50 Things to Do This Weekend in El Paso

Here’s what’s going on in and around El Paso this weekend, October 30 – November 1, 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

‘Spooky, Slimy and Slithering Science’ at Insights Science Center - Special Halloween activities designed to scare the senses and inspire your curiosity. Activities include a haunted house, and creepy, crawly, slithering creatures. 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Insights, 521 Tays (former Alamo Elementary). Admission varies. 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

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 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 1100 Old Hueco Tanks Road, south of Interstate 10 at Exit 35 (Eastlake). Admission prices vary. More Details

Food Truck Circus Movie Night at Rushfair - Food trucks, a Halloween costume contest, and a flick. "Ghostbusters" will be screened beginning at sundown in the Rushfair Center parking lot, 10060 Rushing, in Northeast El Paso. Food truck windows open at 5 p.m. FREE admission. More Details

Paranoia Asylum Haunted House – The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office annual haunt features a psychiatric ward theme this year. 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Sheriff’s Headquarters, 3850 Justice Dr. $10 admission, $5 for children 12 and under. More Details

Massacre on Marshall Road Haunted House – Growling chainsaws, creepy clowns and who-knows-what lurking in the fog awaits at The Trading Post on Ft. Bliss, 1717 Marshall Road across from Freedom Crossing. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $5. 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. FREE. This week, Sha'Vonne (R&B, Rock).

The Town of Anthony presents Movie Night at Haunted Halloween Park - The outdoor Halloween movie double feature includes "Hocus Pocus" beginning at 6:30 p.m. followed by "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" at Anthony Municipal Park, 100 Richard White in Anthony, Texas. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, but no outside food or drinks. Concessions available, food trucks on site. Admission is FREE. More Details

KLAQ Haunted Forest Freaky Film Friday – The annual haunted house moves outdoors this year for a mind-bending 4D experience. 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Ricky’s Paintball, 1773 Pali Dr. near Zaragoza. Tonight’s FREE freaky flick is “Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” Ticket prices for Haunted Forest vary. More Details

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

UTEP Dinner Theatre Presents ‘West Side Story’ – UTEP Dinner Theatre opens its 33rd season with the award-winning musical adaptation of the classic romantic tragedy about two warring New York City gangs — the Jets and the Sharks. Show time is 7 p.m., 2nd Floor UTEP’s Union Building West. Tickets prices vary. More Details

‘Terror Trail Haunted House’ and ‘Zombie Adventure’ – WinkeyDoodles Paintball Adventures transforms into a two-acre haunted house at night. 7:30 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. at WinkeyDoodles Paintball Adventures, 401 Anthony, in Canutillo. Admission varies. 877-FEAR (3327)

Ardovino’s Desert Crossing Live Music Fridays – Relax and unwind under the stars with live music on the patio beginning at 7: 30 p.m. at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing, 1 Ardovino Dr., Sunland Park, New Mexico. Tonight, Michael Martin. FREE to see. More Details

El Paso Rhinos Hockey – El Paso’s Junior League ice hockey team hosts the Wichita Thunder. 7:30 p.m. at the Sierra Providence Events Center, next to the Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Ticket prices vary. More Details

El Paso Playhouse Presents ‘Witness! The Curiosity House Featuring the Tales of Terror’ – El Paso’s longest running Community Theater presents an original one-act plays consisting of both adapted and original horror-themed works, including adaptations from Edgar Allen Poe and the Brothers Grimm. Showtime is 8 p.m. at the El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. Ticket prices vary. More Details

The Doubletree by Hilton presents 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, “Beetlejuice” 8:30 p.m., weather permitting, on the Sunset Terrace located on the 7th floor of Doubletree Hotel, 600 N. El Paso St. in downtown El Paso. Admission is FREE. More Details

Concordia Cemetery Devil's Night Ghost Tour – The Paso del Norte Paranormal Society will hold a paranormal investigation of Concordia Cemetery beginning at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $15. More Details

Mark Anthony & Carlos Vives - Two of Latin music's most beloved artists bring their cleverly titled “UNIDO2” tour and Grammy Award winning songs to UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Showtime is 9 p.m. Ticket prices vary. More Details

‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Midnight Performance - El Paso Community College’s Theater Ensemble presents a special audience participation performance of the hit musical. The night includes a Rocky Horror Costume Contest. 12 midnight at the EPCC Transmountain Campus Forum Theater, 9570 Gateway North. Ticket prices vary. 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. 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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

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

Haunted Halloween Park - The Town of Anthony and Southwest Horrorfest come together for the inaugural Halloween celebration. The event will include a haunted house, costume contest, food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, and activities for the kids. 12 noon to 8 p.m. at Anthony Municipal Park, 100 Richard White in Anthony, Texas. Admission is FREE. More Details

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

UTEP Men’s Basketball Exhibition Game - The Miners host Cameron. 2 p.m. at the Don Haskins Center. Tickets price vary. More Details

4th Annual Nightmare on Robinson St. Block Party featuring Young Rising Sons - 1 day, 3 stages, and more than 60 artists performing, including the indie rock band, Yound Rising Sons, best known for their hit song “High.” Doors open at 2 p.m. Tickets $13-$15. More Details

Trick Or Treat Off The Streets at Bassett Place - Indoor candy gathering in a safe environment. Trick-or-Treat off the street in the Conn's wing of Bassett Place, 6101 Gateway Blvd West, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. or until the candy lasts.

