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Vida Sana: Sunday Salsa y Bachata
August 2, 2026 - December 27, 2026
Community
Dance
Free
Sports and Fitness
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
El Paso Mexican American Cultural Center

Sundays at 12:00 PM

Learn how to dance Salsa and Bachata with Dance Instructor, Eduardo Portillo. Tailored for dancers seeking confidence, this course teaches step-by-step Salsa and Bachata, off…

RUBIN CENTER EXHIBITION: COSTURAS TERRITORIALES
September 10, 2026 - December 12, 2026
Exhibitions
Food and Drinks
Free
History and Culture
Museum and Exhibits
5:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Rubin Center for the Visual Arts

RUBIN CENTER EXHIBITION: COSTURAS TERRITORIALES September 10 - December 12, 2026 Participating artists: Tanya Aguiñiga, Margarita Cabrera, Tania Candiani, Olga Guerra, Teresa Margolles

C…

 RUBIN CENTER EXHIBITION: AMBOS
September 10, 2026 - December 12, 2026
Exhibitions
Food and Drinks
Free
History and Culture
Performing Arts
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Rubin Center for the Visual Arts

RUBIN CENTER EXHIBITION: AMBOS September 10 - December 12, 2026

This exhibition brings together ten years of AMBOS (Art Made Between Opposite Sides), a binational collective founded in 2016 …

FRIENDSGIVING... BUT WITH STRANGERS
November 10, 2026 - November 25, 2026
Community
Food and Drinks
Free
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Nov 10-25
Neighborhoods and Shared Memories: Austin Terrace
November 13, 2026
Exhibitions
Free
Museum and Exhibits
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
El Paso Museum of History

Neighborhoods and Shared Memories: Austin Terrace. Known as El Paso’s first metropolitan suburb, Austin Terrace is a historically designated neighborhood located in Central El Paso. Its diverse…

Nov 13
Blast: Trancazos de la Vida Real (exhibition)
November 13, 2026
Exhibitions
Free
Museum and Exhibits
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
El Paso Museum of Art

Museum Connect Lab

In this exhibition, Blast confronts the tension between desire, survival, and overindulgence in contemporary American culture. This body of work lives in the space between…

Nov 13
Guest Artist Recital Series: Dr. Alex Avila, tuba and euphonium
November 13, 2026
Community
Concerts
Family-Friendly
Free
Live Music - Small Venue
Performing Arts
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall
Nov 13
Rayenari Light Based Art Festival
November 13, 2026 - November 14, 2026
Annual Events
Exhibitions
Family-Friendly
Festivals
Free
6:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Sunland Park Sports Complex

RAYENARI is a free, all-ages light art festival returning to Sunland Park on Friday and Saturday, November 13–14, 2026. Join us at the Sunland Park Sports Complex to experience light-based art inst…

Nov 13-14
FRIDAY THE 13TH: SPOOKY HIKE & GHOST STORIES - WE HIKEke!
November 13, 2026
Annual Events
Community
Family-Friendly
Free
Friendly
Guided Tours
History and Culture
Military
Nature and Outdoors
Sports and Fitness
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
PARK

FRIDAY THE 13TH: SPOOKY HIKE & GHOST STORIES! Join us for a spooky evening at the base of the Franklin mountains for Real ghost stories about the walkers of the mountains, some music, and glow in …

Nov 13
Fall 2026 UTEP Education Job Fair
November 13, 2026
Annual Events
Free
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Starlight Event Center

The Fall 2026 Education Job Fair is coming to UTEP on Friday, November 13th, at the Starlight Event Center from 9 AM to 2 PM!

