McAllen Parks and Recreation

10/06/2026

🎃 GET YOUR MCALLEN HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL WRISTBANDS! 🎃Spooky season is here, and wristbands for the McAllen Halloween Festival presented by H-E-B are available now! 🎟️ Price: $5 per wristband (includes fees and taxes)

🎡 Bonus: Includes unlimited carnival rides & inflatables for kids 12 & under! Grab yours in person at any of these locations:

Don't wait, pick up your wristbands early and get ready for a night of spooky fun with the Fright Nite 5K and Tricks & Treats 2K! 👻🕸️

10/06/2026

Get ready for a spooktacular evening at the Mini Monster Mansion! 🎃👻 Dress up your little ghouls and goblins for a fun-filled night of Halloween magic at Palm View Community Center!

Bring your best Halloween look! Prizes will be awarded for the cutest, funniest, and most creative costumes! 🧟‍♂️🦸‍♀️✨ Don't miss out on the treats and Halloween fun!

Tag a parent who needs to bring their mini monsters! 👇✨

10/06/2026

🐾 Dogtoberfest 2026 was a total PAW-ty! 🐶🎶

We had the absolute best time celebrating with all of you and your fur babies! From jammin’ to live music and snagging awesome treats from our local vendors, to seeing all the unbelievable, creative doggy costumes, our hearts (and tails) are still wagging! 🎃✨

Swipe through to see some of our favorite moments and adorable pups from the event! 📸👇

Huge thank you to everyone, our vendors, and the talented band who made this day so special.

10/05/2026

🚨Notice: The McAllen Nature Center will be CLOSED on October 9–10 as our team gets ready for the McAllen Halloween Festival! 🎃🕸️ Come catch us at the festival instead for some spooktacular fun! Community Halloween activities for the whole family! We appreciate your understanding and can’t wait to see you all dressed up and ready for a good time! 👻✨

10/05/2026

Spooktacular savings are here! 🎃👻Get ready for the McAllen Halloween Festival! 🕸️✨ Event wristbands are just $5 (includes fees & taxes)! For kids 12 & under, wristbands include unlimited carnival rides & inflatables! 🎡🏰

💥 SPECIAL OFFER: Buy 2 or more wristbands and get $0.50 off each wristband! 💥

Grab the crew and get yours before they’re gone! 🎟️✨

10/05/2026

🎃 PACKET PICKUP DETAILS IS HERE! 🏃‍♂️👻

Getting ready to run the Tricks & Treats 2K or Fright Nite 5K? Don’t forget to grab your race packet before race day! Make sure to swing by during pick-up hours to grab your bib and gear!

Tag your running buddies below so nobody misses out! 👇✨

10/04/2026

Step into a world of magic for an unforgettable evening! ✨ Join Lark Community Center as we celebrate 25 magical years with Fantasia: A Mommy & Son Dance! Enjoy a night full of special memories featuring dinner, delicious dessert, DJ music, dancing, and an extraordinary magic show!

Don't wait to grab your tickets for this enchanting night! Register today at mcallenparks.net. 👑💙

10/04/2026

Get ready for a scary good time at the McAllen Halloween Festival! 🎃👻 Bring the whole family out for an evening packed with spooktacular fun, featuring the Fright Nite 5K, Tricks & Treats 2K, games, prizes, a costume contest for all ages, arts & crafts, music, food trucks, inflatables, kiddie carnival rides, and so much more!

You don't want to miss out, so mark your calendars!✨

10/04/2026

10/03/2026

Get ready for a spooktacular night of family fun at the McAllen Halloween Festival! 🎃👻

From our Fright Nite 5K and Tricks & Treats 2K to arts & crafts, kiddie rides, inflatables, games, and our annual Costume Contest, there’s something spooky for everyone! Show off your best costumes and celebrate Halloween with us!

Tag your festival crew and start planning those costumes! 🧟‍♂️✨