Things to do in the RGV Jan 18th

Jan 18
5 min read

Calling all bookworms! ☕️

You don't want to miss A Bookish Era Market!

📚Free entry

📚pet friendly

📚30+ local vendors

📚all the bookish vibes you could ask for!

🗓️ January 18, 2026

⏰ 2 PM - 7 PM

📍 Archer Park, Mcallen

Join us for an exciting Indoor Pop-Up Shopping Event

🗓 Sunday, January 18th, 2026

⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

We’re inviting local vendors and shopping guests to come together for an afternoon of community, creativity, and great finds. Shop unique items, support small businesses, and enjoy a fun indoor market experience!

🛍 Vendors: Apply now to showcase your products

👋 Guests: Come ready to shop and support local!

📍213 E. Ferguson Ave. Pharr, TX 78577

Tickets will be available at the door $15 (cash only). EVERY REGISTERED engaged Bride OR Groom will receive a $200 gift card** (one per engaged couple).

Plan on spending the day there, as there will be Rio Grande Valley's top wedding vendors, 2 fashions shows featuring designer fashions from Diana Cons Atlier, live music, a string ensemble, tastings, limos, and more!

• Couples can register to win thousands of dollars in door prizes, and a Grand Prize Package

• Wedding Fair offers $500 in Wedding Fair Bucks to spend with participating vendors at the show for the first 100 registered couples (one per engaged couple).

• Chance to win 10% of your contract up to $250.00, paid by Wedding Fair! (enter the Cash for Contracts contest, if you sign with vendors at the show.)

Plus tax and cc fees

**shipping not included

Experience "Stars Resonate," a multi-sensory concert where music and visual art collide! The concert will feature the new composed piece by Rondo on Space and Time by composer J. Todd Frazier, accompanied by stunning live visuals from photographer Mark

Chen, artist of "Pilgrimage of Light" exhibition, whose work explores the connection between the cosmos, Earth, and humanity.

The program also includes a trio arrangement of Holst’s The Planets (Mars, Venus, and Jupiter), The Formosa Trio by Taiwanese composer Tyzen Hsiao and Four Seasons by Astor Piazzolla.

⭐🏰 Join us for our upcoming Guided Tour of the Gelman Stained Glass Museum! Experience the beauty and history of stained glass with an expert-led guided tour. Learn the fascinating stories and artistry behind the windows, followed by self-paced exploration with coloring activities provided.

🕰️ Date: Sunday, January 18th, 2025

🚪 Doors Open: 11:30 AM

🏰 Guided Tour: 12 PM – 1 PM

🎨 FunDay at the Museum: 1 PM – 4 PM

🎫 Tickets are required for the Public Guided Tour. To purchase tickets, please visit https://sales.gelmanmuseum.org/Performance.aspx?pid=5009&cal=https%3a%2f%2fsales.gelmanmuseum.org%3a443%2fcalendar.aspx.

🎨 FunDay at the Museum

Walk-ins are welcome to purchase FunDay at the Museum tickets at the front desk from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM for self-paced exploration and creative coloring activities — a perfect way to enjoy the museum at your own rhythm.

To request a private guided tour for groups of 10 or more, visit www.gelmanmuseum.org/groups.

📀🎉 VINYL SWAP MEET + DJ BENJI BIRTHDAY BASH 🎉📀

CALLING ALL VENDORS

Buy • Sell • Trade

📅 January 18th

📍 Suerte Bar & Grill

Music • drinks • food • birthday

Public · Anyone on or off Facebook

🖼️ Join us this January for our upcoming FunDay at the Museum Event! With $5 off General Admission and all coloring supplies provided, this is a creative afternoon you won’t want to miss! 🎨

🕰 Date: Sunday, January 18th, 2025 | 1pm - 4pm

🎟️ Tickets: $15 per Adult | $10 per Child under 12 yrs.

🎨 Choose from a variety of coloring sheets featuring stained glass windows from our collection and make them your own using the materials provided. Bringing your own supplies is welcome!

💌 Create a heartfelt greeting card, painting, or drawing!

🖼️ Relax and color while surrounded by the beauty of antique stained glass.

🏰 Explore the largest antique stained-glass collection in the United States!

📝 Supplies included. Limited spots available. All ages welcome!

🎫 To purchase tickets, please visit https://sales.gelmanmuseum.org/Performance.aspx?pid=5086&cal=https%3a%2f%2fsales.gelmanmuseum.org%3a443%2fcalendar.aspx.

📍 Gelman Stained Glass Museum

411 Virgen de San Juan Blvd, San Juan, TX

🤠✨ SEE YOU SUNDAY! ✨🤠

Hustle Magnets will be set up at the Lone Star Handmade Market this Sunday, January 18!

🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 The Lone Star Theater

115 E Park Ave, Pharr

Shop unique handmade goods from local vendors

📸 Get your favorite photos turned into custom magnets on-site

🎁 Perfect for gifts, keepsakes & memories that stick

Come say hi, support local makers, and enjoy a fun Sunday market vibe.

We can’t wait to see you there! 💛⭐

Create something small, colorful, and full of charm at Craft Social! Join us for our Mini Canvas Painting Classfeaturing a dreamy butterfly mosaic vibe — perfect for a relaxing creative break!

🦋 Perfect for all ages & skill levels

📅 Saturday, January 18th

⏰ Starts at 4:00pm

💲 $10 per person

🎨 Paint your own mini canvas with guided inspiration and all supplies included

💌 Follow the butterfly mosaic theme or add your own artistic twist — no experience needed! 🔒 Save your spot in advance at www.craftsocialtexas.com, or walk in if space is available.

📍 Craft Social – Located inside the Mercado District, Suite 115 & 125

✨ Spots are limited — flutter in and paint with us!

🎨 No need to worry about supplies – we've got you covered! All materials are provided for your creative journey.

Pilates & Prayers🙏 Set out time for God. And If you too busy for God, you’re simply too busy.

Join us for a unique and uplifting experience that combines the transformative power of Pilates with the serenity of prayer. Whether you’re seeking physical wellness, spiritual growth, or both, this event is designed for you!

Date: January 18th, 2025

Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm

Location: Bannworth Park, Mission TX

Matcha to sip on afterwards by @

At our event, you have the freedom to contribute whatever you can—there’s no minimum donation required! Whether it’s $1, $5, or more, your support not only helps us but also deepens your commitment to spending time with God and focusing on self-care.

Why Attend?

- Empower Your Body: Experience the benefits of Pilates as you strengthen your body and improve your well-being.

- Nourish Your Soul: Engage in prayer and reflection, creating a space for peace and connection.

- Community Connection: This is a wonderful opportunity to invite friends or come alone and make new connections.

Take advantage of this chance to invest in your health and spirit while being part of a supportive community.

Bring a friend, loved one, or come alone—either way, we can’t wait to see you there! Let’s move, breathe, and pray together!

We are so excited to announce our author readings and signings for the month of January!📚

Come grab a signed copy from these local authors and hear some excepts from their books.

G.B. Cast is a poet with two poetry books already out. His newest release "Coffee and Quill: Poetry for the Caffeinated Soul" is a collection of comical, fun, and relatable poetry that any coffee lover would enjoy. You can also catch him at our monthly Poetry Open Mic Nights!

Edward Garza's "Carson" is a mystery, thriller following an assassin in pursuit for greater good. Keep an eye out for the second volume in the series, "Gunner."