This Week's Top Events 04/15-4/22/26

Below is a curated list of the top events happening in El Paso over the next week or so. Whether you’re into sports, music, arts, or the outdoors, there’s something for everyone.

Ongoing 

Frida Kahlo – Sus Fotos  El Paso Museum of Art – 2nd Floor Galleries February 14 – May 17, 2026 Museum admission applies A rare exhibition featuring 241 unpublished photographs from Frida Kahlo’s personal archive, offering an intimate look into her life, relationships, and artistic world.

Sunset StrollWhite Sands National Park — Dunes Drive, NM6:30 PM (Daily through May 9)Cost: Program free; park entrance fee appliesRanger-guided half-mile walk through gypsum dunes timed to end at sunset with scenic views and educational interpretation.Website: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=8297731F-E1A0-BE73-C84469E33B3EC174

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Third Thursdays in the Downtown Arts DistrictDowntown Arts District — One Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, TX5:00 PM – 9:00 PMCost: FREEExtended hours across downtown museums and cultural spaces with artisan market vendors, live music, activities, and community programming. Participating locations include museums, cultural centers, and downtown attractions.Website: https://elpasotexas.gov/mcad

Friday, April 17, 2026

Bat Walk

Franklin Mountains State Park — 2900 Tom Mays Access Rd., El Paso, TX6:30 PM – 8:00 PMCost: $8 adults; $3 Texas State Park Pass holders; $1 childrenLearn about bats followed by a short guided hike to observe them. Reservations required; bring water, flashlight, and comfortable shoes. No pets and no children under 6.

Orlando – UTEP Theatre & DanceWise Family Theatre — 500 W University Ave, El Paso, TX7:30 PMCost: From $11.45+A theatrical adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s novel exploring gender, identity, and time, presented by UTEP Theatre & Dance.Website: https://www.ticketmaster.com/orlando-utep-theatre-dance-el-paso-texas-04-17-2026/event/0C006312D38C447C

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Hike-A-Thon – Knapp Land Nature PreserveKnapp Land Nature Preserve — Mountain View & Zircon7:30 AM – 9:00 AMCost: Not listedGuided community hike through the preserve highlighting local desert landscape and outdoor recreation.

Old Tin Mine TourChuck Heinrich Memorial Park — Jon Cunningham parking lot, El Paso, TX7:30 AM – 11:30 AMCost: $5 adults; free for Texas State Park Pass holders and children 5–12Moderate 6-mile round-trip hike to historic early-1900s tin mines with ranger guidance. Reservations required.

The Market EPSan Jacinto Plaza — 114 W Mills Ave, El Paso, TX8:00 AM – 2:00 PMCost: FREE entryOutdoor artisan market featuring local vendors, live music, and small business shopping in downtown.Website: https://elpasotexas.gov

El Paso County Tree Planting EventEl Paso County Sportspark — 1780 N. Zaragoza Rd., El Paso, TX9:00 AM – 11:00 AMCost: FREECommunity tree-planting initiative to expand green spaces. Volunteers of all ages welcome.Website: https://tinyurl.com/EPCLovesTrees

El Paso Center for Children’s Kickin’ Asphalt 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkAscarate Park — 6900 Delta Dr, El Paso, TX5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Race starts 6:00 PM)Cost: $30 adults; $25 military/youth; free for non-racersFamily-friendly fundraiser with live music, vendors, food trucks, and activities.Website: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/ElPaso/KickinAsphalt5Kand1MileFunRunWalk

Lotería Night on the StreetcarConvention Center Stop — Santa Fe & Henry Trost, El Paso, TX6:00 PM – 8:00 PMCost: FREEFamily-friendly mobile Lotería game on the downtown streetcar with prizes and music.Website: https://sunmetro.net/streetcar/about-streetcars/

Sunday, April 19, 2026

5K To Fill the Room!Ascarate Park — 6900 Delta Dr, El Paso, TX8:00 AM – 12:00 PMCost: $30 5K; $25 1-mile; $10 kids dashFundraiser supporting children in foster care with multiple race options and awards.Website: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/ElPaso/CommunityPartnersOfElPasoPresents5KToFillTheRoom

Orlando – UTEP Theatre & DanceWise Family Theatre — 500 W University Ave, El Paso, TX2:00 PMCost: From $20.65+Additional performance of UTEP’s dreamlike stage adaptation exploring identity and time.

The Forgotten Histories of the 'First Thanksgiving'Main Library — 501 N Oregon St, El Paso, TX12:00 PM – 5:30 PMCost: FREE (vendors may charge)Educational event featuring performances, cultural activities, food vendors, and hands-on demonstrations celebrating local history.Website: https://elpasolibrary.org

UPCOMING

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Andrew CallaghanLowbrow Palace — 1006 Texas Ave, El Paso, TX8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)Cost: From $40.46+Live appearance and show; may contain R-rated material. All ticket sales final.Website: https://lowbrowpalace.com/calendar/