Harlingen's well-known monthly event, Market Days, is celebrating 25 years of a shopping event where commerce meets community.

Carolina Garces, owner of Limitless Studio by CBoss Beauty, is holding her first free community fair: Rise Up & Fuel: 3K Wellness & Health Fair on January 10, 2026.

On December 6, the Antique Automobile Club of America Rio Grande Valley (AACA RGV) is hosting its first Veterans Advisory Board (VAB) Christmas Car Show Toy Drive at the Harlingen Convention Center.

For 92 years, nonprofit organization Harlingen Concert Association (HCA) has been committed to recruiting exceptional artists to present high-quality shows. Education and inspiration are at the heart of HCA’s mission. Outreach at local schools are held every season, with scholarships being awarded to high school seniors who want to pursue music at the collegiate level.

The first Collector’s Collision Convention will be held on November 29 and 30 at the Harlingen Convention Center.

The first ever Mighty Hawks Band Boosters Fundraiser Golf Tournament will be held on November 22 at the Tony Butler Golf Course in Harlingen. Registration begins at 7 am with tee-off at 8 am.

The 11th Annual Run with the Heroes 5K will be held at the Arroyo Park Hike and Bike Trail on October 19, 2025.

The First Bale Auction, taking place on September 25, is an annual fundraiser that celebrates the Valley's cotton industry.

For the past 8 years, Reyna's BBQ & Cocina, in partnership with Reyna's Family Foundation, has been providing hundreds of backpacks and school supplies to Rio Grande Valley (RGV) children. This year's Harlingen event is scheduled for August 2.

M.I. Academy, a nonprofit organization that helps students with disabilities continue their education and learn essential life skills, is hosting its 4th Annual Gala on September 27.

The RGV is gearing up to celebrate the 4th of July with parades, live music, firework shows, and family fun. Here's a consolidated list of Independence Day festivities.

The Power Kids Duathlon, to be held on July 19, gives RGV children the chance to compete in biking and running, while promoting health and fitness.

Excitement is building for Harlingen's 1st Annual El Gran Pepino Festival, a celebration of all things pickle, to be held on June 14.

The 17th Annual Loaves & Fishes of the RGV Style Show on May 3 spotlights local boutiques while raising funds for the Loaves & Fishes mission.

The Good Friday Fish Fry at the Knights of Columbus is a tradition that dates back since the 1990s.

Held every March, the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show & Rodeo is a popular and traditional attraction for the entire RGV.

Southwest Airlines is celebrating 50 years of service out of Harlingen on February 11 at the Valley International Airport lobby at 1 pm.

The 2nd Annual South Texas AuthorCon, highlighting authors from the Rio Grande Valley, will occur on February 14 and 15 in San Benito.

Downtown Harlingen is gearing up for the annual Christmas parade on December 6 at 6 pm. This year's theme is "A Groovy Christmas."

For 92 years, Harlingen Concert Association has brought world-class performances to the Harlingen community.