Thursdays in McAllen

Throwback Thursday! 📚 We're looking back at our 2025 South Texas International Book Festival Local Author Showcase and the incredible writers who have shared their stories with our community. Want to be part of this year's festival? The Call for Authors is open through Friday, July 31. Apply for the Local Author Showcase or Read Around Town Week at http://bit.ly/stibflocalauthors" target="_blank">bit.ly/stibflocalauthors.

Beat the heat at Sun Safe Summer Splash during Toddler Time at Palm View Branch Library on Thursday, July 16, at 11:00 AM! eastersealsrgv and tamuagrilife will share fun sun safety tips & family resources before enjoying storytime and a craft together. It's a great way to learn, play, and stay sun safe this summer!

Head to Suerte Uptown for the Grupo Frontera Concert After Party, July 16th & 17th 🍻❤️‍🔥 🎧 DJ starts at 10 PM Thursday Specials: 🍗 50¢ Wings 🥃 $3 Select Shots 🍺 $3 Domestic Beers 🌮 $1 Chicken Tostadas 📍 Suerte Uptown | 400 W Nolana Ave #GrupoFrontera #AfterParty #RGV #concert

NEVER EVER 20 RUMPLES 👀🤭 Don’t miss out on our Thursday specials starting at 10pm: 🍗 50¢ Wings 🥃 $3 Select Shots 🍺 $3 Domestic Beers 🌮 $1 Chicken Tostadas 📍 Uptown McAllen | 400 W Nolana Ave #rumple #humor #server #relateable

🌿🎶 Summer is buzzing at Quinta Mazatlán! 🎶🌿 Join us for the Chicharra Festival, an evening celebrating one of summer’s most recognizable sounds, the rhythmic song of the cicada! Experience live music, discover chicharras, enjoy hands-on activities, and spend a summer evening surrounded by nature. 📅 Thursday, July 16 ⏰ 6:30 PM–8:30 PM 🎟️ $5 per person | Ages 2 & under FREE 🎻 Live performance by Valley Sereno Strings 📖 Cicada Symphony Storybook throughout the Woods 🌿 Educational booths & crafts 🍔 Food & drink vendors 🎫 Tickets: http://events.ticketleap.com/events/quintamazatlan" target="_blank">events.ticketleap.com/events/quintamazatlan Don’t forget to keep an eye out for a real cicada as you explore the woods! 👀🌿🎶

🎶✨ Feel the rhythm of summer at Chicharras Live! ✨🎶 Celebrate the sounds of nature with an evening inspired by the rhythmic buzzing of cicadas! Enjoy live music throughout the park, experience the book Cicada Symphony throughout the woods, explore educational booths, create nature-inspired crafts, and enjoy delicious food and drinks. 📅 Thursday, July 16 ⏰ 6:30 PM–8:30 PM 🎟️ $5 per person | Ages 2 & under FREE 🎻 Featuring a live performance by Valley Sereno Strings and the sounds of cicadas bringing the woods to life! 🎫 Tickets: http://events.ticketleap.com/events/quintamazatlan" target="_blank">events.ticketleap.com/events/quintamazatlan Gather your family and join us for an evening where nature and music come together! 🌿🎻🎶

✨ THURSDAY BAKE SALE IS READY! ✨ The case is packed and waiting for you! 💖 🌈 Macarons • Banana Pudding • Cookies & Cream • Strawberry • Pistachio • Raspberry • Watermelon • Fruity Pebbles • Nutella • 🐰 Miffy Decorated Biscoff Macarons 🧁 Cupcakes • Pistachio • Double Strawberry • Banana Split • Carrot Cake • Cocoa Chanel • Pineapple Upside Down • Cake Batter Funfetti • Salted Caramel • Nutella 🍪 Cookies • Chocolate Chip • Snickerdoodle • Strawberry Shortcake • Iced Oatmeal • Funfetti • Ceci’s Favorite ✨ Deluxe Cookies • Hostess Cookie • Oatmeal Cream Pie 🍰 Cake Slices • Salted Caramel • Pistachio Raspberry • S’mores 🥧 Fresh Baked Goodies • Strawberry Pop-Tarts • Lemon Bars • Blueberry Pie Bars • Cosmic Brownies • Layered Brownies • Walnut Brownies • Brown Butter Rice Krispy Treats • Meringues ❄️ In the Fridge • Banana Pudding • Tiramisu 🎨 Decorated Cookies ⭐ Mario Star ⚡ Pikachu 🕷️ Spider-Man 🦖 Dinosaurs 🎀 Hello Kitty 🐶 Cinnamoroll 🎉 Happy Birthday 🦁 Animal Crackers 📍Open today until 7 PM! Come grab your favorites before they’re gone! 💕 #CCsSweets #McAllenTX #RGVFood #RGVEats #McAllenBakery