Keep busy this weekend in El Paso with these events.

Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in El Paso this weekend? Including dates, times, locations, and links to buy tickets.

Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in El Paso this weekend? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links.

Looking for fun, entertaining community and cultural events to check out in El Paso this week? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links.

The Las Cruces Museum of Art will display Clyde Butcher's photo exhibit from Sept. 6 to Dec. 28, 2024, featuring 45 large-format, black-and-white prints.

Emmitt Booher showcases his photography of White Sands National Park at Branigan Cultural Center from Sept. 6 to Oct. 19 in "Dunes & Dreams," emphasizing the park's natural beauty.

Finalists for the East Mesa Public Recreation Complex art project in Las Cruces will present their visions for enhancing public aesthetics on Sept. 10, 2024, at City Hall.

Lincoln Park Day celebrated Mexican-American heritage with dance, music, food, and a lowrider show in El Paso.

Las Cruces is beautifying transit stations with "Art Stop," integrating artwork into public spaces and reflecting the city's commitment to cultural enrichment.

The City of Las Cruces offers monthly Paint by Numbers classes for residents to explore painting in an accessible way at the East Mesa Recreation Center, requiring registration and a $20 fee.

The Branigan Cultural Center is hosting 'The Dinner Party: Multicultural Crossroads in Clay,' an exhibit from Nov. 1, 2024, to Jan. 18, 2025, featuring local artists' works inspired by Mesilla and Las Cruces, N.M. history.

Las Cruces is seeking artists within 150 miles to create a sculpture for La Buena Vida Park, aiming to enhance the space without discriminating based on various personal attributes.

Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department opens registration for step-by-step painting classes on November 13 and December 11, costing $20 per session.

Local artists will present their public art proposals for La Buena Vida Park at City Hall, with public attendance encouraged to witness the idea pitches.

Hector Serrano, creator of "Viva! El Paso," died at 83 from a heart attack while on a cruise. His legacy as a cultural icon and educator resonates in the El Paso community.

Las Cruces Public Libraries begins Palabras y Artesanías, blending poetry and crafts to explore Latino heritage, needing advance registration. The event starts January 14, 2025, at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library.

Las Cruces City Hall hosts an art open house to showcase new installations, featuring works by notable artists. The event on Feb. 6, 2025, promotes local culture and engagement.

Las Cruces invites artists to the "Chalk Walk" event on March 8, 2025, offering an honorarium and a competition with a cash prize for creating sidewalk chalk art. Submissions due by February 21.

The Branigan Cultural Center in Las Cruces opens the "Wildlife of the Mesilla Valley" exhibit, showcasing local fauna through sculptures and nature journaling.

The Las Cruces Museum of Art hosts "Engaging Masters: Parody Art," an exhibition featuring over 80 parody pieces of famous artworks, open from February 7 to May 3, 2025.

Las Cruces Public Libraries announced a "Palabras y Artesanias" event on February 18, exploring Latino poetry and resistance, where attendees will create pulseras as symbols of their beliefs.

Las Cruces Public Libraries will host Black History Month events including a "Beloved" film screening and discussions on African American literature and performance art.

Las Cruces Public Libraries introduce a bi-monthly Themed Painting program at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library with sessions including love, Star Wars, and colors themes.

Las Cruces' Branigan Memorial Library hosts a flower quilling workshop, suitable for participants aged 11+, with no experience necessary. The event takes place on February 7, offering a chance to learn paper coil art.

Doña Ana County established a Creative Industries Department and launched initiatives, including workshops and a website showcasing public art, to integrate creativity with economic growth.

Local artists' works have been chosen to adorn city bus shelters, infusing commutes with creativity and cultural expression for approximately 12 months.

The El Paso Museum of Art reopens its Second Floor Galleries with new HVAC and three exhibitions featuring Judithe Hernández, Tom Lea, and Owen Schwab.

EPCC's 48th Spring Arts Festival runs from February to May, featuring a variety of creative events and a student art exhibition from March 28 to May 9.

The Branigan Cultural Center is hosting the All-City High Schools Senior Art Show from March 7 to April 19, featuring works from over 70 students across various media, with an opening night and awards on March 7.

The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library in Las Cruces is hosting a Teen Perler Beads Event for ages 12-18 to create pixel art, with no advance signup required.

El Paso Community College received a Humanities of Texas grant, animating its punk history through events led by Dr. Tara López, highlighting the region's punk culture and its historical impact.

