Explore Downtown’s haunted history on a one-mile walking tour featuring stories connected to historic sites, Old West figures and reported paranormal activity. Tours are offered nightly and last approximately one hour.
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Learn how Small Business Innovation Research grants can help startups secure non-dilutive funding without giving up equity. The hands-on session covers identifying opportunities, understanding reviewers and developing stronger proposals.
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A beginner-friendly workshop designed to help small businesses become easier to find online. Participants will learn how to establish their presence on Google and Apple Maps and get started with social media.
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OZ SCAGGS is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. An early bandmate of Steve Miller in The Ardells and the Steve Miller Band, he began his solo career in 1969, though he lacked a major hit until his 1976 album Silk Degrees peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200, and produced the hit singles “Lido… |
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Celebrate Startup Week with a business-themed trivia night designed for entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, students and professionals. The evening combines friendly competition and networking, with drinks and pizza included with registration.
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Executive Chef Andres Padilla and Chef de Cuisine Leonardo Montañez present a multi-course dinner showcasing seasonal ingredients paired with a curated selection of Silver Oak wines. The 21+ experience includes wine pairings and gratuity.
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RoseWood Bar hosts touring Cleveland band Hooked Like Helen with support from The Roulettes and Ness Daniels. The Downtown show brings an independent touring act together with local performers for an evening of live music. |
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Ámbar hosts an intimate guided tasting exploring agave spirits and the regions that shape their flavor. Led by Chef Lawrence Acosta, the experience is limited to a small group of guests and offers a deeper look at agave terroir. |
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Entrepreneurs and small-business owners are invited to a complimentary workshop focused on preparing for unexpected events that can affect a business. Topics include contingency planning, financial risk, business continuity and practical steps for protecting operations.
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Explore Downtown El Paso sites connected to the Mexican Revolution on this guided walking tour presented by the Tom Lea Institute. The tour highlights local history and connections to artists Tom Lea and José Cisneros. Admission is free, but advance registration is required.
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Part of the Philosophic Brown Bag Series, this lunchtime discussion explores community currencies, reciprocity and different ways of thinking about money and exchange. The program takes place at the El Paso Innovation Hub in Downtown El Paso. |
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Chalk the Block returns to the Downtown Arts District with chalk art, large-scale installations, live performances, vendors and hands-on cultural activities. More than 100 artists participate in the free two-day celebration. Saturday programming runs from 10 AM to 10 PM.
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Kick off World Space Week at La Nube with a hands-on STEAM activity inspired by rockets and space exploration. The program is designed for curious explorers of all ages and is included with regular La Nube admission.
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AIA El Paso hosts a hands-on LEGO building activity for all ages at the El Paso Museum of History during Chalk the Block. The activity gives visitors a chance to explore architecture and design through creative building while enjoying the larger Downtown arts festival. |
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Chalk the Block continues throughout the Downtown Arts District with public art, performances, vendors and cultural activities. The free festival brings artists and visitors together for one of Downtown El Paso's largest annual arts celebrations. Sunday programming runs from 10 AM to 6 PM.
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Continue World Space Week at La Nube with a hands-on STEAM activity inspired by rockets and space exploration. The program is designed for curious explorers of all ages and is included with regular La Nube admission.
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Matthew West Dubbed “one of Christian music’s most prolific singer-songwriters” (Billboard), Matthew West has notched 38 No.1 songs combined as an artist and songwriter and has been awarded RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications. West is also a five-time GRAMMY nominee, NSAI’s 2025 and 2022 Songwriter-Artist of the Year, ASCAP’s 2023 Golden Note Award recipient, ASCAP’s… |
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La Nube's World Space Week continues with Bead the Stars, a hands-on STEAM Spark inspired by stars, space and the wonders beyond Earth. The activity is included with regular La…
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Celebrate National Taco Day at Ámbar with The Elevated Taco, a one-night-only culinary experience in the restaurant’s Private Agave Room. The evening features seven inventive taco courses, including tuna crudo,… |
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La Nube hosts a special Desert Bloomers morning featuring age-appropriate soccer and movement activities for children ages 12 months to 3 years and their caregivers. Registration is required. The activity is free for members and included with Desert Bloomers admission.
