This Week's Top Events 11/26-12/03/25

Top Events in El Paso – Nov. 26 to Dec. 4, 2025

Noche Buena Ysleta Mission Gift Shop Christmas Faire Venue: Ysleta Mission Gift Shop — 131 S. Zaragoza Rd., El Paso, TX 79907 Date: November 26, 2025 | Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Cost: Free Celebrate local artisans with handmade holiday gifts and guided tours of the historic Ysleta Mission. Website → Ysleta Mission Gift Shop

Sun Bowl Thanksgiving Parade Venue: Montana Ave. (Ochoa → Copia) Date: November 27, 2025 | Time: 10:00 AM | Cost: Free El Paso’s biggest tradition featuring over 100 floats, marching bands, dance troupes and cultural ensembles. Website → Sun Bowl Parade Info

The Market at Winterfest Venue: Main St. in front of La Nube Date: November 28, 2025 | Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Cost: Free Holiday market with handmade crafts, baked goods & seasonal gifts. Runs every Fri & Sat through Jan. 3. Website → Winterfest Market Page

Santa Claus at The Fountains at Farah Venue: The Fountains at Farah, 8889 Gateway Blvd W, El Paso, TX 79925 Dates: Nov. 28 – Dec. 24, 2025 | Hours vary | Cost: Free (Photo packages available) Family holiday tradition with themed Santa visits, pet- and sensory-friendly events. Website → The Fountains at Farah Santa Visits

Ugly Sweater Karaoke Ride with Ms. Fee Venue: El Paso Streetcar — Board at Santa Fe & Henry Trost stop Date: November 28, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Cost: Free Festive holiday-themed streetcar karaoke night — wear your ugliest sweater and sing along! Website → Sun Metro Streetcar Events

Sonora Blu Venue: Speaking Rock Entertainment Center Date: November 28, 2025 | Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Cost: Free | Age 21+ Cumbia night — music and dancing for adults. Website → Speaking Rock Entertainment

Outdoor Cooking 101 Venue: Franklin Mountains State Park – Tom Mays Unit Date: November 29, 2025 | Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Cost: $8 adults / $3 pass holders / $1 kids Dutch-oven cooking workshop over campfire — reservation required. Website → Franklin Mountains SP Info

UTEP Women’s Basketball – UTEP vs. Denver Venue: Don Haskins Center, 151 Glory Rd, El Paso, TX 79902 Date: November 29, 2025 | Time: 2:00 PM | Cost: Ticketed Catch the Miners’ women’s team in action. Website → UTEP Ticket Center

Mystery, Murder & Mayhem: Haunted Bar Crawl Venue: MONA Bar of Modern Art, 410 1/2 E San Antonio Ave, El Paso, TX Date: November 29, 2025 | Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Cost: $20 | Age 21+ A spooky, storytelling bar-crawl that mixes El Paso history with paranormal tales. Website → Eventbrite Crawl Tickets

Free Yoga Saturdays Venue: El Paso Museum of History, 510 N Santa Fe St, El Paso, TX 79901 Date: November 29, 2025 | Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Cost: Free Inclusive, family-friendly yoga — a peaceful weekend reset. Website → Museum Event Info

Free Holiday Movies: The Nightmare Before Christmas Venue: Plaza Theatre, 125 W Mills Ave, El Paso, TX 79901 Date: November 30, 2025 | Time: 3:00 PM | Cost: Free Family-friendly screening of the Tim Burton classic. Website → Plaza Theatre Events

Free Holiday Movies: Home Alone Venue: Plaza Theatre, 125 W Mills Ave, El Paso, TX 79901 Date: November 30, 2025 | Time: 5:30 PM | Cost: Free A holiday favorite — classic family fun on the big screen. Website → Plaza Theatre Events

Tamale Throw Down Venue: Border Grove, 7810 Craddock Ave, El Paso, TX 79915 Date: November 30, 2025 | Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Cost: $20 adults / $5 kids / $60 to compete Sample, vote & celebrate local tamale makers — with hot chocolate, music, games & prizes. [Website → Event Info Page]

Last Sunday Hike: Lower Sunset Trail Venue: Franklin Mountains State Park – Tom Mays Unit Date: November 30, 2025 | Time: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Cost: $5 adults / Free with Park Pass / Kids 5-12 free Scenic 2.5-mile hike through desert terrain — family-friendly and educational. Website → Franklin Mountains SP Info

WinterFest: Burrito Sabanero Craft Venue: Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) Date: December 1, 2025 | Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Cost: Free Holiday-themed craft activity — part of the WinterFest festivities. Website → MACC Event Page

Geeks Who Drink Trivia Show Venue: Dave & Buster’s, 6101 Gateway West, Ste. 2006, El Paso, TX 79925 Date: December 2, 2025 | Time: 7:30 PM | Cost: Food/Drink purchase Fun pub-style trivia night — gather a team and test your trivia chops! Website → Geeks Who Drink

UTEP Women’s Basketball – UTEP vs. Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Venue: Don Haskins Center, 151 Glory Rd, El Paso, TX 79902 Date: December 3, 2025 | Time: 7:00 PM | Cost: Ticketed Cheer on the Miners’ women’s team under the lights. Website → UTEP Ticket Center

Candlelight: Tribute to Adele Venue: St. Rogers Depot, 420 N Campbell St, El Paso, TX 79902 Date: December 4, 2025 | Time: 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM | Cost: From $36.00+ String quartet performs Adele’s hits in a candle-lit, intimate concert setting. Website → Candlelight Concerts

Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings Venue: St. Rogers Depot, 420 N Campbell St, El Paso, TX 79902 Date: December 4, 2025 | Time: 8:30 PM – 9:45 PM | Cost: From $41.50+ Live string quartet covers 90s hip-hop classics (Tupac, Biggie, Wu Tang, Lauryn Hill & more) — a unique blend of nostalgia and elegance under candlelight. Website → Candlelight Concerts