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Have a great 4th of July weekend! Get out and have some fun!
Happening Around Town
🎆 Fireworks for the Annual 4th of July Celebration are at NMSU Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park on July 04th starting at 9:45 pm. Live Music by Big Head Todd and the Monsters & Kissing Leia. Gates open at 4 pm
Mesilla Fireworks will be behind Planet Fireworks at 9:30 pm. With Live Music by Neal McCowan at Mesilla Plaza starting at 7 pm.
Road Trip Ideas
🧨 Fireworks at Elephant Butte Lake. Saturday July 5th from 8:30 - 10:15 pm More info
🌕 White Sands National Park is having a Full Moon Night concert with local blues duo Outcats at 8 pm on July 10th. Get the Details
👽 The Aliens have landed - Roswell UFO Festival is this weekend. Schedule
✅ Check our Online Events Calendar for lots more events.
🎸 And check out our latest Live Music issue.
Updates or Corrections
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Note: Always check to confirm event details with venue before attending events for changes or weather cancellations.
Friday, July 04th
Fourth of July Celebration - Concert & Firework Display | Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park At NMSU | Gates open at 4 pm | Music by Big Head Todd and the Monsters & Kissing Leia - Kissing Leia opens at 6:45 and Big Head Todd at 8 pm.
4th of July Celebration | Old Mesilla Plaza with fireworks | 6 pm till | Music by Neal McCowan. Fireworks will be held behind Planet Fireworks at 9:30 pm
Mesilla’s 2nd Annual Hotdog Eating Contest | Planet Fireworks | 6 pm
July 4th Party | La Vina Winery | 12 - 7 pm | Tickets $15 | The band Hypnosis 3.0
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
July 5th Party | La Vina Winery | 12 - 7 pm | Tickets $15 | The band Fungi Mungi
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
LCHS Boys Soccer Car Wash | Martin Tire Company | 8 am - 12 pm
Sunday, July 06th
Fine Art Flea Market | Downtown Las Cruces | 5 - 10 pm | Local Artists, Native Arts, Food Trucks | More Info
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
Mesquite Street Growers Market | Klein Park | 9 am - Noon | Food focused market
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
Build a Bed for a Kid in Need | First Presbyterian Church Las Cruces | 5:30 pm
Tuesday, July 08th
Tai Chi for Health | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library | 9:15—10:15 am
Wednesday, July 09th
Outlaw Rope Wreath | Zia Feed & Supply | 2 pm
Summer Wednesday Evenings - The Museum Experience | Branigan Cultural Center | 5 - 7 pm
On The Hook Fish and Chips | On The Hook Fish And Chips Food Truck | 11 am - 7 pm
Thursday, July 10th
Full Moon Night & Concert | White Sands National Park | 8 pm | Local Blues Band “OutCats” will be playing.
Free Community Seminar: A Brief Introduction to Colon Diverticulitis | Memorial Medical Center | 5:30 - 7 pm
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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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