Events Calendar
Through October 30
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Mesilla Valley Maze
Lyles Farm
A family tradition since 1999 and considered the oldest giant corn maze in the state, it features a wide range of attractions that are good old-fashioned fun for the entire family.
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Saturday, October 1
5 – 10 p.m.
Southern New Mexico Pride
Plaza de Las Cruces
Get out your rainbow flags and celebrate LGBTQ culture and presence, with arts, vendors, organizational booths, food trucks and live music on the plaza.
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7:30 p.m.
Kevin James
Abraham Chavez Theatre
This is your chance to see one of the biggest names in comedy performing live and in person, with a mix of brand-new material and the classic bits that made him a superstar.
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Sunday, October 2
8 p.m.
Pitbull: Can’t Stop Us Now Tour
Don Haskins Center
Grammy Award-winning superstar Mr. Worldwide, aka Pitbull hits the road on his North American tour, with special guests Iggy Azalea and Sean Paul, and openers SiriusXM Globalization DJ’s.
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Tuesday, October 4
8 p.m.
Wallows: Tell Me That It’s Over Tour
Abraham Chavez Theatre
The American alternative rock band continues to expand its fanbase with its first ever world-wide tour, promoting their latest release Tell Me That It’s Over.
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Tuesday & Wednesday, October 4 & 5
7:30 p.m.
Hairspray: The Musical
Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Center
Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour, following 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad as she sets out to dance her way onto 1960s TV’s most popular show, as only a girl with big dreams, and even bigger hair, can!
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Wednesday, October 5
8 p.m.
Bonnie Raitt: Just Like That Tour
Abraham Chavez Theatre
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt continues to draw on the range of influences that have shaped her legendary career, while speaking to the challenges of these unprecedented times.
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Thursday, October 6
7:30 p.m.
Live And Let Die: A Symphonic Tribute to the Music of Paul McCartney
Amador Live Eatery & Entertainment District
Maestro Lonnie Kline presents a symphonic tribute to the music of Paul McCartney, live on stage, starring spot-on McCartney impersonator Tony Kishman, his all-star band, and a 26-member orchestra.
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October 6 – 9
12, 3:30, 7:30 p.m.
Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures
Hit the road to adventure, with favorites old and new on ice, including Aladdin, Moana, Frozen, Toy Story, the Lion King, Mary Poppins, a special appearance by the one-and-only Mickey Mouse, and more!
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Friday, October 7
8 p.m.
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Amador Live
The legendary 90s hip-hop group, known for blending bright vocal harmonies with tough, machine gun quick raps, reunites for a highly anticipated concert tour.
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October 7 – 9
6 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Chalk the Block 15
El Paso Downtown Arts District
The largest free three-day public arts festival in the Southwest celebrates its 15 year anniversary, with disposable masterpieces, food vendors, arts and crafts and more.
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Saturday, October 8
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
NAMIWalks Your Way El Paso
Ascarate Park
The largest annual mental health awareness and fundraising event is a 5K walk that also gives participants the opportunity to connect with local resources, while having fun with friends and family.
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6 – 11 p.m.
Spirit of Giving Annual Gala
Las Cruces Convention Center
The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico hosts its annual fundraiser, with a Casino Room where guests bid on silent auction packages, play games and enjoy a full course dinner with music provided by a guest DJ.
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Sunday, October 9
8 p.m.
Conan Gray: Superache Tour
Plaza Theatre
The singer, songwriter and YouTube sensation hits the road in support of his long-awaited sophomore album Superache, setting a standard for Gen Z emotional outpours through candid songwriting and acute vulnerability.
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Thursday, October 13
7 p.m.
The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute
Plaza Theatre
A loving tribute to the Beatles with record-perfect live performances, an incredible stage show, and costume changes representing every era of their ever-changing career.
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Friday, October 14
8 p.m.
Moenia
Plaza Theatre
The Mexican electronica/synthpop/ambient group breaks free of the night club scene to pioneer a darker, more experimental, more poetic side of Spanish-language music.
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Saturday, October 15
8:30 p.m.
Gipsy Kings by André Reyes
Plaza Theatre
Formed by André Reyes, founding member of the highly influential Gipsy Kings, this break-away group, made up of nephews and cousins, delivers first-class entertainment in the family tradition.
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Sunday, October 16
8 p.m.
