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Quinta Mazatlan

Fri, Sep 25, 10:00 AM

Learn the system which scientists use to classify different species of life with a guide, this Saturday at STEM Stops! 🌳11:00am - 12:00pm 🌳1:00pm - 2:00pm 🙌Included with General Admission #STEM #southtexasecology #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen

Quinta Mazatlan

Fri, Sep 18, 2:28 PM

The Forest's choir is never quite complete without laughter and curious conversations. Thank you mcallenisd 3rd Graders for helping us kick off the school year! 🌳🙌✨ Interested in our Guided Learning Experiences? Explore options on our website: https://quintamazatlan.com/classes-programs/field-lessons #outdooreducation #quintamazatlan #natureeducation #EnviroEd

Quinta Mazatlan

Fri, Oct 16, 11:08 AM

Maira Quiroz, Wellness Educator and Tea Practitioner is back with us this Saturday, October 17th, offering a gentle 60-minute tea circle for children 4-12yrs. ✨ Dedicated to creating spaces that nurture calm, connection, and cultural pride, Quiroz invites youth to explore the colors and scents of teas inspired by common plants. 🌺This peaceful experience encourages mindfulness, curiosity, and appreciation for the beauty of the earth. 🌎 🍂10am - 11am 🐦Registration encouraged at: https://forms.gle/dEziRMQJC9Cyi7LZA 💛Walk-ins accepted #mindfulness #teacircle #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen

Quinta Mazatlan

Tue, Oct 13, 4:46 PM

👻✨ Costumes encouraged! Get creative, dress up, and join us for Boo in the Woods at Quinta Mazatlán! 🎃🌙 Whether you're spooky, silly, or somewhere in between, we can't wait to see your costumes as you explore the trails and enjoy a night of Halloween fun! 📅 October 23 & 24 | 6–10 PM 📍 Quinta Mazatlán | 804 Bales Rd. 🎟️ Tickets: $7 Adults | $5 Children 🎫 Timed entry tickets available online only at quintamazatlan.com

Quinta Mazatlan

Sat, Oct 10, 12:16 PM

It was a great morning bird walk getting to celebrate October Big Day at Quinta Mazatlán.🍂🐦 We were joined by a large group which included the Arroyo Colorado Audubon Society (ACAS) on our Urban Forest Bird walk. We got to see a lot of great birds! - The highlights included a Yellow-throated Warbler and all our favorite native avifauna.✨ Make sure to take a moment to make an #eBird checklist today and add to the count for October Big Day💛🎃 #octoberbigday #rgvbirding #audubonsociety #quintamazatlan

Quinta Mazatlan

Fri, Oct 9, 6:32 PM

👻BOO! (Biological Outdoor Observation) 👻 Don't ghost us this October! There's plenty to explore if you dare to learn more about how cool the flora and fauna are of our ecoregion.🍂 Keep up with our programming for exciting outdoor adventure like... 💛Stewardship Saturdays from 9:00am ✨STEM Stops Saturdays - 11am and 1pm 🦉Urban Forest Birding- Oct. 10 & 31 at 8:30am 💀Sticks and Bones Themed trail - Open now through the end of October! 🍂Boo! In the Woods Seasonal Event - Oct. 23&24 6:30pm - 9:30pm #october #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen #outdooreducation

Quinta Mazatlan

Thu, Oct 8, 7:30 PM

Journey with Valerie Guerrero through a Chá Dào tea meditation, exploring tea as a practice of mindfulness, presence, and connection with the natural world. 💛 October 10 ✨10:00am - 11:00am 💛Only a few spots left! Pre-Registration is required at: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/quintamazatlan/cha-dao-tea-journey Guests will be invited to slow down and experience tea through the senses, sitting with several bowls in quiet reflection. The tea meditation will transition into a restorative sound journey, allowing the resonance of crystal singing bowls and other instruments to deepen the experience of stillness and listening. #WorldMentalHealthDay #chadao #natureconnection #soundbath #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen

