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Fridays in McAllen

The energy in McAllen shifts into high gear as the weekend officially begins. Friday nights showcase the city at its most vibrant, with restaurants at full capacity, live bands taking the stage, and dance floors filling up across downtown and beyond. From extended happy hours that run well into the evening to special weekend kickoff events, Friday offers the perfect opportunity to celebrate the end of the work week. Whether you're planning a romantic dinner, a night out with friends, or hopping between multiple venues, the city delivers an electrifying atmosphere that sets the tone for an incredible weekend.

McAllen's diverse Friday scene caters to every taste and mood. Music lovers can find everything from live bands and DJs spinning the latest hits to intimate acoustic performances at wine bars and lounges. Food enthusiasts enjoy chef's special menus and fresh seafood offerings, while sports fans gather at their favorite venues to catch games on big screens. The city's entertainment districts come alive with energy, creating a perfect blend of sophistication and excitement. Friday night in McAllen isn't just the end of the week— it's the beginning of an unforgettable weekend experience.

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Six things, five dollars each. ⚜️ Flatbreads, hurricanes, smash burgers, the wingman combo, mac and cheese bites and boudin balls. Beef tacos, fifty cents. $2 cran bombs · $3 Vegas bombs · $2.00 5x5 drafts all day Friday Specials, 4PM to 8PM. Live music by Alex & The Chasers. Also this month, we're celebrating 13 years. ❤️ All September we're raising One for Manny, forever a part of The Quarter. Dos Equis and a Jameson shot, his favorite, $5. Come raise a glass with us. The Quarter · 100 E Nolana Ave #155 · McAllen, TX 78504 Start the weekend early. #thequartermcallen #Fridayrewind #mcallennightlife

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Boudin balls, mac and cheese bites, and a hurricane. ⚜️ All five dollars. So are the flatbreads, the smash burgers, and the wingman combo. Tacos, fifty cents. $2 cran bombs. $3 Vegas bombs. $2.50 drafts all day. Friday Specials, 4PM to 8PM. Live music too. The Quarter · 100 E Nolana Ave #155 · McAllen, TX 78504 Start the weekend early. #thequartermcallen #Fridayrewind #mcallennightlife

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A whole lot of good music coming your way this week 🎶 Tuesday · The Bee's Knees Wednesday · Tanke Thursday · The Bee's Knees Friday · Alex & the Chasers Saturday · The Spinoffs Live music every night at The Quarter. The Quarter · 100 E Nolana Ave #155 · McAllen, TX 78504 #thequartermcallen #livemusicmcallen #mcallennightlife

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The 6th Annual Members’ Juried Art Show returns this fall, offering artists the opportunity to have their work professionally exhibited in a museum setting and shared with a broad public audience. Current IMAS members ages 18 and older may submit up to two pieces for consideration, with at least one artwork guaranteed to be included in the exhibition. Selected works will be juried by independent jurors, with Best of Show, Second Place, Third Place, and three Honorable Mentions awarded, each with monetary value. Artwork Drop-Off: Friday, October 2 | 10 AM–5 PM Saturday, October 3 | 10 AM–5 PM The exhibition will be on view at IMAS October 17, 2026 through January 17, 2027, giving visitors the opportunity to experience the work of our talented member artists. Whether you're an emerging artist or an experienced creative, we want to see what you're creating. Review the submission guidelines, download the application, and learn more about becoming an IMAS member: https://theimasonline.org/6th-annual-members-juried-art-show/" target="_blank">https://theimasonline.org/6th-annual-members-juried-art-show/

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Ready to carve out some spooky fun? 🎃 Join McAllen Parks & Recreation for our Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest! Compete for trophies, enjoy live performances, and bring home bragging rights. 🏆 🗓 Friday, October 16 | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 🎟 $12 per entry 🔪 Carving utensils provided! 🎁 Register before Oct 9 to get a FREE pumpkin! 🏆 Categories: Best Carved, Best Decorated, Scariest, Most Unique, Best Traditional, & Best Overall! Sign up now at mcallenparks.net! 🎃👇

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Reel in the fun at Town Lake & Camp McAllen! 🎣✨ Nothing beats seeing these great catches and big smiles during Fishing Fridays! Grab your gear and join us by the water! 📍 Locations: Town Lake at Firemen’s Park & Camp McAllen

