Submit your event to [email protected] by 5 p.m. Monday to be considered for the following Friday.
WEEKEND
HAUNTED TRAILS
The National Butterfly Center will be home to the terrifying legends of ‘lore. Just down the road from the seminary that burned on the banks of the Rio Grande, meet La Llorona and El Padre Poseido, among others. This is a 1-mile walk through woods and gardens.
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday
WHERE National Butterfly Center, 3333 Butterfly Park Drive
COST $20 per vehicle, ages 14 and older
HORROR AT THE PUMP HOUSE 2018
The family- and pet-friendly event will include a haunted house, movie, music, vendors and more. Costumes are encouraged.
WHEN 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday
WHERE The District Hidalgo TX, 902 S. 2nd St., Hidalgo
FRIDAY
VALLEY SYMPHONY II: A HARRY POTTER HALLOWEEN
The concert will feature music from the “Harry Potter” films, selections from “The Phantom of the Opera” and a few classical pieces that capture the eerie mood of the season.
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Performing Arts Center,
COST Tickets start at $39 at ticketmaster.com
PHARR MEMORIAL LIBRARY HAUNTED HOUSE
The two very scary haunted houses are designed for older children and teens. Both are free with advanced tickets available at the library.
WHEN 6 p.m. Friday
WHERE Pharr Memorial Library, 121 E. Cherokee Ave., Pharr
OLDIES SHOWS
Al and Brenda Ragunsin host performances featuring the music of 1950s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. The club will also hold shows Wednesday (Tejano night) through Saturday.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE Rag A Zeen & Company, 5524 N. 10th St., McAllen
COST No cover
LIVE MUSIC
Lance Wolf performs.
WHEN 8:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE D’s Paradise, 107 E. Park Ave., Pharr
FRIDAY NIGHT HIKE
Spend an hour slowly covering about half-mile of trails, carefully and quietly looking for anything that might be found along the path. Come look for spiders, bats, frogs, toads, scorpions and nocturnal birds.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 suggested donation
SUNSET YOGA IN THE PARK
The yoga program aims to provide every person with the tools to become healthier physically, mentally and emotionally. Yoga has immense benefits that you can utilize beyond the mat — intentional breathing relieves stress within the body and mind while the physical movement increases circulation and range of motion in a gentle and gradual way.
WHEN 6:15 p.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 suggested donation
TRUNK OR TREAT
Wear A Halloween costume and join for a night of safe fun for the whole family.
WHEN 7:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE Boys & Girls Club of Pharr, 1026 S. Fir St., Pharr
EJ COLBATH
The singer will perform live.
WHEN 6 p.m. Friday
WHERE Ranch House Burgers II, 409 N. Bryan Road, Mission
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
Family and friends are welcomed to come and view the beautiful Dia de los Muertos altars decorated by different families, and organizations. No admission or fees are necessary. Monetary donations are appreciated.
WHEN 10 a.m. Friday
WHERE Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, 2425 Boxwood St., Harlingen
LOS CUCUYS
The band will perform live.
WHEN 11 p.m. Friday
WHERE Outta Town Dance Hall, 204 Elida St., Mission
COST Tickets available at (956) 584-1814
TREATS & EATS AND HAUNTED HOUSE
The third annual event will include the first ever haunted house.
WHEN 6 to 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE Sgt. Fernando De La Rosa Memorial Library, 416 N. Tower Road, Alamo
JAIME Y LOS CHAMACOS
The band will perform a pre-Halloween dance
WHEN 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE Ice House Sports Bar and Grill, Brownsville
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS COMMUNITY ALTARS
Visit the museum to see these colorful altars inspired by influential Latinos.
WHEN 9 a.m. Friday
WHERE International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen
COST General admission
SWEETWATER
The band will perform live. The venue will serve dinner options.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE Texas Trails RV Park, 501 W. Owassa Road, Pharr
ZENTIDO NORTEÑO
The band will play live.
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE El Patrón Nightclub, 415 S. International Blvd., Weslaco
DANCE PARTY/MOVIE NIGHT
A family friendly dance party will kick off the evening and will include refreshments and music. Join in the Pumpkin Patch for a movie in the Clift Chapel. There will be two showings of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.”
