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NMSU Aggie Sports Calendar
EVERY WED & SAT | Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces
The award-winning, outdoor Farmers & Crafts Market spans seven full blocks of North Main Street in Downtown Las Cruces.
Every Saturday and Wednesday at 8:30am - 1pm, Downtown Main Street.
Every Thursday | Amador Standards Thursday Night Jazz
Hosted by Robert Ojinaga. No cover.
Every Thursday, 7pm @ Amador Patio Bar & Grill.
NOVEMBER 2024
FRI 1, SAT 2, Sun 3 | Dia De Los Muertos - Old Mesilla
Dia de Los Muertos Celebration, Mesilla, New Mexico. Procession November 2nd, 2024. Celebrate the Day of the Dead with lots of music and food.
Join the candlelight procession as the dead are remembered. Homemade altars are on display and a giant piñata is broken open. Old Mesilla Plaza. (575) 524-3262 ext.116.
SAT 2 | Dia De Los Muertos
Free community event. An evening where Las Cruces comes alive with colorful altars, mesmerizing performances, and artistic expressions that pay homage to our ancestors in a way that resonates with our entire community.
“Día De Los Muertos in Las Cruces: Arte, Música y Cultura” is a lively and dynamic FREE community event that
honors the rich traditions of Día De Los Muertos while infusing a fresh perspective to engage younger generations.
Our event is both deeply rooted in cultural heritage and bursting with
contemporary energy, making it a must-attend for everyone in the community.
Saturday, November 2, 2024, 7pm - 11pm @ The Grapevine Plaza, 3900 W Picacho Ave.
SAT 2, SUN 3 | Renaissance Artsfaire
Every year, the Doña Ana Arts Council’s Renaissance ArtsFaire transforms Young Park, in Las Cruces, into a magical realm where a medieval sensibility reigns throughout the entire weekend. Featuring the largest juried art show in Southern New Mexico, with over 150 artists, vendors, and food booths, the ArtsFaire offers unique treasures and a festive atmosphere for all. With the theme “Reimagining the Renaissance,” The 53rd Annual Renaissance Arts Faire promises to bring more time periods and multicultural representations to Young Park.
Saturday, November 2nd & Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 @ Young Park
SAT 9 | Aggie Homecoming & 11th Annual AG Day Tailgate
AG Day is a huge tailgate event held prior to a New Mexico State University Aggie football game. Located in the south Pan Am Center lot and the northeast Aggie Memorial Stadium lot, AG Day focuses on family fun and the importance of agricultural products, services and jobs in New Mexico. The event features food sampling, educational booths, and much more. Booths feature family- and kid-friendly agricultural learning and awareness activities.
Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, from 1 to 4 p.m. prior to the NMSU vs. Western Kentucky football game @ Aggie Memorial Stadium
FRI 15, SAT 16 | Holly Day House - Artists of Picacho Hills
The Artists of Picacho Hills was founded in 2008 by artists living in the Picacho Hills Community with a shared interest in promoting the arts.
Our mission is to provide our members' support and networking opportunities in the local artists' community. The artisans in our group work in many different mediums to include painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, woodworking, textile, quilting, and multimedia. We like to share our skills with each other with demonstrations, workshops and plein air events.
Friday November 15th, 11a - 7p & Saturday November 16th, 10 m - 4pm @ St Paul's Methodist Church
SAT 16 | St. Andrew's Holiday Bake Sale & Silent Auction
Proceeds from this event go to the St. Andrew's Hospitality House and St. Andrew’s Food Pantry.
We'll have Cakes, Cookies, Pies, Candy, Breads, and Gluten Free items.
We'll also have a Silent Auction that includes restaurant gift cards and artistic works.
Please join us for this event that benefits our community!
Saturday, November 16th, from 9:00am-2:00pm @ 518 Alameda Blvd.
THU 28 | Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
A Las Cruces tradition family fun event! Thanksgiving Day morning. 10K, 5K, plus 1 Mile FunRun.
Free race photos posted to site. Prizes for best costume and largest team. After race snacks and drinks. Free to runners age 14 and under.
Event includes donation drive for El Caldito (bring donations to race Thanksgiving morning).
Thursday, November 28th, starting at 8:30am @ LCPS Field of Dreams
DECEMBER 2024
SUN 1 | Noche de Luminarias
Every year, New Mexico State University is decorated with thousands of twinkling lights and more than 8,000 luminarias. Horse-driven carriage rides, hot cocoa, caroling and more welcome visitors back to the campus for this free outdoor event.
Sunday, December 1, 2024, 5 – 8 p.m @ NMSU
FRI 6, SAT 7, SUN 8 | La Casa, Inc. Annual Holiday Bazaar
*a Cavill and Company Sponsored Event
The La Casa, Inc. Holiday Bazaar is a Las Cruces tradition. 100% of the proceeds go directly to La Casa to support our comprehensive services for those affected by domestic violence in Doña Ana County.
Fine Art, Handmade Gifts: Jewelry, Woodwork, Photography, Glass Pecans, Salsa, and other Edible Goodies, Cookie Cupboard Raffle, Santa
Friday 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm; Saturday 9 am – 5 pm; Sunday 10am – 4 pm @ Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E University
DEC 6 - 22 | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, LCCT
The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination.
December6-22, 2024, Various Times @ Las Cruces Community Theatre.
SAT 14 | Kids Can in Whoville - Youth Market & Business Contest
Local youth aged 6-17 are invited to create a business plan, develop a product or service, and then open their business at our Kids Can_YEP youth market and business contest!
Pre-Market Business Workshop:
Come join us on 11/16/2024, 2-6pm at CAASNM Community Action Agency for our pre-market business plan workshop.
Industry experts will guide youth to a plan, they will gather together and collect contest tips and win prizes!
Register $10 FEE per participant
Scholarships are available, contact April Christensen at kidscan.yep@gmail.com or by phone at (575) 527-8799 Ext
Saturday, December 14, 2024, 4pm -8pm @ The Plaza, Downtown Las Cruces, NM
FRI 13 | Luminarias: Light Up the Desert
It’s that time of year again! Join the Asombro Institute for Science Education for our annual Luminarias: Light Up the Desert event at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park. Come stroll along our paved ADA-accessible trail lit with over 400 luminarias while darkness settles over the surrounding desert. Enjoy free holiday cookies and hot chocolate, shop for stocking stuffers at our pop-up gift shop, roast a marshmallow over the fire, and view Saturn and Jupiter through a telescope.
Friday, December 13th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. @ Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park
OTHER CHARITIES WE SUPPORT
Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington D.C.
GFWC Progress Club of Las Cruces
News Articles:
Progress Club of Las Cruces continues a century of helping others through volunteering, fundraising
Progress Club golf tournament raises funds for two local nonprofits
