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As we kick off July and look ahead to Independence Day weekend, I hope this finds you enjoying the summer season.
Happening Around Town
🚨 You ready for the Annual Light Parade? it coming up on Thursday July 03rd.
🏃 Check out the Electric 5k Run and the Summer Youth Running Program also on July 03rd.
🎆 Fireworks are at Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park and at Mesilla Plaza on July 04th so get ready to see the sky light up.
Canceled - The 2025 Las Cruces Tequila, Taco & Cerveza Festival scheduled for Saturday July 12th at Plaza de Las Cruces has been canceled and postponed for this year!
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Tuesday, July 01st
July DAPC Meeting - Film Photography in 2025 | St. Andrew's Episcopal Church | 7:15 pm
Tuesday Night Jackpot July 1st | Zia Team Roping | Dona Ana County Fairgrounds | 6:30 pm
Beginner Line Dancing | Munson Senior Center | 2 - 3 pm
Swimnastics | Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center | 8:30 - 9:30 am | geared for members with arthritis, joint pain, joint injuries or replacements and back ailments.
Wednesday, July 02nd
Despicable Me 4 - FREE Summer Kids Series | Cineport 10 - Allen Theatres | 9 am – 10:44 am
Las Cruces Cruising Council Meeting | Rudy's BBQ | 7 pm
Summer Wednesday Evenings - Art | Museum Of Nature And Science | 5 – 7 pm
OutsmART: Self-titled Film Stills | NMSU Art Museum | 1 pm
Loteria Night At Casa Autoplex | Casa Autoplex | 6 - 7 pm
Las Cruces Cruising Council Meeting | Rudy's Bar-B-Q | 7 pm | Open to all
Thursday, July 03rd
Electric Light Parade | Apodaca Park (801 E Madrid Ave) | 9 pm
5K Fun Run Electric | Meerscheidt Center | 7:30 am | Kids 14 & under n/c
FREE Summer Youth Running Program - hosted by Las Cruces Running Club | Meerscheidt Recreational Center | 7:30 pm
Let Freedom Ring ASCMV Sleepover | Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley | 9 am – 4:30 pm
GriefShare | Sonoma Springs Covenant Church | 6 – 8 pm
Magic: The Gathering Nights | Frank O'Brien Papen Community Center | 6 - 9:30 pm
Friday, July 04th
Fourth of July Celebration - Concert & Firework Display | Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park At NMSU | 4 pm
4th of July Celebration | Old Mesilla Plaza with fireworks | 6 pm till
Opening reception for "Trichromographs," a William Moreé Solo Exhibit | The Mad Hatter Gallery | 5 – 8 pm
First Friday Art Ramble | M. Phillip's Gallery | 5 – 7 pm
Mesilla Valley Concert Band | NMSU Atkinson Hall | 10 am
Mesilla Summer Music Series | Mesilla Plaza | 7 pm | Neal McCowan
RV Barn Garage Sale | Las Cruces | 6 - 11 am
Food Truck Fridays | Pharmtrue 227 Main Street Downtown | 5 pm |
Saturday, July 05th
History & Haunts, The Ghosts of Old Mesilla | 251 West Amador St. | 7 – 9:30 pm | Tickets $38
Women's only, 9-mile kayaking Adventure! Robledo River Paddle | La Llorona park | 9:30 am – 1:30 pm | Tickets $83
Shelter Sweethearts at Petco | Petco | 9 am – 12 pm
ZAPA OPENING PARTY | Zia Aerial Performing Arts | 5:30 pm
Free Class Lesson Country Line Dancing | Amaro Winery | 7 pm
RV Barn Garage Sale | Las Cruces | 6 - 11 am
TeenSplash Night | Las Cruces Natatorium | 7 - 10 pm | Every Saturday in July
Sunday, July 06th
Fine Art Flea Market | Downtown Las Cruces | 4 pm
101 Beginner Kayak Lessons On The Rio! | Southwest Expeditions | La Llorona Park | 10 am - 2 pm | Tickets From $69
Doña Ana Fire Rescue Practice Physical Ability Test | Doña Ana County Public Safety | 7 am | Whether you're looking to join Doña Ana Fire Rescue or just want to challenge yourself, we’ve got you covered | July 6th & 7th
Weekend Wine Shuttle | Mesilla Valley Wine & Brew Tours | 11:15 am - 5 pm | $55
Monday, July 07th
Doña Ana Fire Rescue Practice Physical Ability Test | Doña Ana County Public Safety | 7 am | Whether you're looking to join Doña Ana Fire Rescue or just want to challenge yourself, we’ve got you covered | July 6th & 7th
Inspira STEAM Academy Community Input Event | NM Farm And Ranch Museum | 11 am
Legacy Life Skills & Self-Defense Camp | Legacy Mixed Martial Arts | 9 am
Monthly Bird ID Walking Tour | Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park | 8 - 10 am
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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.
Mesquite Street Peoples Market | Klein Park | Every Sunday 9 am - Noon
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
Bird Walk | Tellbrook Park | 8 - 10 am | Every 3rd Wednesday

Cabaret | Las Cruces Community Theatre | August 8th - 24th
Footloose | A Children’s Theatre of Mesilla Valley | August 15th - 17th @ Rio Grande Theatre
Dear Jack, Dear Louise | NSTC Black Box Theatre | August 15th - 31st

Also check our online events calendar for so much more.

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