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Things to Do

Free and low-cost things to do across the Valley, with every date and time checked.

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South Texas International Book Festival in McAllen, Saturday, Oct. 24

Reyes Castillo Jr

Festival day runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at McAllen Public Library and is free. Reyna Grande speaks at 1:30 p.m. and Katherine Center at 3:30 p.m.

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Help Plant 10,000 Native Trees in Pharr on Saturday, Oct. 17

Reyes Castillo Jr

Rio Reforestation runs 8 a.m. to noon at the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Pharr. The refuge has a volunteer sign-up form on its page.

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Free Opera Concert at McAllen Public Library, Saturday, Oct. 17

Reyes Castillo Jr

Guatemalan opera singer Ricardo Morales performs Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. Seats are free and limited, so reserve ahead.

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Free Boat Tours of the Port of Brownsville for Its 90th Birthday, Saturday Oct. 17

Reyes Castillo Jr

The Port of Brownsville's 90th Anniversary Grand Community Celebration is Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with free boat and bus tours, a Kids Port, live music and food. Tour seats are first come, first served.

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Kids Can Build a Family Tree at a Free Craft Morning in Brownsville Saturday

Reyes Castillo Jr

The Historic Brownsville Museum hosts a free, all-ages family tree craft on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon.

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Learn About the Valley's Pollinators at a Free Talk in McAllen Saturday

Reyes Castillo Jr

A free Saturday talk in McAllen puts a wildlife biologist and pinned Valley insect specimens in front of you. Oct. 3, 2 p.m., Wild Birds Unlimited.

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Valley Fall Family Fun Guide 2026

Reyes Castillo Jr

11 verified family events across the Rio Grande Valley from mid-October through Thanksgiving weekend 2026, many of them free: the McAllen Fall Festival, the book festival, Harlingen Market Days, the Birding Festival, turkey trots and more.

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