The Art Lover
Have a budding artist in the family? Las Cruces offers tons of arts & crafts activities for kids of all ages.
New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum
Suitable for: All ages
Crafts are free
Museum admission required for all family members. Perfect for all ages.
Career Art Path
June 12 – 23, 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Rio Grande Theatre
$100 per student
A two-week immersion program in the visual arts for middle school students (entering fifth – eighth grades) including hands-on experience in fields like ceramics, painting, sculpture, textiles, jewelry, print making and more. Space is limited to 40 students.
The Thespian
Opera Storytellers Camp
June 19 – 24, daily at 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Rio Grande Theatre
$150 per student
Presented with the Santa Fe Opera, a group of 25 – 30 students (entering third to eighth grades) will use elements of opera to compose and perform their own musical drama based on the hero’s journey. The experience will culminate with a performance on Saturday, June 24 at 11 a.m. at the Rio Grande Theatre.
Missoula Children’s Theatre Camp, “Aladdin”
June 26 – 30, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. daily
Rio Grande Theatre
$60 per student
Tryouts will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, June 26 at the Rio Grande Theatre for students entering 1st-12th grade, followed immediately by registration. A culminating performance of Aladdin will take place on the final day of the Missoula Children’s Theatre camp, on Friday, June 30 at 7 p.m. Registration fee is $60 per student.
The Outdoors-Kid
Las Cruces offers so many outdoor activities perfect for the whole family.
White Sands National Monument
A day at White Sands is the perfect family bonding opportunity! Start out by getting the kiddos sworn in as official White Sands Junior Rangers, then borrow an Adventure Pack to teach your little ones about the area’s native animals as you explore. Hiking, dune sledding and more round out a perfect day.
Family-Friendly Hikes
From White Sands to the Chihuahuan Desert National Park, Las Cruces has tons of kid-friendly hikes and trails to enjoy. Check out our favorites here.
The Summer Camper
The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum has something for kids of all ages this summer! Check out their summer camp schedule below. Pre-registration is required for each camp.
$20 - $35
June 27 - 29
Greenhouse Extravaganza: For children 9-12
Make it the best kid-friendly summer ever in Las Cruces!
For the latest ideas and events, visit lascrucescvb.org.
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