McAllen, TX Events

TACAC College Tour 2026

Sun, Apr 12, 2026

Join the TACAC College Tour at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. This event offers professional networking and learning opportunities for adult attendees of the TACAC Annual Conference. Transportation is provided by UTRGV, and attendance is limited to 30 participants.

TACAC Conference 2026

Sun, Apr 12, 2026 – Mon, Apr 13, 2026

The TACAC Annual Conference brings together high school counselors, independent counselors, and college admission professionals to foster collaboration, engage in educational sessions, and promote access to education. This year's theme focuses on empowering leaders to lead with authenticity, courage, and impact. Join the session "Beyond the Numbers: Using Common App Data as a Leading Voice for Access" to learn about data-driven trends in higher education and how to use data for actionable change.

TACAC Service Project Volunteering 2026

Tue, Apr 14, 2026

TACAC conference attendees have the opportunity to volunteer with the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley as part of a service project. This professional volunteer event requires pre-registration and is limited to paid conference registrants. It offers a chance for networking and community engagement.

Mariachi Under The Stars Fundraiser Concert And Gala

Sat, Apr 18, 2026

Join this fundraising concert and gala for a night of music and networking opportunities with professionals in the community.

TAM 2026 Annual Conference: Stronger Together - Celebrating Community Stories

Sun, Apr 19, 2026 – Wed, Apr 22, 2026

Join museum professionals from across Texas at TAM 2026 in McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley from April 19-22, 2026. This conference focuses on celebrating community stories, culture, and collaboration with over 30 sessions, keynote speakers, networking events, and receptions at cultural institutions including the Museum of South Texas History, International Museum of Art & Science, and others. Enhance your professional development and connect with peers in this vibrant cultural region.

TAM 2026 Annual Meeting Academic Project Showcase and Competition

Sun, Apr 19, 2026 – Wed, Apr 22, 2026

The Texas Association of Museums (TAM) will host an Academic Project Showcase and Competition at the TAM 2026 Annual Meeting in McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley. This event offers an opportunity for students to present their research contributions to the museum field before a statewide audience of scholars and museum professionals. Accepted projects will be presented and judged by a panel of museum experts. The highest-ranked projects will receive awards and recognition at the conference. The event supports diversity and encourages submissions from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Professionals and scholars in the museum field will benefit from networking and learning about new academic projects.

TAM 2026 McAllen & the Rio Grande Valley

Sun, Apr 19, 2026

A major professional conference in McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley focused on industry trends, networking, and business growth.

South Texas Comic Con 2026 - April 24

Fri, Apr 24, 2026

South Texas Comic Con 2026 is a pop culture event featuring celebrity guests, live panels, Q&As, cosplay contests, gaming tournaments, artist alley, and vendor marketplace. It offers opportunities for networking among vendors, artists, and professionals in the comic, gaming, and entertainment industries. Join fellow enthusiasts and professionals for industry learning and networking at the McAllen Convention Center.

South Texas Comic Con 2026 - April 25

Sat, Apr 25, 2026

South Texas Comic Con 2026 is a pop culture event featuring celebrity guests, live panels, Q&As, cosplay contests, gaming tournaments, artist alley, and vendor marketplace. It offers opportunities for networking among vendors, artists, and professionals in the comic, gaming, and entertainment industries. Join fellow enthusiasts and professionals for industry learning and networking at the McAllen Convention Center.

South Texas Comic Con 2026 - April 26

Sun, Apr 26, 2026

South Texas Comic Con 2026 is a pop culture event featuring celebrity guests, live panels, Q&As, cosplay contests, gaming tournaments, artist alley, and vendor marketplace. It offers opportunities for networking among vendors, artists, and professionals in the comic, gaming, and entertainment industries. Join fellow enthusiasts and professionals for a day of industry learning and networking at the McAllen Convention Center.

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