5 “Can’t-Miss Events” This Weekend in Las Cruces
The weekend brings POPS Under the Stars, the 2018 Wild and Scenic Film Festival, historical visits back in time with aerial tours of authentic World War II Targets and another fun few days in Las Cruces with something to excite, exhilarate and educate. Grab the family for a FREE guided hike of Achenbach Canyon, or gaze in awe at the massive colorful balloons filling the air over endless white dunes. Plan your weekend now because September in Las Cruces means it’s time for Monuments to Main Street.
#1- Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Get wild at the historic Rio Grande Theatre for the exciting lineup of the Film Festival that will bring nature conservation to you and our community—and you won’t want to miss the silent auction.
Date and Times:
Friday, September 14
Doors open at 6:00pm and movies start at 7:00pm
Location:
Historic Rio Grande Theatre
Cost:
$15
#2 – POPS Under the Stars
The signature event of Las Cruces comes to Downtown — Beloved pop songs beautifully arranged to classical music and performed by the spectacular NMSU Masterworks Chorus along with the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra. 180 Talented musicians fill the night sky with music.
Date and Times:
Friday, September 14
Doors open at 5:30 PM, Concert from 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Location:
Plaza de Las Cruces
Age Range:
General Admission Open Seating $16
Single Table Seat: $51
Table of 10: $510
Get your tickets online, here – http://www.lascrucessymphony.com/pops-concert/
#3 – Diez y Seis de Septiembre Fiesta – Mesilla
Historic Mesilla Plaza comes alive with live Ballet Folklorico and Mariachi performances, pinatas, rides, food and games. Don’t miss the Parade at 11am Saturday on the Avenida de Mesilla.
Date and Times:
September 15, 11:00am – September 16, 5:30pm
Location:
Old Mesilla Plaza, Old Mesilla, NM 88005
Cost:
FREE
#4 – White Sands Hot Air Balloon Invitational
Watch the colorful and breathtaking hot air balloons as they launch over the dunes of White Sands National Monument.
Date and Times:
September 15, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location:
White Sands National Park
Cost:
Event is free but parking fee applies. $5
#5 – Aggie Football vs. University of New Mexico
Who isn’t ready for some football? Especially when the college rivalry is set to explode when New Mexico State Aggies are ready for a showdown with the New Mexico Lobos. It’s the “Battle of I-25.” Join in the fanfare for an age-old state challenge and competition.
Date and Times:
September 15 6:00 PM- 10:00 PM
Location:
Aggie Memorial Stadium
Cost:
$12 – $30 depending upon seating
And that is just a taste of what is happening in Las Cruces this week.
Stroll along the streets of Las Cruces for the Downtown Las Cruces Heritage Tour, head out on a Discovery Tour at the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument, try the Monumental Jeep Tour to Kilbourne Hole or Panoramic Peaks Tour.
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