Quinta Mazatlan

Sun, Oct 4, 6:06 PM

Journey with Valerie Guerrero through a Chá Dào tea meditation, exploring tea as a practice of mindfulness, presence, and connection with the natural world. 💛 October 10 ✨10:00am - 11:00am 💛15 spot available Register for this experience at :https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/quintamazatlan/cha-dao-tea-journey Guests will be invited to slow down and experience tea through the senses, sitting with several bowls in quiet reflection. The tea meditation will transition into a restorative sound journey, allowing the resonance of crystal singing bowls and other instruments to deepen the experience of stillness and listening. #WorldMentalHealthDay #chadao #natureconnection #soundbath #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen

Quinta Mazatlan

Sun, Oct 4, 11:00 AM

In addition to the keynote presentation by Cyrus Harp of Paleo Foraging, Planta Nativa also includes a courtyard marketplace and community space to talk, shop, and enjoy the atmosphere of Quinta Mazatlan in the evening. This is a great way to learn from local native plant experts, meet fellow plant enthusiasts, support local businesses, and hear about conservation and research efforts in the RGV. Planta Nativa is on Thursday, October 8th, from 6:30 - 9:30 pm. The keynote presentation starts at 7:30 pm. Main parking is at 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, with overflow parking available at 804 Bales Road, McAllen, TX. events.ticketleap.com/events/quintamazatlan

Quinta Mazatlan

Fri, Oct 2, 12:00 PM

Planta Nativa is a great way to take home some unique and special plants in the Rio Grande Valley! This year, the native plant vendors at the event will have these species (and more) available for purchase. This is a great time of year to plant in your garden! Planta Nativa is on October 8th, 2026, from 6:30 - 9:30 PM, with a keynote presentation by Cyrus Harp of paleoforaging at 7:30. Tickets available online (events.ticketleap.com/events/quintamazatlan) or at the gates. See you there!

Quinta Mazatlan

Thu, Oct 1, 7:00 PM

In October, we see many birds slowly making their way south as they migrate. While some are just visiting, others will spend their winter here in the RGV. These birds are our Winter residents, birds that will stay in the Valley over the Winter season. On our last walk, notable sightings included a Peregrine Falcon and all our colorful native birds, like Green Jays and Great Kiskadees. Join a guide to see what birds Fall Migration brings in. 🍂Saturday October 3 💛8:30am - 10:00am ✨Included with General Park Admission #rgvbirding #fallmigration #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen

Quinta Mazatlan

Sun, Sep 27, 9:15 AM

Fall is the best season to start your new wildflower patch! Growing wildflowers is a great way to downsize your lawn, add color to your garden, and support pollinators. Join us for a workshop October 3rd 9:30am-11:30am where we look at native wildflowers that can thrive in your garden and the wildlife they can attract. Attendees will get to take home some of our favorite wildflower seeds. Requires advanced registration at events.ticketleap.com/events/quintamazatlan

Quinta Mazatlan

Tue, Sep 22, 4:51 PM

🍂✨ BOO in the Woods is back at Quinta Mazatlán! Enjoy two nights of Halloween fun featuring the Luminaria Skeleton Trail, Día de los Muertos exhibits, Spider Maze, educational science booths, live music, food vendors & more! Costumes encouraged! 🎃🦴🕷️ 📅 October 23 & 24 | 6–10 PM 🎟 $7 Adults | $5 Children ⏰ Timed entry | Online tickets only 🎫 events.ticketleap.com/events/quintamazatlan 📍 Parking: 804 Bales Rd., McAllen, TX 78503

Quinta Mazatlan

Sat, Sep 19, 7:30 AM

There are many different vines that grow here in the Rio Grande Valley, offering many flower colors, leaf shapes, and growth habits. Some are great for covering chain link fences, like Climbing Milkweed, while others are easily added to an established garden, like Corkystem Passionvine. Join us this morning (9:30 - 11:30) for our Growing Vines 101 workshop, which will introduce folks to some of the many vine species found in the area. The workshop includes tips on using trellises, species to be cautious about planting, and includes free native vine seeds for all participants. Register at: events.ticketleap.com/events/quintamazatlan

