September 28–October 27 – Mesilla Valley Maze, Las Cruces, New Mexico

It’s the most fun you can have in a corn field. Bring the kids and those that are “kids at heart” to the rural fun of the Mesilla Valley Maze. Take a hayride out to the pumpkin patch to look for the perfect Jack-O-Lantern, then discover the many twists and turns amazingly cut into a corn field.

Saturdays and Sundays.

Mesilla Valley Corn Maze, 3855 West Picacho Avenue. (575) 526-1919. www.mesillavalleymaze.com

Event Description:  This dynamic workshop will be a collaboration between the University Art Museum at NMSU and the Southwest Environmental Center which offers a artistic experience for all ages to create altarpieces and Retablos that pay homage to and recognize our extinct and nearly disappeared Rio Grande species. The works will reference the traditional style of Mexican Retablo ex-voto paintings, making visual vow with paint and collage on tin that memorialize our Species in Peril Along the Rio Grande. The final works will be presented on November 1, 2019, as a large alter during the Old Mesilla, Día de los Muertos celebration.
This workshop is part of the Regional Collaboration series in partnership with 516 Arts a contemporary museum in ABQ who is responding to the global biological crisis happening in our region along the Rio Grande. This free event will be held on October 26th, 12PM-2PM here in the brand new Devasthali Hall (RM. 106/Zane Bennett Collection Study Room) on the campus of New Mexico State University.

Event Address/location: 1308 E. University Ave

Event Times: 12PM-2PM. Admission: FREE. Event Phone Number: 5756466110.

Event Website: https://uag.nmsu.edu

LAS CRUCES Sun-News provided article – Witches, skeletons, and ghosts, oh my! These are just some of the spooky things you will see lurking around the community as Halloween creeps up later this month.
There’s no need to fear because there are plenty of events
to have a gourd time on Halloween in Las Cruces.
Whether you’re into chills and thrills or just want to celebrate with family and friends here are all the places around town where you can trick-or-treat yo’ self!

HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Yappy Halloween
What: Join Doña Ana County Humane Society and D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro for the last Yappy Hour of the year. Dress up your pup and enter the Halloween dog costume contest for fun prizes!.Free Caliche’s Frozen Custard poochie cones and sundaes provided by Forever Friends Pet Services and Sisbarro Volkswagen. Yappy Hour benefits DACHS and the Spay/Neuter Action Program.
When: 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16
Where: D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro, 1720 Avenida de Mesilla
Cost: $5 donation at the door. Cat and dog food donations are greatly appreciated.
Info: Call 575-642-2648

Trunk-or-Treating at Real Life Church
What: Trunk-or-treating, bounce houses, free snacks, entertainment and a cake walk. You won’t want to miss this event geared towards children!
When: 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19
Where: Real Life Church, 1040 El Paseo
Cost: Free
Info: www.facebook.com/GetRealLifeChurch/

St. Paul’s Spooky Science Fall Festival
What: Science fun for the whole family. This event is free admission and offers free food. Families and children of all ages welcome.
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19
Where: St. Paul’s
Cost: Free
Info: www.facebook.com/events/701021840391675/

Kids Pumpkin Painting Party
What: Join New Mexico Vintage Market and Mesilla Old Barrel Tea Company for a family pumpkin painting party. No age limit. You will get a mini pumpkin, cup of tea from Mesilla Old Barrel Tea Co., and snacks. RSVP/prepay by Oct. 18. You can call 575-323-0754 to pay by phone.
When: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20
Where: NM Vintage Market, 2310 Avenida de Mesilla in Mesilla
Cost: $5 per person
Info: www.facebook.com/events/1411607302328731/

Trunk-or-Treat with Children Services
What: Join Children Services (TOTS and Day One) for a fun filled night of trunk or treating, games, prizes, candy and treats. Got questions about either program? They are there to answer any questions you might have about services.
When: 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21
Where: 2325 E. Nevada,
Cost: Free
Info: www.facebook.com/events/1219739658199570/

Howl-O-Ween Costume Ball
What: Join Action Programs for Animals (APA) for its first ever Howl-O-Ween Ball. Dress yourselves up along with your furry friends. Come and strut your mutt in the costume contest. Winners will receive prizes. Raffles for great giveaways. Help raise money for ACTion Programs for Animals to meet the goal of reaching a “No Kill” status in the community.
When: 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25
Where: Rio Grande Vineyard and Winery, 5321 N Highway 28, Las Cruces, NM
Cost: $25 per person
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/522569771894691/

