Best Things to Do This Weekend in El Paso May 19-21

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, May 19-21.

FESTIVALS, CONCERTS & STAGE

Alfresco! Fridays – FREE outdoor concert featuring Brown Betty (Classic Rock). 6 p.m. Friday at the Convention Center Plaza, downtown. More Details

Gabriel Iglesias - El Paso’s favorite fluffy comedian is bringing his new comedy show to the Don Haskins Center. Friday, 8 p.m. More Details

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Disney On Ice Presents Dream Big - High-flying jumps, daring acrobatics, breathtaking skating and lovable Disney friends including Olaf, Cinderella, and Belle. Friday-Sunday at the El Paso County Coliseum. More Details

Kites for Kids 2017 – The annual event includes games, prizes, and kite flying. First 300 kids get a free kite and free picnic lunch. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Vista del Valle Park. FREE. More Details

KISS-FM Fireworks Night at the El Paso Chihuahuas – Fireworks Spectacular after the game. Game time is 7:05 p.m. Ticket prices vary. More Details

City Spray Parks – Each park spray pad has approximately 15-30 water features with separate shaded picnic areas. All FREE to use and open to the public. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.:

●Grandview Park in Central El Paso
●Sue Young in Northeast
●Hidden Valley in the Ascarate area
●Pavo Real in the Lower Valley
●Westside Community Park in West El Paso
● Marty Robbins Park in East El Paso

Moore’s Greater Shows Carnival at Sunland Park Mall – Rides, games, and of course, carnival food. Friday-Sunday. Admission and parking is FREE. All You Can Ride wristbands $25. 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. Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. More Details

Western Playland Amusement Park – 30+ rides and games for all ages. Open 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. to 7 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, 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. Admission varies. More Details

FREE MOVIE SERIES

El Paso County Parks After Sunset Free Movie Series - Bring the whole family, a blanket and chairs, and spend a relaxing evening watching a free movie in the park. Friday it's The Secret Life of Pets at Ascarate Park. Saturday, Wreck it Ralph at Gallegos Park in Canutillo. More Details

Free Movie Saturday at the International Museum of Art – Stepmom with Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon 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

FARMER’S MARKETS/ ARTS & CRAFTS:

Art in the Park – The spring edition of the arts and crafts fair featuring local arts and crafts vendors, entertainment and food vendors. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Memorial Park, 3100 Copper. FREE admission. More Details

Mission Trail Art Market – The open-air market features local arts and crafts vendors, food vendors and entertainment. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Veteran’s Memorial Plaza, 1500 Main in San Elizario. FREE admission. More Details

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. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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. 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. 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