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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM<\/a>) \u2014 The dawn of September is near, but the festivities shall continueth! KTSM 9 Que Pasa? brings you all the necessary fall activities and some quirky events that will keep the festivities going, even with the changing of the leaves. Alloweth\u2019s diveth into this weekend\u2019s events!<\/p>\n

La Purisima Catholic Church Kermes<\/p>\n

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Further into town, La Purisima Catholic Parish is hosting their annual Kermes! The event will be from Friday, Sept. 25 through Sunday, Sept. 27 at 328 S. Nevarez Road in Socorro. Guests can enjoy food, live music, games, loteria, raffles and more!<\/p>\n

La Purisima Catholic Parish<\/a><\/p>\n

Disney On Ice: Jump In!<\/p>\n

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Disney on Ice is back in El Paso, returning with new characters and adventures to the rink, but all the same family fun you know and love! The icy storytelling runs from Friday, Sept. 25 through Sunday, Sept. 27 at the El Paso County Coliseum. Tickets start at $27.<\/p>\n

Disney on Ice tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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St. Raphael Parish Kermes<\/p>\n

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Enjoy a night of live local entertainment, games, food and fun at the St. Raphael Parish\u2019s Kermes! The event will be from 6 to midnight on Friday, Sept. 25 and from 5 to midnight on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 2301 Zanzibar Rd.<\/p>\n

Madeline Park Shakespeare Festival \u2013 Macbeth<\/p>\n

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Doth thee enjoyeth a did bite of theatre? Join the Madeline Park Shakespeare Festival for their fifth season as they perform \u201cMacbeth\u201d in the park! The season kicks off this weekend with the curtains rising at 6:40 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 and Sunday, Sept. 26 at Madeline Park. Before the free show, shop local with a market starting at 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Madeline Park Shakespeare Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

Cielo Vista Market<\/p>\n

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Get into the fall feeling with Cielo Vista Market\u2019s Fall Fest! The cozy event is set to be from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 and Sunday, Sept. 26. Guests can enjoy local vendors, food trucks, kid\u2019s activities, a complimentary loteria game and more!<\/p>\n

Cielo Vista Market Fall Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

El Paso Locomotive vs. FC Tulsa<\/p>\n

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Cheer on your El Paso Locomotive as they charge ahead on their historic 8-win streak, hoping for 9 wins as they face FC Tulsa at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 at Southwest University Park. Go Locos!<\/p>\n

El Paso Locomotive tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

DJ Pauly D at The Elmont<\/p>\n

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Jersey is coming to El Paso! DJ Pauly D and his high-energy performance takes over The Elmont on Friday, Sept. 25, doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are still available, starting at $40.<\/p>\n

DJ Pauly D tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

NMSU Aggies Volleyball vs. Western Kentucky \u2013 Friday<\/p>\n

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Cheer on your NMSU Aggies Volleyball as they take on Western Kentucky, with the first set scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 at the Pan American Center. Tickets start at $7.50.<\/p>\n

NMSU Volleyball tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00edChuchulucos! Hispanic Heritage Month Crafts-Mas !Pi\u00f1atasmania!<\/p>\n

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making your own pi\u00f1ata! Join the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library for their mini pi\u00f1ata\u00a0workshop, slated to start at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 at 200 E. Picacho Ave. Craft your cardboard pi\u00f1ata, decorate with colorful strips, stuff your creation with candy and prepare to burst it open!<\/p>\n

Hispanic Heritage Month Crafts-Mas !Pi\u00f1atasmania!<\/a><\/p>\n

Our Lady of Guadalupe Fabens Kermes<\/p>\n

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Our Lady of Guadalupe in Fabens is hosting its annual kermes, from 4 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, Sept. 26 and from 2 p.m. to midnight on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 127 W Main St. Guests can enjoy food, raffles and entertainment. On Sunday, guests can enjoy menudo and gorditas from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

Our Lady of Guadalupe kermes<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardin\u2019s Music Saloon Presents: Two intimate evenings with War<\/p>\n

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One of the most iconic bands, War, is ready to rock Las Cruces! The two intimate evenings are scheduled to start at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Rio Grande Theatre. Admission is from $85 to $150, with concessions included. Guests can enjoy classic hits, such as Low Rider,\u201d \u201cWhy Can\u2019t We Be Friends,\u201d \u201cSpill the Wine,\u201d \u201cMe and Baby Brother,\u201d \u201cThe Cisco Kid,\u201d \u201cSlippin\u2019 Into Darkness,\u201d \u201cSummer\u201d and many others.<\/p>\n

Two intimate evenings with War tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

San Antonio de Padua kermes<\/p>\n

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Up the road, San Antonio de Padua is also holding their annual kermes! From noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 503 Hunter Dr., guests can enjoy food, live music, vendors and fun for the family to enjoy.<\/p>\n

San Antonio de Padua kermes<\/a><\/p>\n

Way Out West Fest<\/p>\n

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The Way Out West Country Music Festival for its 10th year in Downtown El Paso! Cole Swindle headlines this milestone concert, and in addition, the festival will feature food vendors, contests and immersive fan experiences. The fest kicks off at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. Tickets start at $53<\/p>\n

