Monday
Texas Rising Session
Texas Rising will host a session on how to advocate for an end to domestic violence from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Music, Science and Learning Center on the Brownsville campus.
Gift Wrapping Station
The Student Union will host a gift wrapping station from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Union on the Brownsville campus.
K.I.S.S Meeting
The Korean International Student Society will meet from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. in Science Building Room 2.507 on the Edinburg campus. Students interested in Korean culture can attend and join the organization.
Student Nurse Meeting
The Student Nurse Organization will meet from 4 to 5 p.m. in Sabal Hall Room 1.104 on the Brownsville campus.
Engineers Concession Stand
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and the Society of Women Engineers will host a fundraiser for the National Convention in 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Outdoor Science Promenade on the Edinburg campus and at the same time and location Tuesday.
Christmas Tree Lighting
The Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department will host the Washington Park Tree Lighting Ceremony from 6 to 10 p.m. in Washington Park, located at 700 E. Madison St.
Tuesday
ASCE Steel Bridge Bake Sale
The American Society of Civil Engineers will host a bake sale from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the University Library on Edinburg campus.
U.T.C.A.R.E.S. Meeting
The United Together Caring Adults Reaching Early Childhood Students organization will meet from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Education Complex Room 1.406 on the Edinburg campus. The meeting will cover general information about the organization, future community service, professional development and fundraising opportunities.
Breakfast Wrangler
The Student Union will host the Breakfast Wrangler from 10 a.m. to noon on the Student Union Lawn on the Brownsville campus and at the same time Wednesday on the Student Union Chapel Lawn on the Edinburg campus. A valid UTRGV student ID is required.
Wednesday
La Posada Dinner Feeding Program
The HOPE Project and Caring for the Valley will host La Posadaโs Dinner Feeding Program from 3 to 6:30 p.m. in the Good Neighbor Settlement House, located at 1254 Tyler St. in Brownsville.
Thursday
Democratic Socialists Meeting
The Rio Grande Valley Youth Democratic Socialists of America will meet from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Liberal Arts Building North Room 207 on the Edinburg campus.
Friday
A Step Ahead Meeting
A Step Ahead club, which helps students in their pursuit of graduate degrees, will meet from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in Liberal Arts Building South Room 249 on the Edinburg campus.
Market Square Tree Lighting
The City of Brownsville will host the Downtown Market Square Tree Lighting Ceremony from 6 to 9:30 p.m. in Market Square, located at 1157 E. Washington St.
Zoo Nights and Lights
The Gladys Porter Zoo will host Nights and Lights from 6 to 9 p.m. The zoo is located at 500 E. Ringgold St. in Brownsville. Pre-sale tickets are $5 each.
Night of Lights Parade
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and City of Edinburg will host the Night of Lights Parade from 7 to 9 p.m. in Downtown Edinburg, located along Closner Boulevard.
South Pole Illuminated Festival
H-E-B will host the South Pole Illuminated Festival through Dec. 29 in the McAllen Convention Center. Hours are 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. The center is located at 700 Convention Center Blvd. Admission is $12 and free for children 12 years and younger. The festival will be closed Dec. 24. Tickets are available at https://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/2948088?venueId=476003.
Saturday
Brownsville Christmas Parade
L&F Distributors will present the annual Christmas Parade from 7 to 9 p.m. on Elizabeth Street in Brownsville.
McAllen Holiday Parade
H-E-B will host the 2024 McAllen Holiday Parade-Noche Magica! from 6 to 11 p.m. in the McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium, located at 2001 N. Bicentennial Blvd. Tickets coming soon. https://mcallenholidayparade.com/
Dec. 21
A Grinchmas 5K
The Pregnancy Resource Centers of the RGV will host A Grinchmas 5K at 11 a.m. in the Edinburg Municipal Park, located at 714 S. Raul Longoria Road. Registration is $25 and $15 for children ages 10 years and younger. Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/TX/Edinburg/AGrinchmasK.
Dec. 26
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
The McAllen Performing Arts Center will host the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet from 7 to 9 p.m. The center is located at 801 Convention Center Blvd. Tickets, which range from $31 to $71, are available at https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/3A00607AF1135248.
–Compiled by Hugo A. Sepรบlveda
