Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the borderland in the coming week.
El Paso Locomotive Kids Day
El Paso Locomotive FC will host Las Vegas Lights FC at Southwest University Park for a Kids Day match. The event will include family-focused activities and an Ozzy blanket giveaway while supplies last.
- When: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 4
- Where: Southwest University Park, 1 Ballpark Plaza
- Cost: $12-$45
- Information: mlb.tickets.com
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El Paso Chihuahuas Opening Day
The El Paso Chihuahuas open their 2026 home season at Southwest University Park with a matchup against the Albuquerque Isotopes, the Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. Fans attending the season opener can receive a rally towel at the gates and a magnet schedule giveaway after the game.
- When: 6:35 p.m. Tuesday, April 7
- Where: Southwest University Park, 1 Ballpark Plaza, Downtown El Paso
- Cost: $19-$73
- Information: milb.com
Downtown Restaurant Week
Downtown El Paso Restaurant Week will feature participating restaurants offering prix-fixe menus and specialty dishes across a range of cuisines, giving diners an opportunity to explore local favorites and new dining spots in the city’s urban core.
- When: April 3-12
- Where: Various locations, Downtown El Paso
- Cost: Free to attend; meals priced individually
- Information: downtownelpaso.com
Full Moon Fiesta
The El Paso Museum of Archaeology will host an evening event featuring hands-on activities, guided hikes and night sky դիտing through telescopes provided by local astronomers. The program is designed for families and visitors interested in archaeology and astronomy.
- When: 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4
- Where: El Paso Museum of Archaeology, 4301 Transmountain Drive
- Cost: Free
- Information: elpasotexas.gov
Mimbela Family NorthEaster Parade
The annual NorthEaster Parade will return to Northeast El Paso with a community Easter celebration featuring floats, performances and family-friendly activities. This year’s event will mark its 48th year and coincide with an “America 250” theme recognizing the nation’s semiquincentennial.
- When: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4
- Where: Parade begins at Diana Drive and Hercules Avenue, continues north on Diana and east on Hondo Pass Drive, ending at Nations Tobin Park, 8831 Railroad Drive.
- Cost: Free
- Information: northeasterparade.com
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Coming Up
El Paso Pro-Musica “Cellobration”
El Paso Pro-Musica will present a cello-focused performance led by Artistic Director Zuill Bailey, joined by the Cello All-Stars and guest cellist John-Henry Crawford. The concert marks Bailey’s 25th anniversary with the organization and features musicians who studied under him at UTEP.
- When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11
- Where: Fox Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, 500 W. University Ave.
- Cost: Starting at $30.30
- Information: elpasopromusica.org
Mission Valley Earth Day Celebration
The city of El Paso will host a free Earth Day celebration in the Mission Valley featuring food, games and live entertainment, including performances by DJ Johnny Kage and Mazo Vibe. The event will also include free pet adoptions and family-friendly activities.
- When: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, April 11
- Where: 7968 San Paulo Drive
- Cost: Free
- Information: City of El Paso Facebook
Community Planting at La Semilla
A community gathering to mark the planting season at La Semilla Community Farm, featuring a guided planting activity led by farm staff, along with performances, food and a collective blessing of the land. The event, part of the “Les Sembrantes (The Sowers)” exhibition organized by the Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts, brings together farmers and food culture practitioners of all ages.
- When: 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 11
- Where: La Semilla Community Farm, 350 Our Way Rd., Anthony, New Mexico
- Cost: Free
- Information: La Semilla Community Farm
Borderland BeerFest 2026
DeadBeach Brewery will host the return of Borderland BeerFest, a free-admission craft beer festival featuring breweries from Texas, New Mexico and California, along with food vendors, artisan booths and live entertainment. The all-ages event will offer beer tastings and full pours through a drink ticket system, with non-alcoholic options also available.
- When: Noon-10 p.m. Saturday, April 11
- Where: DeadBeach Brewery, 3200 Durazno Ave.
- Cost: Free admission; drink tickets available for purchase
- Information: deadbeach.com
Mark Your Calendar
Dia de Los Niños / Dia de Los Libros
The city’s annual Día de los Niños / Día de los Libros celebration marks its 30th anniversary with a day of family-friendly activities promoting literacy and culture. The event begins with a neighborhood parade and continues with games, booths and community activities organized by the El Paso Public Library and Parks and Recreation Department.
- When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 25
- Where: Pavo Real Park and Recreation Center, 9301 Alameda Ave.
- Cost: Free
- Information: elpasolibrary.org
Taste of El Paso Festival
The second annual Taste of El Paso Festival will bring together local restaurants, food trucks and breweries for a daylong celebration of regional cuisine, craft beer and live music in Northeast El Paso. Organizers say the event will feature more than 20 food vendors, regional beers on draft and cultural activities throughout the day.
- When: 2-10 p.m. Saturday, April 25
- Where: NEEP Collective, 8144 Dyer St.
- Cost: Admission from $15; all ages
- Information: Taste of El Paso Instagram
El Paso Comic Con
The annual El Paso Comic Con returns with a three-day event celebrating comics, film, anime, gaming and pop culture at the El Paso Convention Center. The event will feature celebrity guest panels, autograph signings, photo opportunities, cosplay, contests and KidCon activities, offering opportunities for fans to interact with creators and performers.
- When: Friday-Sunday, May 1-3
- Where: El Paso Convention Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza
- Cost: Prices start at $37.21; child passes start at $8.01
- Information: elpasocomiccon.com
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BTS at Sun Bowl Stadium
Global K-pop superstars BTS will make their first appearance in El Paso as part of their 2026 world tour, performing two nights at Sun Bowl Stadium. The shows mark the group’s return to the stage following a multi-year hiatus while members completed mandatory military service in South Korea.
- When: Saturday-Sunday, May 2-3
- Where: Sun Bowl Stadium, 2701 Sun Bowl Drive
- Cost: Sold out. Tickets available on secondary markets.
Sol Summit Music and Cultura Festival
The inaugural Sol Summit Music and Cultura Festival will bring two days of live music and cultural programming to Downtown El Paso, featuring a bilingual, genre-spanning lineup of global, national and local artists. Headliners include The Flaming Lips and Bomba Estéreo, with additional performances by Ximena Sariñana, Adrian Quesada’s Trio Asesino and others, alongside daytime programming developed with local cultural institutions.
- When: Saturday-Sunday, May 2-3
- Where: San Jacinto Plaza, Downtown El Paso
- Cost: Prices start at $80.40; free for children 12 and younger with a ticketed adult
- Information: solsummitmusic.com
Post Malone and Jelly Roll at Sun Bowl
Chart-topping artists Post Malone and Jelly Roll will bring their Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2 to El Paso, with Carter Faith joining the lineup. The stadium tour follows the success of the duo’s first joint run.
- When: Wednesday, May 13
- Where: Sun Bowl Stadium, 2701 Sun Bowl Drive
- Cost: Prices start at $98
- Information: Tickets on sale via Ticketmaster
Banana Ball Exhibition Games
Banana Ball — a fast-paced baseball format known for its entertainment-focused rules and fan interaction — will bring two exhibition games to El Paso as the Texas Tailgaters face the Firefighters at Southwest University Park.
- When: Friday-Saturday, May 15-16
- Where: Southwest University Park, 1 Ballpark Plaza
- Cost: Prices start at $35
- Information: bananaball.com
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