❤️ What's Happening this week in Las Cruces September 01, 2026

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

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Good Morning Las Cruces! You ready for some fun happenings this weekend?

Check out these Labor Day Weekend Events

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I found a post where this event had been cancelled but from what I understand Big Brother & Big Sisters decided to cancel because of drought & water concerns for but Blue Moon made the decision to move forward and sponsor the event.

Date: September 19th
Times: 7 am - 3 pm
Location: Blue Moon Bar & Grill

Every Friday in September Zia Vet Clinic is hosting a low cost canine vaccine clinic. No appointment necessary. More Info

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Music lovers here is the latest Live Music issue.

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Cowboys, pueblos, bronzes, and signed Southwestern paintings from a serious Western collection — now split into two phases.

Phase I is live now. 62 lots of paintings and sculpture, closes Thursday, September 3 at 6 PM. Standouts drawing the most action:

• Hugh Cabot original oil — Blustery Spring, High Ridge Santa Rita Mtns
• Lester Hughes oil — Ysleta del Sur, El Paso
• Star Liana York bronze — Rose in Bloom, Navajo Dancer
• Truman Bolinger bronze — Warlord of the Plains
• Noel Espinoza oil — Viejo Campesino, painted in Mesilla

Bid Phase I now — closes Thursday, September 3

Phase II is already in preview. 85 lots of Pueblo pottery, katsinas, Navajo rugs, and more paintings — including R.C. Gorman’s original pastel Ariana, a Jim Abeita Navajo portrait, Maria Martinez blackware, and more. Bidding opens Thursday, September 3 and closes Thursday, September 10 at 6 PM.

Preview Phase II now

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Hort Forum Kick Off | NMSU Hort Forum | 4 - 5 pm

Book/Puzzle Swap - Women Who Explore | Meta‘l Jewelry Studio | 5 - 7 pm

QOL Teen Takeover: The Night Owls | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library | 5 - 7:30 pm | For teens in grades 6-12

Singo Bingo | Little Toad Creek | 7 - 9 pm

2026 Chile Chats | The Chile Pepper Institute | Fabian Garcia Research Center | 10 - 11:30 am

Trivia Nights | Little Toad Creek | 7 - 9 pm

Chihuahuan Desert Garden Workday | Native Plant Society of New Mexico | Dripping Springs Visitors’ Center | 9 - 11 am | Learn about native plants and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow gardeners

Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop | Assembly Craft Studio | 6 - 8 pm

Entrepreneur Essentials with Jennifer Blazer | The Association Women's Group @ Workspace 141 | 9 am | How to turn chaos into clarity and build a rock-solid business foundation!

First Friday Art Ramble | Downtown at the Las Cruces Museums | Till 7 pm

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

Mesquite Street Historic District Monthly Neighborhood Meeting | La Nueva Casita Cafe | 5:30 pm

Labor Day Weekend Double Header Night | Vado Speedway Park | Sept 4th & 5th | 7:30 pm

Pickleball Round Robin | Rio Grande Winery | 8 am

Gallup for Hope 5K Fun Walk/Run Fundraiser | Bridle Up Hope | La Llorona Multi-Use Path Trailhead | 8 am

Hatch Chile Festival | September 5th & 6th | 9 am - 5 pm | Schedule of Events

Las Cruces Motorcycle Swap Meet | Barnett Harley-Davidson | 8 am - 3 pm

Franciscan Festival of Fine Arts | Holy Cross Retreat | Sept 5th & 6th | 9 am - 5 pm

Harvest Wine & Music Festival | Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds | September 5th–7th | 12 - 6 pm

Mayfield High School Reunion Class of 1996 | The Destination | 5 - 9 pm

Labor Day Weekend Double Header Night | Vado Speedway Park | Sept 4th & 5th | 7:30 pm

Free Skate Lessons | Compas Skate Shop | 9:30 - 10:30 am

Franciscan Festival of Fine Arts | Holy Cross Retreat | 10 am - 4 pm

Hatch Chile Festival | September 5th & 6th | 11 am - 5 pm | Schedule of Events

Harvest Wine & Music Festival | Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds | September 5th–7th | 12 - 6 pm

New Moon Ceremony | TruArt of the Earth | 5 pm

Harvest Wine & Music Festival | Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds | September 5th–7th | 12 - 6 pm

One Eye Open Golf Scramble | Picacho Hills Country Club | Call for Times

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

Mudd Volleyball Tournament | Blue Moon Bar & Grill | September 19th

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

Southern New Mexico Book Festival | Doña Ana Community College | Oct 03rd

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

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

NMSU Homecoming 2026 | November 6th & 7th

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.

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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

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

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!

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, September 16th • 5:30 pm

Note: Date for this event has been changed from Sept 11-13th to Oct 16-18th

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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Thanks for reading today and for being a part of our community!

Some things that I have been thinking about. I would love to sponsor a local meetup for local business owners, entrepreneurs, creators. Anyone interested in helping put this together?