❤️ What's Happening this week in Las Cruces August 11, 2026

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

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The City of Las Cruces is developing a Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP) to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries for everyone who walks, bikes, drives, or takes transit.

Community input is essential right now—attend the virtual meeting on August 18 or the open house on August 25, or watch for the upcoming online survey and map.

Details and how to participate

Monster trucks are taking over the Doña Ana County Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 15 — and this one’s pure family fun with plenty of room for everyone else to join the chaos.

Kids get a special pre-show Meet & Greet Pit Party with their own Fun Zone (bounce house included) so they can get right up next to the massive trucks before the action starts. Ages 3–9 also race their own Power Wheels, and little ones can even climb aboard a real monster truck for a ride. Two full shows (noon and 6 p.m.) bring Shark Attack, T-Rex, Outlaw, and Locomotive slamming through nonstop action, plus Quad Wars for good measure.

Date: Saturday August 15th
Location: Doña Ana County Fairgrounds
Show Times: 12 pm Matinee and 6 pm Evening Show
Tickets

The last chance to register for our upcoming Dinner Club on Wednesday August 19th is Monday August 17th at 5:30 pm. Whether you are new to town or have lived here all your life our Dinner Club is a fun way to meet new people and make friends in Las Cruces.

Take a Quiz, get paired with 5 compatible people, enjoy a meal and great conversation. After the meal join the after dinner gathering to meet up with everyone from the other restaurants to meet even more Las Cruces friends.

Julia B commented “This is a great idea, I'm so glad I signed up for the first dinner. My dinner-mates were friendly, engaging, and interesting. Looking forward to doing it again soon!”. Come Join us at the next Dinner Club More information

The BLM has a series of free Patio Chats starting this Friday August 14th through Saturday August 29th. What a great program and resource for the local community. Check out the Chats

⛽ Gas Prices in Las Cruces

Check our Online Events Calendar for even more events

Music lovers here is the latest Live Music issue.

Join us for the next Dinner Club on August 19th at 5:30 pm.

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

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Mesilla Valley Estate Sales’ Dream Collection is lighting up with fierce bidding on rare Navajo & Zuni pieces.

Don’t miss the standout lots drawing dozens of bids:
• Vintage Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace & Earrings by Sam Begay
• Massive Navajo Turquoise Cluster Cuff (82 stones)
• Vintage 38" Navajo Squash Blossom with 55 natural turquoise stones
• Faye Quandelacy Zuni 13-Horse Fetish Necklace

Plus solid gold chains, diamond tennis bracelets, emerald & diamond pieces, and Tiffany & Co. Nationwide shipping available.

Bidding closes Wednesday, August 12 at 6 PM. Shop the full auction now

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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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Tuesday Morning Campus Runs | Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park At NMSU | 6:30 am 

Singo Bingo | Little Toad Creek | 7 pm 

Spiderman Movie Trivia Night | Rad Retrocade | 8 pm

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

Moonlight Mamas Postpartum Circle | 940 Lopez Rd | 5:30 – 8 pm

Chamber “Register and Rally” Mesilla Valley Days | Las Cruces Convention Center | 5:30–7:00 pm | More Info

Estar Guars Loteria | Truth or Consequences Brewing Co. | 6 pm

Aqua Zumba | 310 Fitness | 7 pm

Trivia Nights | Little Toad Creek | 7 pm

Foraged Acorn Folk Craft | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library | 4 - 6 pm | Limited to 6 attendees

Resin Geode Workshop | Assembly Craft Studio | 6 - 8 pm

MMC, TOTS and Day One Home Visiting Story Time | Memorial Medical Center | 10:30 am

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

3rd Annual Drive for Diabetes Golf Tournament Foursome Scramble | Sonoma Ranch Golf Course | 7 am

Flights & Sights - Discovery Flights | War Eagles Air Museum | 8 - 11 am

Guided Morning Kayaking & Pilates on Caballo Lake | Southwest Expeditions | 9:30 am

Seventh Annual Bug Fest | Museum Of Nature And Science | 10 am - 1 pm

Weaving for Justice 3rd Saturday Sale of Maya Textiles and Gifts | First Christian Church Atrium | 10 am - 4 pm

Preschool Art: Music & Movement Class | Wet Paint Art Studio | 10 - 11 am

Monster Truck Wars | Doña Ana County Fairgrounds | 12 pm & 6 pm shows

Polymer Clay Jewelry Workshop | Assembly Craft Studio | 1 - 4 pm

Men Who Cook | Las Cruces Convention Center | 6 - 10 pm

21st Annual El Paso Holocaust Museum's Tour de Tolerance | Santa Teresa High School | 7 am | 50k Bike Ride, 5k Run/Walk, 1mi Family Fun Walk, or 1mi Dog Walk

Reign Volley Ball Tryouts | Las Cruces Ave Gym | 6 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.

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

Mean Girls | A Children’s Theatre | Rio Grande Theatre | August 14th & 15th

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

Tiny Beautiful Things | Black Box Theatre/No Strings Theatre Company | Sep 18-Oct 04, 2026

The Seuss Odyssey | A Children’s Theatre | Rio Grande Theatre | October 16th & 17th

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

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Stay cool, the summer is almost over and temps should be lower soon! Just ignore the 108 degrees today 🤣