Halloween in El Paso: Spooky Fun Things to Do This Weekend — Oct. 20-22

Here’s your frighteningly fun guide to the best spooky events, scary attractions and fall festivities this weekend has to offer.

FALL FAMILY FUN

Pumpkin Decorating at Ramirez Pecan Farm – Spend the day with the family Halloween pumpkin decorating. Free games and activities for the children. Food available for purchase. Saturday-Sunday at Ramirez Pecan Farm, 13709 N Loop Dr. in Clint, Texas. FREE admission. More Details

Dia de los Muertos at Cleveland Square - The Museum of History and the main library host the celebration. Live music, Catrina costume contest, and a family-friendly ghost tour of the downtown library are among the planned activities. Saturday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. FREE admission. More Details

PUMPKIN PATCHES & CORN MAZES

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-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-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-Sunday, 7:30 p.m. to 12 midnight at 13161 Tobacco Rd. Admission is $15. More Details

El Paso County Sheriff’s Haunted House – The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has transformed its headquarters into a maze of frightful fun. Friday-Sunday, beginning at 6 p.m., Sheriff’s Headquarters, 3850 Justice Dr. $10 admission, $8 children 12 and under. 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

Jack McDowell Haunted House: The Mind of a Psychopath - Journey through this interactive haunted house and enter the mind of psychopath Jack Mcdowell. Travel through his childhood and witness his growth as a serial killer. Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. More Details

GHOST TOURS

Downtown El Paso Ghost Tour – Learn about downtown El Paso's ghostly past as you journey through its historic and darkened haunted streets. Friday, 8:30 p.m. More Details

Concordia Cemetery Ghost Tour – Bring your camera and see if you can capture paranormal activity inside “El Paso’s City of the Dead” as you learn about the mystery and lore of this historic landmark. Saturday, 8:30 p.m. More Details