Visit Harlingen, Texas

Walk With The Mayor
2019-03-02 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | Meg Jorn Trail
Join Mayor Chris Boswell on a walk along The Meg Jorn Trail as we make one final push to win the It’s Time Texas Community Challenge.
Located at the corner of 25th Street and Harrison Avenue

Dog-On Music Fest
2019-03-02 12:00 - 18:00 | Victor Park, 1601 S. M St., Harlingen, TX, 78552, United States
🔥🔥Come on out to Victor Park in Harlingen TX Saturday March 2nd.. Dirty 3 will be performing from 1:30-2:30 Bring your family and pets to this great music fest. Buck n Crazy and Super Tree will also be performing. Great bands. Great times!!! 🔥🔥

South Texas Tip-O-Tex Trail Riders
2019-03-05 08:00 - 2019-03-09 17:00
Oldest trail riding group in the Rio Grande Valley being founded in 1960.

Friends of HAEF Fundraising Reception
2019-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Stefanos Brooklyn Pizza, 4201 W Business 83, Harlingen, TX, 78552, United States
Photo Opportunity with 3 community leaders of friends of HAEF. Come and support your community leaders competition to see who collects the most for the benefit of our HCISD student

4th Annual Leprechaun Chase RGV 5K & 1 Mile Family Run
2019-03-16 07:30 - 10:30 | Footworks, 2224 South 77 Sunshine Strip Suite 94, Harligen, TX, 78550, United States
Register today at www.footworksrgv.com or IN-STORE at FOOTWORKS.
Can you beat the Leprechaun? Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Footworks at our 4th Annual Leprechaun Chase RGV 5k and 1mile Family Fun Run Saturday, March 16, 2019! Sport anything green or dress up if you wish but if you beat the leprechaun for you should get a gift!
RUN DETAILS:
WHERE: McKelvey Park, Harlingen, TX
WHEN: Saturday, March 16, 2019
TIME: 1mile Fun Run starts at 7:30am and 5k starts at 8:00am
AWARDS: Top 5 male and female for 1mile and Top 10 male and female for 5k
COSTUME CONTEST: Dress up or wear as much green as you can!
PRICES:
5K at $25
1Mile Family Fun Run at $15
There will be 2 live speedy Leprechauns in the race. The leprechauns will start after everyone has begun giving everyone a generous head start. If you beat the leprechaun across the finish line, you will win a prize! Stick around post Leprechaun Chase and enjoy a live DJ, costume contest, food, giveaways and more!
Register asap as we are capping this event.
Thank You!

Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
2019-03-19 07:00 - 08:30 | Harlingen Community Center, 201 E. Madison Ave., Harlingen, TX, 78550, United States
Please join us as we welcome the Coach Tommy Bowden as our keynote speaker for the 8th Annual Harlingen Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast.
The purpose of the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast is to provide an opportunity for Harlingen’s citizens of all ethnicities and faith traditions to be uplifted in spirit and united in prayer.

Beginnings: Tribute to Chicago
2019-03-21 19:30 - 22:30 | Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, 1204 Fair Park Blvd., Harlingen, TX, 78550, United States
Beginnings performs flawless replications of the greatest songs from the golden age of Chicago. These superstars worked with legends like Don Henley, Steve Miller and more. Spanning four decades, Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame band Chicago had five #1 albums and 20 top-ten hits. A vibrant musical tribute to the legendary band.

Hats off to Reading
2019-03-22 15:00 - 18:00 | Harlingen Public Library, 410 76 Dr., Harlingen, TX, 78550, United States
The United Way will present an afternoon full of stories, crafts, games, and fun for families.

Harlingen Social Bike Ride
2019-03-29 18:30 - 20:00
Join us on our monthly Harlingen Social Bike Ride and explore Harlingen on two wheels. In this month’s social stop, we will be touring the new Harlingen Convention Center. Wheels down 7pm.

