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Lots happening this weekend and next week and some big events coming up at the end of the month.
Did you see our poll in the Live Music issue yesterday about having a Meet and Greet get together?
Check out all the good happenings below 👇
Just wanted to share
🎨 The hugely popular national event Santa Fe Indian Market for 2025 at the Santa Fe Plaza will be coming up on August 16th & 17th from 8 am - 5 pm each day where more than 1,000 Native artists from over 200 Tribal Nations transform the streets of Santa Fe into a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and culture. This is a New Mexico event that you don’t want to miss. More Information
🌵 The BLM - Organ Mountain Desert Peaks has scheduled some interesting and informative Patio chats and pop-up programs in August at the A.B. Cox Visitor Center & Native Plant Garden at Dripping Springs Natural Area. See the Schedule. Click here for Directions
The 2025 Las Cruces Beer Festival was scheduled for this Saturday August 09th at Plaza de Las Cruces but this event has been postponed. Another big event, the 2025 Las Cruces Tequila, Taco & Cerveza Festival, was also canceled. Does anyone know why?
🎷 Tickets for the 2025-2026 Symphony Orchestra are on sale now. Get yours now.
✅ Check our Online Events Calendar for more events.
🎸 And check out the latest Live Music issue.
👉 Any updates or corrections will be reflected in the online version.
Note: Always check to confirm event details with venue before attending events for changes or weather cancellations.
Friday, August 08th
Full Moon Hike by Women Who Hike | Sierra Vista National Recreation Trail | 7:30 pm | Requires Eventbrite Registration.
August ASCMV Sleepover: Netflix & Chill | Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley | Pick-Up: August 8 - Drop-Off: August 11 | Give one of our paw-some ASCMV pets a cozy weekend away from the kennels
Complimentary Meal & Window Design Event | DH Lescombes | Renewal by Andersen of El Paso | 6 pm
Fun Friday Free Full Moon Yoga on the Patio | Downtown Desert Yoga | 8 – 9 pm
The Association’s Her-Story Breakfast Club | The Association Women's Group | Salud de Mesilla | 8:45 – 10 am
Western Letter Decorating Workshop | Zia Feed & Supply | 6 pm | $65
SOL Dance Party | Sol Ballroom | 7 pm | Schedule & Tickets $11-20 | * Every Other Friday
The Creative World of Carmen Navar | Mas Art | 4 - 7 pm | Experience the award-winning, soul-stirring art. Powerful, intuitive works that blend emotion, abstraction, and figuration to inspire peace, beauty, and self-discovery.
Team Roping - Friday Night Lights | Dona Ana County Fairgrounds | 6 pm
Summer Coed Allstars | Burns Lake Soccer Complex | 7 pm | Final Showdown with Best Players teamed up.
My Fault Jazz Band | The Destination | 7 pm | Tickets $5 | Limited to 100 tickets. | Final Performance for the My Fault Band, come celebrate.
Saturday, August 09th
Friends' Day | Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park | 8 - 11 am | Volunteer maintain trails and educational talks.
