❤️ Things to do in Las Cruces May 22nd 2026

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

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Hello {{First Name|Las Cruces}},

It’s going to be a exciting weekend with Memorial Day next Monday and the weekend is packed full of fun events.

The New Mexico Wine and Music Festival is at the Southern New Mexico Fairgrounds for 3 days, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 12 - 6 pm daily.

Mayors Jazz Fest is at Plaza de Las Cruces on Sunday May 24th starting at 7 pm with performances by The Lao Tizer Band & Knight Life OMHS with American Idol Star Elliott Yamin.

You’re Invited! 🎉

Live Love Las Cruces Meet & Greet
Sunday, May 24th • 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Rio Grande Winery – The Clubhouse

Over the past two years, so many of you have told me you wished there was an easy way to meet more people and make real connections here in Las Cruces. So we’re making it happen!

Whether you’re brand new to town or you’ve lived here your whole life and just want to expand your circle, this casual afternoon is for you. Come say hello, grab a glass of wine, and connect with friendly locals who already share your love for this community.

Special Musical Guests

We’re excited to welcome local musicians Burt Ferguson and Tim Thompson to our Meet & Greet so you can get to know them. They will perform on the patio from 4:00 – 7:00 PM so you can stick around after 4:00 and enjoy their music as you chat with your new friends.

No RSVP needed — just show up at the RGW Clubhouse and bring your good vibes. We can’t wait to finally meet you in person! Many thanks to Rio Grande Winery for making this meeting space available!

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Mark your calendars, music enthusiasts! We've got a bubbly lineup with a May Wine Dinner, special headliners coming in for both May and June! Plus you won’t want to miss us at the Las Cruces Wine Festival May 23-25, 2026.

Prepare for a social extravaganza at your go-to spot, Rio Grande Winery, week after week, month after month, year after year, we’ve got your fun-days covered! Check our website for event details.

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

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The Association's Workspace Workshops | The Association Women's Group | 9 - 11 am | with Speaker Freida Adams, Patient Healthcare Advocate.

Spring Resource Fair | Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority | 11 am - 2 pm | Public Invited | More Info FB

Screen Writers Workshop | Film Las Cruces | 6 - 8 pm

Desert Voices Poetry and Art Event | The Hood | 6:30 - 9 pm | Signup ends 7 pm | Poetry Competition and Art Show

The Clyde W. Tombaugh Lecture Series - From Desert Tracks to Artemis II | Astronomical Society of Las Cruces | 7 pm | Presented by Ranimo Bush.

🍷 New Mexico Wine & Music Festival | Southern New Mexico Fairgrounds | May 23rd - 25th | 12 - 6 pm daily

Run Soledad Canyon Road | Talavera Fire Department | 7 am

Fillmore Canyon Hike-OMDP 12 year Anniversary Hike | Fillmore Canyon Trailhead | 8 am | Register just a few spots left.

Historic Preservation Month Walking Tour | Klein Park | 9 am |See historic adobes, unique architecture and learn the history of the oldest neighborhood in Las Cruces.

Taylor-Mesilla Guided Tour | Reynolds Store Visitor Center | 10 - 11 am | Tickets Must pre-purchase tickets.

NMSU Printmaking & Retablos Workshop | NMSU Art Museum | 12 pm | For middle and high school students Register

Create your own Custom Wine Glass at the New Mexico Wine Festival | Assembly Craft Studio | 1 - 6 pm each day

Resin Pendant Workshop | Jamila Coffee | 1 pm

Farewell to Zilla | Museum Of Nature And Science | 2:30 - 4:30 pm | Saying goodbye to a longtime friend of the Museum System, Zilla, our common snapping turtle.

Danny Garcia Retirement Concert with the BJO | Atkinson Recital Hall NMSU | 7 pm | Don't miss the legendary "Danny Garcia" in his final concert with the Border Jazz Orchestra.

Super Secret Improv 5 year Anniversary Show | Black Box Theatre | 7:30 pm | $10 cash at the door

🍷 New Mexico Wine & Music Festival | Southern New Mexico Fairgrounds | May 23rd - 25th | 12 - 6 pm daily

Dine to Donate | Bubba’s 33 | All Day | 10% goes to Support local Veterans through American Legion. You can also bring cash, clothing, and hygiene items.

Create your own Custom Wine Glass at the New Mexico Wine Festival | Assembly Craft Studio | 1 - 6 pm Sun & Mon

Mayor’s Jazz Fest | Plaza de Las Cruces | 7 pm | Performances by The Lao Tizer Band & Knight Life OMHS. Plus American Idol Elliott Yamin.

🍷 New Mexico Wine & Music Festival | Southern New Mexico Fairgrounds | May 23rd - 25th | 12 - 6 pm daily

Monthly Sound Bathe Meditation | Center For Spiritual Living | 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Metaphysical Book Study - The Wisdom of Jesus | Unity of Las Cruces | 10 - 11:30 am

Together We Rise: A Community Event | Young Park | May 30th, 10 am - 3 pm | Food giveaway, Live music, Food Trucks, Free Hair Cuts, Games for kids & families.

Pickleball and Mahjong | Pickle Planet | 3 - 6 pm

Las Cruces Showcase of Homes | starts May 30th & 31st, plus June 6th-7th.

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

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

Chef Creates Day 2 - Rooted in Global Spice | Las Cruces Convention Center | June 6th, 5 - 8 pm | A Vegan Multi-Course Meal | Day 1 sold out so get your tickets now

Drive‑Thru Vaccine Clinic | Field of Dreams | Sunday, June 7, 8 am –12 pm

Taste of Las Cruces | Las Cruces Convention Center | June 10th, 5:30 - 8 pm

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

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

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

See our events calendar for Artist & Gallery Shows

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

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.

In addition to Theatre Camp The Destination has some Baseball Camps come up such as: Catching Clinic, Pitching Clinic, Baseball Camp and Conditioning Clinic. For kids and teenagers age 8 - 16. Learn More

Plus a Summer Fun Day on June 5th and 26th with Baseball challenges, Indoor pickleball, arts & crafts and musical instrument trials. How fun for the kids!!

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That's it for this week… hope you have an enjoyable Memorial Day Weekend!

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