❤️ What's Happening this week in Las Cruces July 10, 2026

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

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Las Cruces Chief of Police Jeremy Story is being honored Friday, July 10, as an America 250 Hometown Hero. The ceremony has been moved due to "unforeseen circumstances" to the Rio Grande Theatre. The original 10 a.m. start time is being pushed back to allow time for attendees to make the trip to the theatre from city council chambers.

If you've ever felt like Las Cruces rolls up the sidewalk after dark, the Mesilla Valley Film Society just fixed that. Night School is a new late-night film series at Fountain Theatre (right off Mesilla Plaza) running Saturday nights through August — think cult classics, horror gems, and underrated oddities that actually deserve to be seen on the big screen.

$8. Saturdays at 10:30 pm. This is the community spirit of cinema. https://mesillavalleyfilm.org/night-school/

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We are thrilled to present our wine-loving community with another week of exceptional music, delectable local beverages, and mouthwatering food, all set against our picturesque backdrop and refreshing misters.

Relax with us Saturday for a jazzy and relaxing experience with Sax Attitude.

Reserve your spot for a Saturday night performance of the West Texas Band and ensure you have the best seats for the ultimate experience.

Learn the Bloody Mary line dance with Perry and then stomp on our dance floor! 

Note: Summer Hours for Live Music have changed from 6-9 pm to 7-10 pm

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

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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 Her-Story Breakfast Club | Salud de Mesilla | 8:45 am

Stroller Strides - Animal Safari | Sagecrest Park | 9 am

Opening Reception - Retro Art Exhibit by Cassandra Lockwood | Mas Art | 4 pm

Reggae on the Plaza and Flea Market | Fine Art Flea Market | 5 pm | Mister Kali

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

Screenwriting Workshop | Film Las Cruces | 6 pm 

Desert Bloom- 710 Market Weekend | TheBank | 6 pm 

Live Comedy with Javi Bailon & Paul Ramirez | Amaro Winery | 7 pm | Tickets

Santana Garcia | Mesilla Summer Music Series @ Mesilla Plaza | 8 - 10 pm

Mayfield Trojan Youth Baseball Camp | Mayfield Trojans Baseball | 9 am - 2 pm

Stuff the Bus Las Cruces | Dona Ana Community College | 9 am | Support students for the 2026-2027 school year.

Masonic Cemetery Tours | City of Las Cruces | 9 - 10 am | Join Railroad Museum education curator at the Masonic Cemetery for our “Masonic Cemetery Walking Tour. Learn about cemetery design and meet some unique Las Cruces residents from the past.

KFOX14/CBS4 Back-to-School Fair | Las Cruces Mesilla Valley Mall | 10 am - 2 pm | More Info

101 Kayaking Class! Paddle the Rio July 11th, 2026 | La Llorona park | 10 am | Tickets

Back to School Supply Drive | Lady G Bookkeeping | 10 am

Book Signing — Meet the Local Author: Oren Cottonwood | COAS Books | 10 am - 12 pm | Signing his debut title, "Conquering and Awakening"

Solar Printmaking | Fort Selden Historic Site | 10 am | Tickets

Animal Feedings: Snakes | Museum of Nature & Science Gallery | 11 -11:30 am

Indigo Resist Fabric Dyeing Workshop | Assembly Craft Studio | 1 - 3:30 pm

Homemade Baked Goods Youth Fest | Apodaca Park | 3 - 8 pm

ZAPA's 1st Birthday Party | Zia Aerial Performing Arts | 6 pm

July Super Secret Improv Show | Black Box Theatre | 7:30 pm | $10 at the door

WWE Summer Tour | NMSU Pan American Center | 7:30 pm | Tickets

Comedy Night w/Crux Crawford | Picacho Peak Brewery | 8 - 9:30 pm

View the Stars with Astronomical Society of Las Cruces | Leasburg Dam State Park | 8 - 10 pm

Movies in the Park - Black Panther | Young Park | Starts at dusk about 8:30 pm | More Info

Concrete Planter Workshop | Rio Grande Winery | 2 pm

Trivia | Picacho Hills Country Club | 5 pm

Geniee & The Starliners (Oldies) | Music in the Park | Young Park | 7 pm

Morning Bike Ride from the Railroad Museum | Velo Cruces | 7:15 - 8 am

Dungeons & Dragons: Learn to Play | Rio Grande Theatre | 10 am - 5 pm

The Wrap! | Film Las Cruces @ Rio Grande Theatre | 6:30 - 8:30 pm

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

BOGO Day | Roni's Mac Bar | 11 am | Buy One Get One with App purchase

👉 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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The BLM A.B. Cox Visitor Center Native Plant Garden at Dripping Springs Natural Area is host really cool upcoming events in July and they are filling up fast. Learn More

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

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

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

✅ 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.

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