Get ready for a weekend full of fun for young and old alike—staying home is out of the question!
Still don’t know what to do this weekend in Monterrey? Make the most of the first weekend in May (which is also a long weekend for some). Check out these incredible plans you won’t want to miss.
From May 1 to 3, you can enjoy incredible activities to make the most of the city and more. Remember, staying home is not an option!
Get ready for a weekend full of fun for young and old alike—staying home is out of the question!
Tip your hat to Duckfest 2026.
Terreno La Leona, Santiago
One of the massive country-style music events you can’t miss. Amenities like a rodeo, a farm, a cowboy town, food trucks, a fair, and a craft market await you.
Enjoy unlimited access to Virtuality World Monterrey.
Galerías Valle Oriente
Want to discover the gateway to new realities in Monterrey? Access the virtual reality games and enhance the experience with private areas for celebrations.
Identify constellations at this Astronomical Campground.
El Cilantrillo, Santiago, Nuevo León
Enjoy a night of camping under the stars and stargazing at El Cilantrillo, Santiago—all in the company of the Nuevo León Astronomical Society, with breakfast included! Check it all out here.
Break your diet at Paladares.
Mexico’s largest food festival returns with a new name and over 100 restaurants and food trucks. You’ll also be able to enjoy performances by various incredible artists.
Head over with your dog to the Dog Festival.
Get ready for an atmosphere full of good vibes where there will be everything: from dog grooming and photo sessions to training classes to improve your relationship with your furry friend. Plus, if your dog has style, you can’t miss the costume contest, which promises to be one of the most fun moments of the day.
Head over to Club Plantae MTY to buy some plants.
Metapatio Monterrey
For one day, the Metapatio space will be filled with greenery and a wide variety of exhibitors. Here you can discover new plants, compare prices, learn about care, and take home that species you’re missing (or didn’t know you needed).
Bring out your inner cowboy at the Rodeo del Venado.
Get ready to enjoy live music, professional rodeo, kids’ rodeo, a clown show, interactive activities, and—for the first time—the chance for the public to get in on the action at the amateur rodeo.
Show off your best moves at the Gran Baile Tejano.
Tragos Amargos (Padre Mier 831, Barrio Antiguo)
A highly anticipated party! This Gran Baile Tejano is coming to the biggest cantina in all of Monterrey. Dive into an event full of rhythm, emotion, and a themed party.
Escape this virtual rally in Misión Rescate.
Do you think you can solve it all? Explore Monterrey’s Macroplaza as you and your team try to figure out why you were locked up against your will in a city you don’t know. Using your cell phone, you’ll access a map that will guide you to different key locations where you’ll have to solve riddles and puzzles in real time.
Walk among dinosaurs at Dinosaurs: A Journey Through Time.
Papalote Children’s Museum-Monterrey
Travel millions of years back in time and discover what Earth was like when dinosaurs ruled the planet. You’ll be able to walk among 19 life-size and semi-life-size dinosaurs —some animatronic—learn about Jurassic marine species, and observe authentic fossils that reveal the history of our planet.