Best Things to Do This Weekend in El Paso June 9-11

If you’re up to ditching the couch and hitting the town, here is where you can have the most fun with your clothes on this weekend, June 9-11.

FESTIVALS, CONCERTS & STAGE

Alfresco! Fridays – FREE outdoor concert featuring Dusty Low. 6 p.m. Friday at the Convention Center Plaza, downtown. More Details

Music on the Lawn at Fountains at Farah – Local and regional bands perform in the Fountains at Farah Pavilion. Saturday 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., weather permitting. Blankets and lawn chairs encouraged, food and beverages will be available. This week, Polaroids, FrenZi, and Vibes Arise. FREE. More Details

El Paso Parks and Recreation Summer Concert Series - Fungi Mungle at Salvador Rivas Park, 12515 Tierra Norte Dr. in east El Paso. Saturday from 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. FREE. Blankets and lawn chairs permitted.

Music Under the Stars – An evening of music and dancing under the stars with  Departure, a Journey tribute band. Sunday. Gates open at 5 p.m., concert starts at 7:30 p.m. at Cohen Stadium, 9700 Gateway North. Admission is FREE. More Details

Neon Paint Party - Dance party at Wet ‘N’ Wild Sunday featuring hundreds of gallons of paint, live electronic dance music, and water rides. More Details

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

City Spray Parks – All 8 of the park spray pads (1 in each city district) have approximately 15-30 water features with separate shaded picnic areas. All FREE to use and open to the public daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. More Details

City of El Paso Swimming Pools – The city’s outdoor and indoor aquatic facilities are open for recreational swimming. Hours vary by location. Admission is $1-$2. More Details

KISS-FM Fireworks Night at the El Paso Chihuahuas Baseball – El Paso’s Triple A team hosts the Fresno Grizzlies Saturday night. Fireworks Spectacular after the game. Game time is 7:05 p.m. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Wet N Wild Waterworld – El Paso’s 60-acre water park features more than 20 rides and attractions, and the largest wave pool in Texas. 8804 South Desert Boulevard, Anthony, Texas. Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. More Details

Western Playland Amusement Park – 30+ rides and games for all ages. Open 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, 1249 Futurity Dr., Sunland Park, NM, across from Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. Prices vary. More Details

El Paso Zoo – 35 acres of fun and adventure featuring exotic animals from around the world and family attractions such as the Wings of the World Bird Show, the Hunt Family Desert Spring splash pad, and the Foster Tree House Playground. Friday-Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 4001 E. Paisano. Admission varies. More Details

FREE MOVIE SERIES

Free Movie Saturday at the International Museum of Art – Field of Dreams will be screened at 2 p.m. Saturday in the auditorium of the International Museum of Art, 1211 Montana Ave. Admission is FREE. More Details

City of Socorro Movies Under the Stars – Moana under the stars, weather permitting. Saturday 7 p.m. at Bulldog Championship Park in Socorro. Admission is FREE. More Details

Horizon City Movies in the Park – The Secret Life of Pets in the park, weather permitting. Saturday, 8 p.m. at Corcoran Park. FREE admission. More Details

FARMER’S MARKETS/ ARTS & CRAFTS:

Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing – The “producers only” market features area farmers, backyard gardeners and artisans selling fresh produce, honey, fresh-baked breads, salsas and other small-batch foodstuffs. Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon. FREE entry. More Details

Downtown Artist and Farmers Market – Artisan market highlights regionally grown agricultural products and original arts and crafts, as well entertainment featuring local artists, food vendors and free activities. Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. FREE to get in and FREE parking in the Anthony Street Parking lot. More Details

La Viña Winery Sunday Market – Dog and kid-friendly farmer’s market featuring farm fresh, local produce. Live entertainment on the patio. Sunday 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