This Week's Top Events 6/19-6/26/26

Ongoing 

Sunset Stroll

White Sands National Park — Dunes Drive, NM7:00 PM (Daily)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

The Market at San Jacinto Plaza

Venue: San Jacinto PlazaDate: Saturday, June 6, 2026Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PMCost: Free Admission

Downtown El Paso's popular outdoor market returns for its 15th season featuring local artisans, farmers, food vendors, handcrafted goods, live entertainment, and regionally grown products.

Location: 114 W. Mills Ave., El Paso, TX 79901

Cool Canyon Nights 

Venue: McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre

Date: ThursdaysTime: 6:00 PM Patio Entertainment | 7:00 PM Main PerformanceCost: Free Admission

El Paso's favorite summer concert series continues with live music in the scenic setting of McKelligon Canyon.

Location: McKelligon Canyon Rd., El Paso, TX 79930Website: https://www.elpasolive.comCool Canyon Nights performances continue throughout the summer, including, Que Creías: Selena Tribute (June 25), The Roulettes (July 2), Sangre Gitana (July 9), I-10 Band (July 16), Jezzika Sax (July 23), and Fungi Mungle (July 30).

Friday, June 19

El Fresco: All Stars

Venue: El Paso Convention Center PlazaDate: Friday, June 19, 2026Time: 6:00 PMCost: FREE

The popular El Fresco concert series returns with an evening of live music, food vendors, drinks, artisan booths, and summer fun in Downtown El Paso.

Location: 1 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, TX 79901

El Fresco: Latina Legends

Venue: El Paso Convention Center PlazaDate: Friday, June 19, 2026Time: 7:00 PMCost: FREE

Celebrate the music of iconic Latina performers during this themed night of the El Fresco concert series featuring local talent and community festivities.

Location: 1 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, TX 79901

Saturday, June 20

La Fe Father's Day 5K Run & Walk

Venue: La Fe Culture and Technology CenterDate: Saturday, June 20, 2026Time: 7:30 AM – 10:00 AMCost: $25 Early Registration | $30 Late Registration

The 29th Annual Father's Day 5K takes participants through historic Segundo Barrio while supporting La Fe's cultural arts, education, and community empowerment programs. The first 200 participants receive a commemorative T-shirt.

The Market at San Jacinto Plaza

Venue: San Jacinto PlazaDate: Saturday, June 20, 2026Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PMCost: FREE

Browse local art, handmade goods, food vendors, farmers, artisans, and live entertainment at Downtown El Paso's long-running community market.

Pollinator Palooza Talk

Venue: El Paso Museum of ArchaeologyDate: Saturday, June 20, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AMCost: FREE

Texas Master Naturalists discuss the importance of beneficial insects, pollinators, habitat restoration, and sustainable gardening practices.

Pollinator Palooza

Venue: El Paso Museum of ArchaeologyDate: Saturday, June 20, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMCost: FREE

Enjoy hands-on activities for all ages celebrating pollinators, insects, and environmental stewardship.

Sunday, June 21

Rescue Runners – El Paso Animal Services

Venue: El Paso Animal ServicesDate: Sunday, June 21, 2026Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AMCost: FREE

Volunteer to help shelter dogs get exercise and socialization by walking or running them along the Mutt Mile. Participants must be 18 or older to handle a dog.

Art in the Park: Leaf Painting

Venue: Franklin Mountains State Park Visitor CenterDate: Sunday, June 21, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AMCost: Park Admission Applies

Create nature-inspired artwork while enjoying a morning in the Franklin Mountains. This family-friendly activity combines creativity and outdoor exploration.

Make Music Day at San Jacinto Plaza

Venue: San Jacinto PlazaDate: Sunday, June 21, 2026Time: 6:00 PMCost: FREE

Part of the worldwide Make Music celebration, this community event welcomes musicians of all skill levels to perform and share their love of music. Featured performance: Let There Be Rock.

Wednesday, June 24

Sunset Rescue Runners – El Paso Animal Services

Venue: El Paso Animal ServicesDate: Wednesday, June 24, 2026Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMCost: FREE

An evening version of the popular Rescue Runners program, helping shelter dogs get exercise and visibility while connecting with volunteers.

Thursday, June 25

Cool Canyon Nights – Que Creías: Selena Tribute

Venue: McKelligon Canyon AmphitheatreDate: Thursday, June 25, 2026Time: 6:00 PM Patio Entertainment | 7:00 PM Main PerformanceCost: FREE

One of El Paso's favorite summer traditions continues with a Selena tribute performance in the scenic setting of McKelligon Canyon.

Friday, June 26

Viva! El Paso

Venue: McKelligon Canyon AmphitheatreDate: Friday, June 26, 2026Time: 8:00 PMCost: $20 Adults | $16 Military, Groups & Children

Experience El Paso's iconic outdoor musical celebrating more than 400 years of regional history through music, dance, and storytelling.

Saturday, June 27

Pride Parade

Venue: Houston ParkDate: Saturday, June 27, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMCost: FREE

Celebrate El Paso's 19th Annual Pride Parade beginning at 10:00 AM, followed by a family-friendly picnic featuring music, food, non-alcoholic beverages, and drag performances.

La Cucaracha

Venue: MACC Black Box TheatreDate: Saturday, June 27, 2026Time: 1:00 PM & 6:00 PMCost: FREE

Teatro Sin Fronteras presents an original production blending music, humor, drag performance, and borderland culture while exploring masculinity through the legacies of Pancho Villa and Juan Gabriel. Ages 12+.

Sunset Stroll

Venue: Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic SiteDate: Saturday, June 27, 2026Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PMCost: $7 (Ages 13+)

Join park rangers for a guided sunset hike through the iconic rock formations of Hueco Tanks. Reservations required and space is limited.

Viva! El Paso

Venue: McKelligon Canyon AmphitheatreDate: Saturday, June 27, 2026Time: 8:00 PMCost: $20 Adults | $16 Military, Groups & Children

Another opportunity to experience El Paso's signature outdoor musical featuring local performers and a journey through regional history.

Sunday, June 28

Entre Flores: A Queer Mexican Short Films Matinee

Venue: MACC AuditoriumDate: Sunday, June 28, 2026Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMCost: FREE

Celebrate Pride Month with a screening of queer short films from both sides of the border featuring local, national, and international Mexican and Mexican-American filmmakers. Ages 13+.

WE HIKE: Lunar Pathways Urban Hike & Sound Bath

Venue: Chuck Heinrich ParkDate: Sunday, June 28, 2026Time: 6:45 PM – 9:00 PMCost: FREE

Enjoy an evening urban hike featuring summer heat-safety tips, a relaxing sound bath, and complimentary hydrating beverages while exploring local trails under the evening sky.