Computer Career Center Trunk-or-Treat
What: Computer Career Center, a division of Vista College invites the community to its Trunk-or-Treat event located at the campus, 850 N. Telshor Blvd., Suite K. Bring your friends and family for a fun and safe night that includes free candy bags, kid’s bike raffle, concessions, haunted house and more.
When: 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25
Where: Computer Career Center, 850 N. Telshor Blvd., Suite K
Cost: Free
Info: www.facebook.com/cccvistacollegelascruces/

Spooky Downtown
What: The City of Las Cruces and Las Cruces Downtown Partnership invite the community to celebrate Halloween early at Spooky Downtown — a whole day of Halloween fun for ghouls of all ages. Event features vendors, food trucks, dance performances, live music and a laser show. RoadRUNNER Transit and Dial-a-Ride paratransit service will offer free rides from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
When: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26
Where: Downtown Las Cruces
Cost: Free
Info: www.las-cruces.org/spookydowntown

Haunted House & Carnival
What: The haunted house and carnival canned food drive will benefit those less fortunate this holiday season.
When: 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26
Where: 2251 Calle de Santiago, Mesilla
Cost: Admission to haunted house is 1 canned good. Each game play costs 1 canned good.
Info: www.facebook.com/events/2251-calle-de-santiago-mesilla-nm/haunted-house-and-carnival/248093412775143/

Haunted Museum
What: Slimy and scaly! Creepy and crawly! Explore spooky and gross science at the Museum of Nature & Science with slime, spiders and more hands-on activities for all ages. Costumes welcome!
When: 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 26
Where: Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St.
Cost: Free admission
Info: Call 575-522-3120 or visit www.las-cruces.org/museums

Zombie Walk 2019
What: Downtown Las Cruces will once again be home to the walking dead. Start getting your zombie costumes ready because there are no costume limitations. Zombie Walk is brought to you by the Downtown Las Cruces Partnership.
When: Saturday, Oct. 26 from 5 to 9 p.m
Where: Plaza de Las Cruces and Main Street Downtown
Cost: Free
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/plaza-de-las-cruces/zombie-walk-2019/406986633247903/
Info: Call 575-541-2444.

Peace Lutheran Trunk-or-Treat
What: The community is invited to Peace Lutheran Church for its Fall Festival with a Trunk-or-Treat, carnival games, bounce house, themed treats, and more There will be a children’s costume contest and a prize for the top trunk.
When: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27
Where: Peace Lutheran Church, 1701 Missouri Ave.
Cost: Free
Info: www.facebook.com/events/1317054158472910/

15th annual Great Pumpkin Candy Drop
What: From high in the sky, a Great Pumpkin will drop free candy. The event, sponsored by the City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department, Weaver’s Welding, and Friends of the Community, will include an afternoon of music, information booths, games and goodies. There will not be a drop for children 1 to 4 years of age. Children in this age group will be given a goody bag and can participate in all the free fun activities.
When: Festivities begin at 11 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 27. The candy drop happens at 1 p.m. Bags will be provided.
Where: Maag Field, 1700 E. Hadley Ave.
Info: If you wish to donate candy, contact Weaver’s Welding at 575-524-2990 or for more information, contact Recreation Programs at 575-541-2455.

Halloween Hoops Meet & Treat
What: Join New Mexico State Men’s Basketball and NM State Women’s Basketball for a scary good time. It’s a great opportunity to meet the championship teams.
When: Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., trick-or-treating on the Pan Am concourse; 5 to 5:45 p.m., watch the men’s open practice; 5:45 to 6:15 p.m., meet the men’s and women’s teams, staff and coaches; 6:15 p.m. and after, floor open to public for photos and autographs
Where: Pan American Center, 1810 E. University Ave.
Cost: Free and open to the public
Info: Contact Nicole Sack at sack@nmsu.edu

Arrowhead Student Gov. Trunk-or-Treat
What: There will be a trunk-or-treat event at Arrowhead Park Early College High School. Event is family friendly. There will be food vendors, games and Kona ice. Funds raised will help student government.
When: 5:30 to 7:30 on Tuesday, Oct. 29
Where: Arrowhead Park Early College High School, 3600 Arrowhead Dr.
Cost: Free admission
Info: Register your car before Oct. 17 for $10 at stugov.trunkortreat.2019@gmail.com

