Kid Friendly Las Cruces
Las Cruces is a very family-friendly destination. There are outdoor recreational opportunities available year-round as well as a host of other fun and exciting adventures. Here are a few of the visitor’s favorites!
White Sands National Monument – Experience the incredible thrill of sledding down a gypsum sand dune at one of nature’s finest wonders! Kids can earn a Junior Ranger badge and learn about White Sands with a ranger.
Las Cruces Country Music Festival – While you get down with some of the hottest country music stars, your kids can go the distance on a bull in the Kid’s Corral. All kids 12 and under get into the festival for free with a parent.
Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market – Take a Saturday morning stroll down Main Street where hundreds of vendors, face painters, and food trucks create a delightful family experience at one of the best rated outdoor markets in the country.
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum – Learn how to forge metal or milk a cow. Visitors of all ages will enjoy live demonstrations, corrals filled with livestock, and an interactive museum which brings to live the 4,000-year history of New Mexico.
Spaceport America – Journey to the Spaceport America Visitor Experience which is packed with interactive games and fun activities for kids of all ages.
Marketing Department Contact Information
Paul Dahlgren
Director of Marketing & Communications
Visit Las Cruces | 336 S. Main Street, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001
Office: (575) 528-3786
pdahlgren@las-cruces.org
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