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Are you brave enough to step into the shadowy depths? 👻🚣‍♂️ Join us at Municipal Pool as our 50-meter pool transforms into a chilling, haunted waterscape! Patrons will navigate the dark waters by canoe, encountering eerie scenes and unsettling surprises around every turn. 🎃🕸️ Event Details: Date: Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Location: Municipal Pool | 1921 N Bicentennial Blvd, McAllen, TX 78501 💵 Fee: $5.00 per person Don't miss out on this spooktacular event, register today at mcallenparks.net! 🕷️✨

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Grab those markers, crayons, and colored pencils because it’s time to turn a bookmark into something BIG! 🎨📚 The South Texas International Book Festival's Youth Bookmark Contest is officially open! Young artists ages 5–18 from Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties are invited to create a bookmark inspired by this year’s theme, "Pages to Possibilities." Show us your story, your dreams, where you hope to go, or what an amazing future could look like! Entries are due Friday, October 2 by 5:00PM. Pick up an entry form at any McAllen Public Library location or download yours here: https://bit.ly/stibfyouthcontest" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/stibfyouthcontest

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Grab those markers, crayons, and colored pencils because it’s time to turn a bookmark into something BIG! 🎨📚 The South Texas International Book Festival's Youth Bookmark Contest is officially open! Young artists ages 5–18 from Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties are invited to create a bookmark inspired by this year’s theme, "Pages to Possibilities." Show us your story, your dreams, where you hope to go, or what an amazing future could look like! Entries are due Friday, October 2 by 5:00PM. Pick up an entry form at any McAllen Public Library location or download yours here: https://bit.ly/stibfyouthcontest" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/stibfyouthcontest

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The Children’s Play Space at the Main Library will be temporarily closed Thursday, September 3 through Friday, September 4 for department maintenance. All children’s programs will continue as scheduled.

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THIS FRIDAY, September 11th — Austin’s NEVER REST makes their Flying Walrus debut. Blending hardcore, metalcore and raw melodic intensity, neverrest_tx hits McAllen for their first show at The Flying Walrus. Joining them are RGV supporting artists: ridgefieldtx lazerhog vertigo.956 GANG STALKING (supermarket_tx) This show brought to you by honestbooking Friday, September 11 Doors at 8PM $10 Cover 18+ Welcome The Flying Walrus 204 S. 17th St. Downtown McAllen Come out and give NEVER REST a proper RGV welcome. Mosh at your risk! ⚠️ Flyer credit catgarza #rgvhardcore #texashardcore #Metalcore #mcallentx #rgv

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COSPLAY NIGHT IS BACK THIS FRIDAY, September 4th! 🪩🕺 Six DJs. Cosplay. Techno. EDM. Free face paints and glow sticks. Full on silliness and Rave energy! Featured DJS include: NYXARI sadxbarbiex LUIS MTZ scythe.kyoto SENROTT senrott LOUFIYAH loufiyah MORPHEUS (aka Nick Snow) JEFE SOLIS jefesolis_archive Come as your favorite anime character, video game character, superhero, villain, horror icon — embrace your inner child — let loose and be whatever you want to be for the night. No rules! $10 GENERAL ADMISSION $5 IF YOU COME IN COSPLAY FREE entry before 9PM Doors at 8PM Music at 9:30PM 18+ ONLY Friday, SEPTEMBER 4 THE FLYING WALRUS — McALLEN, TX Lights and Sound courtesy indigosoundco and royalgalashowband Flyer credit clearkitten Swipe for the full DJ lineup. Come dressed up. Come ready to dance. Have Fun! 🤩 #cosplay #rgv #edm #rave #mcallentx

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COSPLAY NIGHT IS BACK THIS FRIDAY, September 4th! Come as your favorite anime character, superhero, villain, video game character, horror icon — or whatever you can dream up. No rules! We’re taking over The Flying Walrus for a night of COSPLAY, DJs, TECHNO, EDM and late-night fun! COME IN COSPLAY AND GET IN FOR ONLY $5. No costume? No problem. $10 gets you in. Friday, SEPTEMBER 4 THE FLYING WALRUS 18+ ONLY $10 General Admission $5 IN COSPLAY Dress up. Bring your crew. Come ready to dance. COSPLAY NIGHT at The Flying Walrus is BACK this Friday! 🪩🕺💃 #cosplay #cosplayer #mcallentx #rgv #rave

