From family pumpkin patches and parades to date night haunted houses and Halloween bar crawls, we have you covered if you're looking for fall events in the Borderland.
Here's where you can find some mazes, haunted houses, carnivals, parades and festivals celebrating Halloween and Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead:
MAZES & PUMPKIN PATCHES
Attractions vary by venue but generally include pumpkin patches, mazes, games, rides, food trucks and entertainment. Check each venue for specific activities, prices and other details.
El Paso Corn Maze
Oct. 5-27: 1-6 p.m. Saturdays and SundaysOn social: on Facebook and Instagram La Union Maze
Sept. 27-Nov. 3: On social: on Facebook and Instagram Mesilla Valley Maze
Sept. 28-Oct. 27: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and SundaysOn social: on Facebook and Instagram HAUNTED HOUSES
How scary do you like your scare? Check out these area haunted houses for prices, level of scare and special instructions.
Forbidden Acres Haunted House
Oct. 3-31: 8-10:30 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays; 8 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays.On social: Facebook and Instagram KLAQ Haunted Houses of Terror
Sept. 27-Nov. 2: 7-10 p.m. Thursday and Sunday; 7 p.m. to midnight Friday-SaturdayOn social: Facebook and Instagram Murder House at the Solana
Oct.3-31: 7 p.m.-midnight Thursday through Sunday.On social:Mark your calendars for the annual KLAQ Halloween Parade, Chalk the Block, and the Día de los Muertos Festival and Parade – plus a slew of other events to celebrate the season.
Oculto Film Fest
Various times; Oct. 4-6 in El Paso; Oct. 11-13 in Ciudad JuarezBinational horror and fantasy film festival showcasing the best in genre cinema from around the world. : Oculto Film Fest or Instagram Chalk the Block
Sidewalk art competition, interactive art installations, live dance and theatrical performances, live bands, art and food vendors, plus events and exhibits at museums.Info: Chalk the Block ; see the event and parking map here .Monster Mash Bike Ride
Five-mile costumed bike ride along the Playa Drain Trail at Ascarate Park. Costume contest. : El Paso SunCycle La Llorona the Play
Featuring the San Elizario Players, learn about the Legend of La Llorona along the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and more in this free event.: San Elizario Historic District Pumpkin Painting at Ramirez Pecan Farm
Pumpkins and decorating sets for sale; decorating contests; country store goods such as fresh shelled pecans, biscochos, pecan pies, breads and butter pecan ice cream.On social: Facebook Halloween Town
Art show and market, trick-or-treating, costume contests, music, food trucks.: Halloween Town Boo at the Zoo
Trick-or-treat, animal encounters, children's activities.: El Paso Zoo On social: Instagram and Facebook Halloween Bar Crawl
Drink and food specials, costume contests, music.: Bar Crawl El Paso Sheriff's Office Zombie Fun Run & Trunk or Treat Fall Festival
Food, games, live music, costume contest, face painting, treats; zombies chasing runners to the finish line. Zombie Fun Run signup here .Info: Instagram or Facebook Halloween Carnivals
Various times, Thursday, Oct. 31Various city of El Paso recreation centers will hold Halloween carnivals with fun houses, costumes, candy, prizes, entertainment and more.Details to come: El Paso Parks and Recreation Facebook or Instagram KLAQ Halloween Parade
Parade route map here .Info: .com or on Día de los Muertos Festival & Parade
Parade begins at 4 p.m. Displays, artisan market, food trucks, live music, entertainment.: Mexican American Cultural Center or Instagram and Facebook Concordia Heritage Association Día de los Muertos
Concordia Cemetery, 3700 E. Yandell DriveInfo: Facebook and Instagram This list will be updated as more events are announced. Send your announcement to to be added.
Cindy Ramirez is editor of El Paso Matters. El Paso native Cindy Ramirez has spent most of her career in journalism, with some stints in public and media relations and military reporting. She's covered... More by Cindy Ramirez
