Your Ultimate Guide to El Paso Fall Events Is Here

So long Summer! Fall is officially making its way into the Borderland, and that can only mean one thing: pumpkin patches, festivals, spooky celebrations, and eventually plenty of holiday lights!

Although I will miss those Summer nights in El Paso, one thing I won’t miss is the heat! I am looking forward to cooler temperatures and not melting at outdoor events happening across the city.

Whether you're looking for fall activities, Halloween fun, cultural celebrations or the first taste of the holiday season, there are plenty of events happening around El Paso over the next few months and I’ve gathered a few of those events so you can put them in your calendar!

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La Union Maze

September through November | La Union, New Mexico

Fall fun is already underway at La Union Maze, just a short drive from El Paso in Anthony, New Mexico.

The 13-acre maze offers plenty of family-friendly activities, including a pumpkin patch, wagon rides, cow trains, jumping pillows, slides, farm animals, pig races, rubber duck races and more. During October, visitors can also brave the haunted maze on Friday and Saturday nights.

Andres Salcedo/La Union Maze Facebook

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Día de los Muertos Festival

October 24 | 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Downtown Arts District & Mexican American Cultural Center

El Paso will celebrate Día de los Muertos with a full day of culture, art and tradition.

The festival will feature community altars, live performances, art, food and a parade, giving families and visitors an opportunity to celebrate and honor the lives of loved ones who have passed away.

Museums and Cultural Affairs Department - City of El Paso Facebook

Halloween on the Farm at Licon Dairy

October 24 | 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Licon Dairy

The 5th Annual Halloween on the Farm at Licon Dairy will bring families together for an afternoon filled with fall activities.

Guests can enjoy a vendor market, food, games, live entertainment, trick-or-treating and plenty more family-friendly fun.

It's a great option for families looking to celebrate Halloween without waiting until October 31.

Courtesy: Stephen Flores Photography

Boo at the Zoo

October 31 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens | Paid Event

Boo at the Zoo will give families a chance to celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating and other spooky activities throughout the zoo.

Kids can put on their costumes and enjoy a Halloween experience surrounded by the zoo's animal habitats. If you plan on heading out to the Zoo for this event, make sure to get there early because the line gets long!

El Paso Zoo Society Facebook

WinterFest

November 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027 | Downtown El Paso

Once Halloween is over, El Paso will quickly transition into the holiday season.

WinterFest returns to Downtown El Paso on November 21, transforming downtown into a winter wonderland for more than six weeks.

Visitors can look forward to festive lights, the city's only lights parade, an outdoor ice rink, shopping, food and entertainment throughout the celebration.

WinterFest will continue through January 3, 2027, giving El Pasoans plenty of time to enjoy the holiday season downtown.

Jonathan A. Delgado via El Paso Winterfest Facebook

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