El Paso Weekend Events - Carnivals, Concerts, Connick + More

Here’s what’s going on in and around El Paso this weekend, April 22-24, 2016.

FRIDAY:

El Paso Zoo – 35 acres of fun and adventure featuring exotic animals from around the world and family attractions such as the African Star Train, the Hunt Family Desert Spring splash pad, and the Foster Tree House Playground. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 4001 E. Paisano, across from the County Coliseum. Admission varies. More Details

Wyler Ariel Tramway – Take in the beauty of our city and surroundings from 5,632 feet above sea level. Once on top there are several viewing areas, a gift shop, and Swiss-made gondolas that will take you on a soaring 4-minute ride above the canyon. 12 noon to 7 p.m. at Franklin Mountains State Park, 1700 McKinley. FREE entry. Tram Ride, $8 adults, $4 children 12 and under. More Details

Live Horse Racing – The live horse racing season continues at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. Post time is 1:30 p.m. FREE general admission and parking. More Details

Fox Plaza Spring Carnival – Vendors, food trucks, kiddie rides and more. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fox Plaza Shopping Center & Mercado, 5559 Alameda. Admission and parking FREE. More Details

Friday at The Fire – Live music by local bands set against the ambiance of the Freedom Crossing at Ft. Bliss outdoor fireplace. Tonight, Ribo Flavin. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. FREE

Moore’s Greater Shows Carnival – Rides, games and of course, carnival food. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the Sunland Park Mall parking lot. Admission is FREE. More Details

Public Ice Skating – Glide around in the area’s largest public ice skating rink. Skating sessions times today: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Sierra Providence Event Center, 4100 E Paisano, behind the El Paso County Coliseum. Cost: $8, $6 Military. Admission includes skate rental. More Details

UTEP Dinner Theatre Presents ‘Fiddler On the Roof’ – One of the most popular musicals tells the story of a poor milkman steeped in tradition, and his five forward thinking daughters. Can you say ‘conflict’? Showtime is 7 p.m. 2nd Floor UTEP’s Union Building West. Ticket prices vary. More Details

El Paso Playhouse Presents ‘Charley’s Aunt’ – El Paso’s longest running Community Theater presents the hilarious tale of young love and preposterous deception widely regarded as one of the most entertaining farces of all time. Showtime is 7 p.m. at the El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. Ticket prices vary. More Details

El Paso Chihuahuas Baseball – El Paso’s Triple A team hosts the Tacoma Rainers. Game time is 7:05 p.m. Ticket prices vary. More Details

UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance presents 'King Lear' - The dance company closes its season with the classic William Shakespeare play. Show time is 7:30 p.m. at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Wise Family Theatre. Tickets $9-$14. More Details

Speaking Rock's Hair Fest – Firehouse, Dokken, and Ratt rawk The Rock with '80s metal. 8:30 p.m. Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, 122 S. Old Pueblo Rd. FREE 18 and older. More Details

SATURDAY:

Tour the Rose Garden – Stop and smell over 1,400 blooming roses at one of El Paso’s hidden gems. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the El Paso Municipal Rose Garden, 1702 N. Copia St. FREE. More Details

Downtown Artist and Farmers Market – The market offers the chance to shop for original arts and crafts and regionally grown produce in an outdoor setting while enjoying entertainment featuring local artists, food vendors and free activities. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Union Plaza District (near The Garden Restaurant) along Anthony Street. FREE admission and FREE parking. More Details

Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing – The “producers only” market features area farmers, backyard gardeners and artisans selling organic and pesticide-free vegetables, locally-made goat cheeses, natural free range chickens and eggs, native plants for home and yard, fresh-baked breads and salsas. 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. FREE admission. More Details

Party For the Planet Earth Day Birthday - Celebrate Earth Day and baby orangutan Khaleesi’s first birthday at the El Paso Zoo. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the El Paso Zoo. FREE with paid Zoo admission. More Details

Public Ice Skating – Glide around in the area’s largest public ice skating rink. Skating sessions times today: 12 noon to 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Sierra Providence Event Center, 4100 E Paisano, behind the El Paso County Coliseum. Cost: $8, $6 Military. Admission includes skate rental. More Details

