Riviera Maya Events

On November 26, 2011 The Ritz Carlton in Cancun will host the 5th Annual Culinary Festival and Silent Auction to Benefit Teleton.org. Some of the finest restaurants in Cancun will be putting on their best show and featuring their signature dishes at this much anticipated culinary and social event! Entertainment by Lila Deneken and Ana Cirre. Tickets are $950 mn per person in advance and $1110 mn at the door. For reservations call 998-881-0822. Read More...

The Red Cross of Playa del Carmen is holding a fundraising bazaar next Saturday, November 26th in its location on the corner of Avenida 25 and Juarez. In preparation for this event, El Papalote School has been selected as the location to meet, gather and organize the materials to sell and distribute. Needed are donations of clothing, footwear, household goods, toys and books - all semi-new but clean and in good condition will be gladly accepted. Read More...

There will be an event on November 17th in front of the ADO Bus Station in Tulum with music, dance, refreshments and a raffle to support this new endeavor. This is not only a fundraiser but also an opportunity to raise awareness in the community. Admission is only $50 mn per person and includes a beverage and a raffle ticket. For more information, contact the organizers through the Propuesta CeBiPAT Facebook Page. Read More...

November 25, 2011 there will be a concert to raise funds for S.O.S. El Arca, a non profit animal protection organization tasked with the heartbreaking job of helping the many unfortunate dogs who find themselves behind bars on Playa del Carmen perrera's death row. Thousands of dogs enter the doors of the Municipal dog pound. Some are found by frantic owners and return safely to their homes. Most are not so fortunate. S.O.S. El Arca watches over these poor dogs and makes sure they are fed and attended to in their last days. It's a terrible job but thank goodness the folks from S.O.S. El Arca have the heart to do it. Read More...

Attention animal lovers! There will be a fundraiser for Playa del Carmen's new animal shelter, PAR - Playa Animal Rescue which will be held on Tuesday November 1, 2011 at Mom's...where something good is always cookin'! When: November 1st @ 7pm Where: Mom's Bar, located at the intersection of Calle 4 & 30th Ave. What: Trivia Contest Why: Food and or $$$ for food for our doggies! Who: Playa Animal Rescue (PAR) Entry Fee: A bag of dog food (large if you could but any size is acceptable) or CASH ...this is a "Fundraiser" after all! Read More...

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at Ipanema Restaurant in Playa del Carmen and help raises funds for a wonderful cause! The Centro de Equinaterapia del Sureste "Kuxtal" will be having a fun fundraising breakfast on November 4, 2011 at 9:00 am. If you love horses and want to help Riviera Maya children and adults with special needs, come on down and find out more about Equine Therapy and how it has made a wonderful difference in the lives of so many physically, mentally and developmentally challenged children and adults! Read More...

Coco's Cat Rescue's 3rd Annual Scavenger Hunt will be held this year on Wednesday November 23rd at 7:30pm at Zenzi, on the beach at Calle 10. The Scavenger Hunt last year was a blast and was a big success as a fundraiser too. Read More...

Don't miss Playa del Carmen's most anticipated culinary event, Taste of Playa! Taste of Playa is an annual culinary event in Playa del Carmen that celebrates the creativity and cultural influences of chefs throughout the Riviera Maya. The event is a platform used to promote the unique culinary perspectives that fuel the passions and creativity of local chefs that defines the modern Riviera Maya. Taste of Playa 2011 will take place on November 20, 2010, in Playa del Carmen’s Parque Fundadores. The event is open to the public, with tickets and all‐ inclusive VIP passes available for sale on the official event website. Proceeds from the event will go to community programs that directly benefit the children and families of the Riviera Maya. Read More...