WHEN 4 p.m. Friday
WHERE First United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch, 321 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen
SUNSET YOGA IN THE PARK
The yoga program is designed to provide every person with the tools to become healthier physically, mentally and emotionally.
WHEN 6 p.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83
COST $1 suggested donation
THROWBACK PARTY: HALLOWEEN EDITION
A spooky tour through the sights and sounds of the early 90s and 2000s.
WHEN 10 p.m. Friday
WHERE Tres, 323 S. 17th St., McAllen
PINUPS AND GIs HALLOWEEN
A costume contest will be held. The best pinup and best military costume will receive half off their tab for one month. Charlie Garcia will perform.
WHEN 4 p.m. Friday
WHERE 5×5 Brewing Co., 801 Bryan Road, Mission
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS DANCE PARTY
Resident DJ Robert B. Ceballos will provide music.
WHEN 6 p.m. Friday
WHERE Austin Street BAR, 1110 Austin St., McAllen
BRAM STOKER’S ‘DRACULA’
The Halloween event of the season, a production of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula,” will run through Nov. 4.
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE Camille Playhouse, 1 Dean Porter Park, Brownsville
SATURDAY
GEORGE LOPEZ
The actor and comedian will perform live as part of his “The Wall” tour.
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Bert Ogden Arena, 4900 S. I-69, Edinburg
COST Tickets start at $34.50 at bertogdenarena.com
LOS MUERTOS BAILAN COSTUME CONTEST
This family-friendly festival celebrates the rich culture and tradition of Dia De Los Muertos where we remember and celebrate the lives of our dearly departed.
WHEN 6 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Edinburg City Courtyard, 415 W. University Drive
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL
The festivities celebrate this traditional Meso-American holiday dedicated to remembering and commemorating ancestors; honoring both death and the cycle of life. This vibrant celebration of Dia de Los Muertos will feature live entertainment, a variety of food and craft vendors, a special community curated altar exhibit, original artwork, face painting, and children’s activities. The Mission Historical Museum will also feature a special altar contest.
WHEN 6 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Mission Historical Museum, 900 Doherty Ave.
HALLOWEEN BASH
The inaugural event will feature music by The Howlers and feature no cover and free food as well as a costume contest.
WHEN 5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE The Alibi, 114 S. 20th St., McAllen
TRUNK OR TREAT FAN DAY
The Mathematics and Science Academy — UTRGV wll host the fourth annual UTRGV Athletics Trunk or Treat. Trunk or Treat is a safe alternative to trick or treating that includes a haunted bus, live music, games, food, and an opportunity to meet the UTRGV men’s and women’s basketball teams. The first 500 children to arrive will get Trunk or Treat fan packs.
WHEN 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE UTRGV Fieldhouse, Edinburg
COST Free
‘ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW’ LIVE SHADOWCAST
The interactive event includes a prop bag with every ticket purchase.
WHEN 10 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Cine El Rey, 311 S. 17th St., McAllen
COST $25 general admission, $30 VIP admission at the door
DELOREANS ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY
The event will include a costume contest and dancing.
WHEN 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Deloreans, 2200 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen
COST No cover
MARS OVERDRIVE
The band will perform live as part of the annual Halloween bash including a costume contest.
WHEN 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Ranch House Burgers II, 409 Bryan Road, Mission
WHISKEY SATURDAYS
Live music.
WHEN 10 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Whiskey Barrel Bar and Grill, 1101 W. Business 83, McAllen
AARON WATSON
The Texas country music artist will perform live along with “I Like Beer” singer Kevin Fowler.
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Pharr Events Center, 3000 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr
COST Tickets start at $30 at ticketmaster.com
OZUNA
The reggaeton/Latin trap singer will perform live.
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE State Farm Hidalgo Arena, 2600 N. 10th St., Hidalgo
COST Tickets start at $79 at ticketmaster.com
UNTITLED IMPROV SHOW
This is a show where everyone plays but nobody wins.
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Edinburg High School Performing Arts Center, 2600 E. Wisconsin Road
MOVIES AT THE PARK
The featured film is “Hotel Transylvania 3.”
