Here’s what’s going on in and around El Paso this weekend, November 7 – November 9, 2014. Some events are free, some will cost you a few bucks:

FRIDAY:

A Christmas Fair – The Junior League of El Paso’s annual holiday shopping fair, featuring 200 merchants from around the country, arts, crafts, live entertainment, music, and photos with Santa. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. inside the El Paso Convention Center. Admission is $10. More Details

La Union Corn Maze – The 14 acre cornfield maze features a farm animal corral, cow train, pedal cars and other family activities, plus tractor-pulled wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, concessions, and a mini-maze for the kids. Open 5 to 10 p.m. Highway 28 in La Union, N.M., next to Zin Valle Winery. Admission prices vary, discounts and group rates available. More Details

Friday at the Fire – Live music by local bands set against the ambiance of the Freedom Crossing at Ft. Bliss outdoor fireplace. 6 – 11 p.m. FREE. Tonight, Wildflower (rock).

UTEP Women’s Basketball – The Miners host St. Mary’s University. Tip-off time is 7 p.m. at the Don Haskins Center. Tickets are $5. More Details

La Parada – The indoor/outdoor social party is held the first Friday of every month and features live music and live art. 8:30 p.m. at the San Carlos Building, 501 Texas. Admission is $5. More Details

UTEP Dinner Theatre Presents ‘Footloose’ – Based on the classic 1980s movie that starred Kevin Bacon, the musical showcases its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top-40 score, including the hit songs ‘Let’s Hear it For The Boy,” “Almost Paradise” and “Footloose.” Show time is 7 p.m., 2nd Floor UTEP’s Union Building West. Tickets prices vary. More Details

UTEP’s Get Reel Film Series – Get Reel (previously Cinema Novo) presents independent and educational films as well as blockbuster movies for as little as $1. Tonight’s movie is “What If”. 7 p.m., UTEP Union Cinema, 500 W. University. Admission is $1 – $2. More Details

El Paso Playhouse Presents ‘Dangerous Liaisons’ – El Paso’s longest running Community Theater presents the drama based upon a play by Christopher Hampton. The story revolves around a French marquis and viscount who use sex as a weapon of humiliation and degradation, all the while enjoying their cruel games. Showtime is 8 p.m. at the El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. Ticket prices vary. More Details

SATURDAY:

Dino Hike – Hike the 2,5 mile dinosaur trail at Mt. Cristo Rey. Two guided tours, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hike begins at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing, One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park, N.M. Reservations required. Cost is $7.50. (575) 589-0653, ext. 3

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. 7:30 a.m. to noon. FREE admission. (575) 589-0653, ext. 3

Mayapán Market – Locally and naturally grown produce, and Mexican fair-trade artworks are spotlighted. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Café Mayapán, 2000 Texas. FREE admission. 217-1126

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 for the entire family. 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

A Christmas Fair – The Junior League of El Paso’s annual holiday shopping fair, featuring 200 merchants from around the country, arts, crafts, live entertainment, music, and photos with Santa. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. inside the El Paso Convention Center. Admission is $10. More Details

La Union Corn Maze – The 14 acre cornfield maze features a farm animal corral, cow train, pedal cars and other family activities, plus tractor-pulled wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, concessions, and a mini-maze for the kids. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Highway 28 in La Union, N.M., next to Zin Valle Winery. Admission prices vary, discounts and group rates available. More Details

El Paso’s Corn Maze – The 10-acre cornfield maze features a pumpkin patch, Kiddie Maze, cow train, pedal cars, food trucks and more. Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1100 Old Hueco Tanks Road, south of Interstate 10 at Exit 35 (Eastlake). Admission prices vary, group rates available. More Details

Magoffin Historic District Walking Tour
- Learn about the architecture of the neighborhood and the interesting people who have lived in one of the earliest neighborhoods developed in El Paso. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Magoffin Home State Historic Site, 1120 Magoffin Ave. Reservations required, fee includes a tour of the Magoffin Home. 533-5147

UTEP Dinner Theatre Presents ‘Footloose’ – Based on the classic 1980s movie that starred Kevin Bacon, the musical showcases its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top-40 score, including the hit songs ‘Let’s Hear it For The Boy,” “Almost Paradise” and “Footloose.” Show time is 7 p.m., 2nd Floor UTEP’s Union Building West. Tickets prices vary. More Details

El Paso Playhouse Presents ‘Dangerous Liaisons’ – El Paso’s longest running Community Theater presents the drama based upon a play by Christopher Hampton. The story revolves around a French marquis and viscount who use sex as a weapon of humiliation and degradation, all the while enjoying their cruel games. Showtime is 8 p.m. at the El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. Ticket prices vary. More Details

El Paso Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Verdi’s Requiem, Resistance and Redemption at Terezin – The El Paso Symphony Orchestra and UTEP Chorale’s interpretation of famed conductor Rafael Schacter and his chorale’s performance of Verdi’s Requiem in the Terezin Concentration Camp during the Holocaust. 8 p.m. at The Plaza Theatre. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Judas Priest - The legendary band brings its heavy metal sound to El Paso, with opening act Steel Panther. 8 p.m. at UTEP’s Don Haskins’ Center. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Concordia Cemetery Ghost Tour – Learn about the history, mystery, and lore of this historic landmark. Bring your camera and see if you can capture paranormal activity inside “El Paso's City of the Dead.” 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is $10. 915-274-9531

SUNDAY:

A Christmas Fair – The Junior League of El Paso’s annual holiday shopping fair, featuring 200 merchants from around the country, arts, crafts, live entertainment, music, and photos with Santa. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. inside the El Paso Convention Center. Admission is $10. More Details

Humane Society Fur Festival – Music, vendors, pet contests and more than 300 adoptable doggies and kitties. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Humane Society of El Paso, 4991 Fred Wilson. FREE admission. More Details

La Union Corn Maze – Final Day. The 14 acre cornfield maze features a farm animal corral, cow train, pedal cars and other family activities, plus tractor-pulled wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, concessions, and a mini-maze for the kids. Open noon to 6 p.m. Highway 28 in La Union, N.M., next to Zin Valle Winery. Admission prices vary discounts and group rates available. More Details

UTEP Dinner Theatre Presents ‘Footloose’ – Based on the classic 1980s movie that starred Kevin Bacon, the musical showcases its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top-40 score, including the hit songs ‘Let’s Hear it For The Boy,” “Almost Paradise” and “Footloose.” Show time 2:30 p.m., 2nd Floor UTEP’s Union Building West. Tickets prices vary. More Details

UTEP Men’s Basketball - The Miners host Southeastern Oklahoma. Tip-off time is 3 p.m. at the Don Haskins Center. Ticket prices vary. More Details

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