Amy Grant
Don Haskins Center
The iconic Christian pop superstar – with six Grammy Awards, 26 Dove Awards, and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Music City Walk of Fame – has been strumming her way through a thirty-plus year adventure as singer/songwriter, author, television host, and speaker.
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Friday, October 21
7:30 p.m.
Young Artist Development Concert
Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall
Make plans to experience the incredible talents of Holly Nelson, violinist and Fulbright Scholar, El Paso Native Madeleine Strong, flute, and Caleb Bailey, guitar, as part of the annual Johns Hopkins/Peabody Institute Young Artist Developments Series.
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Saturday, October 22
7 p.m.
John Mulaney: From Scratch
Abraham Chavez Theatre
The two-time Emmy and WGA Award-winning writer, actor and comedian brings his stand-up routine to El Paso with his new hour of comedy, proving he is, as Entertainment Weekly hailed him, “one of the bet stand-up comics alive.”
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Tuesday, October 25
7:30 p.m.
Blue October
Plaza Theatre
The Texas-based band with a reputation for remarkable dynamics, rousing melodies and precision playing are on the road in support of their latest release This Is What I Live For.
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Wednesday, October 26
8 p.m.
Raphael 6.0
Plaza Theatre
Celebrate 60 years with songs the artist always wanted to sing, but had not done so until now, along with all the great crown jewels of his own repertoire.
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Friday, October 28
7 – 9 p.m.
Adams Radio Halloween on the Plaza
Dress up yourself and the kiddies in your favorite Halloween costumes and hit the plaza for a fun evening of kid-friendly activities, with vendors, food trucks and more!
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Saturday, October 29
5 – 9 p.m.
Zombie Walk
Plaza de Las Cruces
The undead walk the streets of Las Cruces again, for the 13th annual event putting local citizens in their best zombie attire, with a costume contest, food trucks, live music, and more!
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Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces
Every Wednesday and Saturday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The award-winning, outdoor Farmers & Crafts Market spans seven full blocks of North Main Street in Downtown Las Cruces.
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First Friday Art Ramble
First Friday of Every Month, 5-8 p.m.
The Downtown Las Cruces Partnership hosts this monthly event showcasing a dozen participating museums and galleries in the Arts & Cultural District.
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Second Saturday Art Hop
Second Saturday of Every Month, 6-9 p.m.
The City of Truth or Consequences comes alive with local art, downtown in the commercial/hot springs district.
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Branigan Cultural Center
Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
This historic locale hosts changing cultural exhibits, as well as educational programs, classes, and other special events.
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Las Cruces Museum of Art
Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Hosting a changing slate of exciting contemporary art exhibits, programs for visitors of all ages and an extensive art studio class program.
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Las Cruces Railway Museum
Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Located in a historic Santa Fe Railroad depot, the museum interprets the railroad history of Las Cruces and the impact of the railroad on southern New Mexico.
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Museum of Nature and Science
Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
A museum about looking and understanding – looking up to the stars, looking out to the desert, and looking down to see ancient fossils.
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New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Discover the backbone of New Mexico, via this 47-acre interactive museum that chronicles the state’s 3,000-year history of farming and ranching.
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Amador Patio Bar & Grill
The entertainment district comes alive with diverse restaurant choices, upscale nightlife and live music events.
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Amaro Winery & Taproom
Locally owned and operated winery and tasting room, with a Karaoke night, open mic, and rotating list of live events.
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Boneyard Cantina
Delicious street food paired with Icebox craft beer and appearances by local musicians on the main stage.
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Don Felix
Located on the corner of the Mesilla Plaza, with delicious New Mexican cuisine and live music on the patio.
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Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery
Serving craft beer, craft spirits, killer grub and a mix of local and travelling musical acts to chase the blues away.
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Palacio Bar
A neighborhood watering hole since 1936, they don’t serve food, but the music is lively and the drinks are plentiful.
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Truth or Consequences Brewing Company
A cozy little taproom, featuring craft beers and live music on Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons.
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Vintage Wines
New Mexico wines, beers and cigars in Old Mesilla, with a relaxing patio and live music several nights a week.
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Through October 15, 2022
Icons and Symbols of the Borderland
Las Cruces Museum of Art
Featuring over 80 pieces of artwork by 29 regional artists, this show is stylistically diverse and thematically varied, with participating artists revealing their complex cultural inheritance and points of view about the ever-shifting relationship between the United States and Mexico.
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