EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — We are inching closer to Halloween! But before the day of spooky scares, we celebrate and honor our passed loved ones with many Day of the Dead festivities this weekend! As well, we take an adventure to the skies with the return of the Mountain Star Sports Group Amigo Airsho! There’s so much more to explore and experience this weekend across the Borderland. Let’s jump right into the events!
‘Alebrijes!’ A Day of the Dead Play
Learn about the mythical creatures with this Día de los Muertos Play, “Alebrijes!”, performed by the SOMOS Performance Group. The play will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24 at Union Plaza Park, located at 117 Anthony St. Admission to see the play is free and guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets! For front-row seats, it’s $25 per person.
El Paso Rhinos vs. Amarillo Wranglers
Cheer on your El Paso Rhinos as they face the Amarillo Wranglers this weekend! On Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24, both games kick off at 8 p.m. at the El Paso County Coliseum Events Center.
UTEP Dinner Theatre performs: ‘Sweeney Todd: The Deamon Barber of Fleet Street’
The UTEP Dinner Theatre is opening their 2026-2027 season with a beloved production of “Sweeney Todd: The Deamon Barber of Fleet Street.” The production begins on Friday, Oct. 23 and runs through Nov. 8, with all performances happening in the Union Ballroom at the university.
Mon Laferte: Femme Fatale Tour
Five-time Grammy-winning artist Mon Laferte is bringing her Femme Fatale Tour to the Sun City! The Chilean-Mexican singer-songwriter is ready to rock the UTEP Don Haskins Center on Friday, Oct. 23 with the show kicking off at 8 p.m. Fans can expect a bold, emotionally charged live show!
A “Coraline” Inspired Ink & Drink
Step through a door of imagination in the “Coraline” world with this Ink & Drink event! Hosted by Honey & Myrrh Collective, try tattooing on fake skin and enjoy a nice beverage from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 at 5959 Gateway West Blvd. No experience needed as you create your own tattoos of buttons, keys, black cats and more! Tickets are $75 per person and reservations are made through Instagram’s direct message.
2026 Fall Festival at D.H. Lescombes
Celebrate the season at the Fall Festival! The event is slated from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 at 1720 Avenida de Mesilla. Attendees can enjoy family-friendly games, local vendors, trick-or-treating and live music all night long.
Amigo Airsho
Gear up for a weekend filled with speed, sound and patriotic excitement with the 2026 Mountainstar Sports Group Amigo Airsho! The air show will be on Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25 at Fort Bliss’ Biggs Army Airfield. Enjoy world-class performers including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team and so much more!
Guests who bought a ticket last year and did not request a refund, do not fret! Your tickets were honored this year with a new 2026 ticket in your email. Free General Admission is provided to active military members and their families.
Guests are also allowed to bring in an empty reusable water bottle and will be given a free water bottle courtesy of WestStar and the Hospitals of Providence.
Día de los Muertos Festival
Join the annual celebration of life and those who have departed at the Día de los Muertos festival! The festivities will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, across El Paso’s Downtown Arts District! The annual Día de los Muertos parade kicks off at 4 p.m. and guests can also enjoy various activities and observe multiple community ofrendas commemorating loved ones who have passed.
Dia de los Muertos festival, parade returns to Downtown El Paso
El Paso Locomotive FC vs. New Mexico United
Cheer on your El Paso Locomotive as they take on New Mexico United at home for the fierce “Derby Del Camino Real” rivalry game! The stakes are high as the two teams fight for the No. 1 seed for the USL Championship playoffs. The game kicks off at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Southwest University Park.
Locomotive vs. NM United tickets
Los Gemelos de Sinaloa: The Gemeliza Tour
After a three-year hiatus, Mexican music group and twin brothers, Los Memelos de Sinaloa, are bringing The Gemeliza Tour to El Paso! The show is set to kick off at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Fans can enjoy live performances of hit songs, including “Amor,” “Tuve Hermano,” “Si Me Ven” and “Ahora Todo Es Diferente.”
Spooky Fest at Camp Cohen Water Park
Grab your costumes and head over to Camp Cohen’s Spooky Fest! The Halloween-filled event is scheduled from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 9700 Gateway Blvd. The free event will include local vendors, free activities, raffles, trick-or-treating, games, live entertainment and more!
Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
Experience the “Golden Age” of hip-hop all reimagined through strings. Candlelight is ready to transport you to the 90s with its concert, slated to run from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the El Paso Zoo. Jam out to classics by The Fugees, Outkast, Missy Elliott, the Wu-Tang Clan and more. Tickets start at $32.50.
The San Elizario Historic District presentation of ‘La Llorona’
Watch this live performance of the Hispanic myth “La Llorona” performed by the San Elizario Players. The original play, written by Marta Saldana, will be performed from 7 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 1503 Main St. The event is free and after the play, attendees can join storytellers on a walking tour of the “Ghost Stories of San Elizario,” also for free! Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs.
Cochineal Workshop (Natural Dyes)
Continue the workshops and learn how to make vibrant red dye from cactus with this class! This workshop will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Steady Pace, located at 2119 N. Piedras St. Attendees will crush bugs, shift pH colors and dye natural fabrics. Tickets are $60 and include all materials, including bandanas and a tote bag to dye!
