Las Cruces Events for May 16th

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Upcoming Events

🙏 The 25th Annual Blessing of the Fields is today, Friday May 16th from 10 am to 11 am. Admission is free. More info

🤠 A Midsummer Night’s Western is playing at the Rio Grande Theatre this weekend, May 16th & 17th. Tickets $10

🍷 The New Mexico Wine Festival returns to Las Cruces on May 24th and 25th at the Southern New Mexico Fairgrounds and is sure to be a lot of fun. Local Bands playing all weekend.

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🎺 Mayor’s Jazz Festival is coming up on Sunday May 25th at Plaza de Las Cruces. Featuring the High School Jazz Orchestra and Hillary Smith & Chillhouse.

🎸 The 2025 Silver City Blues Festival is May 24th and 25th in Silver City. The lineup includes Bands from all over the US and includes many of your local favorites.

🎸 Check out the Live Music events this week. Next issue comes out next Thursday. But we update it throughout the week as we find more events.

✅ Check our Online Events Calendar for more upcoming events.

Summer Events

Check out the upcoming 2025 Summer Events.

Note: Always check to confirm event details before attending events for changes or weather cancellations.

Friday, May 16th

25th Anniversary: Blessing Of The Fields | NM Farm and Ranch Museum | 10 - 11 am

La Cueva Loop Trail Hike | Parks and Recreation Department | Dripping Springs Natural Area | 9 am | 2.9 mile hike

PetSmart Pals | PetSmart | 10 am - 1 pm | Pet Adoption

Las Cruces UkeFest 2025 | NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall | 7 pm | $10 More Info

Food Truck Friday | Morning Star Las Cruces | 5 - 8 pm

Brews: Midsummer Night's Western | Rio Grande Theatre | 7 pm - 9 pm | Fri & Sat

Saturday, May 17th

La Cueva Hike | Dripping Springs Natural Area | 8 - 11:30 am | Informational guided hike to visit La Cueva Archeological site. No Dogs. $5 Parking

Butterfly Flutterby | Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park | 9 am - Noon | a free, family-friendly event celebrating butterflies and other pollinators.

Ranger Panties/ Silkies Ruck | NMSU’s Horseshoe near Jett Hall | 10:45 am - 1:30 pm | 4 mile walk at NMSU. Rucking is walking with weight on your back, and a more challenging workout.

Bark & Browse: ASCMV Market Adoptions | Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces | 10 am - 1 pm

Kids Can - Jr. Vendors at the FCMLC | Downtown Las Cruces in front of the Museum of Art | 8:30 am - 1 pm | Support young entrepreneurs aged 6-17 have worked hard to launch their very own micro-businesses, and excited to share their handmade creations.

Learn how to Dutch Oven Cook! | Southwest Expeditions | 12 am - 3 pm | Tickets $65

Monthly Writer's Workshops and Roundtables | Downtown Las Cruces Partnership and Arts and Cultural District | 11 am - 1 pm

Las Cruces Veterans Legal Aid Clinic | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library | 1 - 4 pm

FREE Clothing Giveaway | Cross of Christ Lutheran Church-WELS | 9 am - 12 pm

An Intro to Ayurveda with Kandy | Downtown Desert Yoga | 12 - 2 pm | Ayurveda, an ancient Indian holistic system of medicine.

Maya Textile Sale | Weaving for Justice | 10 am - 3 pm

Live From the Market with KTAL-LP: The 575 Band | Downtown Las Cruces Farmers Market | 11 am - 12 pm

Community Yard Sale | Monster House Dispensary | 8 am - 12 pm

Las Cruces Veterans Legal Aid Clinic | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library | 1 pm - 4 pm

Wiggles' Run/Ride and Potluck Breakfast | Casa de Wiggles | 7 am

Brews: Midsummer Night's Western | Rio Grande Theatre | 7 pm - 9 pm | Fri & Sat

Outdoor Survival Discussion | Fort Selden Historic Site | 10 -11 am | A discussion and demonstration of basic outdoor survival techniques inspired by the book Hatchet.

Sunday, May 18th

Sagecrest Park Clean-up | Sagecrest Park | 8 - 9 am

Breathwork & Yoga Nidra Group Classes | Massage Therapy Training Institute | 5 - 7 pm

Trivia Night | Picacho Hills Country Club | 5 pm

May USPSA Match | Butterfield Shooting Range | 9 am - 2 pm

Jazz Concert | Mesilla Valley Jazz & Blues Society | 6:30 pm | 3 Jazz Bands

New Horizons Symphony Orchestra | NMSU Atkinson Hall | 3 - 4:30 pm

Monday, May 19th

Border Tactical Training- Safety & Security for Houses of Worship | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Las Cruces North | 6 - 8 pm

Trivia Monday’s | Truth or Consequences Brewing | 6 pm

Goldpine | Cruces Creatives | 7 pm | Tickets $20 | Nashville Recording Artists playing harmony-driven Americana. Only a few tickets left.

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Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market | Downtown | 8:30 am to 1 pm | Wed & Sat.

Mesilla Arts & Crafts Farmers Market | Mesilla Plaza | 11 am to 4 pm | Fri & Sun.

Organ Mountain Market | Plaza Del Rey | Sundays 11 am to 4 pm.

Wednesday Walks With a Ranger | Fort Selden Historic Site | 9 to 10 am | Every Wednesday thru 11/12/25.

Sunset Stroll | White Sands National Park | Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday until August 9, 2025 (except for 05/09, 05/10, 05/04 and 05/11)

A Midsummer Night’s Western | Rio Grande Theatre | May 16th & 17th | Tickets $10

Bloomsday | Black Box Theatre | May 02nd to May 18th | Tickets $12 to $18.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock | Las Cruces Community Theatre | May 30 to June 15. Tickets $12-20

City of Las Cruces Senior Recreation Program Calendar. Also check our online events calendar.

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