Quinta Mazatlan

Fri, Sep 18, 10:00 AM

Have you ever heard the tale of the Turkscap flower? 🌺✨ A beloved friend to hummingbirds and pollinators all around! Discover the beauty of this South Texas Native from it shape and structure to the gifts it bring to humans and wildlife. 🌳Saturday 19 ✨11 am - 12pm & 1pm - 2pm 🙌 Included with General Park Admission #STEM #southtexasecology #hummingirds #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen

Quinta Mazatlan

Thu, Sep 17, 7:00 PM

You can feel the start of Fall Migration with so many great birds beginning to move through the RGV. ✨🌳The highlights from last Saturday morning's walk included a rare Swainson's Warbler and some regular visitors like the Mourning Warbler and Rufous Hummingbird.🙌 Join a guide Saturday Morning, September 19 to see who's passing through the thornbursh. 🐦8:30am - 10:00am 🌥 Included with General Park Admission #birdinginthergv #fallmigration #quintamazatlan #worldbirdingcenter #exploremcallen

Quinta Mazatlan

Tue, Sep 15, 6:00 PM

Running out of space in your garden? Try vines! Our Growing Vines 101 workshop includes recommendations on what vines to choose, tips on growing vines, and a guided tour of Quinta Mazatlan’s gardens with our native vine species. Workshop on September 19, 9:30 - 11:30 AM. Registration required. events.ticketleap.com/events/quintamazatlan.

Quinta Mazatlan

Tue, Sep 29, 12:00 PM

We're thrilled to announce that we'll be hosting Cyrus Harp of paleoforaging as our keynote presenter at this year's Planta Nativa on October 8th! Harp is an excellent foraging instructor, ethnobiology researcher, and paleolithic technology expert. He shares in-depth information on how indigenous peoples used native plants in Texas, along with ways we can still use them today. Harp is also the author of "Native Food Plants of Texas: An Austin Forager’s Guide Based on Indigenous Knowledge", which will be available to purchase and get signed at the event. Planta Nativa also features a marketplace with native plant sales, seed giveaways, food & beverages, and educational outreach from community experts sharing their knowledge and work. This event is a great way to learn about native plants, buy some to take home to your garden, and connect with other plant enthusiasts in the relaxing atmosphere of Quinta Mazatlan after dark. Planta Nativa is held at Quinta Mazatlan on October 8th, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. The keynote presentation will start at 7:30 pm. Tickets are available online at: https://events.ticketleap.com/events/quintamazatlan. Parking is available at 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, with overflow parking at 804 Bales Road, McAllen, TX.

Quinta Mazatlan

Tue, Oct 13, 5:00 PM

Join us this Thursday, October 15 from 6 - 7 pm, to learn more about trees in the Rio Grande Valley! Our guest presenter will be Carlos García Patlán, the Regional Community Ecologist for Texas A&M Forest Service. García Patlán will cover the community benefits of tree plantings along with tips on how to properly care for them. This program is included with park admission ($3 adults, $2 seniors & children).

Quinta Mazatlan

Wed, Oct 7, 6:42 PM

Only six cities were named 2026 IFEA World Festival & Event Cities, with McAllen among the communities recognized for their outstanding support of festivals and events. Quinta Mazatlán earned eight Gold awards, including Best Green Program for Planta Nativa, Best Educational Program for ReFest, Best Overall Entertainment Program for Thursday Night Live, and Best Children’s Programming. Quinta Mazatlán also received a Silver Pinnacle Award for Monarch Fest. Also congratulations to the McAllen Public Library, McAllen Holiday Parade, MCC Sunset Live and McAllen Public Works for receiving awards. It was an honor to be recognized on the national stage.