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Lorenzo Garcia Park, 413 E. Clark Ave., Pharr
COST Free
HALLOWEEN BASH AT THE IMAS
The annual Halloween Bash will feature spooky stories, ghost art, the exploration of nocturnal animals, temporary glitter tattoos, snack trucks and face painting. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Bring a trick-or-treat bag.
WHEN 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen
COST Including with general admission
SPOOKTACULAR SATURDAY
The day-long event will include a guided nature walk, Halloween crafts class and more.
WHEN 8 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Edinburg Scenic Wetlands and World Birding Center, 714 S. Raul Longoria Road
COST Free
MONSTER MASH
The event will include music, contests, activities, light refreshments and surprises as well as Halloween safety tips. Costumes are encouraged.
WHEN 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Mayor Joe V. Sanchez Public Library of Weslaco, 525 S. Kansas Ave.
48TH ANNUAL DAK’EE SI POW WOW
Experience American Indian culture, history, drumming, singing and dancing. Vendors will be selling Native food, arts, crafts and supplies. There will also be raffles and cake walks as well as gourd dancing and grand entry.
WHEN 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Lark Community Center, 2601 Lark Ave., McAllen
THE WANTED
The band will perform live.
WHEN 10 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Simon Sez, 2007 Orchid Ave., McAllen
OCTUBAFEST FEATURING DR. MATTHEW VAN EMMERIK
Student Ensemble Series Octubafest is an annual concert that highlights the tuba and euphonium in various musical forms. This year’s concert will feature Dr. Matthew van Emmerik, Australia’s leading euphonium soloist. Born in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia in 1978, Matthew started playing at age 7. He is the former principal euphonium player with the Central Band of the Royal Air Force in London, United Kingdom and all Royal Australian Navy Bands.
WHEN 3 p.m. Saturday
WHERE UTRGV Performing Arts Complex
COST $5 general admission
HALLO FLUTE CONCERT
The seventh annual UTRGV Hallo Flute Concert will feature music inspired by the season, directed by UTRGV Flute Professor Dr. Krista Jobson. There will also be a costume contest.
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE UTRGV Performing Arts Complex
COST $5 general admission
HAUNTED TRAILS AT RESACA DE LA PALMA
Explore the spooky side of nature.
WHEN 6 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Resaca de la Palma State Park, 1000 N. Carmen Ave., Brownsville
SPIKES ON THE ROAD
The band will perform live.
WHEN 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE 5×5 Brewing Co., 801 N. Bryan Road, Mission
SUNDAY
GIPSY KINGS FEATURING ANDRE REYES
The duo will perform its brand of flamenco, salsa and pop music live in concert.
WHEN 7:30 p.m. Sunday
WHERE McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Center Blvd.
COST Tickets start at $45
HOWL-O-WEEN PET PARTY
The third annual event is a costume contest for dogs.
WHEN 7 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Thirsty Monkey, 1613 Chicago Ave., McAllen
HALLOWEEN BASH
The music lineup includes Red Hour, Beauty for Ashes, Ally Saturn River 7, Ernest G. and The Black Cats. Costumes are welcome.
WHEN 10 p.m. Sunday
WHERE The Flying Walrus, 204 S. 17th St., McAllen
COST Free
SONIC BOOM
The band will perform live.
WHEN 7 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Critical Hit Arcade, 111 N. 7th St., Alamo
COST $5 cover
ZOMBIE FEST 2.0
The event will include free candy as well as a mini haunted attraction, moon jump, costume contest, music and food vendors.
WHEN 6 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Goliath Toys and Retro Games, 1128 W. Monte Cristo Road, Edinburg
PUPPETS CLINIC
Brownsville Junior Service League members volunteer their time by serving in this clinic to present puppet plays for the children in our community. The scripts presented focus on building good character and nurturing the joy of reading.
WHEN 6 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Children’s Museum of Brownsville, 501 E. Ringgold
SWEETWATER BAND
The group will perform country music.
WHEN 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Riverside Club, 214 E. Chimney Road, Mission
COST No cover
