Museums and Cultural Affairs Department - City of El Paso

08/31/2026

Día de los Mu***os brings tens of thousands of attendees to El Paso’s Downtown Arts District each year to celebrate loved ones, take part in free arts and cultural activities, and mark this meaningful holiday in community. This year’s festival takes place October 24, 2026 from 11am to 9pm, with the parade sponsored by GECU at 4pm!

08/29/2026

Make plans for the opening of the 2026 Border Biennial in El Paso and Juarez next weekend!

08/27/2026

This Saturday is a Market Day! Join us from 8am to 2pm on Saturday, 8/29 to shop with local artisan vendors at San Jacinto Plaza in the heart of the Downtown Arts District. You'll find handmade goods, art, and delicious treats. Only 3 Saturdays left this season!

08/26/2026

Party on the Plaza: Cumbia Night was a blast! Thanks to everyone who joined us to dance and enjoy talented local performers. And a big thank you to our sponsor GECU for making this series possible!

08/25/2026

We had a great time partnering with Progress321 last week to discuss how our Downtown Arts District means business! In 2025, audiences alone for municipal and non-profit cultural organizations pumped $27M into El Paso's economy by attending events, exhibitions and festivals. And $15M of that went to local restaurants and bars!

08/20/2026

Artists, today is your last chance to apply for Chalk the Block 2026, presented by Raiz Federal Credit Union!

https://www.chalktheblock.com/get-involved.php

Artists, today is the final day to submit your application for Chalk the Block 2026! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the region’s largest public arts festival, now in our 19th year.

Apply on our website: https://www.chalktheblock.com/get-involved.php

Chalk the Block is presented by Raiz Federal Credit Union and takes place October 3 & 4 in the El Paso Downtown Arts District.

08/20/2026

On the Third Thursday of every month, park once in the El Paso Downtown Arts District and enjoy hours of activities. From free concerts to unique exhibitions to pet adoptions, there are so many ways to have an amazing evening!

08/19/2026

Cumbia Night at Party on the Plaza is tomorrow! Sonido Crudo kicks us off at 5pm, with Sultanes del Yonke at 7pm. Join us for this FREE concert, Downtown at San Jacinto Plaza. Thank you to GECU for presenting this series!

08/19/2026

The Market Under the Stars is back this Thursday, 8/20! Join us for shopping, food, music, and more at Arts Festival Plaza (between the Plaza Theater and the El Paso Museum of Art)

Looking for something to do this Thursday? ✨

Join us at Arts Festival Plaza for an evening of local art, shopping, entertainment, and community!
Browse artisan crafts and local artists and makers.

While you’re here, stop by the El Paso Museum of Art to enjoy the current exhibit, America, The Beautiful. Then, join our special guest panel presented by Progress321 to learn about the economic impact of local artists have on our community. 🎨🖌️

📍 Arts Festival Plaza
🕔 5 PM - 9 PM
🏛️ Museum closes at 8 PM
🎤 Progress321 Panel begins at 5 PM