Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the borderland in the coming week.
Boo at the Zoo
Families can enjoy a wild Halloween weekend during Boo at the Zoo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 26-27, at the El Paso Zoo, 4001 E Paisano Drive. Children are encouraged to wear costumes and bring a trick-or-treat bag, or pick one up at the zoo, to collect goodies throughout the venue. The event will feature animal encounters, children’s activities, games and Halloween decorations. Information: elpasozoo.org
El Pasoans get ready to participate in the 2023 YWCA El Paso del Norte Region Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event to benefit the organization’s Sara McKnight Transitional Living Center. (Courtesy YWCA El Paso)
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
The YWCA El Paso del Norte Region invites the community to the annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event Thursday, Oct. 24, at San Jacinto Plaza. The walk encourages men and boys to take a stand against domestic violence by walking in heels to raise awareness and funds for the YWCA Sara McKnight Transitional Living Center.
Registration opens at 5 p.m. and the walk begins at 6 p.m., followed by an after-party with live music, food and drinks. Team registration is $25 per participant, with free admission for spectators. Information and registration: ywcaelpaso.org
Ascarate Park Fall Festival and Zombie Run
The Ascarate Park Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat, hosted by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and county Parks and Recreation, invites families for an evening of spooky fun from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26.
The event will feature a variety of activities, including the first-ever Zombie Run at 6 p.m., where participants will dash through the park while avoiding “zombies” who will attempt to take flags that runners will wear around their waists. The festival will also offer trunk-or-treat, live music, costume contests and more. Admission is free for the festival, with registration fees required for the Zombie Run. Race registration: runsignup.com
EPCC Halloween Season Events
El Paso Community College hosts a range of Halloween-themed events throughout October. All of the events are open to the public with most of them being available at no cost. Family-friendly events will take place at the Mission del Paso, Valle Verde and Northwest campuses. Events at EPCC’s Transmountain and Valle Verde campuses are recommended for older audiences, while discretion is advised for the ghost tour at the Rio Grande Campus.
Friday Oct. 25
6-9 p.m.: Trunk-or-treat at Law Enforcement Academy parking lot, Mission del Paso Campus, 10700 Gateway Blvd. East
6-11 p.m.: Ghost tours at Little Temple, Rio Grande Campus, 100 W. Rio Grande Ave.
6-8 p.m.: Hall-O-Horrors III at Room A1116-A1121, Building A, Valle Verde Campus, 919 Hunter Drive.
Wednesday, Oct. 30
6-9 p.m.: Fall Festival at Americana Village, Valle Verde Campus, 919 Hunter Drive.
Thursday, Oct. 31
10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Spooky Carnival at Building A Flexitorium, Northwest Campus, 6701 S. Desert Blvd.
Día de los Doggies
Celebrate Día de los Doggies from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the El Paso Museum of Archaeology, 4301 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive. This free, family-friendly event welcomes residents and their furry companions for an afternoon filled with hands-on activities and fun. Dogs must be on a leash and accompanied by their families at all times.
‘The Game That Changed It All’
Relive a pivotal moment in the history of the University of Texas at El Paso football program at “The Game That Changed It All,” a free event hosted from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Larry K. Durham Sports Center, 2824 Sun Bowl Drive.
Former Miner quarterback Billy Stevens will showcase footage from his squad’s Nov. 13, 1965, game against the University of Utah that altered their season, while author Adair Margo offers insights on Tom Lea’s iconic painting “The Turning Point,” which depicts Stevens’ successful last-second scoring toss to Bob Wallace.
The event will also feature a performance by the UTEP marching band. Reservations: Eventbrite or Tom Lea Institute’s website.
The UTEP Miners Volleyball team currently sports a 20-2 record including a 10-0 mark in Conference USA play, (Courtesy UTEP Athletics)
UTEP Volleyball, Soccer at Home
The University of Texas at El Paso volleyball team continues its historic run while the university’s soccer team plays its final match at home this weekend.
The volleyball team, currently sporting a 20-2 record including a 10-0 mark in Conference USA play, hosts Western Kentucky University in a two-game homestand at Memorial Gym. The first serve between UTEP and the Hilltoppers begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, with the second contest taking place at noon Saturday, Oct. 26. On the pitch, the Miner soccer team takes the field for the last time at University Field this season at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. UTEP (4-7-3 overall, 1-4-1 in Conference USA play) hosts Sam Houston State University. Information and tickets: utepminers.com
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