May 2017
Las Cruces Tattoo and Music Festival!
The Las Cruces Tattoo and Music Festival will bring 100 tattoo artists from all over the country to Las Cruces Convention Center. Artists will be tattooing live on site. All artists have been hand selected and are fully licensed and are some of the best in their field. You can either come and browse artist's portfolios and make an appointment on site or pre-book an appointment with one of the artists. We will be connecting artists with customers here as well as through our website.
Find out more »August 2017
Las Cruces Comic Con
Las Cruces Comic Con (LC3) was started by Zia Comics in 2014. It was the very first Comic Con ever in the city of Las Cruces. The nerd community has supported this event every year since. Las Cruces Comic Con is dedicated to bringing a great pop culture experience every year for the residents of Las Cruces and the surrounding communities.
Find out more »8th Annual Mudd Volleyball Tournament
The 8th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Mudd Volleyball Tournament is a southern New Mexico tradition! It's their biggest, messiest and most fun fundraiser of the year! Teams of 8 - 12 co-ed players leave it all in the mudd in support of BBBS.
Find out more »October 2017
Dia de Los Muertos – Mesilla, NM
Come to the Dia de Los Muertos celebration on October 27th through the 29th and the Dia de Los Muertos procession on November 2nd starting at 6pm. This age old tradition has deep roots in the Las Cruces community and is one known for its Calavera (or "Sugar Skull") costumes, dance performances, and traditional procession. The event is free to all ages and has several famous restaurants within a few minutes walking distance.
Find out more »November 2017
Las Cruces Renaissance ArtsFaire 2017
This year marks the 46th Annual Las Cruces Renaissance ArtsFaire. Two fun-filled days of entertainment, food, shopping, and merriment! This year also marks the return of Jousting on Horseback, as well as the Dragon’s Eye Tavern and the Beer and Wine Garden.
Find out more »December 2017
Las Cruces Christmas Tree Lighting 2017
The Las Cruces Christmas tree lighting ceremony will be held in conjunction with a number of holiday activities around the plaza hosted by the city of Las Cruces, the Rio Grande theatre, city of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation, and Visit Las Cruces. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with live holiday music on the plaza stage. The plaza will be filled with family entertainment and activities for kids hosted by the city of Las Cruces departments. Around the plaza…
Find out more »February 2018
Race for CARE
This event (Race for CARE) will "kickoff" the year for CARE! CARE (Cancer Aid Resource & Education Inc.) hosts events and "La Gran Fiesta" which is part of the largest cancer fundraiser in New Mexico benefiting our local people in Dona Ana County, cancer patients in active treatment for any type of cancer. T-Shirts for registrants that have registered by January 24, 2018. RACE FOR CARE runners are encouraged to recruit teams to honor survivors and remember loved ones lost…
Find out more »Project In Motion: Angel’s Workshop
Kids Circus and climbing workshop. Adults full day or individual workshop in Aerial , gymnastic tricks like handstands, Cyr Wheel and creating performance. An afternoon of fun! $45 a day, $20 a class, $10 for students, $20 kids.
Find out more »March 2018
Cowboy Days
The New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum's largest event, Cowboy Days, pays tribute to the state's ranching traditions. Enjoy two days of cowboy demonstrations, chuck wagon cooking, children's activities, mounted shooting, the CASI Chili Cook-Off, cowboy music, pony rides, gunfight re-enactments, and much more. New this year is the concert and dance at 7 p.m. on March 3, featuring country music performer Josh Grider. For more information on tickets to the concert, visit www.joshgrider.com.
Find out more »Las Cruces International Film Festival
The Las Cruces International Film Festival (LCIFF) is progressing the community priority to make Las Cruces artistically and economically richer; a vibrant, diverse, inclusive place where people want to live, work and visit. Partnering with NMSU, the LCIFF may embrace innovation in teaching and learning, provide diversity and creativity while promoting a sustainable and prosperous community. LCIFF recognizes the positive effect the creative filmmaking industry has on individuals; providing enjoyment, enlivening spaces and enriching lives. Film Festivals add to the…
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