EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Halloween and Dia de los Muertos is just around the corner, and we’re gearing up for a weekend filled with spooky vibes, costumes galore, and sweet, sweet candy! Where should you spend your weekend? KTSM 9’s Que Pasa is bringing you all the eerie events!
Grab your candy bags and masks and let’s dive right into these events that’ll make your skin crawl!
Borderland Trunk-or-Treats
KTSM 9 has compiled a list of Trunk-or-Treats happening across the Borderland for all to enjoy! From El Paso to Las Cruces, find the event closest to you and enjoy a day filled with candy, costumes and car decorating fun!
LIST: Trunk-Or-Treat at these Halloween Borderland events
Día de los Muertos in Old Mesilla Plaza
Celebrate and honor loved ones who have passed with Old Mesilla’s Día de los Muertos festival! The festivities begin on Friday, Oct. 30 through Monday, Nov. 2. Attendees can enjoy live entertainment, costumes, and an All Souls Procession at 6 p.m. on Nov. 2.
Día de los Muertos at Old Mesilla
Fountain Theatre: ‘Only Living Pickpocket in New York’
Watch the highly-acclaimed film “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York” with the Mesilla Valley Film Society! The film will be shown at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31, as well as at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1 at the Fountain Theatre. The story follows an aging pickpocket who piles his trade with the ever-diminishing returns in a drastically changed New York. Tickets start at $10.
‘Only Living Pickpocket in New York’
Spooktacular Salsa Social
“Salsa-ween” returns to the Sun City for a night filled with frightful fun with dancing, costumes, music and Halloween surprises! The spooky event will be from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 30 at 7220 N. Mesa St. Join the El Paso Ballroom Dance Academy from 9 to 10 p.m. for a “Boo-chata” lesson! Admission is $15.
Ink & Drink Costume Party
Look your best and try out this costume party with a twist! Join Honey and Myrrh Collective for their Ink & Drink Costume Party, scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30. Guests will try their hands at tattooing on fake skin and enjoy some drinks. The best costume will win a prize! Tickets are $75 for individuals or $140 for a pair.
3rd Annual Desert Witches’ Gathering
Bring your broom and pointy hats for this witchy event! Join Hazy Moon Market for its 3rd Annual Desert Witches’ Gathering from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30 at 3617 Montana Ave. Attendees can enjoy local vendors, live entertainment, an ancestor altar, a costume contest and so much more!
Kid-Friendly Haunted House with Morning Star Las Cruces
Enjoy some spooky fun with this kid-friendly haunted house! The free event will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30 at 2941 Morning Star Dr. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their favorite costumes! Food trucks will be on site.
Nightmare at the Museums
Join New Mexico State University’s museums for a night of horror fun! Nightmare at the Museums is opening its doors from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, in Devathali Hall and Kent Hall. The public can enjoy a night of spook-tacular fun with haunted houses, creepy crafts, costume contests, scavenger hunts, bugs and more! Tickets are $13. Children 13 and under and NMSU students with their school ID enter for free!
Nightmare at the Museums tickets
One Last Spooky Bash
The Pecan Grill & Brewery is closing its doors soon and going out with a bang with their “One Last Big Spooky Bash-Halloween Eve!” The event will be from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 30 at 500 S. Telsor Blvd. No cover and one final night to pack the dance floor and make one last memory at Pecan Grill!
Día de los Muertos 5K
Celebrate community, tradition and fitness with the inaugural Día de los Muertos 5K! The race will start at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Album Park. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes, whether traditional Día de los Muertos classics or your favorite Halloween character. The first 500 finishers will receive a special Día de los Muertos medal.
Hocus Pocus Halloween Paint Party
Fly to this “Hocus Pocus” themed paint party! The event will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing. Tickets are $40 and include all materials and 1 complimentary drink.
“Hocus Pocus” paint party tickets
The Halloween Bar Crawl – El Paso
Get your spooky on during the Halloween Bar Crawl! Round up your boo crew from 4 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, Oct. 31, and enjoy some of Downtown’s popular bars! Tickets start at $32 for individuals and include cover at all bars, 2-3 drinks or shots, photos, exclusive drink specials, food specials and more!