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🚨 FRIDAY BIG BAKE SALE! 🚨 The cases are absolutely LOADED, and today’s featured cake slabs are: 🥜🍓 PB&J 🍫 Matilda Cake 🧁 CUPCAKES Pumpkin Spice Latte • Italian Wedding Cake • Strawberries & Cream • Cookies & Cream • Caramel Apple Pie • German Chocolate • Cake Batter Funfetti • Gansito 🍥 CINNAMON ROLLS Apple Pie • Cinnamon Toast Crunch 🍪 COOKIES Funfetti • Chocolate Chip • Iced Oatmeal • CC's Favorite • Strawberry Shortcake • Gingerbread Deluxe Cookies: Oatmeal Cream Pie • Cosmic Cookies • Hostess Cookies • Nutella-Stuffed Chocolate Chip 🍰 CAKE SLICES Pumpkin Biscoff • Pistachio Raspberry 🍫 BARS & BROWNIES Layered Brownies • Lemon Bars • Walnut Brownies • Cosmic Brownies • Blueberry Pie Bars 🥐 POP-TARTS Nutella • Pumpkin • Strawberry ✨ PLUS Meringues • Banana Pudding • Tiramisu 🎂 READY-TO-GO CASE CAKES Marble Cookies & Cream • Biscoff Come early, bring a friend, and help us sell out this Friday! 💕 Everything is available while supplies last. 📍 CC’s Sweets Bake Shop 🕛 Open today from 12–7 PM

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FRIDAY BAKE SALE! 🧁🍪🍰 Wondering what’s in the case today? Here’s the whole delicious list 😉 save it, share it and come see us! 💕 🧁 CUPCAKES Strawberry Crunch • Red Velvet Oreo • Salted Caramel • Caramel Macchiato • Black Forest • Cookie Dough • Cocoa Chanel • Cake Batter Funfetti • Banoffee 💕 MACARONS Pistachio • Nutella • Salted Caramel • Strawberry • Fruity Pebbles • Cookies & Cream • Raspberry • Vanilla 🍫 BARS & BROWNIES Layered Brownies • Walnut Brownies • Cosmic Brownies • Lemon Bars • Blueberry Pie Bars • Banana Blondies 🍪 COOKIES Chocolate Chip •Funfetti • CC's Favorite • Strawberry Shortcake • Iced Oatmeal • Snickerdoodle • Deluxe Cookies • Hostess Cookies • Cosmic Cookies • Oatmeal Cream Pies • Decorated Cookies 🍰 CAKES & SLICES Pumpkin Biscoff • Pistachio Raspberry • Black Forest • PB&J Cake Slices $8 We also have one whole Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake ready to grab for a last-minute birthday, get-together or just because you love cake! 🎂 ✨ PLUS Strawberry Pop-Tarts • Cinnamon Toast Crunch Rolls • Apple Pie Rolls • Banana Pudding • Tiramisu We’re open until 7 PM or sellout! Happy Hour is 3–6 PM with 20% off the case. Come get the good stuff! 💕

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Slider Friday. 🍔 $7 sliders and fries, all day. Happy Hour 5 to 8. Kiss & Fly x The Fifth · 5204 N 10th Street · McAllen Clock out and come find us. #kissandfly #thefifth #sliderfriday

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Cowboys are back on the screens. 🏈 NFL Preseason. Dallas hosts New Orleans Friday night, and we’re putting it up big. Friday, August 28. Kickoff 7:00 PM CT. Kiss & Fly x The Fifth. #kissandfly #thefifth #dallascowboys

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SALT-New American Table

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Sips & Savors is Coming to Tres Lagos! 🍔🥃 Friday September 25, 7-10pm Join the Tres Lagos community for an evening of great food, live music, and community connection at our Western-themed Sips & Savors event. Admission is complimentary, and all residents and guests are invited to attend. Links to rsvp & preorder food are in our bio! ✨ 🎵Enjoy live entertainment by Ram Danesse and Friends while experiencing a curated menu from Delgado Collective and their amazing team. An onsite bar will be available throughout the evening with beverages available for purchase. To ensure the best experience for everyone, guests are encouraged to reserve and pay for their meal selections in advance. Pre-orders help our culinary team prepare accordingly and guarantee availability of your preferred menu items. Limited food selections will be available for purchase onsite while supplies last. Dust off your boots and join us for a memorable evening of flavors, entertainment, and Tres Lagos hospitality. 🤠 #sipsandsavor #diningwiththedelgados #rgvfood #956food #treslagos

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