Brush, Bloom & Pour: Fall Creative Workshop at The Plaza
And here’s another workshop! Join The Plaza Hotel for this hands-on class celebrating the season! The Brush, Bloom & Pour workshop will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 106 W. Mills Ave. Guests will design and decorate their own custom pumpkin-shaped vase! Tickets are $85 and include all materials, as well as an artisanal charcuterie spread, a welcome sangria cocktail and a festive cookie.
Women Hike at Agave Loop
Enjoy this hike in the Franklin Mountain State Park with other women on this adventure! The Women Hike at Agave Loop will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, starting at the West Cottonwood Spring Trailhead. The fee is $5 for attendees 13 years and older.
To reserve your spot, call 915-444-9121.
EPCC Trunk or Treat
EPCC Student Leadership & Campus Life, along with the Student Government Association, is inviting the community to their Trunk or Treat event! The free candy trot will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Mission del Paso campus. Guests should bring their own bag and are encouraged to wear their costumes!
Glow-in-the-Dark Halloween Bucket Decorating at McCoy’s Building Supply
Decorate your own Halloween bucket in time for trick-or-treating with this free event! Kids can grab their free bucket from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at all McCoy’s Building Supply locations across the Borderland. All supplies are provided and no registration is needed, while supplies last.
Halloween Bucket Decorating event
Zombie Walk Las Cruces 2026
Unleash your inner zombie and walk with your undead friends throughout Downtown Las Cruces in the annual Zombie Walk! The event will be from 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. After the walk, guests can enjoy local food trucks, vendors, live music by Party Falcon, performances, a zombie parade and zombie contest!
Boo Dawg Bash with Las Cruces High School
Bring the whole family out for a night of spooky fun at Boo Dawg Bash! The Halloween fun will be from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Las Cruces High School. Entry is $3 and games are 4 for $1. Guests can enjoy a haunted house, a costume contest, dance performances, games, food and tons of activities!
Late Night Movie: ‘Return of the Living Dead’
End your Saturday night with a classic horror-comedy movie with the Mesilla Valley Film Society! Catch a showing of “The Return of the Living Dead” Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Fountain Theatre. Before the film, enjoy some pre-show fun with trivia and prizes at 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $8.
Mesilla Valley Film Society Night School
Organ Mountains Jubilee
Celebrate America’s 250th and the 80th anniversary of the Bureau of Land Management for the Organ Mountains Jubilee! The free ticketed event will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the A.B. Cox Visitors Center at Dripping Springs Natural Area. Guests can enjoy a guided hike, information booths and activities, local performers and food trucks! Get free tickets at the LCDO front desk, NM Farm and Ranch Museum or Visit Las Cruces offices.
Fall Cutting Board Painting Class at Rio Grande Winery
Decorate your own cutting board in time for Thanksgiving with this painting class! The event will be from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Rio Grande Winery, located at 5321 NM-28 in Las Cruces. Tickets are $55 and include all materials needed, including your own 8×14 acacia wood board. Guests can choose different designs and optional lettering!
Rio Grande Winery painting class tickets
Don Omar: “The Last King World Tour”
Jam out with Don Omar as he brings his “The Last King World Tour” to El Paso! The show kicks off at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Don Haskins Center. Fans can enjoy a concert filled with hits that Don Omar has produced over two decades!
Don Omar ‘The Last King World Tour’ tickets
Benny Benassi at The Elmont
Grammy-winning DJ and producer, known for his dance anthems “Satisfaction” and “Cinema,” is bringing his beats to the Sun City! EDM legend Benny Benassi is set to headline The Elmont’s Season Closing Party from 2 to 10 p.m. Costumes are encouraged and yes, the pool will be heated.
Last Sunday Hike at Lower Sunset (Loop 1)
Explore the Franklin Mountain State Park with this Last Sunday Hike! The trek begins at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25 at the end loop in the Tom Mays Unit. The hike is described as “moderate” and 2.5 miles long. The fee is $5 for hikers 13 years and older.
To reserve your spot, call 915-444-9121.
Las Cruces Great Pumpkin Candy Drop
Take part in a Las Cruces tradition with the annual Great Pumpkin Candy Drop! The event begins at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25 at Maag Field, located at 1700 E. Hadley Ave. The candy drop happens at 1 p.m. Guests can enjoy music, information booths, games and goodies! There will not be a drop for children ages 1 through 4, but they will be given a goody bag.
October Full Moon Hike Through the Ruins
Watch the moon rise over ruins at Fort Selden Historic Site during this hike! The event will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 1280 Fort Selden Rd. The trek will be led by a park ranger as you navigate through the ruins. Guests are encouraged to wear closed-toed shoes and bring a flashlight, but only red light will be used during the tour.
White Sands National Park Full Moon Nights
If you’re looking for a more relaxing activity under the moon, gather your family and friends at While Sands National Park for their Full Moon Night! This Full Moon Night will celebrate National Fossil Day with a Fossilized Footprints presentation by Ranger David Bustillos! The presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25 at the White Sands Amphitheatre.
Tiny Landscape Weaving Workshop
Try your hand at weaving with this fun workshop! This beginner-friendly class will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25 at Asselby Craft Studio, located at 1730 Tierra de Mesilla, Suite 6. Participants will try a few basic weaving techniques and create their own tiny landscape piece! Tickets are $39 and include all materials needed.
Tiny Landscape Weaving Workshop tickets