❤️ What's Happening This Week in Las Cruces October 02, 2026

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

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Join us for a cozy Felted Wool Pumpkin Workshop on Oct 15th, sizzling pizza specials, and exceptional live music paired with great wine and food at Rio Grande Winery!

Kick off your week with our brand-new Monday and Tuesday dining specials, or drop by for our crowd-favorite $10 Sip & Slice pizza specials all day Wednesdays and Saturday mornings.

Talented local musicians are ready to take you on a rhythmic journey all weekend long against the beautiful backdrop of the Organ Mountains. Save the dates for this week's unforgettable lineup! 

Live Music Lineup

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TEDxNMSU | NMSU Corbett Center Student Union | 8 am - 12 pm

Grand Opening Las Cruces Arts Gallery | 221 N.Main Street | 5 - 8 pm

Exhibit Opening for "Unalienable" | Branigan Cultural Center | 5 - 7 pm

Fine Art Flea Market (Native Owned) | Plaza de Las Cruces | 5 - 10 pm | Gary Farmer & The Troublemakers will be playing. Gary Farmer played the part of Uncle Brownie in Reservation Dogs.

First Friday Open Mic | Rio Grande Theatre | 5 – 10 pm

🎵 Latin Jazz Night | Mesilla Valley Jazz & Blues Festival | Plaza de Mesilla | 6 – 9 pm

Dracula | Las Cruces Community Theatre | opens tonight through Oct 18

🎵 The Retroz | Pecan Grill | 7 – 11 pm | free

Special Olympics Las Cruces Annual Golf Tournament | NMSU Golf Course | 8 am

Pickleball Tournament | Rio Grande Winery | 8 am - 2 pm

Coffee & Plants | Sierra Vista Growers | 9 - 11 am | Two Experts to answer all your plant questions.

Cancer Warriors Zumba | NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum | 9 am

📙 Southern New Mexico Book Festival | Doña Ana Community College | 10 am - 4:30 pm

Mesilla Valley Maze — Fall Festival / Season Open | 3855 W Picacho Ave | 11 am – 7 pm

Holistic Fair | TruArt of the Earth | 11 am - 6 pm

PMT Meet the Artist & Beading Demonstration | Branigan Cultural Center courtyard | 1 – 3 pm

🎵 Smooth Jazz in the Afternoon & Blues in the Night | Mesilla Valley Jazz & Blues Festival | Plaza de Mesilla | 1:30 – 9 pm

Masonic Cemetery Walking Tour | Las Cruces Railroad Museum | 2 – 3 pm

2026 Las Cruces Pride Parade | Plaza de Las Cruces | 4 pm

Pride on the Plaza | Plaza de Las Cruces · SNM Pride | 5 pm

New Mexico Book Awards Dinner | La Posta de Mesilla | 5 pm

Get Into Drag | Rio Grande Theatre | 9:30 pm | Oct 3rd & 4th

🎵 Afternoon of Traditional Jazz | Mesilla Valley Jazz & Blues Festival | Plaza de Mesilla | 12 – 6 pm

NM State Women’s Soccer vs. Liberty | NMSU Soccer Complex | 1 pm

Fall Break Art Camp | The Destination | 8 am - Noon

Fall Break Fun Day | The Destination | 8 am - Noon

Fall Break Baseball Camp | The Destination | 8 am - Noon

👉 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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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.

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Phone: 575-650-1593 (Click to Call)
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Tiny Beautiful Things | Black Box Theatre/No Strings Theatre Company | Sep 18-Oct 04, 2026

A Perfect Arrangement | New Mexico State University Theatre | Oct 01st - 11th

Dracula | Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N Main | Oct 02nd - Oct 18th

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

Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadow Cast | Blank Conversations Theatre Co. @ Rio Grande Theatre | October 23rd & 24th, 7:30 pm Tickets

Footloose the Musical | New Mexico State University Theatre | Nov 12th - 22nd

See our events calendar for Artist & Gallery Shows *Artists and Galleries add your shows to our calendar! We love sharing the Arts!

"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, October 14th • 6 pm

The Las Cruces Home Expo hits the Las Cruces Convention Center October 16–18, 2026—free admission, free parking, and a whole weekend of local contractors, the latest trends, and show-only deals under one roof.

Whether you’re remodeling, decorating, or just hunting inspiration (and a few good quotes), this is the one to hit.

Full details: lascruceshomeexpo.com

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Southern New Mexico State Fair | Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds | Sept 30 - Oct 04th

2026 Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Festival | Plaza de Mesilla | Oct 1st - 4th

Mesilla Valley Maze 2026 public season is Oct 3rd – Oct 25th

Autumn Adventure Camp | La Cueva Group Site | Grades 2 - 5 | Oct 5th - 8th

Pachanga 2026 | Klein Park | Sat Oct 10th | 10 am – 10 pm · mariachis, danzantes, ballet folklórico, lowriders

Las Cruces Reptile Expo | Dona Ana County Fairgrounds | Oct 10th

22nd Annual Los Leones de Mesilla Lions Club Car Show | Mesilla Town Hall | Oct 10th, 8 am - 2 pm

Las Cruces Home Expo | Las Cruces Convention Center | Oct 16th-18th

Art on the Range | NM Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum | Oct 17th

3rd Annual Color Fun Run | La Llorona Park | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 8 am - 12 pm | Register

Sky Fiesta | Las Cruces International Airport | Oct 17th | 10 am - 4 pm

Jackalope Trail Run & Run&Ride | Oct 18th | Register now

Doña Ana Mountain Bike Race 2026 | FYZICAL | Oct 30th | Registration Opens Aug 01st.

NMSU Homecoming 2026 | Nov 6th & 7th

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