EPCC celebrated its 48th Juried Student Art Exhibition, featuring a wide array of student-created visual arts, and held an awards ceremony for outstanding contributions.

Dr. Tara López studies El Paso's punk scene, detailing its cultural significance locally and globally, supported by a Humanities of Texas grant and community figures like Marina Monsivais.

The Paradox Traveling Art Bus, an immersive mobile gallery by Laura Turón, visited EPCC Valle Verde campus with her 'Enchanted Skies' exhibit, inspiring students and the community with art accessible outside traditional venues.

EPISD invites faculty and staff to display artwork at an upcoming exhibit, highlighting employee creativity through various mediums, with a submission deadline of May 21, 2025.

El Paso ISD students excel at the 2025 Congressional Art Competition, with Marium Zahra and Maura Rascon winning awards for their emotionally charged and culturally themed artworks.

El Paso Community College's 'Off the Page' Show at Valle Verde united English, Graphic Design, Music, and Culinary Arts into a vivid cultural showcase with live readings, art, dances, musical performances, and culinary treats.

The Las Cruces Museum of Art is exhibiting "LUSTER," featuring over 55 automobile and motorcycle paintings, from May 23 to August 16, with a free artist reception on June 6.

Branigan Library in Las Cruces is hosting a free Perler Beads event for teens on May 20, offering a chance to create pixel art and enjoy a social setting with snacks. No sign-up is required for the 4-5:30 p.m. session.

Las Cruces' public library is hosting a Themed Painting program on June 7, offering free art activities linked to the Summer Reading Program theme, "Color Our World."

El Paso high school artist Diana Calderón is gaining recognition for her portraiture, winning the All-State Artist title at VASE and first place at the district art show. She values passion over accolades and aims to inspire future artists.

Students from El Paso ISD are participating in a community mural project in Segundo Barrio to promote cultural pride and community healing through art.

Three Socorro ISD students won top honors in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition; their works celebrate Mexican-American heritage and will be displayed at the US Capitol and El Paso Museum of Art.

The SISD held its annual Employee Art Show, where art teacher Julian Vidales won first place with a tribute to his late father. The event showcased SISD employees' artistic talents with 100 entries in various media.

El Paso's 18th Annual Chalk the Block event features artists transforming sidewalks with vibrant chalk art, alongside interactive installations, live music, and art workshops.

Las Cruces has designated October as Public Art Month, with various events including a scavenger hunt and artist talks to celebrate and engage with the city's art and culture.

El Paso ISD Fine Arts launched an exhibit with student art reimagining classic paintings with animals. The Stanton Gallery is hosting it with free entry.

The 7th Annual Sun City Portfolio Day saw over 500 artists from the El Paso region present their work to 28 colleges, including first-time participants from Clint and Canutillo ISDs.

El Paso Community College's Chrysalis magazine released its 2025 edition, showcasing local art and literature, with a focus on community talent and cultural connections.

The Branigan Cultural Center in Las Cruces is accepting entries for the 2026 high school art show, prohibiting AI-generated art. Submissions close on January 23, 2026.

Irelyn and Bradley Yoshawirja share the spotlight in El Paso Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker, which runs Dec. 5–7 at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. The local production mixes community kids and company pros.

Billboard’s year‑end tallies place El Paso’s Plaza Theatre among the world’s top small venues and list it as Texas’ highest‑grossing theatre after a busy season of touring shows.

The Utah Division of Arts & Museums shared Mexican paper flower making, plans a workshop on Russian Charm Dolls, and celebrates their #FolkArtWorkshop series.

The El Paso Symphony’s 85th Young People’s Concerts — The Orchestra Swings — brought free, participatory shows to roughly 11,000 fifth‑graders this week. Students sang and played recorders or violins alongside the orchestra.

El Paso-born Greg Gonzalez surprised Coachella audiences by joining Karol G to debut a ballad the pair produced together, blending dream-pop and Latin-pop on the main stage.

Sol Summit’s downtown debut pairs big-name music with new murals and a giant talavera‑style papier‑mâché skull built by local artists, giving the festival a distinctly borderland look.

The City of Socorro shared photos previewing the Rio Vista Bracero Museum and says construction began in March 2025, following years of research and landmark designation.

Dance and cooking classes, rotating exhibits and an artist residency are running at El Paso's Mexican American Cultural Center. Free gallery hours and ticketed programs are listed online.