St. Alban's Episcopal Fun Run
2019-03-30 08:00 - 12:00 | St. Alban’s Episcopal Day School, 1417 E Austin Ave, Harlingen, TX, 78550, United States

March Madness
2019-03-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Harlingen, Harlingen, TX, 78550, United States
Join us for beer, wine and burgers, as we watch the Elite 8 on the jumbo screen!
Location: Jackson Street & “A” Street
Must be 21 and over

3rd Annual Wine & Whiskers Harlingen
2019-03-30 19:30 - 22:00 | TSTC Cultural Arts Center, 1825 N. Loop 499, Harlingen, TX, 78550, United States
Join us at our 3rd Annual Wine & Whiskers event benefiting the dogs and cats at The Humane Society of Harlingen!
We will treat you to a fun night of great food, drinks, live music, dancing, casino games, and fabulous auction items!
BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY at these locations:
Humane Society of Harlingen
1106 Markowsky
425-7297
– OR –
Key Mortgage
2323 N. Ed Carey
428-6363
PRESALE: $50
AT THE DOOR: $60
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Join the generous individuals and companies from the business community of Harlingen that have supported our mission!
For more information, please contact Lilia Castillo Jones at 956-425-7297. We want to hear from you!

Mt Calvary Included Church: Conference
2019-04-05 - 2019-04-07
Friday, April 5th, 7:30pm – Worship Concert with guest performances from other faith-based leaders with worship performances led by the MCCC Worship Team, God’s Echo reservation link: https://goo.gl/tTSxUy
Saturday, April 6th, 9:00am-1:00pm – Radically Included Conference led by world renowned speaker, author, theologian, and founder of FreedHearts.org, Susan Cottrell reservation link: https://goo.gl/ogtypH
Sunday, April 7th, 11:00am – Join us for our Sunday Service with Worship led by our very own God’s Echo and a message delivered by guest speaker Susan Cottrell as she joins us in celebrating 19 years as we engage with her message that serves as a reminder that we all believe what we believe BECAUSE of our faith, not in spite of it.
Phone: 956.867.6800

Viva Streets Harlingen
2019-04-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Lon C. Hill Park, 1217 Fair Park Blvd, Harlingen, TX, 78550, United States
This event is a healthy initiative by the City of Harlingen meant to promote a more healthier and physically active community. During Viva Streets Harlingen, the streets will open exclusively for people! Here attendees can enjoy a safe free space in the city for cycling, the Adventure 5k, exercise demos, and much more.
FREE FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT
https://www.facebook.com/VivaStreetsHarlingen/

Ales & Tails Fest
2019-04-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, 2425 Boxwood, Harlingen, TX, 78550, United States
Ales & Tails Fest is one of the Chamber’s newest premier events. Partial proceeds will benefit the Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum. The Chamber recognizes the importance of donating to local charities and encouraged its members to participate in a great event that was for a good cause.

3rd Annual Ales & Tails Fest
2019-04-06 15:00 - 19:00 | Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, 2425 Boxwood, Harlingen, TX, 78550, United States
Enjoy delicious craft beers, crawfish, raffle prizes and music at the Chamber’s 3rd Annual Ales & Tails Fest!
The event will take on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum.
More information will be coming your way! Please be sure to save the date!
Contact Vanessa Camacho at (956) 423-5440 or via email at vgcamacho@harlingen.com for sponsorship opportunities.

Community Easter Egg Hunt
2019-04-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Harlingen Soccer Complex, 4515 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen, TX, 78550, United States
Join us for a great day of family fun. Hunt begins at 10:00a.m. Ages 1-12, bring your own basket. More details to come.

