❤️ Things to do in Las Cruces May 15th 2026

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

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Enjoy your weekend and find some fun things to do.

We are going to have a Meet and Greet on May 24th from 2 - 4 pm at Rio Grande Winery in the Clubhouse. More details coming soon. Come mix and mingle with us!

“After months of reconstruction, New Mexico State University’s Alumni Pond will reopen to the public on or before June 1, restoring a central campus gathering space while work continues to rebuild its ecosystem.”

“Visitors will see a newly reconstructed pond and surrounding landscape still recovering from extensive construction. As aquatic vegetation becomes established, water levels are expected to fluctuate and conditions will continue to evolve through 2027.” Read the article

The meeting starts at 9 am. You can attend the meeting in person or online. The agenda hasn’t been posted yet. Learn More

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

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This week, we've got an open mic night that's perfect for both shower singers and rock stars, plus free line dancing with Perry. Learn three hot new moves before you slide or stomp the night away + live Country and Rock on the patio Friday and Saturday night!

Reserve your spot for our Jazz Brunch on Saturday, followed by toe-tapping  jazz on Sunday! And let's not overlook our charcuterie, appetizers, and wines that'll pair perfectly with any meal, all week long while we serve up popular live music bands, jaw-dropping views, and good vibes. Bring your friends, grab your boots, and soak up our live performances!

Mark your calendars for our Wine Club Members Social, May Wine Dinner, Chess Night, Sip and Paint events every week, every month, year after year. 

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

Rio Grande Winery
Website: RioGrandeWinery.com
Phone: 575-201-3744
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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

Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament | Field of Dreams | Sat & Sun | No times listed

Free Dumpster Day | Vado/Del Cerro Community Resource Center | 8 am - 12 pm

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

Customer Appreciation Day | Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery | 12 - 4 pm

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

Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament | Field of Dreams | Sat & Sun | No times listed

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

Trivia | T or C Brewing | 6 pm

Las Colcheras Quilt Guild Meeting | American Legion Hall | 6 - 7:30 pm

Author Talk from Carlos Melendrez | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library RunRunner Room | 1:30 pm | “I Know Where the Bodies Are Buried” great, great grandson of one the first settlers

Widening of University Avenue Public Meeting | Zia Middle School Cafeteria | 5 - 7:30 pm

Mesilla Ride of Silence 2026 | Mesilla Plaza | 6:15 - 7:15 pm

Get to Know Your Museum featuring Terry Melendez, Friends Greenhouse Coordinator | New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum | 10 - 11 am

Lush and Lean Spring Workshop - Pruning Workshop | Las Cruces City Hall Council Chambers | 5:30 - 7:30 pm | Zoom Meeting

👉 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 Wednesday June 10th at 5:30 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

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

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

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

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