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Spooky Splash Movie Night
The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department continues its Spooky Splash Movie Night with Monster House, the 2006 animated family film about a group of teens who discover that the house next door is a living, breathing monster.
Spooky Splash Movie Night takes place 7:30-10 p.m., at the Las Cruces Natatorium, 1401 E. Hadley Ave., Las Cruces. Info: 575-541-2782
Zoo Boo
The City of Alamogordo presents its annual trick-or-treat extravaganza at the Alameda Park Zoo, with tons of candy, mouthwatering treats from food vendors, and a costume contest with prizes awarded in several categories.
Zoo Boo takes place 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Oct. 26, at Alameda Park Zoo, 1221 N. White Sands Blvd., Alamogordo. Info: 575-439-4279
Foundlings
Las Cruces transplant Dina D’Argo’s first exhibition in the Valley combines abstract with realism, and traditional painting techniques with three-dimensional forms, in a distinctive ethereal style infused with magic yet fully grounded in nature.
Foundlings kicks off with an opening reception from noon-3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, at Rio Grande Fine Art/Picture Frame Outlet, 382 S. Walnut St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-526-4048
Zombie Walk Las Cruces
Started in 2010 as a publicity stunt, this annual event has grown to include vendors, live music, contests, and of course hundreds of locals and visitors dressed in zombie attire shuffling along Main Street in one big undead horde of terror.
The Zombie Walk raises the dead starting at 6 p.m., Oct. 26, at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-640-8283
Tularosa Wine & Art Festival
Celebrate harvest season in the foothills when the Rotary Club of Tularosa presents its annual festival, featuring fine New Mexico wines, local artists displaying their works, live music by local musicians, food, drink, games and more.
Tularosa Wine & Art Festival, 12-6 p.m., Oct. 26 & 27, at Tularosa Vineyards, 23 Coyote Canyon Rd., Tularosa. Info: 575-585-2260
Las Cruces Symphony Pops 1 Concert
The Las Cruces Symphony gets into the spirit of the season with a “Dia de los Muertos” theme, presenting such spirited selections as Saint Saens’ Danse Macabre, Op. 40; Sibelius’ Valse Triste, Op. 44 No. 1; La Llorona, and more.
“Dia de los Muertos” runs 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, and 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27, at Atkinson Recital Hall, 1075 N. Horseshoe St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-646-3709
42nd Annual NMSU Jewelry Sale
The public is invited to help support the NMSU Jewelry and Metalsmithing program, while holiday shopping for unique handmade jewelry, with profits going to support the activities of the students and acquire new equipment and tools for their studio.
The 42nd Annual NMSU Jewelry Sale takes place 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 28, at the NMSU Bookstore, 1400 E. University Ave., Las Cruces. Info: Facebook.com/NMSUJewelrySale
Eleemosynary
Silver City Community Theatre presents a richly themed theatrical celebration of women’s stories across three generations and touching on such themes as eccentricity, autonomy, freedom, reconciliation, youth, and keeping memories alive.
Eleemosynary runs 4 p.m., Oct. 31 – Nov. 14, at Starlight Theatre, 1915 Gold St., Silver City. Info: 575-519-8375