Meet recruiters from school districts and education employers across…

Nov 13
King Octopus
November 13, 2026
Free
Live Music - Small Venue
8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Franklin's Lounge

Spend your evening with us and experience live music at its best! Our band will perform an electrifying mix of Tex-Mex, country, classic rock, and Latin rock. From timeless favorites to today’s hit…

Nov 13
Fall craft fair - Calvary Mission Valley School
November 14, 2026
Annual Events
Community
DIY/Crafts
Food and Drinks
Free
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Calvary Mission Valley School/church

Very unique vendors, jewelry, baked goods, pet table, budget friendly dog vaccinations, toys, knitting, clothes, flowers fresh and artificial, home made Christmas ornaments, paintings, our famous …

Nov 14
FREE Bachata Auditions
November 14, 2026
Community
Dance
Exhibitions
Family-Friendly
Free
Friendly
Performing Arts
Sports and Fitness
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
El Paso Ballroom Dance Academy

💃❤️ FREE BACHATA TEAM AUDITIONS WITH DANNY GARCIA! 🕺

✨ Come Dance, Grow & Be Part of Our Dance Family!

Do you love Bachata? Have you ever dreamed of performing, building your confidence, maki…

Nov 14
Free Food Box Distribution Event
November 14, 2026
Community
Family-Friendly
Food and Drinks
Free
Museum and Exhibits
12:30 PM
The Mexican American Cultural Center - Black Box Theater

Please join us for our 6th Free Food Box Distribution event on Saturday, November 14th inside the Mexican American Cultural Center’s Black Box Theatre. Free produce boxes will be available for pic…

Nov 14
Explore the Outdoors Day at Franklin Mountains State Park
November 14, 2026
Annual Events
Community
Family-Friendly
Free
Friendly
Guided Tours
History and Culture
Nature and Outdoors
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Ever wonder “what is there to do in El Paso?” Wonder no more; explore more!

Join us as we set our sights on conservation and discover, or re-discover, a passion for the outdoors. There is so muc…

Nov 14
Extremo Tropical
November 14, 2026
Free
Live Music - Small Venue
8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Franklin's Lounge

Spend your evening with us and enjoy the lively sounds of our live band performing an energetic blend of Cumbia and Tejano music that’s sure to keep you on the dance floor all night.

Nov 14
Just a Little… Wikked
November 14, 2026
Broadway in El Paso
Community
Family-Friendly
Free
Friendly
Performing Arts
7:30 PM

✨ You’re Not in Kansas Anymore! ✨ Join us for a live drama play performance of Just a Little… WIKKED!  • Saturday, November 14  • Time: 7:30 P.M.  • Location: 1000 Kastrin  • Admission: …

Nov 14
Neighborhoods and Shared Memories: Austin Terrace
November 15, 2026
Exhibitions
Free
Museum and Exhibits
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
El Paso Museum of History

Neighborhoods and Shared Memories: Austin Terrace. Known as El Paso’s first metropolitan suburb, Austin Terrace is a historically designated neighborhood located in Central El Paso. Its diverse…

Nov 15
Billy The Kid Breakout Show
November 15, 2026
Annual Events
Community
Concerts
Exhibitions
Family-Friendly
Farmers Markets
Food and Drinks
Free
History and Culture
Live Music - Small Venue
Museum and Exhibits
Nature and Outdoors
Performing Arts
1:00 PM
Old El Paso County Jail Museum

The “Pistoleros De San Elizario” present two monthly reenactment shows in front of the Old El Paso County Jail in the San Elizario Historic District. The shows are during the monthly Mission Trail …

Nov 15
Mission Trail November HARVESTMarket
November 15, 2026
Community
Concerts
Exhibitions
Family-Friendly
Farmers Markets
Festivals
Food and Drinks
Free
History and Culture
Live Music - Small Venue
Museum and Exhibits
Nature and Outdoors
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
San Elizario Historic District

The Harvest Market is in its 17th Season. Discover the Harvest Market, The Mission Valley’s premier art and craft sale. Professional artisans from across the region present an amazing selection…

Nov 15
Mariachi Leyenda Azteca
November 15, 2026
Free
Live Music - Small Venue
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Franklin's Lounge

Join us for an unforgettable early evening filled with live Mariachi music, where vibrant rhythms, rich stringed instruments, and powerful vocal harmonies create an atmosphere of passion and tradit…

Nov 15
Voice Students of Cherry Duke and Brian Downen in recital
November 16, 2026
Concerts
Family-Friendly
Free
Friendly
Live Music - Small Venue
Performing Arts
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Fox Fine Arts 340 (choir room)

Join the voice students of Cherry Duke and Brian Downen in an evening recital of songs and arias.

