❤️ Best things to do this week in Las Cruces June 19, 2026

Local Events on Tuesday & Friday @ 6 am
Live Music on Thursday @ 1 pm

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Hello {{First Name|Las Cruces}},

Wishing all the dads and fathers a happy Father's Day's this Sunday June 21st! I hope you get spoiled, you deserve it. 🙂

I found a ton of fun stuff this weekend for you to choose from, so check it out and have fun. It’s going to be a scorcher this next week with temps from 103 to 107 so stay hydrated and cool.

Jazz and more Jazz this weekend. There is going to be some incredible music and events for the Juneteenth Jazz Arts Festival. Unless otherwise noted the events will be at the Rio Grande Theatre.

The new brew dock at Marina del Sur on Elephant Butte Lake offically opens with fanfare this weekend. Check out yesterday’s Live Music issue for all the deets and use the coupon for Boat Rentals.

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Check our Online Events Calendar for even more events

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Oh boy, it's a sizzler out there, but fear not! Along with the best live music in town, we've got a frosty lineup of icy cocktails, chilled NM beer, wine, and refreshing misters to rescue you from the heat! Who can say no to a refreshing splash while soaking in those jaw-dropping RGW views, with your favorite tunes playing all weekend long?

Be sure to snag your premium table reservations every Saturday night for the best seats in the house! RGW is just 5 minutes from Old Mesilla, dishing out feel-good vibes for your enjoyment every week.

Join us as we celebrate under the stars, surrounded by laughter and good company!

Rio Grande Winery
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Phone: 575-201-3744
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Note: Always check to confirm event details with venue before attending events for changes or weather cancellations.

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FIT4MOM Playgroup | Car Wash Sensory Play | Sagecrest Park | 10 am 

Drop-In Creative Studio: Jewelry Bar | Assembly Craft Studio | 12 -3 pm

Food Truck Friday | Morning Star Las Cruces | 5 - 8 pm

Jazz Procession for Juneteenth Jazz Arts Festival | Plaza de Las Cruces | 5 pm 

NM Concealed Handgun License Class | Sportsman's Warehouse | 7 am | More Info

Schooling Horse Show | Isaacks Ranch | 8 am - 4 pm

Flights & Sights | War Eagles Air Museum | 8 - 11 am | Discovery Flights

FLARE Rocket Launch | Rocketry in the Mesilla Valley | 8 am

FREE Summer Youth Running Program | East Mesa Sports Complex | 9 am

Adoption Event & Supplies Drive | Better Life Natural Pet Foods | 9 am

6th Annual Juneteenth Jazz Arts Festival | Branigan Cultural Center | 10 am 

Maya Textiles and Gifts Sale - Weaving for Justice | First Christian Church Atrium | 10 am - 3 pm

Paws & Pride Pet Fashion Show | Klein Park | 10 am - 1 pm

Building with Adobe | Fort Selden Historic Site | 10 am | Register

Octavio Ramos in store signing | Zia Comics | 12 pm

Genealogy Workshop | Thomas Branigan Library | 1 pm

Annual Float Down the River | Arid Club Las Cruces | 1 pm

Still Life Painting, Part 1 | NMSU Art Museum | 1 pm 

Author George R. Matthews | Barnes & Noble | 1 - 4 pm

Open House Honoring Jewelry Artist Helen Dorion | The Barela Store at Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site | 2 - 4 pm | Sterling Silver & Beaded Jewelry inspired by the colors and forms of the Chihuahuan desert

Horned Lizard Hike | Monte Vista Trail | 7 pm 

Moon Gaze | Plaza de Las Cruces | 8 - 10 pm | Astronomical Society of Las Cruces

Dia de Padre & Putting for Padre | NMSU Golf Course | 8 am

Walk and Talk Mesilla | Las Cruces Walk and Talk Social Meetup Group | 8 - 10:30 am | Walk the irrigation canals and then have coffee in Mesilla

Horned Lizard Hike at Prehistoric Trackways | Prehistoric Trackways National Monument | 8 am

Free Skate Board Lessons | Compas Skate Shop | 9:30 - 10:30 am

David Rodriguez & the Havana Quintet - Juneteenth | MVJBS @ Rio Grande Theatre | 2 pm

Las Cruces Ultimate Frisbee | Pat and Lou Sisbarro Park | 4 pm

Go Skate Day Downtown | Plaza de Las Cruces | 5:30

Make Music Day for Juneteenth Jazz Arts Festival | Young Park | 7 pm

Fine Arts Camp | Cross of Christ Lutheran Church-WELS | 9 am | Runs through 25th This 4-day camp is open to children ages 4-12.

Art Work Shop | Alma d'arte Charter High School | 10 am | Age 15 & up, Learn to paint still life.

Trivia | T or C Brewing | 6 pm

Summer Science Fair Display | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library | All Day, runs through June 27th

👉 There’s so much more….Be sure to check our Events Calendar and Live Music events and weekly recurring events like the farmers & crafts markets.

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Juneteenth Jazz Arts Festival | Juneteenth Jazz | June 17th - 22nd

Silver City CLAY Festival | June 15th - 21st | Opening Reception June 05th.

Nichols Ranch Cherry Festival | Nichols Ranch La Luz NM | June 19th - 21st | More Info

2026 Electric Light Parade | Apodaca Park | July 03rd, 9 pm | Sign up to Participate

WWE Wrestling Summer Tour | NMSU Pan American Center | July 11th | PRE-SALE: Tuesday, May 19 at 10AM - PUBLIC ON SALE: Wednesday, May 20 at 10am | Presale signup

Southwest Card and Collectible Show | Las Cruces Convention Center | July 18, 10 am - 5 pm

One Flea Spare | NSTC - Black Box Theatre | Jun 12-Jun 28

See our events calendar for Artist & Gallery Shows

*Artists and Galleries add your shows to our calendar! We love sharing the Arts!

City of Las Cruces Senior Recreation Program Calendar.

Also check our online events calendar for more.

New to Las Cruces or just craving real connections in this town you love?

This is the night you don’t want to miss!

We’re talking warm, zero-pressure community done right — personality-matched tables so the conversation actually flows, killer food, and those unexpected moments where you look up and realize you’re talking to people who feel like old friends already.

Newcomers feel instantly at home.
Locals leave even more in love with this place.

Come sit at the table with us on Wednesday, July 15th at 5:30 pm.

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That’s a wrap for this week!

Send this to the friend who’s been “too busy” on the couch but secretly wants to be dragged into the fun. Las Cruces is calling—answer it. 🙂