Happy Halloween NM Style Paint night
What: Celebrate pre-Halloween at The Bean Cafe in Mesilla. This class is for all ages and levels, will be using a small canvas (11×14). Included in the price is 1- 11×14 canvas painted by you (small canvas). All the paint and materials needed for the project 1.5 hours of instruction by a certified art teacher. The Bean Cafe will have snacks and drinks available for purchase!
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29
Where: The Bean Cafe, 2011 Avenida de Mesilla
Cost: $22
Info: Text 575-567-0105 if you have questions

Las Cruces Halloween Fest 2019
What: Looking for something to do Halloween night? Do you want to be a part of a great family, fun-filled event? The third annual Halloween Fest and Expo is the place to be! Costumes encouraged.
When: 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31
Where: Plaza de Las Cruces
Cost: Free admission
Info: www.facebook.com/events/2730521080326160/

Electronic Caregiver Trunk-or-Treat
What: Electronic Caregiver is holding a Trunk-or-Treat event. Join them to trick-or-treat at decorated car trunks.
When: 5 to 7 p.m. on Halloween
Where: Electronic Caregiver parking lot at 506 S. Main St.
Cost: Free
Info: 575-386-7495

Free Haunted House
What: Briarwood Loop House of Horrors is a free haunted house in Las Cruces on Halloween night. Be prepared to be spooked!
Where: 936 Briarwood Loop
When: Halloween night
Cost: Free
Info: www.facebook.com/events/2427354657356718/

Ongoing attractions
Haunted History Tour through the Historic Courthouse
What: Haunted History Tour through the historic Doña Ana Courthouse and Jail. If you’re looking for something a little more “edgy” to do with your friends, this is it! They will escort your group through the “Grand old Lady” to experience first hand, the areas in the building that paranormal investigators have documented paranormal activity. Your guides will lead you through the dark corridors of the 1937 courthouse and haunted jail lighting the way with old lanterns. The guides will replay some of the audio they have captured in the different “hot spots” throughout the 37,000 square foot, three story building and jail annex.
When: Every Fridays and Saturdays. For large groups reservations are made during a week day.
Where: Doña Ana Courthouse and Jail, 251 W. Amador Ave.
Cost: $25 per person for groups up to 15. Tour is an hour and a half long.
Info: https://www.backhandent.com/booking and swexpeditions.com or call 877-808-6877

Paranormal Experience
What: Full immersive experience into the world of paranormal investigations. This is not a haunted building tour. This is an paranormal investigation in which you and your six person team take part in your own, actual investigation into active paranormal areas in an historic 1937 building. Not for the faint of heart. You will use the tools and investigative equipment to seek out the unknown. Your mission is to use a map to seek out the paranormal recorded “hot spots,” that were previously documented by professional paranormal investigators. We will combine individual investigators into a 6 person team if you don’t have the full team.
When: Every Fridays and Saturdays. For large groups reservations are made during a week day.
Where: Doña Ana Courthouse and Jail, 251 W. Amador Ave.
Cost: $35 per person. For a $20 extra fee, you can receive a memory card of your recordings to listen to and complete your investigation.
Info: https://www.backhandent.com/booking and swexpeditions.com or call 877-808-6877

La Union Haunted Maze
What: La Union Maze Haunted Pallet Maze is on Fridays and Saturdays in October. Props and live monster action. Night time activity only. Haunted Maze is recommended for ages 10 and up, but parent discretion is advised. Day time activities are child and parent friendly.
When: 5 to 10 p.m.  on Fridays and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays. Hours on Halloween are 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: 1101 Highway 28, or (Mesilla Ave) La Union, NM 88021
Cost: General admission ages 6 and older, $12; ages 2 to 5, $6; Military with valid ID, $10; Military children 2 to 5, $5; Seniors 65 to 75, $7. Over 75 and under 2 are free.
Info: For more info on hours and fees visit https://launionmaze.com.

Grand opening event for the National Library of Medicine’s Traveling
Exhibit: Graphic Medicine: Ill-Conceived & Well-Drawn! Food, fun and activities for all ages.

Event Address/location: 3501 Arrowhead Dr.

Event Times: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.  Admission: Free.

Event Website:  https://www.facebook.com/events/2244374192339176/

For the Kids:
• Your brain is the command center for your body from breathing to
advanced problem solving. Explore how your brain directs your thoughts and movements with the Las Cruces Museum of Art and the Museum of Nature & Science. Learn which regions of the brain specialize in things like motor control, anxiety, memory and coordination. Build a model neuron and uncover how the brain sends messages to keep us moving.
• Create your very own Super Hero Disguise!
• Other puzzles and games.

For Everyone:
• Costume Contest: Come dressed as a comic character or a hero you have created (prizes will be    awarded).
• Themed super hero photo opportunities