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Winterfest 2012 to come in January

December 27th, 2011, 10:18 am by

Abundant Grace Community Church will be hosting their fourth annual Winterfest from Thursday, Jan. 19 through Sunday, Jan. 22, in Edinburg. 

This four-day extravaganza will be filled with loads of fun for the entire family with everything from carnival rides to arts and crafts, live shows and food vendors.

WHEN:  5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 and Friday, Jan. 20; 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 and Sunday, Jan. 22

WHERE: Abundant Grace Community Church, 2110 S. McColl Rd., Edinburg

COST:  $5 wristband, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 (only); $20 wristband Friday, Jan. 20, through Sunday, Jan. 22 

CALL: (956) 279-2214

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Comedy Warz’s improv teams battle Thursday in McAllen

December 20th, 2011, 1:36 pm by

Get in the holiday spirit with some improvisation games presented by Thirteen O’Clock Theatre’s Comedy Warz at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, at Moonbeans in McAllen.

It’s the Battle Toys versus Elves, so choose your team wisely and root them on as they battle it out through wits.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22

WHERE: Moonbeans, 5401 N. 10th Street, Ste. 102, McAllen

COST: Free

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Monster Jam roars into Hidalgo in January

December 20th, 2011, 10:39 am by

Watch as monster trucks leap over or crash through obstacles at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, through Sunday, Jan. 22, at the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo.

The family-friendly event features giant 10,000-pound trucks, which children young and old may recognize from the popular toys by Mattel.

There will also be matinee performances at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets start at $10.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, through Sunday, Jan. 22; 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, and Sunday, Jan. 22

WHERE: State Farm Arena, 2600 N. 10th Street, Hidalgo

COST: $28 to $43; $10, children

BUY TICKETS: State Farm Arena box office or online at www.ticketmaster.com

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Medieval Fair will be held Tuesday at BETA High

November 16th, 2011, 8:37 am by

Take a journey to Europe and the middle ages without leaving the Rio Grande Valley. Students at BETA High School will be hosting the annual “Medieval Fair” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, at the campus in Edinburg.

Dressed in proper attire to tell the stories of those who fought in the Crusades and the Hundred Years’ War, students will help visitors learn what it was like centuries ago.

There will be food, drinks, games and music. Also, plays will be performed based on the Arthurian legend.

The fundraiser is a free event, but guests will need to purchase tickets, which are used for buying concessions.

WHEN: 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22

WHERE: BETA High School, 510 S. Sugar Road, Edinburg

COST: Free

CALL: (956) 383-1684

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Music by the Bay will be held in Laguna Vista

November 7th, 2011, 9:39 am by

Local rock band Point Blank will be playing the “Music by the Bay” festival at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, at Roloff Park in Laguna Vista.

The family-friendly free event includes more than a stage of rock music for those who venture out to the park. There will be moon jumps for children and vendors selling food and drinks.

WHEN: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22

WHERE: Roloff Park, 211 Fernandez St., Laguna Vista

COST: Free

CALL: (956) 943-1793

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Halloween Night Out Bash planned for Sunday in Penitas

October 18th, 2011, 9:32 am by

The whole family will be entertained at the Halloween Night Out Bash at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Penitas Veterans Memorial Park.

There will be games, moon jumps and a costume contest for children. First place winners will receive $25. The Penitas library will be transformed into a haunted house and there will be food and drinks. Be sure to bring some chairs to watch the Dallas Cowboys take on the Philadelphia Eagles.

WHEN: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30

WHERE: Penitas Veterans Memorial Park, 1107 S. Main Street

COST: Free at the park, $1, Haunted Library

CALL: (956) 581-3345

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Halloween celebrations planned at McAllen community centers

October 12th, 2011, 1:40 pm by

Gather your little ghouls, goblins and princesses and head to your local community center for Halloween celebrations at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, in McAllen.

Lark, Las Palmas and Palm View community centers will be hosting haunted houses, games and more, thanks to the City of McAllen Parks and Recreation, Police and Fire departments.

Enjoy music, food and fun for free.

WHEN: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31

WHERE: Lark Community Center, 2601 Lark Ave., McAllen; Las Palmas Community Center, 1921 N. 25th St., McAllen; Palm View Community Center, 3401 Jordan Ave., McAllen

COST: Free

CALL: McAllen Parks and Recreation, (956) 681-3333

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Spooky science festival set for Saturday in Weslaco

October 12th, 2011, 10:08 am by

The Estero Llano Grande State Park will host the fifth annual “Spooky Science Fest” at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, in Weslaco.

Learn about ectotherms, or cold-blooded creatures, at the park and join in the crafts, the kids’ costume contest, a night hike, hay rides and scary stories. Interact with live animals and check out science experiments.

WHEN: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22

WHERE: Estero Llano Grande State Park, 3301 S. International Blvd., Weslaco

COST: $5, adults, $2, children 12 years and younger

CALL: (956) 565-3919

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Boys and Girls Club hosts Halloween Festival in Edinburg

October 11th, 2011, 4:30 pm by

This year, Halloween falls on a school night, and so does the Boys and Girls Clubs of Edinburg‘s 19th annual Fall Festival and Halloween Carnival in Edinburg.

The festivities begin at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, at The Legacy Center.

There will be costume contests, a kiddie carnival, free candy, a dance contest, a haunted house and concessions.  Also, enjoy live music, a silent auction, bingo and lots of door prizes.

WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31

WHERE: The Legacy Center, 702 Cullen St, (Corner of Rogers & Exp 281), Edinburg

CALL: (956) 383-2582

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Family fun for free at The Rink

September 14th, 2011, 1:41 pm by

Help The Rink Family Fun Center celebrate its one year anniversary from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, in San Juan.

Everyone gets into The Rink for free. Also, outside there will be face painting, finger painting and moon jumps. A local artist will perform and a DJ will keep the party going while you browse vendor and food booths and enter a grito contest.

The Latin Dreams Car Club will hold a car show, too. Entry will only cost 10 canned goods, which will be donated to the Rio Grande Valley Food Bank.

They’re also looking for graffiti artists willing to do live pieces during the event.

For more information on participating, call (956) 781-7465.

WHEN: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18

WHERE: The Rink Family Fun Center, 901 N. Raul Longoria Road

COST: Free

CALL: (956) 781-7465

ONLINE: http://www.therinkffc.net/

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