Nov 16
Austin Jimmy Murphy
November 17, 2026
Community
Concerts
Family-Friendly
Food and Drinks
Free
Friendly
Live Music - Small Venue
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rosa's Cantina

Award-winning singer/songwriter Austin Jimmy Murphy performs original blues, jazz, swing, country, and Americana.

Nov 17
Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz @ The Elmont
November 17, 2026
Community
Food and Drinks
Free
Friendly
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Evaga Desert Kitchen

In-person Pub Quiz events across the United States.

Think you’re Clever? Try Us 😎.

📣 Every Tuesday of the month @ 7pm.

Nov 17
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Open House
November 17, 2026
Community
Free
Guided Tours
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Cardwell Collaborative Building

Looking for a career where you can make a meaningful impact on the health of entire communities? Study at the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, the No. 1 Graduate School of Public Health in…

Nov 17
Geeks Who Drink @ Border City Ale House
November 18, 2026
Community
Food and Drinks
Free
Friendly
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Border City Ale House

In-person Live Trivia events across the United States.

Think you’re Clever? Try Us 😎.

📣 Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month @ 8pm.

Nov 18
Creative Outlets- Acting Sessions
November 18, 2026
Community
Free
Performing Arts
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mountain Star Brewery

Join us for some theatrical fun! Feel like stretching your creative muscles? Join us for some scene work, monologues, duets, etc.! No experience required. Just come out and join in the fun and meet…

Nov 18
Third Thursdays in the Downtown Arts District
November 19, 2026
Community
Exhibitions
Family-Friendly
Farmers Markets
Food and Drinks
Free
History and Culture
Museum and Exhibits
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Downtown Arts District

Join us every 3rd Thursdays in the Downtown Arts District!

Locations across the Downtown Arts District are joining together for the Third Thursdays initiative. The monthly event features ext…

Nov 19
Worship at the Border Conference 2026
November 19, 2026 - November 22, 2026
Community
Family-Friendly
Free

For four days on the border, worshippers, pastors, and leaders from both sides of the river gather for one purpose: to make room for the FIRE of God. Not a conference you attend — an encounter you …

Nov 19-22
Free Yoga Thursdays
November 19, 2026
Community
Free
Friendly
Nature and Outdoors
Sports and Fitness
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
El Paso Museum of History

Get your Zen on with our hour-long yoga session led by Jose S. Casillas, a retired Army Sergeant Major with 22 years of service as an Airborne Ranger. After experiencing the lasting effects of …

Nov 19
ka-RAY-oke @ The Elmont
November 19, 2026
Community
Food and Drinks
Free
Friendly
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Evaga Desert Kitchen

No auditions required - kaRAYoke night @ Evaga.

📅 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month
🕖 7PM-10 PM

🎤 See you there!

Nov 19
El Paso Home Show
November 20, 2026
Free
12:00 PM
El Paso Convention Center

Step into the Home Show for hands-on demonstrations, expert advice, and exclusive offers to elevate your home. Free Admission for all!

The El Paso Home Show is taking place November 20-22, 2026 …

Nov 20
Alexander Kariotis Voice Studio Recital
November 20, 2026
Community
Concerts
Family-Friendly
Free
Live Music - Small Venue
Performing Arts
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Fox Fine Arts Room 340 - Choir Room
Nov 20
FREE El Paso Home Show, November 2026
November 20, 2026 - November 22, 2026
Annual Events
Community
DIY/Crafts
Exhibitions
Family-Friendly
Free
Friendly
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
El Paso Convention Center

FREE ADMISSION The El Paso Home Show is taking place November 20-22, 2026 at the El Paso Convention Center!

