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Live Music on Thursday @ 1 pm
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Veterans Day Parade
The theme for this Veterans Day Parade is “Honoring America’s future military leaders”. The parade will start at 11 am in downtown Las Cruces and will follow this route.
Farmers Market Canceled Saturday
Because of the Veterans Day Parade there will be no Farmers Market on Saturday but there will be a special market on Sunday from 8:30 am till 1 pm instead.
Free Meals and Specials for Veterans
Thank you to all the Veterans for your Service! I found local some specials for the veterans. I am sure there are more but these are some good ones to check out.
Proposed Land Swap Meeting
If you have interest in learning more about a proposed land exchange between the Mescalero Apache Tribe and the New Mexico State Land Office (NMSLO) there is a in person meeting tonight November 07th from 6 - 7:30 pm at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum or it’s also online via Zoom.
Tidbits
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Live Music: Check out the latest Live Music issue.
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Check this page for the local events that happen every week like the Farmers and Crafts Market, Growers Markets, Farm Stands, Bird Walks etc.
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Featured Partner: Rio Grande Winery
Jazz Weekends & Holiday Cheer at Rio Grande Winery!
🎶 Jazz Brunch is BACK!
Get ready to soak up the jazz vibes this Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM - 2 PM! Our famous Jazz Brunch features made-from-scratch specials and amazing live music.
On the Menu:
Eggs Benedict, Eggs Florentine, Eggs Norwegian
House-cured Lox and Bagels
Fresh-baked French Croissants (plain, almond & chocolate hazelnut!)
$5 Mimosas (orange, peach, pineapple, watermelon, or strawberry!)
This Weekend's Lineup:
Saturday: Featuring Sax Attitude
Sunday: Featuring The Orlando Madrid Jazz Quartet
📢 Limited Seating Alert! Seating is capped at 20 people every half hour, so reservations are strongly suggested! Secure your spot here.
🎁 Save the Date: Holiday Market!
Mark your calendars for November 16th! Come Sip and Shop local artisans for unique, one-of-a-kind gifts and treats! We'll have:
Mulled Wine
Live Music
Holiday Sip and Paint
Stocking Decorating
And more!
Rio Grande Winery
Phone: 575-201-3744
Address: 5321 NM-28, Las Cruces, NM 88005
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Note: Always check to confirm event details with venue before attending events for changes or weather cancellations.
Friday, November 07th
Fine Art Flea Market – First Friday Downtown Art Walk | Plaza de Las Cruces | 5 pm – 10 pm
First Friday Art Ramble | 221 N Main St | 5 pm
Haunted History Tour Inside The 1937 Courthouse & Jail | Old Courthouse & Jail | Southwest Expeditions | 7 pm | Tickets
Day Of The Dead Around The World: A Panel Discussion | Branigan Cultural Center | 6 pm
Chris Kemler Artist Talk & Reception | The Mad Hatter Gallery | 5:30 - 6:30 pm
NMSU Homecoming ’25 | New Mexico State University | Two Days 7th & 8th
Día de los Muertos Evening Event for the Community | Branigan Cultural Center | 4:30 – 7 pm
NMSU 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards | Las Cruces Convention Center | 5 pm | Tickets
NMCA Swingin’ With The Trades | Sonoma Ranch Golf Course | 7:30 am
Proposed Land Swap Meeting | New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum | 6 - 7:30 pm | or online via Zoom.
Saturday, November 08th
👉 Veterans Day Parade | Downtown Las Cruces | 11 am | Parade Route Map | Farmers Market Rescheduled for Sunday Nov 9th from 8:30 am - 1 pm
Grand Opening Fiesta | Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site | 10 am - 4 pm
54th Annual Las Cruces Renaissance Arts Faire | Doña Ana Arts Council | Young Park | Sat–Sun, all day
ANNUAL ASNMSU Homecoming Parade | University, Las Cruces | 7 - 11:30 am
Harvest Together Market | Diverse Nutrition | 9 am – 2 pm
Fall Festival Of Art | Artists of Picacho Hills | Dona Ana Community College | 9 am – 4 pm
FREE Family Faire: Renaissance Gone Rogue! | First Presbyterian Church | 10 am – 5 pm
11th Annual Weed & Seed Red Enchilada Fundraiser | Calvario Methodist Church | 10 am – 2 pm
ASCMV Bark & Browse | PetSmart | 10 am – 1 pm
Free Private Water Well Quality Testing – Las Cruces | New Mexico Department of Health | 11 am - 2 pm
9th Annual Black & White Ball | Las Cruces Convention Center | 6:30 pm – Midnight
Community Craft Fair | Sonoma Ranch | 9 am - 3 pm | Over 70 Vendors, Food Trucks
Picacho Peak Guided Hike Pt 2 | Picacho Peak Trail | 9 am – noon | More Info
Military and Veterans Appreciation Week | NMSU Military & Veterans Programs | Nov 8th - 14th
GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays | Sonoma Springs Covenant Church | 10 am – noon
Tree Planting Volunteers Needed | Dona Ana SWDC | Nov 8th & 22nd | More Info
Sunday, November 09th
54th Annual Las Cruces Renaissance Arts Faire | Doña Ana Arts Council | Young Park | Sat–Sun, all day
ASCMV At BCOM SOMA Fall Festival 5k Run | BCOM SOMA | 10 am - 3 pm | This exciting student-led event supports the St. Baldrick’s Foundation and its mission to fund pediatric cancer research.
Hat Painting - Paint With Us | NM Vintage | 3 - 5 pm | RSVP
Monday, November 10th
Gen Green 2025 Town Hall | Frank O'Brien Papen Center | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Tuesday, November 11th
New Mexico State Mens Basketball vs. NM Highlands Men's Basketball | NMSU Pan American Center | 7 pm – evening
Wednesday, November 12th
Pottery Demonstration from Albert Alvidrez of Ysleta del Sur Pueblo | Branigan Cultural Center | 5 - 6 pm
INFO SESSION for KTAL-LP 101.5 Las Cruces Community Radio | 121 Wyatt Dr. | 6:30 – 8 pm | seeking DJs and volunteers for all roles (hosting, social media, events, audio). No experience needed—training provided. Help expand local programming and support your community
Thursday, November 13th
Culture Series: "Let Me Entertain You: Three Madams of Silver City" | NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum | 7 pm – evening
Neurodivergent Nights | Museum Of Nature And Science | 4 pm – 7 pm
Check our Events Calendar for more fun things to do such as Local Sports, NMSU events, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Pickleball, Tennis Scramble, Family Bingo, Teen Splash Nights, Chess Club and more.
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Jackalope MTB & Gravel Race 2025 | November 16th
HomeGrown: A New Mexico Food Show & Gift Market | NM Farm & Ranch Museum | November 22nd & 23rd

Check this page for the local events that happen every week like the Farmers and Crafts Market, Growers Markets, Farm Stands, Bird Walks etc.

The Lost Boys | Blank Conversations Theatre | Nov 14th & 15th
Yankee Tavern | NTSC Black Box Theatre | Nov 21st - Dec 07th
A Christmas Carol | NMSU Theatre Arts | Nov 29th - Dec 06th
Irving Berlin's White Christmas - The Musical | LCCT | Dec 5th - 21st
An Unexpected Christmas Concert | The Mesilla Valley Chorale | Dec 14th
The Nutcracker Prince | A Children’s Theatre @ Rio Grande Theatre | Dec 5th & 6th
The Nutcracker Ballet | ASNMSU Center for the Arts | Dec 12th - 14th, Dec 19th - 21st

Also check our online events calendar for more.

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