12th Annual Downtown Jackson Street Car Show
2019-04-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Harlingen, Harlingen, TX, 78550, United States
It’s time again for the Jackson Street Classic Car Show in The Historic Downtown Harlingen District and it will be held on Saturday April 13th. This will be the 12th annual show sponsored by the Antique Automobile Club of America-Rio Grande Valley Chapter in conjunction with Downtown Manager Ed Meza and The Downtown Harlingen Merchants Committee. The City of Harlingen will close off several blocks of Downtown Harlingen and The AACA-RGV will fill them with over 200 classic, modified, antique, muscle, import, exotic, low rider, street rod, rat rod, cars and trucks. Jackson Street will be filled with thousands of spectators, music and local downtown restaurants will be open to satisfy everyone’s appetites.
Car Show info
Registration on day of show only-no fee to enter or to view cars
23 Categories = 66 Plaques
Carl Johnson Award for Overall Best of Show &
Club Participation Award
Total: 69 Plaques
Car Owners will choose their category during registration (day of show) from the list below:
Category # Category # of Plaques
001 Antique: 1949-Earlier 3
002 Buick/Oldsmobile/Pontiac 3
003 Camaro: 67-81 3
004 Camaro: 82-Present 3
005 Classic: 1950-1979 3
006 Corvette: 53-82 3
007 Corvette: 84-Present 3
008 Exotic 3
009 Import 3
010 Lowrider 3
011 Mopar 3
012 Motorcycle: (All) 3
013 Muscle: 71 Earlier 2
014 Muscle: 72-95 2
015 Muscle: 96-Present 2
016 Mustang: 64-78 3
017 Mustang: 79-Present 3
018 Rat Rod 3
019 Specialty Class 3
020 Street Rod 3
021 Trucks-Modified 3
022 Trucks-Stock 3
023 Utility 3

Bloomers Spring Trunk Show
2019-04-16 10:00 - 19:00 | Bloomers Harlingen, 2001 S 23rd and Ed Carey Dr., Harlingen, TX, 78550, United States
We will be having our Spring Trunk Show on Tuesday, April 16th from 10 am-7pm. Stop by and see all the new Consuela, Simply Southern, Unode50, Waxing Poetic and much more we have available in store! At the end of the evening, we will be giving away a Consuela Niki Zippered Tote valued at $370! To enter the drawing, you must visit us during trunk show hours. Additional entries will be added for every $20 spend in store (before tax) during the trunk show. We will be offering free hot stamping on any Jon Hart or leather purchase made in store that day. It is a good time to stock up on graduation gifts!
Also, you can spin the wheel for discounts and giveaways!
You don’t want to miss this event! Bring a friend and join us for a glass of wine while you shop.

HCISD Digital Learning Showcase
2019-04-25 17:30 - 19:00
Join us for our HCISD Digital Learning Showcase, highlighting everything tech in our district! This event is open to the community.
Use the hashtags #HCISDedtech

Harlingen Social Bike Ride
2019-04-27 08:30 - 09:30 | Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, 2425 Boxwood, Harlingen, TX, 78550, United States
Joins us this month for us Harlingen Social Bike Ride – Donate Life Month Edition. The Texas Organ Sharing Alliance will be making a small presentation about Donating Life. We be stopping at Bandera Coffee Co. for our social stop.

Sunny Glen Children's Home Incredible Kidz 5k Color Blaze Run
2019-04-27 09:00 - 11:00 | McKelvey Park, 1325 S. 77 Sunshine Strip, Harlingen, TX, 78550, United States
Mark Your Calendars and Lace Up Your Running Shoes for the
7th Annual Sunny Glen Incredible Kidz 5K Color Blaze Run!
SATURDAY APRIL 27TH at McKelvey Park in Harlingen, TX.
Online registration is now OPEN! Visit https://sunnyglen.org/get_involved and register today. This year
all Registered Paid Runners will receive a race kit with T-Shirt plus…
-Sunglasses
-Inspirational Bracelet
-Color Blaze Sticker
-2 Assorted Temporary Tattoos
& More…

Harlingen Making A Difference
2019-04-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Harlingen Recycling Center, 1006 S Commerce St, Harlingen, TX, 78550, United States
Join Keep Harlingen Beautiful and the City of Harlingen Recycling Center for HARLINGEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
Help us celebrate
Earth Day, Harlingen Recycles Day, Don’t Mess with Texas Spring Litter Bash, and Road-To-Recycling Tire Collection – ALL IN ONE GREAT EVENT.
FREE ADMISSION
Live Music, Free Hot Dogs, Kids Activities, Center Tours, and FREE OAK TREES to first 100 attendees, courtesy of Simmons Oak Farms.
To Volunteer for DMWT Spring Litter Bash contract Melissa at (956) 893. For other information contact Jeff at (956) 897-1156.