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Create an out-of-this-world alien during La Nube's World Space Week programming. This hands-on STEAM Spark invites families to explore creativity and space-inspired discovery and is included with regular admission.
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The Jazz Exchange brings its Jazz Around Town series to The Garrison for an evening of live jazz in Downtown El Paso. The series highlights local musicians and provides a recurring space for the city's jazz community. |
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This business workshop focuses on data-protection laws, legal compliance and practical steps organizations can take to protect customer information. The program is presented by the El Paso Chamber at the Microsoft El Paso Innovation Hub.
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Explore rockets, creativity and hands-on discovery during La Nube's World Space Week celebration. Streamer Rockets is a family-friendly STEAM Spark included with regular La Nube admission.
Ámbar hosts an intimate guided tasting exploring agave spirits and the regions that shape their flavor. Led by Chef Lawrence Acosta, the experience is limited to a small group of guests and offers a deeper look at agave terroir. |
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Bring a piece of the universe to life during La Nube's World Space Week programming. Galaxy in a Jar combines color, creativity and cosmic inspiration in a hands-on STEAM activity included with regular admission.
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With a legendary career spanning five decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This “garage band” from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. Composing… |
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BorderLAN Gaming Fest is a two-day gaming and esports festival bringing together competitive gamers, content creators, influencers, exhibitors, and fans for an immersive weekend of gaming, entertainment, and community. Taking place October 10–11, 2026, at the El Paso Convention Center, the event will feature esports tournaments, live streaming experiences, interactive gaming activations, vendor exhibits, special…
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Imagine and create a world of your own during the final day of La Nube's World Space Week celebration. Paint a Planet is a colorful hands-on STEAM Spark included with regular La Nube admission.
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Hotel Paso Del Norte hosts an afternoon high tea beneath the historic Dome Bar featuring loose-leaf teas with sweet and savory bites. All ages are welcome, and smart-casual attire and fascinators are encouraged. Advance tickets are required.
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Hotel Paso Del Norte hosts an intimate guided tasting featuring four mezcals paired with chef-created small bites and agave storytelling. The 21+ experience takes place in the hotel's Barrel Room and is limited to a small number of guests. Advance tickets are required. |
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Families can explore fungi and biomaterials by creating game pieces, tokens and tiles using living mycelium during this hands-on workshop. The 90-minute program is designed for youth ages 11 and older with family or friends. Registration is required, and participants receive free La Nube admission after the workshop. 
The El Paso Community Foundation and El Paso Live open the new Jewel Box Series season with La Vida de Inútil de Pito Pérez, presented by La Tropa. The Spanish-language production centers on Pito Pérez and his stories, reflections and adventures. Doors open at 1:30 PM. |
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The Jazz Exchange brings its Jazz Around Town series to The Garrison for an evening of live jazz in Downtown El Paso. The series highlights local musicians and provides a recurring space for the city's jazz community. |
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The final Party on the Plaza date of the 2026 season brings a free DJ-focused evening to San Jacinto Plaza. Music begins at 5 PM, with the featured program beginning at 6:30 PM. No ticket is required.
Ámbar hosts an intimate guided tasting exploring agave spirits and the regions that shape their flavor. Led by Chef Lawrence Acosta, the experience is limited to a small group of guests and offers a deeper look at agave terroir.
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Downtown cultural institutions extend their hours for an evening of art, exhibits, performances, vendors, food and community activities. Participating locations include museums, La Nube, the Main Library and other organizations throughout the Downtown Arts District. Admission to the district-wide programming is free. |
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The El Paso Symphony Orchestra presents Heaven On Earth under conductor Bohuslav Rattay with soprano Meechot Marrero. The program features works by Richard Strauss and Mahler's Symphony No. 4. Doors open at 6:30 PM. |
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Anime Mundo brings anime, gaming and pop culture to the El Paso Convention Center with more than 100 vendors, voice actors, panels, workshops, cosplay and family-friendly activities. This entry covers the Saturday programming; specific daily hours were not listed in the source used for verification. 
RoseWood Bar hosts a 20th-anniversary celebration featuring Christina Gurrola, Get the Honey, Travi and the Travettes. The free event also includes a donation drive benefiting the Child Crisis Center of El Paso.
