Friday, September 25, 2026
íChuchulucos! Hispanic Heritage Month Crafts-Mas !Piñatasmania! Join us for Mas !Piñatamania! A mini piñata workshop in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Craft a cardboard piñata in whatever shape you like, such as a sugar skull, taco, or the traditional burrito (donkey). Decorate with colorful strips of crepe paper. Stuff your finished piñata with Mexican candy as we burst open a piñata! At the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave., at 2 p.m.
We’re proud to share some wonderful news about one of Las Cruces’ own. Adrián Aguirre has been named a recipient of the 2026 New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts! He is the sixth individual artist from Las Cruces to receive this prestigious honor, which recognizes outstanding artistic achievement and contributions to New Mexico’s cultural life. The Mad Hatter Gallery will host a reception celebrating Adrián and this important recognition.
Friday, September 25, 2026 at 5:30–7:00 PM at The Mad Hatter Gallery 221 N. Main Street, Downtown Las Cruces.
Las Cruces Space Festival! NMSU Night at O’Donnell Hall from 4:30 p.m.- 7 p.m.
Las Cruces Space Festival! Challenger Learning Center Mission at 505 S. Main St.4th Floor Ste. #400 from 6-8 p.m. Free Registration required. Register at lcspacefestival.com
Live Theatre: Black Box Theater presents Tiny Beautiful Things. Tickets are $18.00 regular admission and $15.00 seniors over 65 and Students. Reserving is simple, call 575-523-1223. If we are not there, leave a message with your name (spell your last name), phone number, the performance you wish to attend, the number of seats you require, and any special seating requests you might have. Please use only this phone number to reserve tickets. Using email or any other phone number could result in a lost reservation. Show times: Fridays September 18, 25 and October 2 @ 8:00 pm. Saturdays September 19, 25 and October 3 @ 8:00 pm
Thursday October 1 @ 7:00 pm Sundays September 25, October 4 @2:30 pm
For ticket price please click on link: https://no-strings.org/tickets.php
NMSU Aggies Volleyball vs Western Kentucky at the Pan American Center, 6 p.m.
NMSU Music presents NMSU Philharmonic Orchestra Concert. All department events are held at Atkinson Recital Hall except when noted and are free to attend. Recitals last approximately one hour. At the NMSU Music Center Atkinson Hall, 1075 N. Horseshoe Circle. Starts at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Original Townsite Fiesta in the Historic Heart of Las Cruces Come Join Us! Featuring will be an Enchilada Fundraiser by the Weed & Seed and Teen Connection Programs. - First 100 attendees will receive a plate of Red Enchiladas provided by La Nueva Casita Cafe! (one per person) After will be $10 a plate, proceeds for the Weed and Seed and Teen Connection Programs. Live music and Entertainment, Local vendors and Organizations, Jumping Balloon and Games. Come hang out, meet new faces and celebrate in community in the Original Townsite of Las Cruces! At Klein Park155 N Mesquite St Las Cruces, NM 88001, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. FREE
Las Cruces Space Festival! Museum of Nature & Science Space Fest! At 411 N. Main Street (Downtown Mall) from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.!
Las Cruces Space Festival White Sands Full Moon Night! At White Sands National Park Dunes Dr., from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Enjoy the radiance of the dunes beneath a full moon with live music, ranger programs, and special guest presenters and artists. Full Moon Nights share the cultural legacy of Southern New Mexico and Northern Mexico, as well as the rich natural resources of White Sands National Park. The park hours will be extended two hours from the park’s normal closing time on all Full Moon Nights for visitors to enjoy the full moon in the park on their own even when no program is scheduled.
2026 Spaceport America Open House at Spaceport America, CO Road A021, Truth or Consequences, FREE starting at 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Blast off into fun at Spaceport America’s 2026 Open House on Saturday, September 26! Join the growing community of rocket scientists and space enthusiasts as you step into a world of rockets, daring aerospace dreamers, and hands-on space adventures. Hear from exciting speakers, tinker with STEM activities, explore rockets and unique aircraft, and enjoy a family-friendly day that’s truly cosmic. Dress up in your favorite space gear, grab a bite from local food truck vendors, and discover how awesome New Mexico’s space community really is.
All aboard the Ag Wagon on Saturdays Year-Round! Join us for our educational program for children at the Museum. Each Ag Wagon offers an agriculture-related learning topic and a fun hands-on activity. Learn about Pollinators in September, “Science in Agriculture” in October, and Robotics in August. Adults are invited too with regular museum admission. From 10a.m.- 12 p.m. at 4100 Dripping Springs Rd, Las Cruces. At the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum.
La Union Maze Fall 2026. September 26, 2026 - November 8, 2026, at 1101 NM-28Anthony, NM 88021, https://launionmaze.com/pages/prices for tickets and information.
NMSU Aggies Football vs UNM at 1:30 p.m.
NMSU Aggies Volleyball vs. Western Kentucky at 12 p.m. at the Pan American Center, 1810 E. University Ave.
NMSU Music presents Dr. Yoshiko Arachata Faculty Recital at 7:30 p.m. at the NMSU Music Center Atkinson Hall, 1075 N. Horseshoe Circle. All department events are held at Atkinson Recital Hall except when noted and are free to attend. Recitals last approximately one hour.
Come learn with us! Patio Chat: "Preventative Search and Rescue Through Community Involvement" with Micah. Patio chats at the A. B. Cox Visitor Center & Native Plant Garden at Drippings Springs Natural Area. All programs are free and open to the public excepts $5/vehicle day-use fee. Questions call/text 575-494-3701.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Mayor's Bike Ride at Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces (Roberto Estrada Pavilion)100 N. Main Street Las Cruces, NM 88001. Las Cruces residents who have a bicycle are invited to join Las Cruces Mayor Eric Enriquez for the 2026 Mayor’s Bike Ride. The Mayor’s Bike Ride begins at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St. The route is about ten miles long and will end at the plaza. The route uses local streets and roadway bicycle lanes. For more information about the 2026 Mayor’s Bike Ride contact Catrina Godinez, Community Engagement Manager, at 575/528-3003 or by email at cgodinez@lascruces.gov, or email George Pearson at velocruces@gmail.com.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Mesilla Valley Film Society special screening: I Want Your Sex (Tuesday, September 29 @ 7:30 PM) — Dir: Gregg Araki. Rated R. 90 min. Comedy / Drama / Mystery & Thriller. When fresh-faced Elliot (Cooper Hoffman) lands an exciting job for renowned artist, icon and provocateur Erika Tracy (Olivia Wilde), his fantasies come true as Erika taps him to become her sexual muse. At the Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle De Guadalupe, Mesilla, NM (575-524-8287
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
NMSU Women's Swimming and Diving Crimson & White starting at 4 pm. At 1600 Stewart Street Las Cruces , NM 88003
Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo - 60th Anniversary! September 30, 2026 - October 4, 2026
Daily Schedule: https://snmstatefairgrounds.net/entertainment/daily-entertainment/
Rodeo: https://snmstatefairgrounds.net/entertainment/rodeo/
Special Events: https://snmstatefairgrounds.net/entertainment/special-events/
For more information and detailed information please visit: https://snmstatefairgrounds.net/
Thursday, October 1, 2026
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FREE EVENT To all veterans and their spouses, please join us for the following: “Veterans & Spouses Claims and Benefits Workshop” Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the St. Genevieve’s Parish Hall 1025 E. Las Cruces Ave.,
Las Cruces, NM. Bring your DD214 (Discharge Paper); medical records, and any VA Disability Award Letters. Hope to see you there.
NMSU Aggies Football vs. Western Kentucky game starts at 6 p.m.