Why YOU Will Love the Home Show HUGE SAVINGS — Take advantage of exclusive show-only…

Nov 20-22
San Elizario Historic District Guided Tour - NOVEMBER
November 22, 2026
Community
Free
Guided Tours
History and Culture
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Historic San Elizario Meet at Main Street Mercantile

The San Elizario Historic District will present a guided walking tour of the Nationally recognized Historic District on the 4th Sunday of every month. Tour Time is at 1:00 PM. Participants are aske…

Nov 22
Bohemian Holiday Market
November 22, 2026
Community
Family-Friendly
Farmers Markets
Free
Friendly
10:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sunset Parlor

Come visit local artists and vendors at the Bohemian Holiday Market. Come find gifts for everyone on your list.

Shopping, Art, Jewelry, Home Decor, Beauty Care, Kids Toys, Wellness, Clothing,…

Nov 22
UTEP Honor Band Concert
November 23, 2026
Community
Concerts
Family-Friendly
Free
Live Music - Small Venue
Performing Arts
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Magoffin Auditorium
Nov 23
Cristo Rey Full Moon Night Hike - WE HIKE
November 23, 2026
Annual Events
Community
Family-Friendly
Free
Friendly
Guided Tours
History and Culture
Military
Nature and Outdoors
Sports and Fitness
5:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Mountain

We Will meet by 5:30pm start walking by 5:40pm. It will be busy so plan on a early arrival to find a parking and get situated with the group.

Cristo Rey Parking Lot:

https://goo.gl/maps/xHJGm…

Nov 23
Free Holiday Movies: The Nightmare Before Christmas
November 28, 2026
Family-Friendly
Free
Friendly
3:00 PM
Plaza Theatre
Nov 28
November Hazy Moon Night Market
November 28, 2026
Community
Family-Friendly
Food and Drinks
Free
Friendly
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Hexenhaus

Join us for Small Business Saturday at our Last Saturday market at Hexenhaus! Find amazing one of a kind gifts and necessities, support your local artists, artisans, and businesses, and get some ho…

Nov 28
Geeks Who Drink @ Border City Ale House
December 2, 2026
Community
Food and Drinks
Free
Friendly
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Border City Ale House

In-person Live Trivia events across the United States.

Think you’re Clever? Try Us 😎.

📣 Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month @ 8pm.

Dec 2
ka-RAY-oke @ The Elmont
December 3, 2026
Community
Food and Drinks
Free
Friendly
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Evaga Desert Kitchen

No auditions required - kaRAYoke night @ Evaga.

📅 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month
🕖 7PM-10 PM

🎤 See you there!

Dec 3
MWR Community Expo
December 3, 2026
Community
Family-Friendly
Free
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Centennial Banquet & Conference Center

The MWR Community Expo brings jobs, homes, healthcare, and weekend fun together on Thursday, December 3, from 1-5pm at Centennial Banquet & Conference Center!

New to Fort Bliss, leaving the Army…

Dec 3
Annual  Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Festival
December 4, 2026
Annual Events
Community
Family-Friendly
Festivals
Food and Drinks
Free
Military
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Historic Chapel One

Join us for our Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Historic Chapel One from 5-9pm on December 4! Celebrate the season with a tree lighting, musical performances by Bliss Elementary School Choir and …

Dec 4
Nativities Around The World
December 4, 2026 - December 5, 2026
Annual Events
Community
Exhibitions
Free
Friendly
Performing Arts
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Join us for a beautiful community event celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ! Walk through hundreds of Nativities from around the world and experience the spirit of reverence and joy through live…

Dec 4- 5
7th Annual Sun City Math Contest
December 5, 2026
Annual Events
Community
Free
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Harmony School of Innovation Middle-High

Harmony Public Schools invites all 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-grade students in the El Paso Metro area to test their math and problem-solving skills at the 7th Annual Sun City Math Contest! This free even…

Dec 5
Free Holiday Movies: ELF
December 6, 2026
Annual Events
Community
Family-Friendly
Film and Video
Free
Friendly
6:00 PM
Plaza Theatre
Dec 6
Free Desert Landscaping & Xeriscaping Workshop
December 9, 2026
Community
DIY/Crafts
Family-Friendly
Free
Nature and Outdoors
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cinco Mosqueteros Rockwall and Land

Join Cinco Mosqueteros Rockwall and Land for a FREE community workshop on desert-friendly landscaping in El Paso! Learn how to save water and money with xeriscaping, decorative rock, retaining wall…

