Don’t miss all the fun Las Cruces has to offer this July! Read on for can’t-miss events around town this summer.
Red, White & Brew
Ring in Fourth of July weekend with live music, specialty foods and New Mexico wine and beer! This annual festival is the perfect way to celebrate our independence. Admission includes a souvenir glass!
Friday, June 30 – Sunday, July 2
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Friday
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday
Las Cruces Convention Center
Ages 21+ $15 in advance; $20 at the door
Ages 21+ (under 21 must be accompanied by parent or guardian)
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4th of July Parade & Celebration
Celebrate America’s independence with the annual 4th of July Electric Light Parade, Celebration, and Fireworks! The 2017 Fourth of July Celebration kicks off on Monday, July 3 with the annual Electric Light Parade, then join in the fun on July 4 for youth activities, live entertainment (like the Air National Guard Band of the Southwest and Blue Oyster Cult) and a spectacular fireworks display.
Monday, July 3
9 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Starts at Apodaca Park (801 E. Madrid Ave.)
Travels south on Solano Drive, east on Hadley Avenue and ends at the Maag Softball Complex
FREE
All Ages
Tuesday, July 4
Live entertainment: 4:00 p.m.
Fireworks: 9:45 p.m.
The Field of Dreams
FREE
All Ages
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RGT Classic Films
Grab your umbrellas and dancin’ shoes for July’s classic film, Singin’ in the Rain. Join the fun at the Rio Grande Theatre for a night of music, fun, and laughs.
Saturday, July 8
Doors open 6:00 p.m.; showing starts 7:00 p.m.
Rio Grande Theatre
$8/person
All Ages
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The Market at Night
Wednesday Night Farmers Markets are still going strong! Swing by the Downtown Plaza on second Wednesdays this summer for food trucks, arts & crafts vendors, music, dancing and more.
Wednesday, July 15
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces
FREE
All Ages
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Ice Cream Sunday
The third Sunday of July is National Ice Cream Day! Celebrate this annual event at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. Enjoy making and eating homemade ice cream, enter the ice cream sandwich eating contest and experience living history.
Sunday, July 16
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
Regular museum admission
($5 for adults; $4 for seniors, $3 for children ages 4-17, free for children 3 and under)
All Ages
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Children’s Matinee Series
Give the kiddos something just for them! Head over to the Rio Grande Theatre for a special showing of Happy Feet. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult!
Saturday, July 22
Doors open 11:30 a.m.; showing starts at 12:00 p.m.
Rio Grande Theatre
$1 per person (cash only)
All Ages
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Tequila, Taco & Cerveza Festival
The 3rd Annual Tequila, Taco & Cerveza Summer Music Festival is Saturday, July 22nd at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum! This festive event showcases diverse Mexican beers & worldwide tequilas – plus unique taco recipes to nosh on all evening.
Saturday, July 22
5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
Ages 21+: $20-25
Ages 21+ (under 21 must be accompanied by parent or guardian)
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All Summer Long
The events just keep coming this summer in Las Cruces! Keep an eye out for regular happenings around Las Cruces this summer.
White Sands National Monument
Skins and Skulls: 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. daily
Sunset Strolls: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. daily
Rio Grande Theatre
July 13: The Ghetto Blasters
Thursday Night Jam Sessions: Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
July 20: A. Billi Free
Thursday Night Jam Sessions: Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
July 27: The Cajon Brothers
Thursday Night Jam Sessions: Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
Crafts for Kids: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Summer Camps for Kids: Multiple camps available; click here for more info
Movies in the Park
July 15: Rogue One, A Star Wars Story
Young Park, 7:30 p.m – 9:00 p.m.
July 29: Alice Through the Looking Glass
Young Park, 7:30 p.m – 9:00 p.m.
Music in the Park
July 9: Squibb Cakes
Young Park, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
July 16: Windy City; Roger Ortega
Young Park, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
July 23: Caliente; Phat Soul
Young Park, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
July 30: The Deltaz; Steve Smith & Hard Road
Young Park, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Mesilla Summer Music Series 2017
July 7: Unlyshed
Historic Old Mesilla (South on Highway 28), 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
July 14: Desperados
Historic Old Mesilla (South on Highway 28), 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
July 28: Sancho Katz
Historic Old Mesilla (South on Highway 28), 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
July 21: Gold-Hearted Crows
Historic Old Mesilla (South on Highway 28), 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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