❤️ What's Happening this week in Las Cruces August 04, 2026

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I have a hard time realizing it is August already 🙂 time flies when you are having fun in Las Cruces. Hope you have an excellent week. Check out these upcoming events and happenings.

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Las Cruces’ elk crew is throwing their biggest night of the year, and if you care even a little about elk country (or just love a good banquet), this is your night.

We’re talking a full-on Big Game Banquet with incredible prizes and one-of-a-kind auctions you’re not snagging off Amazon, plus a proper dinner and a room full of folks who actually get why this place matters.

If you want to support wildlife conservation, protect our hunting heritage, and maybe walk out with some seriously cool gear from the raffles and auctions, this is the move.

It all goes down Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Hotel Encanto, with doors at 5 pm — and yes, seats sell out every year, so this is a “buy tickets now, decide what you’re wearing later” situation. Tickets

Mesilla Valley Days in Santa Fe is where chamber members and local leaders spend three days directly in front of legislators and state decision‑makers, advocating for our businesses, schools, infrastructure, and future — and Register and Rally is the one‑night, early‑bird signup party that gets you on that trip at a discounted rate so the Mesilla Valley shows up strong and impossible to ignore.

“Register and Rally” on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 5:30–7:00 PM at Las Cruces Convention Center. More Info

Las Cruces isn’t waiting around for the future — we’re writing it, together. The City is updating its 2021–2026 Strategic Plan, and this is your chance to nudge things in the direction you actually want to live in: safer streets, better parks, smarter growth, more soul, less sprawl.

Jump in, make some noise, and add your voice to the mix via the official Strategic Plan Update page: City of Las Cruces Strategic Plan Update.

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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.

Zia Equipment Rentals, LLC
Website: ZiaEquipmentRentals.com
Phone: 575-650-1593 (Click to Call)
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Tuesday Morning Campus Runs | Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park At NMSU | 6:30 am

County Commission Work Session (Virtual) | Doña Ana County Government Center | 9 am | Agenda | Youtube

A Regional Economic Update by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas | Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance | 11:30 am - 1 pm | Registration deadline: July 31st

Queer Crafting Circle | Studio B, Museum of Art | 5 - 7:30 pm

Scout Night on the Plaza Las Cruces | 100 N Main St | 6 pm 

Singo Bingo | Little Toad Creek | 7 - 10 pm

FIT4MOM Meetup | Unidad Park Splash Pad | Unidad Park | 10 am

Heritage Wine Dinner | DH Lescombes | 5:30 pm

New Mexico Women In The Arts Information Meeting | The Mad Hatter Gallery | 6 - 7 pm

Aqua Zumba | 310 Fitness | 7 pm

Trivia Nights | Little Toad Creek | 7 - 9 pm

Bump to Baby Bliss - In Person Class #2 | Molina Health Care | 10:30 - 11:30 am

Car Seat Fitting Station | Sisbarro Buick-GMC | 3 - 5 pm

Whiskey Tapas & Tasting | Salud de Mesilla | 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Karaoke | Little Toad Creek | 7 - 11 pm

Trivia | Dry Point Distillers | 7 pm

FIT4MOM Playgroup | Dinosaur Ice Rescue | Sagecrest Park | 10 am

Heart & Colors Art Exhibition | Doña Ana County Government Center | 4 - 6 pm | An inspiring exhibition showcasing artwork created by youth participating in the Transformative Art Program at the Doña Ana Juvenile Detention Center.

Reception for "Dancing with Life: Mexican Masks" | Las Cruces Museum of Art | 5 - 7 pm

Walk-in Painting: Pottery, Canvas, Glass, Wood, Tote Bags, Hats | Wet Paint Art Studio | 5 pm

Mary Daniels Taylor's Photographs of Mesilla | Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site | 2 - 3 pm

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation - Las Cruces Chapter Big Game Banquet | Hotel Encanto | 5 pm | Tickets | The biggest night of the year for elk country supporters.

Green and Gold Wild Weet Gala | Mayfield Trojan Football | New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum | 6 - 11 pm | Live Entertainment, Auction, Games, Door Prizes

A Celestial Evening; Kayaking & Native storytelling/interpretation of the Night Sky | Caballo Lake State Park | 6:30 - 9:30 pm

TIERRA (Legacy Continues) & SUNNY OZUNA & SaxAttitude | Las Cruces Convention Center | 8 pm | Oldies show and Dance Party

iGran BAILAZO! | NMSU Pan American Center | 8 pm | A night of norteño and regional Mexican music with the dance floor open all night. All ages welcome — kids 12 & under free. Tickets

Wood Burning Workshop | Assembly Craft Studio | 1 - 3 pm

👉 There’s so much more….Be sure to check our Events Calendar and Live Music events and weekly recurring events like the farmers & crafts markets.

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Cruces Car Show Fiesta | Sisbarro GMC/575 Cars | August 22nd | 9 am - 1 pm

The Hatch Chile Festival is on September 5th & 6th 🌶

Public Lands Palooza | BLM | September 12th, 9 am - 12 pm | BLM celebrating their 80th anniversary and America’s 250th.

Mudd Volleyball Tournament | Blue Moon Bar & Grill | September 19th | Register now | Benefit for Big Brother/Big Sister of New Mexico.

Doña Ana Mountain Bike Race 2026 | FYZICAL | October 30th | Registration Opens August 01st.

Come From Away | LCCT | August 7th-23rd

Mr Burns | Blank Conversations Theatre Company | Rio Grande Theatre | August 21st-30th

✅ Las Cruces Community Theatre (LCCT) currently has a 20% discount on season tickets. More Info

See our events calendar for Artist & Gallery Shows

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

City of Las Cruces Senior Recreation Program Calendar.

Also check our online events calendar for more.

"New to Las Cruces or craving real connections?

Our Dinner Club is the perfect mix: personality-matched tables, amazing food, and genuine conversations that turn strangers into fast friends.

Newcomers feel at home immediately. Locals leave loving this community even more.

Wednesday, August 19th • 5:30 pm

Forget fancy chefs — the real stars of Men Who Cook are your neighbors, doctors, and local business owners, all trading their day jobs for aprons for one night in the name of a seriously good cause.

Mesilla Valley Hospice's biggest fundraiser of the year takes over the Las Cruces Convention Center (680 E University Ave) on Saturday, August 15, 6–10 pm, and it's shaping up to be one of the most fun nights out in town: generous tastings from local "kitchen heroes," live entertainment, a packed silent auction, and a superhero theme running through the whole evening.

Here's what makes it more than just a good time — every dollar raised helps Mesilla Valley Hospice care for families at the end of life, whether they can afford it or not. That's the kind of "feel-good" that actually means something.

They're still rounding out this year's lineup of cooks and sponsors, so if you've got a signature dish or a business that likes showing up for the community:

Want to cook? Call Staci Mays at 575-642-8338 or email [email protected]
Want to sponsor? Call Tamara Blaeser at 575-649-0898 or email [email protected]

However you show up — apron on or checkbook out — you're helping our neighbors get cared for when it matters most. Now that's a Saturday night worth clearing your calendar for.

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