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Special Events

What's Happening

WinterFest is celebrated throughout El Paso!
Follow the WinterFest and stay up-to-date on all events and activities.

El Paso International Airport

6701 Convair Rd.

November 20th – Tree Lighting Ceremony at 10:00 a.m., please join us for some refreshments and live music to celebrate the lighting of our Holiday Tree in the Airport Lobby Holiday Performances and Tree lighting

December 12th – The Annual Airport Holiday Social will take place from 5-9 p.m. in the Runway Plaza, and will feature holiday refreshments, live music, entertainment, photos with Santa and more! Holiday Social 2023

December 2 – 20th – The Airport will host Holiday Performances in the passenger receiving area, local school music ensembles will perform weekdays for our passengers to spread holiday cheer. Now accepting applications here.

El Paso International Airport


El Paso Museum of Archaeology

El Paso Museum of Archaeology

4301 Transmountain Dr.

December 19th, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Make Ornaments with EPMArch- Join the El Paso Museum of Archeology and make Ornaments while learning about the diverse culture of our region.


El Paso Museum of Art

El Paso Museum of Art

1 Arts Festival Plaza

November 23rd, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at EPMA C2
Cookie Decorating- Come express your sweet sense of creativity with EPMA's Family Day, Cookie Decorating! One cookie per participant, while supplies last.

November 23rd, 11 AM to 12 PM at Dede Rodgers Gallery
Bach and Friends In The Barrio- Enjoy our gallery with a special performance from Bach and Friends

December 7th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at EPMA Art School
Paint Swirl Ornaments- LOW SENSORY- Visit EPMA to enjoy this special low sensory activity for individuals of all abilities. Participants will be making a paint swirl ornament to take home.

December 7th, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at EPMA C2
Paint Swirl Ornaments- Make a paint swirl ornament and explore color mixing, paint pouring, and patterns.

December 7th, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at EPMA Lobby
EPMA Teaching Artist Market- Stop by EPMA and buy a thoughtful gift or two from our EPMA Teaching Artist Market.

December 14, 11 a.m. – 3PM at EPMA C2
Build a Snowman- Do you want to build a snowman? We do! Visit EPMA to build your very own sock puppet snowman.


El Paso Museum of History

510 N Santa Fe St.

Saturday, December 7th, 11 a.m.
Kids’ Table: Lebanese Holiday Traditions- Join us for a holiday Kids’ Table as we explore the wintertime foodways of Lebanon! Participants will learn more about Lebanese history and culture through a hands-on culinary workshop. This program is generously supported by Albertsons.

El Paso Museum of History

El Paso Streetcar

Santa’s Ho-Ho-Hoedown: Country Tracks with Jon Paul
Friday, Dec 6 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Convention Center stop, at Santa Fe and Henry Trost

Jingle Bell Jams with Let There Be Rock
Saturday, Dec 7 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Convention Center stop, at Santa Fe and Henry Trost

Caroling on the Streetcar with Catarina Gutierrez
Friday, Dec 13 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Convention Center stop, at Santa Fe and Henry Trost

Holly Trolley Karaoke with DHARMONY
Friday, Dec 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Convention Center stop, at Santa Fe and Henry Trost

Read & Ride with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus
Saturday, Dec 14 at 5:00 p.m.
Where: Convention Center stop, at Santa Fe and Henry Trost

El Paso Opera & El Paso Streetcar present # Curbside Opera
Saturday, Dec 14 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Convention Center stop, at Santa Fe and Henry Trost

El Paso Streetcar
El Paso Streetcar

Streetcar Event's Continued...

Coronado Clarinet Choir
Thursday Dec, 19 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Convention Center stop, at Santa Fe and Henry Trost

Villancicos con Legna Villalobos
Friday, Dec 20 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Convention Center stop, at Santa Fe and Henry Trost

Holiday Harmonies featuring Ryan G
Saturday, Dec 21 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Convention Center stop, at Santa Fe and Henry Trost

Magical Ride with the Snow Sisters
Saturday, Dec 28 at 5:00 p.m.
Where: Convention Center stop, at Santa Fe and Henry Trost

Trolley Tracks with Javier Martinez
Saturday, Dec 28 at 6:00 a.m.
Where: Convention Center stop, at Santa Fe and Henry Trost


City Department Events

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El Paso Parks & Recreation

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El Paso Public Library

El Paso Public Library

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El Paso Streetcar

El Paso Downtown Streetcar

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El Paso Animal Services

El Paso Animal Services

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El Paso Museum of Art

El Paso Museum of Art

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El Paso Museum of History

El Paso Museum of History

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El Paso Downtown Management District

Downtown Management District

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El Paso Live

El Paso Live

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