas Health System will dedicate its next “Let’s Talk Your Health” webinar to exploring arthritis management and sharing practical strategies to help individuals navigate the daily challenges of chronic joint pain. To be broadcast live via STHS’ Facebook page, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., the webinar topics will include medication, physical therapy and lifestyle changes that can help reduce pain, improve comfort and enhance mobility. To view previous Let’s Talk Your Health seminars, visit STHSLetsTalk.com.
July 21-24 – Quinta Mazatlan’s next summer camp for 5- to 8-year-olds is STEAM in Nature – Learn how science, technology, engineering, art and math is used to understand the natural world, from science experiments to artistic expression to field studies. Camp runs 8:30 to 11:30 . Drop off begins at 8 a.m., and pick-up is no later than 12 p.m. The fee is $30 per week for McAllen residents and $40 for non-residents. Sign up is available at quintamazatlan.com/classes-programs/discovery-camps. Quinta Mazatlàn is at 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen.
July 21-24 – Quinta Mazatlan’s next summer camp for 9- to 13-year-olds is Bio-Brilliance! – Explore biological intelligence, learning how man-made systems have been inspired by nature – Biomimicry. Inventions like bird-proof glass, airplanes, and even carbon-sequestering cement are all backed by biological strategies from observing wildlife behavior. Camp runs 8:30 to 11:30 . Drop off begins at 8 a.m., and pick-up is no later than 12 p.m. The fee is $30 per week for McAllen residents and $40 for non-residents. Sign up is available at quintamazatlan.com/classes-programs/discovery-camps. Quinta Mazatlàn is at 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen.
July 22 – Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen, is offering a Birding for Beginners program from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. It is open to all ages to join in on the birding walk. The program is included with park admission; tickets are available at quintamazatlan.com. Call 956-681-3370 for information.
July 23 –The next Quinta Mazatlán Thursday night event is Family Fun Night at the Park from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $5; tickets are available at quintamazatlan.com. Quinta Mazatlán is at 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen.
July 27-31 – The Bridge Church will host Vacation Bible School from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily. The church is located at 2820 N. Conway Ave. in Mission. Themed Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God, it is geared for students aged Kindergarten through High School. To register, or for more information, call 956-581-1411 or 956-624-6531.
July 25 – The next Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Summer Saturday Clinic,” runs from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the McAllen Clinic, 300 E. Hackberry Ave. in McAllen. Families visiting the clinic will have access to back-to-school immunizations, assistance connecting with community resources, and no-cost medical visits through the OnMed CareStation. For more information, residents may call 956-383-6221 or visit hchd.org.
July 27 – The McAllen I.S.D. Back to School Bash 2026 will offer free goods and services for families who are getting ready for the 2026-27 school year. It runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at McAllen High School, 2021 La Vista Ave. MISD students can receive free school supplies, free breakfast and lunch for ages 1 to 18, free physicals, immunizations, haircuts, manicures, partner giveaways, and backpacks while supplies last. Students who have not yet registered to attend the district will be able to do it with the Student Outreach Department. For more information, call McAllen ISD Office of State and Federal Programs at 956-632-3232, or call 956-971-1113.
July 28 – The Quinta Mazatlán Flashlight Night guided walk with a naturalist will bring visitors closer to the nocturnal creatures, such as scorpions, spiders, owls and others. This is an all ages, family-friendly event. Admission is $5. Quinta Mazatlán is at 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen. For information or tickets, go to quintamazatlan.com.
July 29 – Join Quiet Mind Yoga Studio for Rooted Yoga at Quinta Mazatlan every other Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for beginner friendly outdoor yoga, meditation, and sound surrounded by nature. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to explore the Thornforest trails. Bring a mat, water, and insect repellent. Admission is $5 and tickets are available at quintamazatlan.com. Quinta Mazatlán is at 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen.
July 30 –The next Quinta Mazatlán Thursday Night Family Fun Night event is End of Summer Fest from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $5; tickets are available at quintamazatlan.com. Quinta Mazatlán is at 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen.
August 1 – Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen, is offering a Birding for Beginners program from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. It is open to all ages to join in on the birding walk. The program is included with park admission; tickets are available at quintamazatlan.com. Call 956-681-3370 for information.
August 4 – The Quinta Mazatlán Flashlight Night guided walk with a naturalist will bring visitors closer to the nocturnal creatures, such as scorpions, spiders, owls and others. This is an adults only event. Admission is $5. Quinta Mazatlán is at 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen. For information or tickets, go to quintamazatlan.com.
August 7 – Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen, is offering a Birding for Beginners program from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. It is open to all ages to join in on the birding walk. The program is included with park admission; tickets are available at quintamazatlan.com. Call 956-681-3370 for information.
August 11 – The Quinta Mazatlán Flashlight Night guided walk with a naturalist will bring visitors closer to the nocturnal creatures, such as scorpions, spiders, owls and others. This is an all ages, family-friendly event. Admission is $5. Quinta Mazatlán is at 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen. For information or tickets, go to quintamazatlan.com.
August 12 – Join Quiet Mind Yoga Studio for Rooted Yoga at Quinta Mazatlan every other Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for beginner friendly outdoor yoga, meditation, and sound surrounded by nature. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to explore the Thornforest trails. Bring a mat, water, and insect repellent. Admission is $5 and tickets are available at quintamazatlan.com. Quinta Mazatlán is at 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen.
August 15 – Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen, is offering a Birding for Beginners program from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. It is open to all ages to join in on the birding walk. The program is included with park admission; tickets are available at quintamazatlan.com. Call 956-681-3370 for information.
August 18 – The Quinta Mazatlán Flashlight Night guided walk with a naturalist will bring visitors closer to the nocturnal creatures, such as scorpions, spiders, owls and others. This is an all ages, family-friendly event. Admission is $5. Quinta Mazatlán is at 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen. For information or tickets, go to quintamazatlan.com.
August 22 – Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen, is offering a Birding for Beginners program from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. It is open to all ages to join in on the birding walk. The program is included with park admission; tickets are available at quintamazatlan.com. Call 956-681-3370 for information.
August 25 – The Quinta Mazatlán Flashlight Night guided walk with a naturalist will bring visitors closer to the nocturnal creatures, such as scorpions, spiders, owls and others. This is an all ages, family-friendly event. Admission is $5. Quinta Mazatlán is at 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen. For information or tickets, go to quintamazatlan.com.
August 26 – Join Quiet Mind Yoga Studio for Rooted Yoga at Quinta Mazatlan every other Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for beginner friendly outdoor yoga, meditation, and sound surrounded by nature. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to explore the Thornforest trails. Bring a mat, water, and insect repellent. Admission is $5 and tickets are available at quintamazatlan.com. Quinta Mazatlán is at 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen.