❤️ Things to do in Las Cruces May 12th-17th 2026

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

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New Romance Movie Filmed in Las Cruces Now Streaming

A new independent romance film, “3,” shot entirely in and around Las Cruces, is now streaming on Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and more.

Centered on Kai, a lonely artist a lonely artist played by award-winning actor Michael Paré, who is told by a barfly fortune teller (Eric Roberts), that he has just three days to live, the story pushes him out of his shell and into an unexpected connection with Mia that forces him to face love, fear and second chances.

Filmed at familiar spots like Palacio Bar in Mesilla, Downtown Las Cruces, St. Andrew’s and Chope’s in La Mesa, it’s a fun chance to spot local landmarks on screen while supporting New Mexico filmmakers.

For a little preview check out this Youtube Video and this one

El Niño is on its way. Do you need flood insurance?

With El Niño likely to bring a wetter-than-normal monsoon to Doña Ana County this year, it’s a smart time to review whether your home sits in or near a flood zone and consider flood insurance. Read the article in the Las Cruces Sun News

Dinner Club

Our next Dinner Club is next Thursday May 14th and the last day to sign up is next Tuesday the 12th at 6 pm. The women said that more men should join them 🙂 And the younger members said they wish more their age would attend.

If you have been wanting to meet and make new friends, this is a fun way to do it. Real local connections are being made at every Dinner Club. Come join us!

Submit Your Entries for the 2026 Electric Light Parade

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department is accepting entries for the 2026 Electric Light Parade. This year’s theme is “Stars, Stripes and City Lights.” Parade Date: Friday, July 3, 2026 Start Time: 9 p.m. Start Location: Apodaca Park (801 E. Madrid Ave.) Apply online: LasCruces.gov/Parade by June 12

Summer 2026 Las Cruces Kickball Season

Coed kickball is open for the summer. Socialete Sports is bringing the fun this Summer 2026 with a co-ed adult kickball season in Las Cruces, featuring Thursday night games at PVD from May 28 through July 16 — registration is open April 13–May 15.

They also have co-ed flag football from May 25th - July 20th. More Info

2026 Gloria Garza Summer Recreation Program

Hosted by the Town of Mesilla. For kids age 5 - 12. Space is limited. Register now

⛽ Gas Prices in Las Cruces

✅ We have a new Job Board

Check our Online Events Calendar for even more events

Music lovers here is the latest Live Music issue

Multi-Use Hiking/Biking Trails and BLM Trail & Difficulty Map

Note: Any updates or corrections to the email will be reflected online.

Note: Always check to confirm event details with venue before attending events for changes or weather cancellations.

👉 Got an event coming up? Add it to our Events Calendar

County Commission Regular Meeting | Doña Ana County Government Center | 9 am | Agenda & LiveStream on Youtube

Furry Friend Yappy Hour | Salud de Mesilla | 5:30 pm | Pet Parade starts at 6:30 pm, Prizes, Live Music.

Singo Bingo | Little Toad Creek | 7 - 9 pm

Wood Burning Workshop | Assembly Craft Studio | 6 - 8 pm

Star Party at the Station | Railroad Museum | 6 - 9 pm

Native Plant Society Meeting | NMSU Herbarium - Biology Annex | 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Trivia by the Burrowing Owl | Little Toad Creek | 7 - 9 pm

Conlee College and Career Fair | Conlee Elementary School | 9 am

Lush and Lean Spring Workshop - Irrigation for Turfgrass Water Conservation | City of Las Cruces City Hall | 5:30 - 7:30 pm | Available to watch on Zoom plus you can watch previous workshops online.

Line Dancing with Perry | Rio Grande Winery | 6 - 9 pm

2026 NMSU Rodeo Team Banquet | New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum | 6 - 10 pm | Tickets

New Mexico State Baseball vs. Florida International University Golden Panthers Baseball | NMSU Presley Askew Baseball Complex | 6 pm

Dinner Club | Live Love Las Cruces | 6:30 pm | Signup closes Tuesday 12th at 6 pm | And we have a date for June 10th Dinner Club set for an earlier time @ 5:30 pm.

Karaoke | Little Toad Creek | 7 - 11 pm

Trivia | Dry Point Distillers | 7 pm

Picacho Peak Hike | Picacho Peak Recreation Area | 7:30 am

Mesilla Plaza Walking Tours | Mesilla Plaza | 10 - 11 am | Tickets

26th Annual Blessing of the Fields | New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum | 10 - 11 am

Food Truck Friday | Morning Star | 5 - 8 pm

Spring Artisan Collective | Las Cruces Clay and Studio | 5 - 7:30 pm | Also on Saturday 10 am - 4 pm

New Mexico State Baseball vs. Florida International University Golden Panthers Baseball | NMSU Presley Askew Baseball Complex | 6 pm

Real Solutions for Rising Energy Costs | New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum | 6 - 9 pm | Register

Jazz Brunch with Mark Fowler Group | Rio Grande Winery | 9 am - 12 pm | Reservations

FREE Clothing Giveaway | Cross of Christ Lutheran Church | 9 am - 12 pm

3rd Saturday Sale of Maya Textiles and Gifts | Weaving for Justice | 10 am - 3 pm

New Mexico Bumble Bee Atlas Training Workshop | BLM | 10 am - 3 pm | Register

2026 Monsoon Forecast | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library | 10:30 am

Grand Opening - Dog Daycare & Spa | The Paws Center | 12 - 3 pm

Learn to Make Beautiful Resin Bowls | Jamila Coffee | 1 - 3 pm

Sashiko Patchwork Workshop | Assembly Craft Studio | 1 - 3 pm

Pop-Up Sale - One Day Only | Friends of Thomas Branigan Memorial Library | 10:30 am - 4 pm

Haunted Courthouse & Jail Tour | Southwest Expeditions | 7 - 9:30 pm | Tickets

Nature Journaling at NMSU Landscape Demonstration Garden | Mesilla Valley Audubon Society | 8:30 am

Sound Bath & Chakra Balance Meditation | TruArt of the Earth | 10:30 am - 12 pm

Trivia | Picacho Hills Country Club | 5 pm

MVJBS Monthly Gathering featuring BARLOW | Mesilla Valley Jazz & Blues Society | 6:30 pm

👉 There’s so much more….Be sure to check our Events Calendar and Live Music events and weekly recurring events.

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Frankenstein | NSTC - Black Box Theatre | May 01-May 17

9 to 5 The Musical - Season Finale | Las Cruces Community Theatre | May 29th - June 14th

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

Focus on the Arts - See our events calendar for Artist & Gallery Shows

*Artists and Galleries add your shows to our calendar!

New to Las Cruces or simply craving real connections in a city you already love? This is the evening you won’t want to miss.

It’s warm, pressure-free community building—the kind that makes newcomers feel instantly at home and longtime residents feel even more connected.

We need more MEN and younger adults to join us at the Dinner Club! And we need some younger members to join us.

Come join us at our next Dinner Club on Thursday May 14. Sign up ends Tuesday 12 at 6 pm

City of Las Cruces Senior Recreation Program Calendar. Also check our online events calendar for more.

Mesilla Historic Preservation Week | May 26th - 29th | Must RSVP

1st 2026 Full Moon Night | White Sands National Park | June 11th | with the 1st Armored Division Rock Band from Fort Bliss.

Juneteenth Jazz Arts Festival | Juneteenth Jazz | June 13th - 22nd

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

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

That's it for this week… hope you find some fun things to do!

Share with a friend who thinks there is nothing going on in Las Cruces. 🙂

Charlie