- Live Love Las Cruces
- Posts
- 👻 Are You Ready For 2 Weeks of Halloween Celebration?
👻 Are You Ready For 2 Weeks of Halloween Celebration?
Could this be the longest Holiday Celebration? Hope you like Spooky and Candy 🙂

Hello, Las Cruces!
Thanks for joining the 3,021 and counting Las Cruces enthusiasts who know that our community isn't just amazing—it's like a fiesta in a piñata!

Weather
Friday 🌤️ Mostly Sunny 87°/51° | Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday ☀️ Sunny 88°/54° | Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday ☀️ Sunny 90°/56° | Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.

Dance with the Dead: A Symphonic Celebration of Dia de los Muertos
This concert offers a perfect blend of spooky classical favorites and Mexican-inspired pieces to celebrate the Dia de los Muertos holiday.
Audiences can look forward to an evening of evocative music that captures both the eerie and festive spirit of the occasion. Note: This is the last event of 2024.
This Saturday and Sunday Oct 26th and 27th. More Info
👻 The Real History of Halloween
It’s maybe the only non-religious holiday that we have. Ever wondered about how Halloween got started? Maybe an answer here.

⭐️ Turn our audience into your clients/customers More Info
Events
Friday, Oct 25
Mesilla Arts & Crafts Farmers Market | Mesilla Plaza | 11am-4pm
Comfort Keepers Boo Bash Trunk or Treat Block Party | Comfort Keepers | 4-7 pm
Annual Fall Festival | Las Cruces Catholic School | 5:30-7:30 pm
Trunk or Treat | Viva Dodge Las Cruces | 5-8 pm
Trunk or Treat | Esperanza Children's Therapy | 5:30-7:30 pm
La Emi Flamenco | Hotel Encanto | Oct 24 & 25 | 7:30 - 8:30 pm | Tickets
Moon Bash Halloween Costume Party | Blue Moon | 7-11 pm
Annual Trunk or Treat 2024 | Las Cruces Cruising Council | Rudys BBQ | 7 pm
Saturday, Oct 26
Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market | Downtown | 8:30 am - 1 pm | Pet Costume Contest & Trick or Treat
RX Take Back Day | Dona Ana County | 10 am
Opening Reception: Dina D'Argo, "Foundlings" | Rio Grande Fine Art | 12-4 pm
25th Anniversary of Las Esperanzas | Las Esperanzas | 1-5 pm | Mesquite Street Historic District
Cornhole for a Cause Tournament | Icebox Picacho | 1 pm | Benefits Doña Ana County Humane Society
Haunted Insane Asylum | Southwest Expeditions | 4 time slots | 7 pm | Tickets
Real Life Fall Fest | Real Life Church | 4 pm | Hay Maze, Carnival Games, Candy
Trunk or Treat | McCoy’s Building Supplies | 2-5 pm | Treats & Games
Salsaween Party | Amaro Winery | 7 pm
Haunted After Hours Movie | Las Cruces Public Libraries | 6:15 pm
Fall Festival | University Presbyterian Church | 5-8 pm | Bouncy House, Pumpkin Painting, Cake Walk
Fall Festival 2024 | Church of Christ | 3-6 pm | Hay Rides, Face Painting
Trunk or Treat & Haunted House | St. Andrew's Episcopal Church | 5-8 pm | Music, Games, Prizes
Spooky Science Fall Festival | St. Paul's United Methodist Church | 5-7 pm
The Arbors' Trunk or Treat | Vista Living Care | 5-8 pm | Haunted House, Candy
Zombie Walk Halloween Extravaganza | Zia Comics | 4 pm
The Living Ghetto Blaster Zombie Walk | Downtown Las Cruces | 7 pm
Pumpkin Carving Contest | Casa Autoplex | 3-5 pm | Cash Prizes
Trunk or Treat | Sisbarro Buick GMC | 9 am | Bring the Kids
Trunk or Treat @ Restore | Mesilla Valley Habitat for Humanity | 11 am - 3 pm
Trunk or Treat | Olive Garden | 6-9 pm
Mesilla Fall Festival | Mesilla Plaza | 5-9 pm | Haunted House, Games, Live Music, Costume Contest, Safe Trick or Treating Stations
Fall Harvest Festival | Rio Grande Winery | 12 pm | Hay Rides, Grass Maze, Games
Annual Fall Harvest Fest | Farmesilla | 12 pm | Pumpkin Patch, Face Painting, Music
Gun Show | Sunrise Lions Club | Las Cruces Convention Center | Oct 26 & 27 | 9 am
Guided Bird Tour | Leasburg Dam | 8-10 am
Star Gazing Program | Leasburg Dam | 6:30-8:30 pm
Campfire Kitchen | Fort Selden Historic Site | 10-11 am | Adobe horno restoration & preservation
Fall Festival | University Presbyterian Church | 5-8 pm
Masonic Cemetery Tour | Las Cruces Museums | 2-3 pm
Zombie Mash | Icebox Cantina | 6-10 pm
Haunted After Hours Movie | LC Public Libraries | 6:15 pm | Beetlejuice
Trick or Treat @ Artist, Crafters & Creators Bazaar | Mesilla Valley Mall | Sat 26 & Sun 27 | 12-6 pm
Las Cruces Symphony Día de los Muertos Celebration | NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall | 7:30 pm | Tickets
Marathon - Day of the Dead Series | La Llorona Park | 6 am | 26th & 27th | Marathon, half, 50K, 10K, 5K each day