Spring Fling Succulent Bar
2019-04-27 10:00 - 15:00 | RGV Hometown Pharmacy & Natalie’s Gifts and More, 608 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen, Texas, 78550
Fling into Spring by coming into Natalie’s Gifts & More from 10 A.M- 3 P.M. to participate in our DIY project. Cookies and lemonade will be served. Come and join us!

Floreciente! SOTX Spring Social
2019-04-27 16:00 - 20:00 | Bandera Coffee Co., 415 W Van Buren Ave, Harlingen, TX, 78550, United States
Backyard hangs!
Bandera’s Spring drink release
Tapas by Terra’s Urban Mexican Kitchen
Paletas and sorbete by Chef Karla Espinosa
Music by Cat and the Coyotes

Harlingen Covention Center: Official Ribbon Cutting & Open House
2019-05-01 | Harlingen Convention Center, 701 Harlingen Heights Dr, Harlingen, TX, 78552, United States
Join the City of Harlingen and the Harlingen Convention Center for the official ribbon cutting ceremony to be hosted on Wednesday, May 1st at 9:30 am.
Open house will be available that same day from 6:00 – 8:00pm.
Location: 701 Harlingen Heights Dr, Harlingen Texas
For more information contact the Harlingen CVB at (956) 622-5053.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration!
2019-05-03 18:00 - 20:00
Join us Friday, May 3rd at Gutierrez Park from 6:00 to 8:00pm for the annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration!
We will have Mexican folklorico dancers, artisanal vendors, food vendors, and Mariachi 7 Leguas followed by Special Guest Joel Treviño Jr. from La Voz Kids!
ALL FREE ADMISSION!
For more information on how to become a business or food vendor please contact 956.622.5053.

Blues on the Hill
2019-05-11 19:00 - 22:00 | McKelvey Park, 1325 S. 77 Sunshine Strip, Harlingen, TX, 78550, United States
Join us for our 2019 Blues on the Hill Concert Series. The event has been a family-oriented cultural event in Harlingen since 2001.
Unwind and dance away the night with live music, food vendors, and beer garden.
Lawnchairs and blankets are welcomed!
Family & Pet Friendly

18th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament
2019-05-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Tony Butler Golf Course, 2640 S. M St., Harlingen, TX, 78552, United States
The Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce presents the 18th Annual Golf Tournament at Tony Butler Golf Course. on Friday, May 17th.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. followed by the 9 a.m. shotgun start. An awards ceremony and complimentary dinner will take place after the tournament. Players will have the opportunity to win some cool raffle prizes during the dinner.
Charlie Clark Nissan Harlingen is the title sponsor for this year’s tournament.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
Team of 3 Players | $500 Members / $600 Nonmembers
2 Mulligans | $20 Per Player
Tiger’s Drive | $20 Per Team
Tony Butler Municipal Golf is located at 2640 Golf Course Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550
For more information, please contact Vice President, Vanessa Camacho, at 956.423.5440 or vgcamacho@harlingen.com.

2nd Annual Memorial Day Car Show
2019-05-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Pep Boys Auto Parts & Service, 2321 W Expressway 83, Harlingen, Texas, 78552
Honoring all those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Rebecca O’ Productions will be hosting the 2nd annual Memorial Day Car Truck and Motorcycle Show on Monday May 27th, 2019 from 9am to 12pm at Pep Boys in Harlingen, Texas.
Registration is on the same day at 9am. It is $10 to show/register your ride and Free with military ID.
**Category and Division will posted soon**
Awards will be at 11:30am.
If you are interested in being a sponsor or vendor please contact Rebecca
For more info call or text 956-454-3065 or visit www.RebeccaoProductions.com
