Best Things to Do This Weekend in El Paso — Oct. 6-8

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, October 6-8, 2017.

CORN MAZES & PUMPKIN PATCHES

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, pedal cars and other family activities, plus concessions. Friday-Sunday in La Union, N.M., Highway 28 next to Zin Valle Winery. More Details

El Paso’s Corn Maze – The 10-acre cornfield maze features a pumpkin patch, Kiddie Maze, cow train, food trucks and more. Open 12 noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 1100 Old Hueco Tanks Road, south of Interstate 10 at Exit 35 (Eastlake). More Details

Mesilla Valley Corn 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. Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 3855 W. Picacho, Las Cruces. More Details

HAUNTED HOUSES

Area 52: Alien Invasion [KLAQ Haunted House] - A crash landing by a UFO in the Far East El Paso desert has been reported. The site, henceforth known as Area 52, has been secured, but civilians should be aware dangerous extraterrestrial beings may still be lurking in the area. Friday-Sunday at Desert Warriors Paintball, 13900 Montana Ave. More Details

Terror Trail Haunted House and Zombie Adventure – WinkeyDoodles Paintball Adventures transforms into a two-acre haunted house at night. Friday-Sunday at WinkeyDoodles Paintball Adventures, 401 Anthony, in Canutillo. Admission varies. More Details

Forbidden Acres Haunted House – Can you find your way through the outdoor maze where the evil and the un-dead wait around every turn?. Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. to 12 midnight at 13161 Tobacco Rd. Admission is $15. More Details

The Massacre on Marshall Road  – Fear has a new home. Do you have what it takes to enter the abyss of ultimate terror? Friday-Saturday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Trading Post on Ft. Bliss, 1717 Marshall Road across from Freedom Crossing. Admission is $5. More Details

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Chalk the Block - The homegrown event isn’t just about drawing on the sidewalk. It’s about interactive art installations, live dance and theatrical performances, sidewalk chalk art competition, live bands, and food. Events take place throughout Downtown. Friday-Sunday, hours vary. Admission is FREE. More Details

Disney on Ice Presents ‘Follow Your Heart’ – Disney on Ice returns with an undersea adventure starring Dory, her bestie, Nemo, and many more beloved Disney characters. Friday-Sunday at the El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 Paisano. Show times and Ticket prices vary. More Details

MOVIE SERIES

Red Raider Reels – Beauty and the Beast (2017) will be screened for FREE Friday night on the main lawn of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences campus, weather permitting. 7 p.m. at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 5001 El Paso Dr., next to UMC. More Details

Movie Night in Horizon - Bring the family, a blanket, chairs and snacks, and spend a relaxing evening watching Guardians of the Galaxy in the Garden Park at Mission Ridge in Horizon. Friday, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. FREE. More Details

Movie Nite on the Lawn – Monsters Inc. under the stars in the Promenade Amphitheater at The Fountains at Farah. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Saturday at 7 p.m. FREE to see. 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 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. Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. FREE to get in and FREE parking in the Anthony Street Parking lot. More Details

Upper Valley Artist and Farmer’s Market – Farm fresh products, local artisan hand crafted items, and local vendors presented in a “beautiful village atmosphere.” 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the Substation, 145 W. Sunset. More Details