Laredo’s Birthday Celebration Kick Off sponsored by Los Pasteles Bakery and H-E-B
Location: Border Heritage Museum (810 Zaragoza St.)
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Open to the Public

Kick off the celebration with a performance by Martin High School’s Tigres del Sur Mariachi, followed by a birthday cake cutting sponsored by Los Pasteles Bakery and H-E-B. Mucho Pop will also be offering free popsicles while supplies last.

Stick around for hands-on fun, art, and local history. Print a tote with Tu Casa Gráfica, learn about Fort McIntosh with Laredo College, and explore the Luciano Guajardo Historical Collection with the Laredo Public Library. Iribelula will also be creating watercolor portraits inside the museum.

The Imaginarium of South Texas will be on-site with their critters and family-friendly activities, while Sona and Leo create a live window painting on the museum’s carriage house. The Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau will also be selling official Laredo merchandise.

Monte Mucho Audubon Society Laredo Birthday Celebration Bird Hike
Location: Laredo Water Museum (2702 Anna Ave)
Time: 7 a.m.
Free and Open to the Public- Registration Required. For more information, call Sandra Lopez at (956) 964-4102
Celebrate Laredo’s birthday in nature! Join MMAS for their final bird hike of the season and discover the birds and habitats that are part of our region’s natural history. The walk will be from The Outlet Shoppes to the Laredo Water Museum along the Rio Grande Vega Trail.
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Wear comfortable attire. BYO snacks and water.

Casa Ortiz
Location: 915 Zaragoza St.
Time: 11:00 a.m. and  8:00 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public
Start the day with a "PLATICA ON LAS MINAS: 1800s to 1930s before a modern Mines Road" by Alex Martinez hosted by the Webb County Historical Commission. A performance by the Laredo Philharmonic and mariachi will follow.

Republic of the Rio Grande Museum
Location: 1005 Zaragoza St.
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public
Learn about the independent Republic of the Rio Grande and purchase exclusive Laredo’s Birthday Celebration souvenirs.

Laredo Main Street's El Centro de Laredo Farmers Market
Location: 1600 Water St.
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public
Enjoy wellness vendors, fresh produce and handmade goods, live music, free gift bags, free cupcake decorating demo by H-E-B, and more at this Laredo Birthday-themed farmers market hosted by Laredo Main Street.

Instituto Cultural Mexicano de Laredo
Location: 1600 Water St.
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public
Exhibition of Art and Photography celebrating Laredo’s 271st Anniversary.

Laredo Art and Rhythm Fest by the Laredo Center for the Arts
Location: Laredo Center for the Arts (500 San Agustin Ave.)
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public
Shop artwork from local artists while enjoying live music by local performers inside the center.

Peli Pachanga! by Laredo Film Society
Location: Laredo Film Society (510 San Agustin Ave, Suite B)
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Showcasing community-submitted films in multiple categories, including Your Favorite Places in Laredo, Why You Love Laredo, and more. Complimentary popcorn, chips, soft drinks, and water, with trivia prizes and free tickets.

Daphne Art Foundation
A Distant Familiar Exhibit by Sandra S.K. Amoabeng
Location: Casa Daphne  (1420 Washington St.)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon
Free and open to the public.
Through local soil, grass, and plants, A Distant Familiar creates an immersive experience rooted in scent, texture, color, and sound. Curated music from Ghana and Mexico, along with traditional Ghanaian sobolo, invite visitors into a space of reflection, memory, and connection.

Soil Painting Workshop by Artist Sandra S.K. Amoabeng
Location: Casa Daphne  (1420 Washington St.)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon
Registration Required. Adults $30 Children $15 
Daphne Art Foundation presents a soil paining workshop led by artist Sandra S.K. Amoabeng on Saturday, May 16. She designed this workshop as an invitation to the community "to celebrate our bond with Laredo by painting with its earth"- turning local soil into paint while experimenting with texture and mark making techniques.  No prior experience required. All materials provided. Open to all ages. Space is limited.
To register, please visit: https://www.daphneart.org/events/a-distant-familiar-in-person-workshop

RETAIL

Slimerella’s Birthday Celebration Pop-Up
Location: The Outlet Shoppes at Laredo (1600 Water St.)
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public
Browse local vendors and artisans, enjoy live music, meet fun characters, participate in giveaways and FREE goodie bags while supplies last!

Shop 195
Location: 3402 E. Del Mar #190
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Receive 10% on your purchase (one day only)

Indoor Gardens
Location: 4501 McPherson Rd Suite 2
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

10% off all plants (one day only)

In addition, we will be hosting an in-store interactive experience:

 “Spend $20 or more → Make a Birthday Wish”

Customers who spend $20 or more will be invited to draw from our Birthday Wish Jar for a surprise reward. Possible prizes include:

$5 off your next plant, Free mini succulent, 10% off a plant, Free repotting service, Free palo santo, $10 off a $30 purchase,  One month free “Plant Bestie” membership, Free sage, Free incense with crystal purchase, Free crystal bracelet (valued at $10) or Free $18 plant

This activation is designed to create a fun, engaging experience for customers while encouraging them to explore our plant selection and celebrate the city’s birthday with us.