Riviera Maya Events : Ongoing Events, Events for Families, Playa del Carmen

October 25th to 28th, Tulum Celebrates their 10th Annual Turtle Festival

Rob Kinnon — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:54:00 GMT

Join the turtle madness in Tulum as they host their 10th Annual Turtle Festival this weekend!!!

Four days of turtle fun for the whole family will be taking place in Tulum starting today! Activities for kids and adults will be taking place at various places at all times of the day! Don't forget to attend the Closing Ceremony on the 28th, as they will be presenting a traditional Mayan Ritual! See you there!!

Dog Wash Days at the New Playa Animal Rescue Shelter

Rob Kinnon — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:52:00 GMT

Beginning July 14, 2012, the much loved Saturday Dog Washes will resume at the NEW Playa Animal Rescue shelter facility in Playa del Carmen! Anyone wishing to participate can gather in the parking lot of Mega on Ave. 30 and Constituyentes before 11:30 am on every Saturday (weather permitting). The shelter is located just about 10 minutes north by car and transportation is provided out and back. If you are looking for something to do on a Saturday and you love animals, this is the place to be. If you have just moved to Playa and are looking for new friends, this is a great place to meet nice, community-minded people.

There is no charge but donations of cash and food are much needed and greatly appreciated!

Tuesday Night Bike Rides in Playa del Carmen!!

Rob Kinnon — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:11:00 GMT

Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night in Playa del Carmen? Want to meet new friends, learn about Playa and get some exercise? Join the Tuesday night bike rides!

The group meets in Calle Corozon every Tuesday night at 8:40pm. Calle Corazon is the extension of calle 14 running between 5th and 10th Ave. Participants must have a bicycle, helmet and lights for safety. The ride lasts about 45-60 minutes and more or less follows the route posted below. If you are new to Playa, this is a great way to get to know your new city a bit better and make some new friends!

March 2012 - Friday Night Films at Parque la Ceiba

Rob Kinnon — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:41:00 GMT

The schedule for the Cine Club at Parque la Ceiba has been posted for March 2012! Another great line up of indie films for movie lovers in Playa del Carmen!

Saturday "Tianguis" at Parque la Ceiba

Rob Kinnon — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:21:00 GMT

This Saturday, Tianguis presents: "Huateque Decembrinas" a popular festival full of colors and flavors of the season. Posada, pastorale and piñatas for children and adults. Feast on mucbipollos (a seasoned chicken tamale wrapped in plantain leaves and cooked in an underground barbeque pit), tortas with cochinita pipil or relleno negro and traditional holiday "ponce" (fruit punch). This will be the last bazaar before the holidays so be sure to stop in and find some unique gifts for your friends and family! ...(read more)

Nov. 19, 2011 - Saturday Tianguis at Parque la Ceiba

Rob Kinnon — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday November 19, 2011, from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Parque la Ceiba will hold its regular "tianguis" (pronounced tee-an-geese). Tianguis is a Nahuatl word from the Aztecs which refers to an open-air market. The Mexican tianguis, traditionally, will be set up on a certain day in certain neighborhood. Markets can be specialized to one particular product or varied, taking on the feel of a flea market. ...(read more)

Nov. 6, 2011 - Golf PARa Todos at Mayakoba

Rob Kinnon — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:00:00 GMT

One Sunday every month, Mayakoba Golf Classic, the only PGA tour event held in Mexico, invites you, your family and friends to a community program FREE of charge, Golf PARa Todos! The event is open to anyone of any age who wants to learn the game and the principles of Golf. The program encourages active participation in the game as a participant and as a fan, and facilitates the integration of golf into the lives of all those within the community. This month, Golf PARa Todos will be held on Sunday November 6th from 2pm - 4pm. For more information visit the Golf PARa Todos website or call 984-877-2380....(read more)

Fall 2011 - Wicky's Restaurant and Beach Club Specials

Rob Kinnon — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:56:00 GMT

Our good friends at Wicky's Restaurant and Beach Club have a great line-up of Specials running for Fall 2011....(read more)

Oct. 15, 2011 - Saturday Tianguis at Parque la Ceiba

Rob Kinnon — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:00:00 GMT

Saturday October 15, 2011, from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Parque la Ceiba will hold its regular "tianguis" (pronounced tee-an-geese). Tianguis is a Nahuatl word from the Aztecs which refers to an open-air market. The Mexican tianguis, traditionally, will be set up on a certain day in certain neighborhood. Markets can be specialized to one particular product or varied, taking on the feel of a flea market. ...(read more)