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Explore Downtown El Paso's coffee scene during the first Cafecito Crawl, a self-guided experience featuring 10 participating stops. Ticket holders receive coffee and pastry samples along the route plus a souvenir mug. Check-in and guide pickup take place at Aloft Downtown. 
La Nube, the El Paso Innovation Hub and Microsoft invite children and families to explore coding and artificial intelligence through Minecraft. The workshop is free with La Nube admission. Space may be limited, so guests should review registration information before attending.
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FrightFest brings a full day of Halloween entertainment to Downtown El Paso featuring FILTER, Josey Scott formerly of Saliva, The Roulettes and additional performers. The event also includes vendors, trick-or-treating and a costume contest. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free. |
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Anime Mundo continues at the El Paso Convention Center with anime, gaming and pop culture programming including vendors, voice actors, panels, workshops, cosplay and family-friendly activities. This entry covers the Sunday programming; specific daily hours were not listed in the source used for verification.
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Participants ages 11 and older use agar as a creative material to build miniature worlds inspired by microbial communities. This free 90-minute family workshop requires registration and includes free La Nube admission after the program.
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Known for her unique ability to communicate with those who have passed on, Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience brings Theresa face-to-face with her fans as Spirit guides her through the audience, and a full-stage video display ensures that everyone in the theater has an up-close experience regardless of seat location. Through personal life stories, candid… |
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MONA Bar of Modern Art hosts an evening of heavy music featuring Velnias, Abhoria and Spell Breaker. The Downtown show brings touring doom and black metal acts to the intimate San Antonio Avenue venue. |
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Silent Book Club meets in the Stanton House lobby for a relaxed evening of reading and conversation. There is no assigned book: guests can bring whatever they are currently reading, socialize, order food or drinks and enjoy an hour of quiet reading. RSVP is requested.
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Watch a professional cigar roller demonstrate the craft behind a signature Black Jack's cigar during a 21+ evening at Hotel Paso Del Norte. Admission includes a cigar and a complimentary spirits tasting. Advance tickets are required.
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The Jazz Exchange brings its Jazz Around Town series to The Garrison for an evening of live jazz in Downtown El Paso. The series highlights local musicians and provides a recurring space for the city's jazz community. |
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Ámbar hosts an intimate guided tasting exploring agave spirits and the regions that shape their flavor. Led by Chef Lawrence Acosta, the experience is limited to a small group of guests and offers a deeper look at agave terroir. |
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Desert Spirit Spa hosts a Halloween-inspired rooftop yoga session with a guided flow, intention-setting experience, costume contest, champagne and a small treat. The event is for guests ages 18 and older, and yoga mats are available.
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The City of El Paso's annual Día de los Muertos celebration returns with art and cultural activities, altars, exhibits, performances, vendors and food throughout Downtown. The free festival runs from 11 AM to 9 PM, with the Downtown parade beginning at 4 PM. The celebration is presented by the City of El Paso Museums and…
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AIA El Paso presents a one-hour architecture lecture at the El Paso Museum of Art as part of its Archtober programming and Downtown's Día de los Muertos celebration. Additional speaker and program details have not yet been listed by the organizer. |
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The second Microbe Art Worlds workshop invites families to create living artwork using engineered microbes on agar plates while learning how biology and time influence the finished piece. The free program is designed for youth ages 11 and older with family or friends. Registration is required.
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Maria José – Former Kabah member and one of Mexico’s most recognizable pop artists, known for hits like No Soy Una Señora and her powerful live performances. Moenia – Legendary Mexican synth-pop/electronic trio known for hits such as No Dices Más and Manto Estelar. |
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Candlelight brings a Halloween-themed string concert to historic St. Rogers Depot. The intimate candlelit program features seasonal favorites and classical arrangements in a distinctive Downtown setting. |
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EPIC hosts a Halloween block party on the 500 block of N. Stanton with live entertainment, DJs, bands, food and merchandise vendors, a costume contest and additional activities. The event is for guests ages 18 and older, with tickets required.
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Haunt the bars in El Paso with us at our Halloween Bar Crawl on Oct. 31st - don’t ghost us! 🎃 Get Spooky With US This Halloween! 🎃 Round up your boo crew, show off your costumes, and prepare for a night of creepy cocktails, chills, and unforgettable bar-hopping fun! 👻🍹 Click ✅ GOING ✅… |
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