Free and Fun Things to Do and Places to Go on a Budget in Harlingen, Texas

Ever wonder what to do for you and your husband along with your kids, when money is tight but you want to get out in the Harlingen, Texas area?
There are many options to places you can go as a family, but not many that don't require money.
It becomes your ever lasting challenge to keep your family entertained on a tight budget.
Harlingen, Texas is situated amongst a trail of other cities, known nationally as The Rio Grande Valley. For obvious reasons, the name Rio Grande is in there, Harlingen, along with many other cities run alongside this ever winding river.

Lush greenery and abundant palm trees help make this area a tropical paradise.
To get the most out of the city without spending any money, except for gas and essential for the kids like water and treats along the way, the following 30 plus ideas are simply that, ideas to get you started. I hope you enjoy some of them.

1.Feed the ducks at Pendleton Park (corner of Morgan Blvd & Grimes) 

2.Tune in to 88.9 FM for National Public Radio favorites - All Things Considered, Car Talk, Morning Edition, and more! 

3.Check out the collectible classics at the Knapp Chevrolet Antique Car Museum, on US 83, Stuart Place Road exit. 

4.Bike along the Arroyo on the City's two-mile Hike & Bike Trail. (Ample parking at McKelvey Park, 1325 S. 77 Sunshine Strip.) 

5.Enjoy the extensive art collection at Harlingen Public Library, 410 '76 Drive. Borrow a free guide at the front desk and take a tour! 

6.Have a brown bag lunch amidst the beautiful flowers and fountains at the Texas Travel Information Center, at the US 77/83 interchange. 

7.Load up the lawn chairs and head to McKelvey Park at 1325 S. 77 Sunshine Strip for "Blues on the Hill" - free concerts all summer long. 

8.Marvel at beautiful homes on East Taylor Street, once known as Silk Stocking RoMarvel at the stained glass window at St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 1417 E. Austin. Take a sunset stroll around City Lake (across from Harlingen Public Library) and watch the sun melt into the palm trees.