Río Grande marks its 105th anniversary this weekend with a packed civic lineup featuring cultural workshops, neighborhood celebrations, and specialized community services, according to the Municipality of Río Grande.
Río Grande Cultural Exhibitions and Anniversary Milongas
Heritage takes center stage on Friday, July 24, as the Virginia Choquintel Municipal Museum hosts the “Objetos de Nuestra Historia” exhibition. According to municipal organizers, the showcase invites the community to explore local artifacts detailing Río Grande’s past. The exhibit runs Friday from 9:00 to 17:00 and Saturday from 15:00 to 18:00 at Alberdi 555. Meanwhile, the Centro Cultural Alem hosts a “Noche de milonga” starting at 21:00 on Friday, featuring performances by the municipal Tango workshop “El Cachafaz” at Av. Belgrano 920. Additionally, Tierra de Teatro on Schweitzer 1335 hosts a piano showcase featuring Rocío Quiroz Gauna, Nicolás Otaola, and Nicolás Quiroz Gauna on Saturday at 20:00, with free admission.
Winter Active Program Brings Family Games and Ice Skating
Children and families can take advantage of winter break activities under the municipal “Invierno Activo” initiative, according to the local government. The Carlos Margalot Polideportivo (Prefectura Naval 670) hosts “Tardes de juego en familia” on Friday, July 24, at 15:00, offering table tennis, foosball, a mechanical bull, inflatables, chess, and early childhood zones. On Saturday, July 25, starting at 15:00, the activities shift to the Cono de Sombra ice skating rink between Avenida San Martín and Avenida Santa Fe, where families can enjoy sledding and hot chocolate. Separately, the 22 de Julio neighborhood celebrates its anniversary on Saturday at 15:00 at the municipal development center on Rafaela Ishton 1148 with recreational games and community treats.
Mercado del Atlántico and Food Truck Circuits
Local entrepreneurs and artisans display their goods during a new edition of the “Mercado del Atlántico” at the Paseo Canto del Viento (Fagnano 650), according to municipal schedules. The market opens Friday from 10:00 to 20:00 and Saturday and Sunday from 16:00 to 20:00. The same venue hosts a fantasy-themed artisan event titled “Entre duendes, hadas y creaciones locales” during weekend afternoons. Complementing the retail spaces, local eateries participate in the “Noche de Food Trucks” gastronomic circuit on Friday and Saturday, offering special promotions via QR codes scanned at participating establishments.
Veterinary Care and Community Workshops
Municipal veterinary services hold a community care day on Saturday, July 25, from 10:00 to 14:00 at the Directorate of Veterinary Services (25 de Mayo 2937), providing rabies vaccinations, microchipping, and pet adoptions on a first-come, first-served basis. Concurrently, youth arts programs showcase their term work with a “Cena Show” featuring violin, drum, and folklore student performances on Friday, July 24, at 19:00 at Espacio Joven AGP (O’Higgins 791).
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