# McAllen Littles: things to do with little kids in McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley, TX this weekend

> Halloween weekend in McAllen has a baby Tummy Time on Friday and the library’s Trick or Treat Trail on Saturday afternoon. IMAS is open all weekend and runs a sugar skull workshop on Saturday. This week has 5 outings, 2 of them free and 3 indoors.

- Week: Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026
- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 5 outings at 4 places; 2 free; 3 indoor. For kids ages 0–6.
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## Top picks this week

- **Tummy Time: Halloween (Lark Branch)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 11am–12pm) at Lark Branch Library, 2601 Lark Ave., McAllen, TX 78504. Cost: Free. Ages 0–2. Indoor. Babies and caregivers share songs, play and gentle movement that build early motor skills. Costumes are encouraged. Source: https://mcallenlibrary.libnet.info/event/17492410 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/events/tummy-time-halloween-lark-branch-library/
- **Trick or Treat Trail (Main Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 4–6pm) at McAllen Public Library, Main Library, 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen, TX 78504. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. The Main Library’s yearly Halloween trail, with costumes, candy and fun for all ages. Source: https://mcallenlibrary.libnet.info/event/17596045 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/events/trick-or-treat-trail-main-library-mcallen-public/
- **Sugar Skulls Family Workshop at IMAS** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10am–4:30pm) at International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen, TX 78504. Cost: Museum admission $5 ages 3–12, $9 adults, free 0–2. Ages 3+. Indoor. A Día de Muertos family workshop at the museum. Check the museum’s page for workshop details. Source: https://www.theimasonline.org/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/events/sugar-skulls-family-workshop-at-imas-international-museum-art-science/

## A Saturday that works (Saturday, Oct 31)

1. **Morning**: Sugar Skulls Family Workshop at IMAS, International Museum of Art & Science. 10am–4:30pm. Cost: Museum admission $5 ages 3–12, $9 adults, free 0–2. https://www.theimasonline.org/
2. **After nap**: Trick or Treat Trail (Main Library), McAllen Public Library, Main Library. 4–6pm. Cost: Free. https://mcallenlibrary.libnet.info/event/17596045

Plan for a nap break in the middle. Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site, so check before you head out.

## By day

- **Friday, Oct 30**: Tummy Time: Halloween (Lark Branch) (free); International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS); Quinta Mazatlán
- **Saturday, Oct 31**: Trick or Treat Trail (Main Library) (free); Sugar Skulls Family Workshop at IMAS; International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS); Quinta Mazatlán
- **Sunday, Nov 1**: International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS)

## All outings this week

- **Tummy Time: Halloween (Lark Branch)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 11am–12pm) at Lark Branch Library, 2601 Lark Ave., McAllen, TX 78504. Cost: Free. Ages 0–2. Indoor. Babies and caregivers share songs, play and gentle movement that build early motor skills. Costumes are encouraged. Source: https://mcallenlibrary.libnet.info/event/17492410 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/events/tummy-time-halloween-lark-branch-library/
- **Trick or Treat Trail (Main Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 4–6pm) at McAllen Public Library, Main Library, 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen, TX 78504. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. The Main Library’s yearly Halloween trail, with costumes, candy and fun for all ages. Source: https://mcallenlibrary.libnet.info/event/17596045 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/events/trick-or-treat-trail-main-library-mcallen-public/
- **Sugar Skulls Family Workshop at IMAS** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10am–4:30pm) at International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen, TX 78504. Cost: Museum admission $5 ages 3–12, $9 adults, free 0–2. Ages 3+. Indoor. A Día de Muertos family workshop at the museum. Check the museum’s page for workshop details. Source: https://www.theimasonline.org/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/events/sugar-skulls-family-workshop-at-imas-international-museum-art-science/
- **International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS)** (Fri, Oct 30; Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · Fri–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm) at International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen, TX 78504. Cost: $5 ages 3–12, $9 adults, free 0–2. Ages 0+. Indoor. Art and science under one roof, with the Discovery Pavilion, a puppet theater, a DigiWall and a pretend Supermercado. Strollers are fine but wagons aren’t allowed. Source: https://theimasonline.org/explore-imas/visit-us/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/events/international-museum-of-art-and-science-imas/
- **Quinta Mazatlán** (Fri, Oct 30; Sat, Oct 31 · 8am–5pm) at Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen, TX 78503. Cost: $2 ages 3–12, $3 adults, 2 and under free. Ages 0+. A city nature center with trails and gardens. Parking is limited during the expansion project, so carpool if you can. Source: https://www.quintamazatlan.com/visit-explore/park-hours-admission Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/events/quinta-mazatlan/