Way Out West tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

Supporting Veterans BBQ Cook off<\/p>\n

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Enjoy some good food and good company, all for a good cause. The 3rd annual Supporting Veterans BBQ Cook Off kicks off at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 4724 Vulcan Ave. In addition to the food, guests can meet the pitmasters and enjoy a live DJ.<\/p>\n

Supporting Veterans BBQ Cook-Off<\/a><\/p>\n

Centro San Vicente Annual Fun Walk<\/p>\n

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Take a groovy walk with Centro San Vicente with their annual Fun Walk! The 70s-themed trek will be from 8 a.m. to noon in Saturday, Sept. 26 at Ascarate Park. After the walk, the whole family can enjoy food, activities and fun! Your pet can also join the fun! Registration is $25.<\/p>\n

Fun Walk registration<\/a><\/p>\n

An International Cabaret<\/p>\n

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The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance, and the Tec de Monterrey are partnering to bring you a night of talent with music, dance, singing and more! An International Cabaret will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 501 S. Virginia St. Admission is \u201cpay-what-you-can,\u201d and all proceeds will go towards the students\u2019 scholarship fund.<\/p>\n

An International Cabaret<\/a><\/p>\n

Free Argentine Tango Lesson<\/p>\n

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Grab your dancing shoes for this free Argentine tango class! The lesson will be from 7 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Shundo Ballroom Dance Studio. The lesson is free and no partner or experience is needed!<\/p>\n

La Union Maze<\/p>\n

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One of El Paso\u2019s favorite fall traditions is back! La Union Maze will open for its first weekend, from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27. Outside of exploring the corn maze, guests can also enjoy a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch, flower picking, over 20 attractions and delicious food!<\/p>\n

La Union tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

DIY Painted Doormat Workshop<\/p>\n

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Welcome your guests in style with this DIY painted doormat workshop! The class will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. Registration is $45 and all materials are included for your next masterpiece!<\/p>\n

DIY Painted Doormat Workshop<\/a><\/p>\n

Museum Nature & Science Space Fest Day<\/p>\n

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Celebrate the 8th annual Las Cruces Space Festival at the Museum of Nature and Science! The event kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 as guests will explore the history and exciting future of space exploration!<\/p>\n

Las Cruces Space Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

Las Cruces Space Festival White Sands Full Moon Night<\/p>\n

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As part of the Las Cruces Space Festival, end the night under the full moon! White Sands Full Moon Night will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. For this event, the park\u2019s hours will be extended by two hours to enjoy the full moon!<\/p>\n

White Sands Full Moon Night<\/a><\/p>\n

NMSU vs. UNM: Rio Grande Rivalry<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s the 116th meeting between the New Mexico State University Aggies vs. the University of New Mexico Lobos in the Rio Grande Rivalry! The game kicks off at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Aggie Memorial Stadium. Tickets are still available, starting at $25. Go Aggies!<\/p>\n

Rio Grande Rivalry tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

UTEP Women\u2019s Soccer vs. San Jose State<\/p>\n

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Cheer on your UTEP women\u2019s soccer team and they take on San Jose at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27 at University Field. Tickets start at $10.45.<\/p>\n

UTEP women\u2019s vs. San Jose<\/a><\/p>\n

September Hazy Moon Night Market\/J&M Sports Card and Collectibles Magic Commander Night<\/p>\n

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Can you believe its almost the end of September? Enjoy the last few days of the month with this night market, slated from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 11135 Pellicano Drive. With this matchup with J&M Sports Card and Collectibles, guests can enjoy games, food, brews, collectibles and art!<\/p>\n

Last Sunday Market<\/a><\/p>\n

Eden Performing Arts Presents Tea with Shakespeare<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s time for more Shakespeare! Take a stroll through Keystone Heritage Park as you experience different beloved play scenes with Tea with Shakespeare. The event will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27. General admission is $25, and seniors and students can pay $20. Tea will be served by the Daughters of the British Empire.<\/p>\n

Tea with Shakespeare<\/a><\/p>\n

Old Tin Mine Tour<\/p>\n

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If \u2018t be true thee enjoyeth not Shakespeare on a stroll, maybe you\u2019ll enjoy this history trek! This tour is set to begin at 7 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27 at Chuck Heinrich Memorial Park, where guests will learn about the tin mines and the remains of a mining operation from the early 1900s. The hike is moderate to difficult and is about 6 miles long. <\/p>\n

To reserve your spot, call 915-444-9121.<\/p>\n

Last Sunday Hike at Upper Sunset Trail<\/p>\n

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Say goodbye to September with this last Sunday hike! The walk is set to begin at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Tom Mays Unit, at the Southern Lower Sunset Trailhead. This hike is easy to moderate and about 1.5 miles in length. <\/p>\n

To reserve your spot, call 915-444-9121.<\/p>\n

Mayor\u2019s Bike Ride<\/p>\n

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Enjoy a bike ride with the Las Cruces Mayor! Mayor Eric Enriquez invites the community to his 13th bike ride at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, starting at the Plaza de Las Cruces. The route is 10 miles long and will end back at the Plaza. The free ride is an easy, low-speed event that the family can enjoy!<\/p>\n

Mayor\u2019s Bike Ride<\/a><\/p>\n

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