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October 17
The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will host Spooky Splash Movie Nights from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Friday nights in October at the Las Cruces Natatorium, 1405 E. Hadley Ave. Friday, Oct. 17: “Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween” (2018), rated PG. Admission is one unopened, non perishable food item per person. Items will be checked for expiration dates upon entry. All donations will benefit the local food bank. Proper swimwear is required. Children 8 and under must be accompanied in the pool by an adult age 18 or older, with a ratio of one adult for every two children. For information, call the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center at 575-541-2782/TTY 711.
NMSU Music Department Presents University Singers Concert Choir. Dr. Alex Gerleman conducts the University Singers and Concert Choir in Garden of Love, a free concert on October 17 at 7:30 pm at Atkinson Recital Hall. The students will be accompanied by Seth Zamora, collaborative pianist, in a varied program of contemporary and classic works for voice. 1075 N. Horseshoe Circle, Las Cruces.
33rd Annual Empty Bowls. Don't miss this annual fun event and go home with a handmade bowl, wine grab baskets or special art ceramics.225 W. Griggs Street, Las Cruces, October 17 from 11 – 2 p.m. Info: potterguildlc.org
Children’s Harvest Trunk or Treat from 6-8 p.m. at St. Genevieve’s Parking Lot, 100 S. Espina Street, Las Cruces. Info: 575-680-0576
Food Truck Friday! This family-friendly event offers indoor and outdoor seating and a variety of food, drinks, and desserts from local vendors! From 5-8 p.m. at 2941 Morningstar Drive, Las Cruces. Info: 575-521-3770
Annual Conformation Dog Show October 17-19, 2025 at the Southern NM State Fairgrounds hosted by the Mesilla Valley Kennel Club. With over 75 different breeds and over 400 dogs with meet and greets of dogs during the show. Information: Karen Rawers 858-945-5952
Contra Dance on October 17th at 2251 Calle de Santiago, Mesilla, 7:30-10:30 pm, $10 General Admission ($8 under 21), More information: 575-636-5509
October 18
18th Annual Car Show! FREE to the public. Come join us for some fun, food and family fun, with music and the car show and so much more! From 8 -3 p.m. Oct 18th at Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Avenue, Las Cruces.
2025 Classic Film Series: Little Shop of Horrors, Oct 18th at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main Street, Las Cruces. Admission $5 cast at the door ONLY. Doors open at 6 pm, movie at 7 pm.
Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-201-3853
The Branigan Cultural Center is pleased to announce a new exhibit, Toys in the Attic, featuring a wide range of books, toys, and games made between 1900 to the mid-1970s. All pieces in the exhibit are from the Las Cruces Museum’s permanent collection. The exhibit opens on Saturday, October 18, and runs through Saturday, January 24, 2026. 501 N. Main St. and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is no admission charge. The museum is accessible from Roadrunner Transit Route 1 Stop 1. For additional information, visit the Museum website or call (575) 541-2154/TTY 711.
Regenerative Organic Pecans Field Day. Come celebrate organic agriculture with your community and learn about regenerative organic soil health in pecan growing systems: Field Walk, Soil biology discussion, Regenerative organic certification and guidelines, Lunch provided. From 9 am- 12 pm at 930 Lopez Road, Las Cruces. FREE. Please RSVP online: https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/transition_to_regenerative_pecans/
This Field Day is offered in collaboration between Rodale Institute, Taylor Hood Farms, NM Agrarian Commons and NM Healthy Soil Working Group.
October 20
The City of Las Cruces Quality of Life Department, Las Cruces Public Art program, and the City Art Board invite the community to the dedication ceremony of Allochory, the public art sculpture recently installed on the exterior of City Hall. The ceremony will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, October 20 at City Hall, 700 N. Main St.
October 21
Cult Cinema Club at The Fountain Theatre returns just in time for spooky season