Pumpkin Patch | Nichols Ranch La Luz | Sat & Sun 9 am - 5 pm | Carnival games, train rides, petting zoo, costume contest
Hazy Moon Night Market | Sunland Park | 5-10 pm
Pet Costume Contest | Mija Coffee | 7-8 pm
OutsmART Table Top Sculptures | NMSU Art Museum | 1 pm | Free, Material Provided, create your own.
Neighborhood Artists Sale | The Pines Neighborhood | 9 am - 1pm | Artists throughout the neighborhood include woodworking, fine arts/prints, gourds (painted), miniatures, stained glass, beadwork, jewelry,
Sunday, Oct 27
Mesilla Arts & Crafts Farmers Market | Mesilla Plaza | 11am-4pm
Howl-O-Wine Dog 2024 | La Vina Winery | 11 am - 5 pm | Dog Walk & Costume Contest.
Fall Market and Book Swap | Bean on Mesquite | 10 am
Fall Festival | DH Lescombes | 2-8 pm | Live Music, Games
Ghost Stories by Campfire! | Southwest Expeditions | 7-9:30 pm | Tickets
Trunk or Treat | Kids for Christ | 5-7 pm
Great Pumpkin Candy Drop | Maag Field | 11 am - 3 pm
Gun Show | Sunrise Lions Club | LC Convention Center | Oct 26 & 27 | 9 am
Spaceport Motorcycle Ride | LC Motorcycle Rides | 9 am
Trick or Treat @ Artist, Crafters & Creators Bazaar | Mesilla Valley Mall | Sat 26 & Sun 27 | 12-6 pm
Las Cruces Symphony Día de los Muertos Celebration | NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall | 3:00 pm | Tickets
Marathon - Day of the Dead Series | La Llorona Park | 6 am | 26th & 27th | Marathon, half, 50K, 10K, 5K each day
Pumpkin Patch | Nichols Ranch La Luz | Sat & Sun 9 am - 5 pm | Carnival games, train rides, petting zoo, costume contest
Halloween Party and Costume Contest | Rad Retrocade | 4-8 pm
1st Annual Dia de Los Muertos Run To Remember 5K Run/Walk | Mesilla | 4-6 pm
La Grande UPick | Calhoun Flower Farm | La Mesa | Pumpkins and Flowers | Tickets
Monday, Oct 28
42nd Annual Jewelry Sale | NMSU Metalsmithing Students | NMSU Bookstore Coffee Shop | 7:30 am - 6:30 pm | Handmade, wearable art pieces. More Info
Ongoing
Mesilla Valley Corn Maze - Sep 28 - Oct 27 | Tickets
Theatre
Adams Family Values | A Children's Theatre | Rio Grande Theatre | Oct 26 | 7pm
Good People | NSTC Black Box Theatre | Oct 18-Nov 03
Big Bad Green Cast | A Children's Theatre | Rio Grande Theatre | Oct 25 & 26
Check out more events in our online calendar. Take a look!
Got Events? You can add them to our events calendar. It’s easy and free. Click Here
Business Spotlight
Mary Jane's Pilates Studio! Think of Pilates as a blend of yoga, strength training, and mindfulness, all focused on creating a stronger, more flexible, and balanced you through controlled, precise movements. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, Pilates is a low-impact workout that targets deep muscles, increases strength, and promotes a strong mind-body connection. Experience the Pilates difference – book your first class today! Visit mjpilatesstudio.com or call me at (575) 649-5591 *
*indicates Sponsored Advertising
Music
Friday, Oct 25
CW Ayon Duo | Amaro Winery | 7 pm
Bourbon Legend | Elephant Ranch | 7 pm
Sebastian Lescombes | DH Lescombes | 6 pm
Calista | DH Lescombes | 6:30 pm
Sons of Soul | Little Toad Creek | 8 pm
Daniel Sanchez | Pecan Grill | 7 pm
Rudy Saenz | NM Vintage | 7 pm
Benji Rivas | Grounded | 7 pm
Grady Hodnett | Rio Grande Winery | 6 pm
Dallas David Ochoa & Travis Manning | Game 2 | 7 pm
Rick & Belle | Valley Pizza | 7 pm
Unforgettable | Palacio Bar | 8 pm
Chris Baker | Blue Moon | 7 pm
Saturday, Oct 26
Proud Pete | Amador Patio Grill | 8 pm
Hayden Haddock | Blue Moon | 7-11 pm | Tickets
The Big Spook Band | Amador Patio Bar & Grill | 6:30 pm
Pumpkin Party | NM Vintage | 12-2 pm
Jamie O’Hara | NM Vintage | 7 pm
Dusty Low | Rio Grande Winery | 6:30 pm
Matthew Mercado | Icebox Picacho | 6 pm
Clinton Wilcox Orchestra | Valley Pizza | 7 pm
Michael Avillar | Dry Point Distillers | 7 pm
Kicks | Palacio Bar | 8 pm
Sunday, Oct 27
CL Smith | NM Vintage | 2:30 pm
Frank Zona | Rio Grande Winery | 5 pm
Chris Baker | Sparky’s Hatch | 12 pm
Visit our online calendar for additional music events and shows.
Learn how to make AI work for you
AI won’t take your job, but a person using AI might. That’s why 800,000+ professionals read The Rundown AI – the free newsletter that keeps you updated on the latest AI news and teaches you how to use it in just 5 minutes a day.
Quote of the Day
“Halloween was confusing. All my life my parents said, 'Never take candy from strangers.' And then they dressed me up and said, 'Go beg for it.”
What Did You Think About Today's Issue?Your feedback helps us create a even better newsletter. After you click leave us a comment. |
Reply