40 Things to Do This Weekend in El Paso

Here’s what’s going on in and around El Paso this weekend, September 25-27, 2015. Some events are free, some will cost you a few bucks:

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

2015 Oktoberfest Festival – The indoor/outdoor celebration features live music, Bavarian-inspired food, and tons of German beer. 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. at the Hoppy Monk, 4141 N. Mesa. $5 cover. More Details

La Union Corn Maze – In addition to the 13 acre cornfield maze, the farm features a mini-maze for the kids, tractor-pulled wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, an farm animal corral, cow train, pedal cars and other family activities, plus concessions. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. in La Union, N.M., Highway 28 next to Zin Valle Winery. Admission prices vary discounts and group rates available. More Details

Food Truck Circus Movie Night – 20 of El Paso’s top trucks will dish out street food and a free movie. Truck windows open at 6 p.m., movie starts at sundown. In the parking lot of Rushfair Market Place, 10060 Rushing. FREE Admission. 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 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tonight, Trailerband (outlaw country).

Get Reel Film Series at UTEP – Some of this past summer’s biggest movies for as little as $2. Tonight’s movie is “Jurassic World” 7 p.m., UTEP Union Cinema, 500 W. University. More Details

Mexican Baseball Fiesta – Mexican Winter League Games featuring Los Aguilas de Mexicali and Los Naranjeros de Hermosillo, members of the Pacific League of Mexico. 7:05 p.m. at Southwest University Park. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Movies in the Canyon – Family friendly, relatively current movies shown on a state-of-the-art screen set up on the stage of the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre. Approximately 7:30 p.m., weather permitting. Tonight’s featured flick is “Despicable Me” FREE to see. More Details

Punk Rock Flea Market Family Movie Night – Food trucks, a flick, and family fun. “Nacho Libre” will be screened tonight beginning at sundown (approximately 7:30 p.m.) at El Paso Punk Rock Flea Market, 1710 Joe Battle, off Vista del Sol. FREE admission. More Details

Jason Aldean - “Burn It Down Tour,” with special guests Cole Swindell, Tyler Farr and Dee Jay Silver. 7:30 p.m. at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Ardovino’s Desert Crossing Live Music Fridays – Relax and unwind under the stars with live music on the patio. 8 p.m. at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing, 1 Ardovino Dr., Sunland Park, New Mexico. Tonight’s featured artist is Jaimielynn Amato. FREE to see.  More Details

SATURDAY:

Farmers 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 12 noon. FREE admission. 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 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

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

Art in the Park – The arts and crafts fair features continuous entertainment as well as crafted items by local and regional artists and displaying their talents. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Memorial Park’s Reserve area, 3100 Copper. Admission is FREE. More Details

La Union Corn Maze – In addition to the 13 acre cornfield maze, the farm features a mini-maze for the kids, tractor-pulled wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, an farm animal corral, cow train, pedal cars and other family activities, plus concessions. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. in La Union, N.M. on Highway 28 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. More Details

Mesilla Valley Maze  – The cornfield maze and pumpkin patch also offers a mini maze for the kids, pedal cars, slides, and a country store with food and gift items. Food, snacks, and drinks available. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 3855 W. Picacho, Las Cruces. Admission prices vary. More
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Mexican Baseball Fiesta – Mexican Winter League Games featuring Los Aguilas de Mexicali and Los Naranjeros de Hermosillo, members of the Pacific League of Mexico. 1:05 p.m. at Southwest University Park. Ticket prices vary. 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

2015 Oktoberfest Festival – The indoor/outdoor celebration features live music, Bavarian-inspired food, and tons of German beer. 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Hoppy Monk, 4141 N. Mesa. $5 cover. More Details

UTEP Football Home Opener – The Miners take on Incarnate Word. Game time is 6 p.m. at Sun Bowl Stadium. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Punk Rock Flea Market Date Night – Food trucks, artists and vendors, and a movie. Food truck windows open at 6 p.m., the movie “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” starts at sundown at the Punk Rock Flea Market, 1710 Joe Battle on the Corner of Vista Del Sol and Joe Battle. FREE admission. More Details

