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Saturday, Oct. 22
Beyond the Grave Fest Trunk or Treat — 5-11:30 p.m. at the old Doña Ana County Courthouse, 251 W. Amador Ave. Cost: $20. Info: 877-808-6877.
Friday, Oct. 28
Trunk or Treat, 5:30-7 p.m., Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, 3501 Arrowhead Drive. Candy, Halloween booth, spooky costumes. Free event.
Trunk or Treat, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Electronic Caregiver Tower parking lot, 506 S. Main St. Info: electroniccaregiver.com.
Halloween Bash, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Crunch Fitness, 320 Wyatt Drive, Las Cruces. Live music, trunk or treat, vendors, food, costume contest, prizes and more. Info: 575-232-9030.
Friday Fright Night Movie Night, 7:30 p.m. at the Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center, 304 W. Bell Ave. The featured movie is “Cruellla.” Info: 575-541-2454.
Saturday, Oct. 29
Boo to the Flu 2022: No-cost Vaccination Clinic, 8 a.m.-noon or while supplies last at Memorial Medical Center 2450 S. Telshor Blvd., Las Cruces.
Trunk of Treat Sisbarro, 9 a.m.-noon, 425 W. Boutz, Sisbarro Buick GMC. Safe, family-friendly, Halloween fun. Info: www.sisbarro.com.
Grimm’s Fairy Tale Workshop, 10 a.m.-noon, Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St. Create wood gingerbread houses from Hansel and Gretel and make your own fairy tale book.
Haunted Museum, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Museum of Nature and Science, 411 N. Main St. Learn about polymers while making monster slime. Info: 575-532-3372 or shawkins@las-cruces.org.
Haunted Museum, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Museum of Art, 491 N. Main St. Make and paint mini clay pumpkins. Info: 575-532-3372 or shawkins@las-cruces.org.
Trunk or Treat Event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at La Clinica de Familia, 575 S. Alameda Blvd., Las Cruces. Info: 575-528-6400.
Pumpkin Festival, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Mesilla Valley Maze, 3855 W. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces. Numerous children’s activities, live music, the Tour de Maze, an adults only trike race, pumpkin pie and the goblin egg gourd hunt. Info: www.mesillavalleymaze.com.
Fall Fun Festival 1-5 p.m. at University Methodist Church, 2000 S. Locust St., Las Cruces. Free hot dogs, drinks and trunk or treat. Plenty of carnival games and activities. Info: 575-522-8220.
Halloween Festival, 2-5 p.m., Doña Ana Community College, 2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd. Haunted mansion, games, candy, music, giveaways.
Edge of Night, 2-6 p.m., Johnson Farm America, 432 S. Fairacres Road. Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Contest for Las Cruces area barbers and stylists. All are welcome. Come vote for your favorite and watch a live carving contest at 4 p.m. Sponsored by and proceeds benefit the Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation. Info: lcpsf.org.
Explore the Masonic Cemetery, 2:30 p.m., 760 S. Compress Road. Curators from the Branigan Cultural Center and Railroad museum guide you to the famous inhabitants of the cemetery. Info: 575-532-3372 or shawkins@las-cruces.org.
Fright Night at the Rio Grande Theatre with a Nightmare before Christmas Sing-along at 4 p.m.; a shadow-cast performance of Dr. Horrible’s sing-along blog at 9:30 p.m.; and a midnight showing of the “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Info: 575-541-2290.
Annual Halloween Bash, 5-8 p.m. at the Las Cruces School of Dance and Music, 1390 N. Main St. Las Cruces. Fun, games and live performance. Info: 575-525-5670.
Gypsy Village, 5-9 p.m. at Grapevine Plaza, 3900 W. Picacho, Las Cruces. Dancers, fire pits, music and gypsy style vendors including fortune tellers, tonics and tinctures. Info: 575-888-0247.
Zombie Walk, 6 p.m. Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces. Sign in begins at 5 for those participating. Music, Thriller dance and Zombie Walk down Main Street followed by judging at the stage. Info:575-640-8283 or russbs@yahoo.com.
Celebrate riding with a Halloween costume party and show what you know, 6-9 p.m. at Red Sky Farm, 7440 Arroyo Seco, Las Cruces. Info: 575-496-1304.
Sunday, Oct. 30
Fair Farmers Market Opening Day and Halloween Event, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Help metaphorically cut the ribbon and trick-or-treat with the vendors. Info: lascrucesfairfarmers.com.
Great Pumpkin Candy Drop, festivities begin 11 a.m., candy drop happens at 1 p.m. at Maag field, 1700 E. Hadley Ave. Event includes an afternoon of music, booths, games and goodies. There will not be a drop for children 1- to 4-years old. These children will get a goodie bag and can participate in the free activities. Info: 575-524-2990.
Pumpkin Festival, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Mesilla Valley Maze, 3855 W. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces. Numerous children’s activities, live music, the Tour de Maze, an adults only trike race, pumpkin pie and the goblin egg gourd hunt. Info: www.mesillavalleymaze.com.
Monday, Oct. 31
Trunk or Treat, 6-8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Boutz Road. Games, food, music, costume contest, candy. Info: 575-526-5559.
Rad-oween: Haunted Arcade, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at Rad Retrocade, 201 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Over 21 party including costume contest, Halloween balloon drop, complimentary photos, free glow sticks and more. Info: 575-556-9338.
