Foreigner is celebrating 50 years of music with a tour and will make a stop in El Paso this Friday, Oct. 16.
The band released its self-titled debut album “Foreigner” on March 8, 1977. Their hits over the years have included “Cold as Ice,” “Urgent,” “Double Vision,” “That was Yesterday,” “I Want to Know What Love Is,” “Waiting for a Girl Like You,” and “Juke Box Hero.”
Foreigner will play the band’s best hits April 11 at the Abraham Chavez Theatre.
In Central El Paso, the El Paso Zoo is getting a little spooky and a lot more grown-up with Brew at the Zoo Saturday, Oct. 17. And the city will kick off Dia de los Muertos events this Friday, Oct. 16 in Downtown El Paso.
Here’s a look at these and other things to do in El Paso.
Dia de los Muertos celebrations kick off this weekend
El Paso is planning three-weekend celebrations in October at the Downtown Visitor Center beginning Oct. 16, with themed weekends honoring pets, public figures and loved ones.
The ribbon-cutting for the first weekend, Oct. 16-17, will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Downtown Visitor Information Center and Pedestrian Pathway. Guests can enjoy live music and entertainment, food, local vendors and additional Día de los Muertos-inspired activities. Free programming.
The first weekend will have a theme of Pawprints on Our Hearts from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 and 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17.
Foreigner coming to El Paso
Foreigner will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Only a few single seats left at Ticketmaster.com.
Hueco Tanks State Park Community Fair
A ranger at Hueco Tanks explains the history of the park to hikers.
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site will host its 32nd Annual Community Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18, at Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site, 6900 Hueco Tanks Road. The family-friendly event celebrates the park’s natural and cultural heritage with educational exhibits, hands-on activities, local food vendors, community partners, guided rock climbing, pictograph tours and hiking tours. Admission is free, and no day-use reservations or entry fees are required.
Circus Golden Star
Circus Golden Star is bringing its family-friendly Big Top show to the Shoppes at Solana in El Paso from Wednesday through Sunday, Oct. 14-18, featuring aerialists, clowns, jugglers and other international performers. General adult tickets are $33.90 with fees. General kids’ tickets are 28.23 including fees, available at the door.
Fire Fest
The El Paso Fire Department will have its Fire Fest from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at Veterans Park, 5301 Salem Drive. The Fire Fest will have local first responders, live emergency response demonstrations, and public health and safety activities. Free admission.
TeenTober Fest
The El Paso Public Libraries will have its TeenTober from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at Judge Marquez Library, 610 N. Yarbrough. TeenTober Fest celebrates El Paso’s young people with music, games, food trucks and resource booths.
Trolley of Terror
Ride the El Paso Streetcar while Ghosts915 shares spooky local legends and tales of the unexplained from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 and 23. Boarding begins at the Convention Center stop, Santa Fe and Henry Trost streets. No RSVP; seating is first-come, first-served. The event is free.
Brew at the El Paso Zoo
The El Paso Zoo is happy to announce the birth of two baby ocelots.
The El Paso Zoo is getting a little spooky and a lot more grown-up with Brew at the Zoo from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. The event is geared towards adults 21 and over and is a Halloween-themed fundraiser featuring craft beers, ciders, and wines, live music, food trucks, and after-hours views of select animal habitats.
Ramirez Pecan Farm
The Ramirez Pecan Farm, 13709 N Loop Drive in Clint, will have its Pumpkin Patch and painting in the orchard, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18. There will be pumpkins from a local farmer, a pumpkin decorating contest, homemade arts and crafts for sale and entertainment by Los Del 915.
Halloween BBQ Market
El Pasoans are invited to enjoy the Halloween BBQ Market from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the El Paso County Coliseum pavilion, 4100 Paisano Drive. Admission is free.
Yandel performs Sunday
Yandel brings his Sinfinoco Tour to El Paso, with a performance at 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 at the Don Haskins Center. Tickets starting at $72.50 plus fees are available at Ticketmaster.com.
Teresa Caputo
Teresa Caputo, psychic medium best known for her reality television series, “Long Island Medium,” will have a stop in El Paso with a show at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets starting at $68.20 are available at Ticketmaster.com.
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María Cortés González may be reached at 915-546-6150; mcortes@elpasotimes.com; @eptmaria.bsky.social on Bluesky, and @eptmariacg on TikTok
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