El Paso Halloween Bar Crawl 2026
Boo at the Zoo!
Bring your candy bags for some creepy fun at the El Paso Zoo! The event will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 4001 E. Paisano. Dress in your costumes and enjoy some activities, animal encounters, candy stations and more!
Franklin Mountain State Park: Halloween Fest
Celebrate Halloween outdoors at the Franklin Mountain State Park! The Halloween Fest will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 31! The free event will feature the following activities:
Carved pumpkin contest
Must bring your own pumpkin, carved and ready to display by 8:45 a.m.
Guided Halloween hike
Begins at 9:30 a.m. with an easy .74 mile hike at Nature Walk. Costumes are encouraged.
Guided Halloween bike rides
1.2-mile ride at beginner’s loop. Must bring your own bike and costumes are encouraged.
To participate in any of the activities above, guests must call ahead at 915-444-9100.
Boo’s & Booze Halloween Block Party
Calling all the monsters to EPIC Halloween Block Party! The festivities will be from 3 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 500 N. Stanton. The block party includes live performances, food, music, vendors, and the biggest costume contest with a $3,000 in cash and prizes! Admission is $30.
Halloween Haunted House and Carnival in Old Mesilla
Are you ready for a fright? Join Old Mesilla from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 2251 Calle de Santiago and explore a haunted house! As well, guests can enjoy games, crafts, candies and more! A costume contest will be done at 6 p.m.
Halloween Night Double Feature Party
Pick your adventure with this double feature night with the Mesilla Valley Film Society. The event will be from 9:45 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 2469 Calle de Guadalupe. Tickets are only $8 for a pair feature of “Terrifying Terror and Frightening Frights” with “Spider Baby” or “The Maddest Story Ever Told” and “NIght of the Living Dead”. Additionally, guests can enjoy some trivia and stay til the end of the night for a surprise!
Halloween Double Feature Party
HalloWing: A Bird Walk with the Friends
Slip into this spooky edition of birdwatching fun with the Friends of the Organ Mountains. Explore the birds of the Chihuahuan Desert with a guided bird walk, begining at 8:15 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 atDripping Springs Natural Area. The event is free but there is a $5 parking fee.
HalloWing Bird Walk registration
Arturo Guerrero: México En Mi Voz
Feel the heart of Mexico through the voice of Arturo Guerrero, in a night filled of iconic Mexican music. The event kick off at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1 at the International Museum of Art. Tickets are $30.
Arturo Guerrero: México En Mi Voz tickets
San Elizario Día de los Muertos Festival
Celebrate tradition, culture and community at the San Elizario Día de los Muertos Festival! The event will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1 at Los Portales Museum. Guests can enjoy music, stunning art, local food, a car show and heartfelf celebrations as we remember our loved ones. Additionally, guests can build their own altar on a first-come, first-serve basis, must bring their own tables, photos, flowers and decorations.
San Elizario Día de los Muertos Festival
Día de los Muertos Brunch
Gather with your family for a memorable Día de los Muertos brunch. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1 at Ambar Restaurante. The special brunch will feature a buffet of Mexican dishes and traditional sweets with marigolds, a decorated altar and live music. Tickets are $60 for adults and $30 for children ages 3-7.
Old Tin Mine Hike
Learn about early El Paso history with this blast-from-the-past hike in the old Tin Mines! The walk into the remains of an early 1900 mining operation at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1 at Chuck Heinrich Memorial Park. The hike is a moderate to difficult hike of about 6 miles round trip.
To reserve your spot, call 915-444-9121.
Día De Los Muertos in Las Cruces: Arte, Música y Cultura
Gather with your family and the community to celebrate and honor loved ones at the 3rd Annual Día De Los Muertos festivities in Las Cruces. The event will be from 3 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1 in Downtown. The festivities are free and will feature an art contest, ofrenda contests, live performances, vendors, a silent auction and more. General admission is free and guests are encouraged to bring a photo of their loved ones to be placed on the community ofrenda.
Día De Los Muertos in Las Cruces
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