Chat: The Role of Fire in Ecosystems with Meredith | AB Cox Visitors Center Dripping Springs | 11 am
Men Who Cook | Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care | Las Cruces Convention Center | 6 pm
2025 Movie Series | Amador Live Building | 7:30 – 10 pm | Captain America: Brave New World (PG-13)
Bird Walk - Sagecrest Park | Mesilla Valley Audubon Society | 8 – 10 am
Aggie Night Meet & Greet | A-Mountain Sports | DH Lescombes | 5 pm
Dermaesthetics 2nd Anniversary Event | Dermaesthetics | 9 am - 1 pm | Big Giveaway and Specials
Kids Can- Mall Pop Up | Mesilla Valley Mall | Sat & Sunday All Day | Support Young Entrepreneurs of Dona Ana
Roller Derby Scrimmage | Meerscheidt Recreational Center | 7:30 pm | Donation based entry
Poetry Slam | The Destination | 7:30 - 9 pm | $5 Participant Entry Fee
ASCMV Adoptables at Your Pet Space | Animal Services Center | 9 am – 12 pm
Author Mary Armstrong | Barnes & Noble | 1 pm | Meet and Book Signing
Sunday, August 10th
Native Plants Chat with Don | AB Cox Visitors Center Dripping Springs | 11 am
Doña Ana Roller Coaster Trail MTB | Ride Your Bicycle El Paso | 9 - 11 am | Ever wanted to ride Las Cruces Bike Trails? Bicycle Tuneups $25. Bring Bike, Helmet, Water
Kids Can- Mall Pop Up | Mesilla Valley Mall | Sat & Sunday All Day | Support Young Entrepreneurs of Dona Ana
Music in the Park | Young Park | 7 pm | Encore Band (Variety) & Profile Blend ( R&B)
Tuesday, August 12th
Singo Bingo | Little Toad Creek | 7 pm | * Every Tuesday
Summer Splash Bash | Unidad Park | 4 pm
Wednesday, August 13th
Campos Y Casas Grand Opening | Campos Y Casas | 5 - 7 pm | Food & Drinks
Ladies Night Bingo | Ruby Tuesday | 5:45 - 8:45 pm
Trivia Nights | Little Toad Creek | 7 – 9 pm | * Every Wednesday
Thursday, August 14th
Trivia Nights | Little Toad Creek | 7 – 9 pm | * Every Wednesday
Friday, August 15th
Belonging: A Brave Women’s Event | Las Cruces First | 7 - 8:30 pm | Hosted by Brave Women’s Ministry. Guest Speaker: Esther Vargas
ASCMV Field Trip Orientation | Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley | 10 am | Take a Shelter dog for a Field Trip.
Estate Sale - In Person | Las Cruces Estate Sales | August 15th - 17th | The Pueblos - Gated Community
Food Truck Friday | Morning Star | 5 - 8 pm
Chef Creates with Chef Armando – Sabor do Brasil | Las Cruces Convention Center | 6 - 9 pm | Tickets $85
Saturday, August 16th
Surplus Fleet & Equipment Auction | Dona Ana County Auction | 9 am | View Items
Sixth Annual Bug Fest | Museum Of Nature And Science | 10 am
Monster Truck Wars | Dona Ana County Fairgrounds | 2 Shows | Tickets
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👉 Check our Events Calendar for more fun things to do such as Line Dancing, Badminton Practice, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Pickleball, Tennis Scramble, Family Bingo, Teen Splash Nights, Chess Club , Computer Literacy and Children's Storytime etc.
2nd Annual Harvest Wine & Music Festival
The 2nd Annual Harvest Wine & Music Festival will take place August 30–September 1, 2025, at the Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds in Las Cruces. Doors open daily from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.; admission includes a Viva Vino wine glass, unlimited wine tastings, and a $5 discount on bottle purchases. The festival features live music performances by New Mexico acts, artisan vendor booths, gourmet food trucks, games like silent disco and grape-stomping, and a VIP experience available Saturday and Sunday with exclusive wine selections, private music, upgraded amenities, and reserved seating.
The 2025 Hatch Chile Festival
The 53rd annual Hatch Chile Festival will be held August 30–31, 2025, in Hatch, New Mexico, featuring a Saturday morning parade at 9 a.m., two live music stages starting at 11 a.m. each day, chile roasting demonstrations, ristra making, chile eating contests, a carnival, artisan vendors, and food booths throughout the weekend; admission is free, and the event typically draws 30,000–35,000 visitors.
Event is Free
More details: 2025 Hatch Chile Festival
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 Growers Market | Klein Park | Every Sunday 9 am - Noon | Food Focused Market
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
BLM Guided Mountain Bike Rides | Doña Ana Mountains Parking Area | 7 pm | * Every Tuesday | Riders must bring their own trail-ready bike and helmet. Directions
Cabaret | Las Cruces Community Theatre | August 8th - 24th
Footloose - Youth Edition | A Children's Theatre of the Mesilla Valley | Rio Grande Theatre | August 15-17 | $12
Dear Jack, Dear Louise | NSTC Black Box Theatre | August 15th - 31st
Also check our online events calendar for more.
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