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Las Cruces Events April 08th Issue
Pecan Festival, International Film Festival, NMSU Rodeo and Music Fest, Final Concert for Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, Chile Pepper Institute Plant Sale
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Upcoming Events Spotlight
The Las Cruces International Film Festival 2025 will be April 9th - 13th. Tickets are $15 and up. Check out their Schedule.
NMSU Rodeo and Music Fest will be April 11th & 12th at the Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds starting at 6 pm both days. Tickets $20-30
The Academy for Learning in Retirement is hosting The Geology of Southern New Mexico a 4 part series starting today April 08th through April 17 at Dona Ana Community College. Tickets $20 Register Here
The Friends of the Organ Mountains Desert Peaks is having some guided hikes and programs on April 12th & 13th where pre-registration is required. If interested here is more info
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Note: Always check to confirm event details before attending events for changes or weather cancellations.
Wednesday, April 09
Trivia Night | Little Toad Creek Brewery | 7- 10 pm
Flower Arrangement Workshop | Calhoun Farms | 6 - 7:30 pm | Tickets $75 – $95
Moorman's ShowTec Meeting | Zia Feed & Supply | 6:00 pm
Storytelling at the Museum | NMSU Art Museum | 10:30 am
Bat Box Demonstration | Fort Selden Historic Site | 10 am | $5
Thursday, April 10
Lush and Lean Spring 2025 Rainwater Harvesting | City of Las Cruces | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
CPI Annual Spring Plant Sale | The Chile Pepper Institute | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Thursday and Friday
A Conversation with Helen Hunt | Las Cruces International Film Festival | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Artism Workshop for Children- 4th Annual Celebrate the Spectrum | NMSU Art Museum | 5:30 pm | Adult Workshop April 15th | Pre-Register
Friday, April 11
Moon Tree Unveiling | NM Farm & Ranch | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Our “Moon Tree” is part of a new generation of Moon Trees traveled into lunar orbit aboard the Orion spacecraft as of part of NASA’s Artemis I Program.
CPI Annual Spring Plant Sale | The Chile Pepper Institute | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Thursday and Friday
NEW Pre-K Program! Ticket to Learning | Las Cruces Museums | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
PetSmart Pals: Adopt an ASCMV Pet | Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hats & Horses Derby Party Fundraiser | NM Junior Livestock Foundation | Hacienda de Mesilla | 6 pm | Tickets $300 (2)
Picacho Mountain Hike | Picacho Peak Recreation Area | 9 am | Pre-Register by April 10th | Free
Saturday, April 12
2nd Annual Las Cruces Pecan Festival | Young Park | 10 am - 9 pm | Tickets $
Bark & Browse | Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
11th Annual Spring Egg Hunt | Stroll Las Cruces | 10:00 am
Woodblock Bunny Family Craft Day | McCoy's Building Supply | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Mesilla Plaza Walking Tour | Mesilla Plaza | 10 - 11 am | PreRegister
The Big 5s Final Concerts of Season | Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra | Atkinson Recital Hall | 7:30 pm | Tickets $45-65
Sunday, April 13
2nd Annual Las Cruces Pecan Festival | Young Park | 10 am - 5 pm | Tickets $
The Big 5s Final Concerts of Season | Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra | Atkinson Recital Hall | 3 pm | Tickets $45-65
NMSU Spring Flute Studio Recital | Atkinson Recital Hall | 7:30 pm
Be sure to check our Events Calendar for more fun things to do 👇️
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Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market | Downtown | 8:30 am - 1 pm | Wed & Sat
Mesilla Arts & Crafts Farmers Market | Mesilla Plaza | 11 am - 4 pm | Fri & Sun
Organ Mountain Market | Plaza Del Rey | Sundays 11 am - 4 pm
Sunset Stroll At White Sands | White Sands National Park | 4:30 pm | Every day until May 10, 2025 (except for 04/12 and 04/19)
Wednesday Walks With a Ranger | Fort Selden Historic Site | 9 - 10 am | Every Wednesday

Rossum's Universal Robots | Las Cruces Community Theatre | March 28 - April 13
The Prom | NMSU Theatre Arts | April 11th - 12th & 25th - 27th. Special Preview April 10th.
Winnie The Pooh | A Children’s Theatre | April 25th & 26th | Tickets $10

City of Las Cruces Senior Recreation Program Calendar. Many of these Senior activities have been added to our online events calendar.
Seniors 50 and over can sign up for the Doña Ana Senior Games held from March 22 to May 23, 2025. Get more info here and the schedule of events.

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