KLAQ Halloween Parade - The annual parade starts at 3:30 p.m. at Eastwood Park, better known as Album Park, 3001 Parkwood, and returns there. FREE to see. 880-4955

Paranoia Asylum Haunted House – The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office annual haunt features a psychiatric ward theme this year. 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 at Sheriff’s Headquarters, 3850 Justice Dr. $10 admission, $5 for children 12 and under. More Details

Parks and Rec Halloween Carnivals - The family friendly carnivals will be taking place at all 16 city recreation centers. Halloween activities include a costume contest, jumping balloon, games, and more. 4 p.m. and run until 7 p.m. FREE to attend. More Details

El Paso High Tunnel Tours - Tour El Paso High's legendary, mysterious tunnels and get a rare glimpse into the folklore of "The Most Haunted High School in America." You'll see and learn about the now-blocked off underground classrooms (and who knows what else you might see down there). 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Meet in Room 110, first floor of El Paso High School, 800 E. Schuster. $10 admission/$5 students.

Halloween Night at the Punk Rock Flea Market – Safe trick or treating for the kids, food trucks, artists and vendors, and two Halloween movies. Food truck windows open at 6 p.m., the movies “Coraline” and "House of 1000 Corpses" beginning 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

EPCC Fall Festival – Carnival rides, food and games, costume contest and more provided in a safe family-friendly environment. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at EPCC’s Valle Verde campus’s Americana Language Village, 919 Hunter. FREE admission, activity bracelets or individual ride tickets may be purchased. More Details

KLAQ Haunted Forest – The annual haunted house moves outdoors this year for a mind-bending 4D experience. 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Ricky’s Paintball, 1773 Pali Dr. near Zaragoza. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Forbidden Acres Haunted House – Make your way through the outdoor haunt where the evil and the undead wait around every turn of this 10-15 min long attraction. 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. at 13161 Tobacco Rd. Admission is $2. More Details

Hollywood Nights Movie Night at The Fountains at Farah – Watch “Hocus Pocus” under the stars in the Promenade Amphitheater at The Fountains at Farah (weather permitting). 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 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing, 1 Ardovino Dr., Sunland Park, New Mexico. Jaimielynn Amato is tonight’s featured artist. FREE to see. More Details

El Paso Playhouse Presents ‘Witness! The Curiosity House Featuring the Tales of Terror’ – El Paso’s longest running Community Theater presents an original one-act plays consisting of both adapted and original horror-themed works, including adaptations from Edgar Allen Poe and the Brothers Grimm. Showtime is 8 p.m. at the El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Downtown El Paso Ghost Tour - You will enter multiple buildings and go on a paranormal investigation while learning some of downtown's history. 8:30 p.m. at the Ghosts915 Paranormal Research Center, 108 E San Antonio Ave. $15. More Details

KISS Tribute Band – “KISS Krusaders” pays homage to the music of KISS. 8:30 p.m. at Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, 122 S. Old Pueblo Rd. FREE 18 and older. More Details

SUNDAY:

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. 12 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

Zin Valle Vineyards Free Music Sunday – Bring your family and friends, pack a picnic and enjoy the afternoon at Zin Valle Vineyards. Free wine tasting and music from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This week, Dan Lambert and the Double Drum Trio. FREE to see. More Details

Día De Los Muertos Festival & Catrina Electric Parade - The cultural and spiritual celebration includes vendors, a car show, , strolling Catrina musicians, 10-foot mojigangas (dancing skeleton puppets), live music, and the electric parade. 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the historic San Elizario plaza. Admission is FREE. More Details

El Paso Playhouse Presents ‘Witness! The Curiosity House Featuring the Tales of Terror’ – El Paso’s longest running Community Theater presents an original one-act plays consisting of both adapted and original horror-themed works, including adaptations from Edgar Allen Poe and the Brothers Grimm. Showtime is 2 p.m. at the El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Dia De Los Muertos Festival at Concordia - The annual Day of the Dead observance commemorates lost loved ones, and celebrates the spiritual day. Activities include vendors, a ghost tour, live entertainment, and Mojigangas (10 ft. dancing skeleton puppets). 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Concordia Cemetery, 3700 E. Yandell. Admission varies. More Details

UTEP Dinner Theatre Presents ‘West Side Story’ – UTEP Dinner Theatre opens its 33rd season with the award-winning musical adaptation of the classic romantic tragedy about two warring New York City gangs — the Jets and the Sharks. Show time is 2:30 p.m., 2nd Floor UTEP’s Union Building West. Tickets prices vary. More Details

El Paso Rhinos Hockey – El Paso’s Junior League ice hockey team hosts the Wichita Thunder. 4:30 p.m. at the Sierra Providence Events Center, next to the Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Dia de los Muertos Festival at the Punk Rock Flea Market – The pet and family friendly celebration features food trucks, a festival of altars, art vendors, a beer garden, and a free movie screening of “The Book of Life” starting at sundown. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, at the Punk Rock Flea Market, 1710 Joe Battle. FREE admission. More Details

‘Terror Trail Haunted House’ and ‘Zombie Adventure’ – WinkeyDoodles Paintball Adventures transforms into a two-acre haunted house at night. 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. at WinkeyDoodles Paintball Adventures, 401 Anthony, in Canutillo. Admission varies. 877-FEAR (3327)

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