the Puerto Vallarta
DAILY CALENDAR
December 21 to 28, 2014
Updated December 22, 1 pm
The Puerto Vallarta Daily Schedule of Events is continually updated. Last-minute additions and corrections are frequent. Click on most listings for more information about individual events.
SUNDAY December 21
- WINTER SOLSTICE
- VIA RECREACTIVA — 8 am to 2 pm. From the Sports Stadium to the Holiday Inn, Fco. Medina Ascencio (the main airport road) will be closed to traffic for a public walk, bicycle, run. Traffic will be diverted to the laterals.
- COLINA FREE SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC — for Dogs and Cats, at 491 V. Carranza between Naranjo and Jacarandas, Romantic Zone. Drop off at 8 am (come earlier to ensure a spot!), pick up at 4.
- LA CRUZ MERCADO HUANACAXTLE — Farmer’s Market 9 am to 2 pm at the La Cruz Marina.
- ADULT BINGO — 3:30 pm at The Palm Cabaret and Bar, Olas Altas #508. “Adult” prizes, raffle, etc. Called by the cast of “Greater Tuna.” Proceeds benefit the 150+ cats residing at PuRR Project, a no-kill feline sanctuary. Email for info: exkhan@usfamily.net
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, beginning at 6 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
- PUBLIC DANCE — the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, traditional dancing to live music in the Presidencia Square, FREE
- THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and stroll the Malecon. It’s a Sunday tradition here.
MONDAY December 22
TUESDAY December 23
- FREE MALECON SCULPTURE TOUR — 9:30 am. The best free tour in Vallarta (also better than most of the paid ones…). Learn about the Malecon sculptures and the Huichol symbols embedded in the Malecon cement. Led by Gary Thompson of Galeria Pacifico. No reservations needed. Meet at the Millenium Sculpture near the Hotel Rosita.
- VALLARTA IFC HOME TOURS — 10:30 am. Approximately 3 hours long. Tour four fabulous Puerto Vallarta homes each week. Benefit for the International Friendship Club’s Cleft Palate Surgery Program. 500 pesos. Reservations necessary. Tours closed for Christmas and New Years. Will resume Jan 6-7.
- SPCA TOUR — noon. Meet in the Costco parking lot for a guided tour of the SPCA shelter. Car pool or bring your own ride. No cost and the length of the tour is from 2 – 4 hours. Reservations necessary: nicole@cupocity.com.
WEDNESDAY December 24
- NOCHE BUENA — This night is possibly the most popular party night of the year here in Vallarta.
- VALLARTA IFC HOME TOURS — 10:30 am. Approximately 3 hours long. Tour four fabulous Puerto Vallarta homes each week. Benefit for the International Friendship Club’s Cleft Palate Surgery Program. 500 pesos. Reservations necessary. Tours closed for Christmas and New Years. Will resume Jan 6-7.
- BINGO FOR CHARITY — 6 – 8:30 pm at Nacho Daddy, upstairs in the air-conditioned theater. Card sales start at 5 pm. Benefit for Pasitos de Luz and Colina Spay & Neuter Clinic.
- VALLARTA ART WALK — 6 to 10 pm. Self guided tours of Centro Vallarta local art galleries. Refreshments served. Free.
- MIERCOLES DE PASEO NOCTURNO 8:45 pm. Meet in front of the whale statue at the entrance to the Marina and ride into town with many other bike riders. Check facebook link for info. Free.
THURSDAY December 25
- CHRISTMAS — National Holiday: Schools, banks, post offices, government offices and many shops are closed.
- FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE LA PIROTECNIA — Many concerts and fireworks displays throughout the city. Click HERE for calendar of events. Free.
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
FRIDAY December 26
- FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE LA PIROTECNIA — Many concerts and fireworks displays throughout the city. Click HERE for calendar of events. Free.
- MARSOL MARKET BY THE PIER — 9:30 am to 2 pm. A market of artisans and food. Located in the huge lobby of the Marsol Hotel at the foot of the pier and just behind Cuates and Cuetes Restaurant.
- SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE — 6 to 10 pm an “open house” on Basilio Badillo in Colonia Emiliano Zapata. Strolling musicians and complementary cocktails at the various businesses along this popular street. Every other Friday from November 14 (2014) to March 20 (2015). Free.
SATURDAY December 27
- FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE LA PIROTECNIA — Many concerts and fireworks displays throughout the city. Click HERE for calendar of events. Free.
- OLD TOWN FARMERS MARKET — 9:30 am to 2 pm in Lazaro Cárdenas Park.
- PV WRITERS GROUP — PV Writers Group – 10:30 am in THE RED ROOM of ACT11 ENTERTAINMENT, located at the corner of Basilio Badillo and Insurgentes. Enter on Basilio Badillo above the former Argentina Steak House. Go up the stairs, through the glass doors and turn LEFT for the Red Room.
SUNDAY December 28
- FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE LA PIROTECNIA — Many concerts and fireworks displays throughout the city. Click HERE for calendar of events. Free.
- DÍA DE LOS SANTOS INOCENTES — On this day it is customary to make jokes of all kinds, much like the unrelated North American custom of making jokes on April 1st.
- VIA RECREACTIVA — 8 am to 2 pm. From the Sports Stadium to the Holiday Inn, Fco. Medina Ascencio (the main airport road) will be closed to traffic for a public walk, bicycle, run. Traffic will be diverted to the laterals.
- COLINA FREE SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC — for Dogs and Cats, at 491 V. Carranza between Naranjo and Jacarandas, Romantic Zone. Drop off at 8 am (come earlier to ensure a spot!), pick up at 4.
- LA CRUZ MERCADO HUANACAXTLE — Farmer’s Market 9 am to 2 pm at the La Cruz Marina.
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, beginning at 6 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
- PUBLIC DANCE — the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, traditional dancing to live music in the Presidencia Square, FREE
- THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and stroll the Malecon. It’s a Sunday tradition here.
If you have an event that you would like to see listed here, please email events (at) pvscene.com. The Listings are Free.