❤️ What's Happening This Week in Las Cruces October 13, 2026

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We’re not quite in full Halloween mode yet, but the next few days are packed with good reasons to get outside and around town. Between the Las Cruces Home Expo, SkyFiesta, the Art on the Range Western Art Show, Mesilla Valley Maze, fun runs, mountain bike races, and guided hikes, there’s a solid mix of indoor and outdoor options. The Events Calendar has the rest.

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Step into a true Western evening under the Las Cruces sky at Art on the Range, the inaugural juried Western art show opening Saturday, October 17, from 5–9 p.m. at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum.

Browse more than 60 original works celebrating the landscapes, ranching life, wildlife, and spirit of the American West—many by Southern New Mexico artists—while artists compete in a plein air painting challenge against the desert backdrop.

Cap the night with a chuckwagon dinner under the stars, live “high desert cosmic Americana” from The Consequences, Western bingo, campfire stories, and a cash bar, with proceeds supporting the museum’s mission to preserve New Mexico’s agricultural heritage.

Location: New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum

Event Date: October 17th

Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Academy for Learning in Retirement: Dr. Monica Torres | DACC Auditorium, East Mesa | 10:30 am – Noon

Teen Takeover: The Night Owls | Museum of Nature & Science | 5 – 7:30 pm

Queer Crafting Circle | Las Cruces Museum of Art, Studio B | 5 – 7:30 pm

Senior Connections | Las Cruces Convention Center | 9 am – 1 pm | products and services for seniors, entertainment, door prizes, and a free dessert bar. | Free admission.

National Fossil Day Drop-in | White Sands National Park Visitor Center | 10 am – 2 pm

Reading Art Book Club | Branigan Cultural Center | 2:30 – 3:30 pm

Women Only Bike Mechanic Class | Cruces Creatives | 5:45 – 8:15 pm

Mr. Nero's Pre-K | Branigan Cultural Center | 9, 10 and 11 am

Academy for Learning in Retirement: Dr. Valerio Ferme | DACC Auditorium, East Mesa | 10:30 am – noon | $5

Book Sale | Friends of the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library | 2 - 6 pm

Craft & Sip: Felted Wool Pumpkins | Rio Grande Winery | 6 – 8 pm | $45

Art Party in the Garden | Agave Artists Gallery | 1 - 3 pm

Las Cruces Home Expo | Las Cruces Convention Center | 12 – 6 pm

Wagon Ride Through History: Mesquite Historic District | Old Dona Ana County Courthouse | 2 – 4 pm | $29, $15 ages 6–14

Nightlife of the Desert | Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park | 6 - 7:30 pm

Night at the Observatory | NMSU Clyde W. Tombaugh Campus Observatory | 7:30 – 9 pm

Barktober Fest | Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley | 12:30 - 4 pm | Fri–Sun | No adoption fee!

3rd Annual Color Fun Run | La Llorona Park | 8 am – noon | $45

Volcanoes & Trail Dust: Picacho Peak Hike | Picacho Peak Recreation Area | 8 – 11 am | RSVP

Fossils! Ice Age Plants & Animals | Museum of Nature & Science | 9 am – 1 pm

Hwy 28 Farmers & Artisans Market | Hwy 28 | 9 am – 2 pm

Artists of Picacho Hills Annual Fall Festival of Art | St Paul's Methodist Church | 9 - 4 pm

Kayaking & Yogalates on Caballo Lake | Southwest Expeditions | 9:30 am – 1:30 pm | $72, $49 with your own boat

SkyFiesta 2026 | Las Cruces International Airport | 10 am – 4 pm

Las Cruces Home Expo | Las Cruces Convention Center | 10 am – 5 pm

Barktober Fest | Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley | 12:30 - 4 pm | Fri–Sun | No adoption fee!

Beginner's Watercolor Workshop | Assembly Craft Studio | 1 – 3 pm | $39

Art on the Range Chuckwagon Dinner & Art Show | NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum | 5 – 9 pm

Build a Board Workshop | Compas Skateshop | 9 am | RSVP

VFW Post 6917 Car Show & Swap Meet | VFW Post 6917 | 12 - 4 pm

Jackalope Trail Run / Run+Ride / Bike | Gasline Rd near Mesquite | 8 am | $65

NM Warriors Women's Football Tryouts | venue TBD | 8:30 am registration

Las Cruces Home Expo | Las Cruces Convention Center | 11 am – 4 pm

Leather Traveler's Notebook Workshop | Assembly Craft Studio | 1 – 3 pm | $49

Peña Blanca Guided Hike | Peña Blanca Trailhead | 2 – 5 pm

👉 Be sure to check our Events Calendar and Live Music events and weekly recurring events for more local happenings.

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Wednesday, November 11th • 6 pm

Dracula | Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N Main | Oct 02nd - Oct 18th

The Seuss Odyssey | A Children’s Theatre @ Rio Grande Theatre | October 16th & 17th Tickets

Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadow Cast | Blank Conversations Theatre Co. @ Rio Grande Theatre | October 23rd & 24th, 7:30 pm Tickets

Footloose the Musical | New Mexico State University Theatre | Nov 12th - 22nd

See our events calendar for Artist & Gallery Shows *Artists and Galleries add your shows to our calendar! We love sharing the Arts!

When it’s time for dirt work, landscaping, or a weekend project around the house, Zia Equipment Rentals makes it easy. This is one of the few locally owned equipment rental companies in the Las Cruces area—and it shows in the service.

Kevin will talk through your job, help you choose the right Kubota skid steer or mini excavator, and deliver it ready to work. No pressure, no confusion, just clear advice and reliable machines. Their popular Weekend Warrior deal lets you pay for one day and keep the equipment through the weekend.

Fast, friendly, and focused on getting homeowners the right gear the first time. That’s the Zia difference.

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The Las Cruces Home Expo hits the Las Cruces Convention Center October 16–18, 2026—free admission, free parking, and a whole weekend of local contractors, the latest trends, and show-only deals under one roof.

Whether you’re remodeling, decorating, or just hunting inspiration (and a few good quotes), this is the one to hit.

Full details: lascruceshomeexpo.com

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Mesilla Valley Maze 2026 public season is weekends Oct 3rd – Oct 25th

Doña Ana Mountain Bike Race 2026 | FYZICAL | Oct 30th

Día de los Muertos | November 01st, 5 - 9 pm

NMSU Homecoming 2026 | Nov 6th & 7th

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