Movies in the Canyon – Family friendly, relatively current movies shown on a state-of-the-art screen set up on the stage of the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre. Approximately 7:30 p.m., weather permitting. FREE to see. Tonight’s movie is “Finding Nemo.” More Details

Hollywood Nights Movie Night at The Fountains at Farah – Watch “Earth to Echo” under the stars in the Promenade Amphitheater at The Fountains at Farah. Chuy’s Tex-Mex will be on site selling snacks and drinks. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. 7:30 to 9 p.m. FREE to see. More Details

Ardovino’s Desert Crossing Live Music Saturdays – Relax and unwind under the stars with live music on the patio. 8 p.m. at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing, 1 Ardovino Dr., Sunland Park, New Mexico. Amy Andrews is tonight’s featured artist. FREE to see. More Details

Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Band – “Ozzmania” pays homage to the music of Ozzy Osbourne. 7:45 p.m. at Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, 122 S. Old Pueblo Rd. FREE 18 and older. More Details

Trapfest Block Party – The all-ages block party shines the spotlight on “America’s Premier Trap and Bass Music Tour” featuring Keys N Krates, Dotcom, and many more. 8 p.m. at Cleveland Square Park in Downtown El Paso. Tickets prices vary. More Details

The Doubletree by Hilton presents Saturday Night Movies on the Terrace – You don’t have to be a guest in the hotel to enjoy the movie. Bring your chairs and blankets or whatever you need to be comfy, but outside food or drinks are not permitted. Tonight, “Clash of the Titans (1981)” beginning at 8:30 p.m., weather permitting, on the Sunset Terrace located on the seventh floor of Doubletree Hotel, 600 N. El Paso St. in downtown El Paso. Admission is FREE. 532-8733

Dokken Concert - The hard rock band performs an outdoor show at the Socorro Entertainment Center, 11200 Santos Sanchez. 9:30 p.m. FREE. More Details

SUNDAY:

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

Art in the Park – The arts and crafts fair features continuous entertainment as well as crafted items by local and regional artists and displaying their talents. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Memorial Park’s Reserve area, 3100 Copper. Admission is FREE. More Details

Mesilla Valley Maze  – The cornfield maze and pumpkin patch also offers a mini maze for the kids, pedal cars, slides, and a country store with food and gift items. Food, snacks, and drinks available. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 3855 W. Picacho, Las Cruces. Admission prices vary. More Details

La Union Corn Maze – In addition to the 13 acre cornfield maze, the farm features a mini-maze for the kids, tractor-pulled wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, an farm animal corral, cow train, pedal cars and other family activities, plus concessions. Noon to 6 p.m. in La Union, N.M. on Highway 28 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 12 noon to 6 p.m. at 1100 Old Hueco Tanks Road, south of Interstate 10 at Exit 35 (Eastlake). Admission prices vary. More Details

La Viña Farmers and Crafters Market – La Viña Winery hosts a dog and family-friendly farmer’s market featuring farm fresh, local produce. 12 noon to 4 p.m. at La Viña Winery, 4201 S. NM Highway 28 in La Union, N.M., one mile north of Vinton Road. More Details

Music on the Patio at La Vina Winery – Bring your favorite wine, snack, or pack a picnic and enjoy an afternoon of free live music on the lawn. 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 4201 S. NM Highway 28 in La Union, N.M. one mile north of Vinton Road on Highway 28. 575-882-7632

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

Kevin Johnson - The award-winning ventriloquist and America’s Got Talent alum performs with his two closest puppet friends, Clyde and Matilda, at 2:30 p.m. at Abraham Chavez Theatre in downtown El Paso. Ticket prices vary. More Details

The Price is Right, LIVE!’ – Hosted by Jerry Springer, the interactive stage show will give you a chance to “come on down” and play some of the fan favorite classic games from the television show, including Plinko, Cliffhanger, and The Big Wheel. 7 p.m. at the Plaza Theatre. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Ricky Martin – The Grammy Award-winner and Latin music superstar will be shaking his bon-bon at the El Paso County Coliseum in support of 10th studio album, “A Quien Quiera Escuchar.” 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary. More Details