Dec 9
Boombox Bingo @ The Elmont
December 10, 2026
Community
Food and Drinks
Free
Friendly
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Evaga Desert Kitchen

It’s bingo, but with music! Come out tonight for great food, drinks, music, and prizes 🎶🍻

Boombox Bingo is officially on the calendar.
📅 Every 2nd & 4th Thursday @ *…

Dec 10
Witnessing War: Tom Lea in the Age of AI
December 10, 2026
Annual Events
Exhibitions
Free
Museum and Exhibits
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Centennial Museum

Tom Lea vs. AI!

Discover how Tom Lea’s WWII work still holds up in an age when AI has become the latest tool in military recruitment.

🎓Tom Lea Fellow Julia Hettiger, a writer, educator, and …

Dec 10
Free Holiday Movies: The Grinch
December 12, 2026
Annual Events
Community
Family-Friendly
Film and Video
Free
Friendly
7:00 PM
El Paso Convention Center
Dec 12
The Consequences Band at The Game Sports Bar
December 12, 2026
Concerts
Dance
Family-Friendly
Food and Drinks
Free
Friendly
Live Music - Small Venue
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The Game Sports Bar and Grill

THE CONSEQUENCES | High Desert Cosmic Americana From Truth or Consequences, NM — out to wherever the road goes There’s a sound that could only come from the high desert, and The Consequences have…

Dec 12
Austin Jimmy Murphy
December 15, 2026
Community
Concerts
Family-Friendly
Food and Drinks
Free
Friendly
Live Music - Small Venue
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rosa'a Cantina

Award-winning singer/songwriter Austin Jimmy Murphy performs original blues, jazz, swing, country, and Americana.

Dec 15
Geeks Who Drink @ Border City Ale House
December 16, 2026
Community
Food and Drinks
Free
Friendly
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Border City Ale House

In-person Live Trivia events across the United States.

Think you’re Clever? Try Us 😎.

📣 Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month @ 8pm.

Dec 16
Third Thursdays in the Downtown Arts District
December 17, 2026
Community
Exhibitions
Family-Friendly
Farmers Markets
Food and Drinks
Free
History and Culture
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Downtown Arts District

Join us every 3rd Thursdays in the Downtown Arts District!

Locations across the Downtown Arts District are joining together for the Third Thursdays initiative. The monthly event features ext…

Dec 17
ka-RAY-oke @ The Elmont
December 17, 2026
Community
Food and Drinks
Free
Friendly
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Evaga Desert Kitchen

No auditions required - kaRAYoke night @ Evaga.

📅 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month
🕖 7PM-10 PM

🎤 See you there!

Dec 17
Tom Lea Library
December 17, 2026
Exhibitions
Free
Friendly
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mike Loya Academic Services Building

Exclusive Event! Be one of the very few to explore the Tom Lea Library, a renovated 1,550-square-foot scholarly haven at UTEP!

🗝️This Members Only event will explore the Tom Lea Library, a renov…

Dec 17
Free Holiday Movies: The Polar Express
December 19, 2026
Community
Family-Friendly
Festivals
Film and Video
Free
Friendly
3:00 PM
Plaza Theatre
Dec 19
Free Holiday Movies: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
December 19, 2026
Community
Family-Friendly
Festivals
Film and Video
Free
Friendly
6:00 PM
Plaza Theatre
Dec 19
Free Holiday Movies: Frozen
December 26, 2026
Community
Family-Friendly
Film and Video
Free
Friendly
3:00 PM
Plaza Theatre
Dec 26
Free Holiday Movies: Die Hard
December 26, 2026
Community
Film and Video
Free
6:00 PM
Plaza Theatre
Dec 26
Guided Tour of the San Elizario Historic District - DECEMBER
December 27, 2026
Community
Free
Guided Tours
History and Culture
1:00 PM
Main Street Mercantile

The San Elizario Historic District will present a free guided walking tour of the Nationally recognized Historic District on the 4th Sunday of every month. Tour Time: 1:00PM. Participants are asked…

Dec 27