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Saturday, August 22
Las Cruces Knights of Columbus will have a Flag Retirement Ceremony at 9 a.m. at the Holy Cross Church by Commander Sir Knight Fred Flores.
Super Secret Improv Show - Returns Again!! Saturday, August 22nd at 7:30, Black Box Theater 430 N. Main st. Tickets $10 cash at the door, no reservations required (575) 523-1223 for information.
Come and meet local author Helen Visarraga, signing her book “Heart of Relationships”! Coas Bookstore, 317 N. Main St., 10 a.m. -12pm Free.
Cruces Car Show Fiesta 2026. At 425 W. Boutz Road, FREE from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Get ready to rev up your engines and celebrate the vibrant car culture of the Southwest! Mark your calendars and cruise on down to the Cruces Car Show Fiesta—where we bring car enthusiasts together to celebrate the Southwest’s unique car culture!
Family Day at Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site 2026. 2170 Calle De Parian, Mesilla from 10 a.m. – 2 pm. Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site Family Day: A Mesilla Valley Celebration in Honor of J. Paul Taylor’s Birthday. VISIT OUR COMMUNITY PARTNER BOOTHS. Featuring: Peformers of the Mesilla Valley, Mariachi Pumas, La Academia Dolores Huerta, J. Paul Taylor Academy, Ballet folklorico de Corazon.
Five late-night Saturday screenings run throughout August as part of the Night School series. All Night School tickets are $8. More details on Night School here https://mesillavalleyfilm.org/night-school/ Demons (1985) — Saturday, August 29 @ 10:30 PM — Dir: Lamberto Bava. Not Rated. 88 min. Horror. A group of moviegoers invited to a mysterious screening find themselves trapped in the theater as the film onscreen turns them into flesh-eating demons. At Fountain Theatre 2469 Calle De Guadalupe, Mesilla, NM
Sunday, August 23
Music in the Park - Windy City and Celebration. 1905 E. Nevada Avenue. Free! Music starts at 7 p.m. Bring your own chairs and blankets.
Patio Chats: “Who Owns the Water? How water shaped power at Dripping Springs and the surrounding desert” with Nayeli. 15000 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces. 11 A.m. All programs are free to attend except $5/vehicle day-use for the site.
Tuesday, August 25
Raptor ID Class. From wise old owls to powerful eagles, birds of prey (AKA raptors) provide us with some of our most admired icons. Learn to identify the raptors most commonly seen in our area. Mesilla Valley Audubon Society board member and hawk expert Daniel Horton will teach this free class. More information at mvasaudubon.org. Las Cruces Village Senior Living, 3011 Buena Vida Circle, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Thursday, August 27
ACES Dean Rolando A. Flores Galarza Retirement Celebration | Aug. 27 | 5 to 7 p.m. | Salud de Mesilla | Please join us as we honor Dean Rolando A. Flores Galarza and celebrate his distinguished career. We invite you to wish him the very best as he embarks on his next chapter in retirement. For more information, contact Maria Gatica Palermo at 575-646-3748
Neurodivergent Nights! At the Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science, 4 p.m. – p.m. 411 N. Main Street, Step into a calmer, more welcoming museum experience with “Neurodivergent Nights,” our recurring after-hours program designed especially for neurodivergent visitors and their families. Enjoy softer lighting, quieter spaces, and engaging activities that let you explore, connect, and create at your own pace--without the crowds. Please note that the Museum of Art and Branigan Cultural Center may be closed for Neurodivergent Nights from time to time due to gallery installations. All ages are welcome. The program is free and registration is not required.
