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Craft Social is a craft studio that is locally owned and provides a creative experience for the community. The studio offers canvas, ceramic painting, and other D.I.Y. projects, such as creating custom bottle openers and tote bags. Rug tufting is also available, making Craft Social the first in the R.G.V. to offer this service. Craft Social is a studio that welcomes anyone looking for a fun activity. It is perfect for enjoying time with friends and family or a solo creative escape. You can participate and have a great time regardless of your skill level. You can also arrange private events such as birthday parties, team bonding, and bachelorette parties. At the end of your visit, you will take home a unique craft you designed. So, let your creativity flow and have a blast at Craft Social.

Charro Days is an annual fiesta celebrated in late February in Brownsville, Texas. This event brings together the community to showcase the city's unique features and celebrate the Mexican heritage of the area on both sides of the Rio Grande. The festival was first conceived in 1937 by local business leaders to pay tribute to the "Charro," the dashing Mexican gentleman cowboy. The festival celebrates the spirit of two cultures and unites the border towns of Brownsville and Matamoros. It pays homage to Brownsville's location on the border with Mexico and its rich cultural heritage. During the festival, residents and visitors dress up in traditional Mexican outfits to honor the "Charros," the heroes of the borderlands and Mexican cowboys.

Explore the fascinating history of The City of Palms by visiting the McAllen Heritage Center. This museum offers an immersive experience that brings to life the stories that have shaped McAllen. Through hands-on activities, storytelling, artifacts, and exhibits, the MHC provides an exciting educational adventure that allows visitors to delve into the city's past. The McAllen Heritage Center is a nonprofit corporation with a concise mission statement: to provide a space for exhibiting and preserving historical, traditional, and cultural artifacts, including documents, papers, pictures, records, maps, and writings. The MHC aims to educate visitors about the customs, traditions, and folklore that have enriched the community.