“Gentle Madness” readings from the works of Edgar Allan Poe, 7 p.m. at First Christian Church, 1809 El Paseo Road. Presented by ToadHall Productions. Cost: $5. Info: 575-524-3245.
Friday, Oct. 28
Trunk or Treat, 5:30-7 p.m., Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, 3501 Arrowhead Drive. Candy, Halloween booth, spooky costumes. Free event.
Trunk or Treat, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Electronic Caregiver Tower parking lot, 506 S. Main St. Info: electroniccaregiver.com.
Halloween Bash, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Crunch Fitness, 320 Wyatt Drive, Las Cruces. Live music, trunk or treat, vendors, food, costume contest, prizes and more. Info: 575-232-9030.
Friday Fright Night Movie Night, 7:30 p.m. at the Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center, 304 W. Bell Ave. The featured movie is “Cruellla.” Info: 575-541-2454.
Saturday, Oct. 29
Boo to the Flu 2022: No-cost Vaccination Clinic, 8 a.m.-noon or while supplies last at Memorial Medical Center 2450 S. Telshor Blvd., Las Cruces.
Trunk of Treat Sisbarro, 9 a.m.-noon, 425 W. Boutz, Sisbarro Buick GMC. Safe, family-friendly, Halloween fun. Info: www.sisbarro.com.
Grimm’s Fairy Tale Workshop, 10 a.m.-noon, Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St. Create wood gingerbread houses from Hansel and Gretel and make your own fairy tale book.
Haunted Museum, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Museum of Nature and Science, 411 N. Main St. Learn about polymers while making monster slime. Info: 575-532-3372 or shawkins@las-cruces.org.
Haunted Museum, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Museum of Art, 491 N. Main St. Make and paint mini clay pumpkins. Info: 575-532-3372 or shawkins@las-cruces.org.
Trunk or Treat Event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at La Clinica de Familia, 575 S. Alameda Blvd., Las Cruces. Info: 575-528-6400.
Pumpkin Festival, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Mesilla Valley Maze, 3855 W. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces. Numerous children’s activities, live music, the Tour de Maze, an adults only trike race, pumpkin pie and the goblin egg gourd hunt. Info: www.mesillavalleymaze.com.
Fall Fun Festival 1-5 p.m. at University Methodist Church, 2000 S. Locust St., Las Cruces. Free hot dogs, drinks and trunk or treat. Plenty of carnival games and activities. Info: 575-522-8220.
Halloween Festival, 2-5 p.m., Doña Ana Community College, 2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd. Haunted mansion, games, candy, music, giveaways.
Edge of Night, 2-6 p.m., Johnson Farm America, 432 S. Fairacres Road. Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Contest for Las Cruces area barbers and stylists. All are welcome. Come vote for your favorite and watch a live carving contest at 4 p.m. Sponsored by and proceeds benefit the Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation. Info: lcpsf.org.
Explore the Masonic Cemetery, 2:30 p.m., 760 S. Compress Road. Curators from the Branigan Cultural Center and Railroad museum guide you to the famous inhabitants of the cemetery. Info: 575-532-3372 or shawkins@las-cruces.org.
Fright Night at the Rio Grande Theatre with a Nightmare before Christmas Sing-along at 4 p.m.; a shadow-cast performance of Dr. Horrible’s sing-along blog at 9:30 p.m.; and a midnight showing of the “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Info: 575-541-2290.
Annual Halloween Bash, 5-8 p.m. at the Las Cruces School of Dance and Music, 1390 N. Main St. Las Cruces. Fun, games and live performance. Info: 575-525-5670.
Gypsy Village, 5-9 p.m. at Grapevine Plaza, 3900 W. Picacho, Las Cruces. Dancers, fire pits, music and gypsy style vendors including fortune tellers, tonics and tinctures. Info: 575-888-0247.
Zombie Walk, 6 p.m. Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces. Sign in begins at 5 for those participating. Music, Thriller dance and Zombie Walk down Main Street followed by judging at the stage. Info:575-640-8283 or russbs@yahoo.com.
Celebrate riding with a Halloween costume party and show what you know, 6-9 p.m. at Red Sky Farm, 7440 Arroyo Seco, Las Cruces. Info: 575-496-1304.
Sunday, Oct. 30
Fair Farmers Market Opening Day and Halloween Event, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Help metaphorically cut the ribbon and trick-or-treat with the vendors. Info: lascrucesfairfarmers.com.
Great Pumpkin Candy Drop, festivities begin 11 a.m., candy drop happens at 1 p.m. at Maag field, 1700 E. Hadley Ave. Event includes an afternoon of music, booths, games and goodies. There will not be a drop for children 1- to 4-years old. These children will get a goodie bag and can participate in the free activities. Info: 575-524-2990.
Pumpkin Festival, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Mesilla Valley Maze, 3855 W. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces. Numerous children’s activities, live music, the Tour de Maze, an adults only trike race, pumpkin pie and the goblin egg gourd hunt. Info: www.mesillavalleymaze.com.
Monday, Oct. 31
Trunk or Treat, 6-8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Boutz Road. Games, food, music, costume contest, candy. Info: 575-526-5559.
Rad-oween: Haunted Arcade, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at Rad Retrocade, 201 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Over 21 party including costume contest, Halloween balloon drop, complimentary photos, free glow sticks and more. Info: 575-556-9338.
“Gentle Madness” readings from the works of Edgar Allan Poe, 7 p.m. at First Christian Church, 1809 El Paseo Road. Presented by ToadHall Productions. Cost: $5. Info: 575-524-3245.