Live Horse Racing – The live horse racing season continues at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. Post time is 1:30 p.m. FREE general admission and parking. More Details

Western Playland Amusement Park – 30+ rides and games for all ages. Open 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., 1249 Futurity Dr., Sunland Park, NM, across from Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. Admission varies. More Details

Free Movie Saturday – The 1953 black and white movie “The Hitch-Hiker” will be screened at 2 p.m. in the auditorium of the International Museum of Art, 1211 Montana Ave. Admission is FREE, concessions will be available. More Details

Moore’s Greater Shows Carnival – Rides, games and of course, carnival food. 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the Sunland Park Mall parking lot. Admission is FREE. More Details

Fox Plaza Spring Carnival – Vendors, food trucks, kiddie rides and more. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fox Plaza Shopping Center & Mercado, 5559 Alameda. Admission and parking FREE. More Details

Harry Connick Jr - The singer, actor, and American Idol judge kicks off his 2016 Spring Tour in El Paso. 8:30 p.m. at the Plaza Theatre. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Speaking Rock's Hair Fest – Steelheart, Great White, and Warrant rawk The Rock with '80s metal. 8:30 p.m. at Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, 122 S. Old Pueblo Rd. FREE 18 and older. More Details

Rolling Stones Tribute Band – “The Ultimate Stones” rocks the racetrack with all your favorite Rolling Stones songs. 9 p.m. at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. FREE admission. More Details

Haunted Brothel Ghost Tour – Traverse Downtown El Paso’s darkest alleys and enter some of our city’s remaining brothels (maybe even capture paranormal activity). Meet at the Ghosts915 Paranormal Research Center, 108 E San Antonio Ave at 9:00 p.m. $15 per person. More Details

SUNDAY:

Wyler Ariel Tramway – Take in the beauty of our city and surroundings from 5,632 feet above sea level. Once on top there are several viewing areas, a gift shop, and Swiss-made gondolas that will take you on a soaring 4-minute ride above the canyon. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Franklin Mountains State Park, 1700 McKinley. FREE entry. Tram Ride, $8 adults, $4 children 12 and under. More Details

El Paso Playhouse Presents ‘Charley’s Aunt’ – El Paso’s longest running Community Theater presents the hilarious tale of young love and preposterous deception widely regarded as one of the most entertaining farces of all time. Showtime is 2 p.m. at the El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Moore’s Greater Shows Carnival – Rides, games and of course, carnival food. 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Sunland Park Mall parking lot. Admission is FREE. More Details

Western Playland Amusement Park – 30+ rides and games for all ages. Open 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., 1249 Futurity Dr., Sunland Park, NM, across from Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. Admission varies. More Details

UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance presents 'King Lear' - The dance company closes its season with the classic William Shakespeare play. Show time is 2:30 p.m. at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Wise Family Theatre. Tickets $9-$14. More Details

UTEP Dinner Theatre Presents ‘Fiddler On the Roof’ – One of the most popular musicals tells the story of a poor milkman steeped in tradition, and his five forward thinking daughters. Can you say ‘conflict’? Showtime is 2:30 p.m. 2nd Floor UTEP’s Union Building West. Ticket prices vary. More Details

El Paso Punk Rock Flea Market - Artists, vendors, food, and beer. 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hope & Anchor, 4012 N. Mesa. FREE admission. More Details

Fox Plaza Spring Carnival – Vendors, food trucks, kiddie rides and more. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fox Plaza Shopping Center & Mercado, 5559 Alameda. Admission and parking FREE. More Details

Sun City Roller Girls present ‘Bruisin' On a Sunday Afternoon’ – Today’s all-female contact roller derby bout features Chuco Town Chulas taking on the Sexecutioners. Doors open at 5 p.m., bout starts at 6 p.m. in the El Paso County Coliseum Judging Arena, 4100 East Paisano Drive. Tickets $7 in advance, $10 at the door. More Details

G-Eazy - The most famous almost-famous white rapper today brings his rhymes to the Sun City. 8 p.m. at the Don Haskins Center. Ticket prices vary. More Details