## Holiday season in McAllen

- [Santa visits](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/santa/index.md): Breakfasts, photos and trains
- [Christmas lights](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/christmas-lights/index.md): Drive-thru and walk-through
- [Thanksgiving weekend](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/thanksgiving/index.md): Parades, turkey trots, what’s open
- [Parades & tree lightings](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/christmas-parades/index.md): Dates and start times
- [December with kids](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/december/index.md): Things to do all month

## Seasonal events and guides

- [Things to do with kids in McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley in November](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/november/index.md)
- [Things to do with kids in McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley in December](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/december/index.md)
- [Christmas lights in McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/christmas-lights/index.md)
- [Thanksgiving weekend in McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/thanksgiving/index.md)
- [Christmas parades and tree lightings in McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/christmas-parades/index.md)
- [Free things to do in McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/free/index.md)

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
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## FAQ

### What can we do with kids this weekend in McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley?
This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) our top picks are [Tummy Time: Halloween (Lark Branch)](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/events/tummy-time-halloween-lark-branch-library/) (Fri, Oct 30); [Trick or Treat Trail (Main Library)](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/events/trick-or-treat-trail-main-library-mcallen-public/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Sugar Skulls Family Workshop at IMAS](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/events/sugar-skulls-family-workshop-at-imas-international-museum-art-science/) (Sat, Oct 31); [International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS)](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/events/international-museum-of-art-and-science-imas/) (all weekend). That’s four of 5 outings on this weekend, all checked on the organizer’s page and picked for kids ages 0–6. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/#all).

### What are kid-friendly things to do in McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley this weekend?
This week we found 5 outings that work for kids ages 0–6, all of them this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Our top three: Tummy Time: Halloween (Lark Branch), Trick or Treat Trail (Main Library), Sugar Skulls Family Workshop at IMAS. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/#all).

### Where are the Halloween events for kids in McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley this week?
2 Halloween outings are on this week’s list for ages 0–6, including [Tummy Time: Halloween (Lark Branch)](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/events/tummy-time-halloween-lark-branch-library/) and [Trick or Treat Trail (Main Library)](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/events/trick-or-treat-trail-main-library-mcallen-public/). Each one’s page has the date, time, price and the organizer’s link. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/#all).

### Are there free things to do with little ones in McAllen this week?
Yes, 2 of this week’s 5 picks are free, including library storytimes and Tummy Time: Halloween (Lark Branch). Tap “Free” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/#all). For free places you can visit any week, see [free things to do in McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/guide/#free) in the city guide. Free museum days and free events coming up are on [free things to do with kids in McAllen](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/free/).

### What are good indoor activities for kids in McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley when it rains?
3 picks this week are indoors, mostly at the International Museum of Art & Science. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/#all).

### Where can I find storytimes and toddler activities in McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley?
We list library storytimes and baby or toddler programs whenever we can confirm them. Each one links to the library or venue page with the time and place. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/#all).

### What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley this week?
One of this week’s picks is a baby or toddler program or made for ages 3 and under: Tummy Time: Halloween (Lark Branch). It’s free and indoors. [See it in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/mcallen/#all).

### How do you pick what goes on the McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley list?
We go through McAllen’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 30, 2026. [How we choose and check listings](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).

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