El Paso Weekend Events – Baseball, Carnival + More

Here’s what’s going on in and around El Paso this weekend, April 10 – April 12, 2015. Some events are free, some will cost you a few bucks:

FRIDAY:

Live Horse Racing – The live horse racing season continues at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. Post time is 12:55 p.m. FREE general admission and parking. More Details

Moore’s Greater Shows Carnival – Rides, games and of course, carnival food! 5 p.m.- midnight in the Sunland Park Mall parking lot. Admission is FREE, ride tickets are $1 or $25 for a wristband good for unlimited rides. More Details

Food Truck Circus Movie Night - **New Location, Rushfair Marketplace at 10060 Rushing (just down the street from Cohen Stadium** A family-friendly evening of food, fun and a flick featuring 20 of El Paso’s top trucks and a FREE showing of the baseball movie “The Sandlot” . Windows open at 6 p.m., movie starts at sundown. FREE admission and FREE parking. More Details

Alfresco! Fridays – Fresh-air performances from local bands playing various genres of music. 6 p.m. on the Convention Center Plaza. FREE. This week, Windy City (Chicago Tribute Band). 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 – 11 p.m. FREE. Tonight, Wildflower (rock).

The Pandemonium Tour at Tricky Falls - The heavy metal tour spotlights Calavera Conspiracy, Death Angel, Corrosion or Conformity Blind and Lody Kong. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tricky Falls, 209 S El Paso St. Tickets are $26. More Details

UTEP’s Get Reel Film Series – Blockbuster movies as well as Independent and educational films for as little as $1. Tonight’s movie is "St. Vincent". 7 p.m., UTEP Union Cinema, 500 W. University. Admission is $1 – $2. More Details

El Paso Chihuahuas Baseball – El Paso’s Triple A team hosts the Tacoma Rainers. Game time is 7:05 p.m. Ticket prices vary. More Details

El Paso Rhinos Hockey – Game 1 of The Thorne Cup Championship  vs. Idaho Junior Steelheads. 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 ‘The Dixi Swim Club’ – El Paso Playhouse presents the dramedy about five Southern women and their friendships. 8 p.m. showtime at the El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. Ticket prices vary. More Details

El Paso Community College Theater presents ‘Twelfth Night’ - EPCC Theater wraps up the season with the William Shakespeare comedy, “Twelfth Night”. Showtime is 8 p.m. at the Transmountain Forum Theater, 9570 Gateway North. Tickets prices vary. 831-3205

SATURDAY:

Dino Hike at the Farmers’ Market – You’ll see real-life, actual dinosaur tracks and fossils as you hike the 2 ½ mile dinosaur trail at Mt. Cristo Rey led by Dinosaur Tracker and Geologist Eric Kappus. and will learn about the modern environment and history of Mt. Cristo Rey. 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. $7. 50 per person, reservations required. (575) 589-0653 ext. 3

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 2 p.m. FREE admission. (575) 589-0653, ext. 3

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

Public Ice Skating– Get your glide on in the area’s largest public ice skating rink. 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

Live Horse Racing – The live horse racing season continues at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. Post time is 12:55 p.m. FREE general admission and parking. More Details

Moore’s Greater Shows Carnival – Rides, games and of course, carnival food. 2 p.m.- midnight in the Sunland Park Mall parking lot. Admission is FREE, ride tickets are $1 or $25 for a wristband good for unlimited rides. More Details

El Paso Chihuahuas Baseball, Fireworks Night – El Paso’s Triple A team hosts the Tacoma Rainers. Fireworks, presented by 93.1 KISS-FM, will follow after the game. Game time is 7:05 p.m. Ticket prices vary. More Details

El Paso Rhinos Hockey – Game 2 of The Thorne Cup Championship vs. Idaho Junior Steelheads. 7:30 p.m. at the Sierra Providence Events Center, next to the Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Ticket prices vary. More Details

El Paso Community College Theater presents ‘Twelfth Night’ - EPCC Theater wraps up the season with the William Shakespeare comedy, “Twelfth Night”. Showtime is 8 p.m. at the Transmountain Forum Theater, 9570 Gateway North. Tickets prices vary. 831-3205

El Paso Playhouse Presents ‘The Dixi Swim Club’ – El Paso Playhouse presents the dramedy about five Southern women and their friendships. 8 p.m. showtime at the El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. Ticket prices vary. More Details

SUNDAY:

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. 575-882-7632

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

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. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.This week, Dan Lambert and the Double Drum Trio. More Info

El Paso Chihuahuas Baseball, Bark at the Park – El Paso’s Triple A team hosts the Tacoma Rainers. Fans are invited to enjoy the game with their well-behaved dog provided their canine companion is vaccinated and on a leash. Game time is 1:05 p.m. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Moore’s Greater Shows Carnival – Rides, games and of course, carnival food. 2-10 p.m. Sunday in the Sunland Park Mall parking lot. Admission is FREE, ride tickets are $1 or $25 for a wristband good for unlimited rides. More Details

El Paso Playhouse Presents ‘The Dixi Swim Club’ – El Paso Playhouse presents the dramedy about five Southern women and their friendships. 2 p.m. showtime at the El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. Ticket prices vary. More Details

El Paso Community College Theater presents ‘Twelfth Night’ - EPCC Theater wraps up the season with the William Shakespeare comedy, “Twelfth Night”. Showtime is 2:30 p.m. at the Transmountain Forum Theater, 9570 Gateway North. Tickets prices vary. 831-3205