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The Riverside Club is a unique bar, grill, and particular event center located on the banks of the picturesque Rio Grande River. It is an ideal location for all kinds of parties and special events. You can relax in air-conditioned comfort in a casual atmosphere or enjoy the fresh air on the shaded waterfront patio while enjoying the tropical paradise and a glorious sunset. It's perfect for sipping a cold drink with a friend while unwinding and enjoying the scenic beauty. The club offers four indoor adjoining rooms with seating for up to 300 people and an outside shaded tropical patio along the Rio Grande River that seats many more guests. There is a stage and dance floor both inside and outside. Whether it's a birthday dinner for 20 guests on the Riverside Dreamer boat, a wedding or company Christmas party for 200 in the event center, a non-profit fundraising event, or a corporate picnic of 500 in our outdoor areas, Riverside Club & Special Event Center can accommodate your celebration.

The Valley Nature Center is a stunning six-acre park located in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area. It is home to a diverse range of native plants and animals. For over 35 years, the center has been actively transplanting plants from areas reserved for development to increase plant diversity, protect local species, and provide food and habitat for residents and migratory wildlife. The park features a one-mile trail where visitors can stroll and explore various native plant species, including the Sabal Palm Grove, Arroyo Colorado Brush, the Barretal, Coastal Lomas, and the Chihuahuan Thorn Forest. In addition, visitors can observe different species of animals, such as Malachite and Pixie butterflies, Plain Chachalacas, Great Kiskadees, Buff-bellied Hummingbirds, Texas Tortoises, Eastern Cottontail Rabbits, and numerous lizard and amphibian species.

The Texas Onion Fest is a celebration of the world-famous Texas 1015 Onion, which was developed in Weslaco and is now the State Vegetable of Texas. The onion is named after its suggested planting date, October 15. The Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the festival, and it includes live entertainment on two stages, an Onion Eating Contest, a variety of food options, commercial booths, kiddie rides, Dancing Horses, a 1015 Market, a Car Show, cooking demonstrations, and more. The Dancing Horses performance is an event you cannot afford to miss. It features horses trained to dance to traditional Mexican music, with their riders performing alongside them. The Car Show will display a lineup of custom SUVs, trucks, and classic cars to admire. The Onion Eating Contest is famous and open to all ages, with categories for youth, adults, and beauty queens. The Kids Zone is where children can enjoy various activities and rides, including a petting zoo. Remember to visit the Culinary Center, which features food demonstrations highlighting the Sweet Texas 1015 Onion, the festival's main attraction.