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Lunchtime Spin

Low-impact exercise on a stationary bike. Great for beginners to experienced. Choose light, moderate, or intense workouts for cardiovascular strength and work core, upper, and lower body.

Dungeons and Dragons – Teens

Teens, join the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library for Dungeons and Dragons! Make some new friends and go on exciting adventures, while playing Dungeons and Dragons at your Library! Whether it's your first time playing a role playing game or you're a seasoned adventurer, we invite all teens to participate!

Adult Dungeons and Dragons

Adults, join the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library for Dungeons and Dragons! Make some new friends and go on exciting adventures, while playing Dungeons and Dragons at your Library! Whether it's your first time playing a role playing game or you're a seasoned adventurer, we invite all adults to participate!

Munson Library Dungeons and Dragons

Adults over 50, join us at the Munson Library for Dungeons and Dragons! Make some new friends and go on exciting adventures! Whether it's your first time playing a role playing game or you're a seasoned adventurer, we invite you to participate! We will meet in Room 3 Across the hall from the library. Registration is required and players must be 50 years old or older. To inquire about availability...

Munson Library: Writing Workshop

Join us at the Munson Library to discuss your writing! Discuss struggles and challenges with your peers! Get and give Peer Feedback! Make friends with fellow writers!

Zumba with Maria

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance, and coordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Yoga with Ivy

Promotes physical and mental wellbeing through specific postures (exercises) along with breathwork and meditation techniques. Variations can be given to support beginners to experienced students.

Zumba with Angelica

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance, coordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Munson Library: Grandkid Storytime

Calling all Grandparents! Bring your grandkids to the Munson Senior Center Library for a short story! Log hours in the Summer Reading Challenge and win prizes!

Summer Wednesday Evening: Exhibit Opening

Come enjoy the Downtown Museums in the evening this summer. We will be open late on the dates listed. There will be a hands-on activity available in one of the museums each night. All ages are welcome.

Journal with Jenny

Learn how to document your days, thoughts, feelings, and ideas using simple and creative techniques that go beyond the standard written journal. Expand your outlook on the way you see life by expressing yourself on the page. For ages 18 and up.

Sage Cafe Game Time (and Puzzles)

Join us to play games and do puzzles every Friday from 12:30-2 pm at Sage Cafe! We do have some games, but feel free to bring one and some friends.

Animal Feedings: Snakes

What we eat is important to our health, and for the animals in the Nature Center, it's no different. Learn about the enrichment activities we use during mealtimes and more while you watch them display their natural instincts. All ages welcome. No registration is required.

Lunchtime Spin

Low-impact exercise on a stationary bike. Great for beginners to experienced. Choose light, moderate, or intense workouts for cardiovascular strength and work core, upper, and lower body.

Zumba with Maria

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance, and coordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Yoga with Ivy

Promotes physical and mental wellbeing through specific postures (exercises) along with breathwork and meditation techniques. Variations can be given to support beginners to experienced students.

Zumba with Angelica

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance, coordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Summer Wednesday Evening: Sharks

Come enjoy the Downtown Museums in the evening this summer. We will be open late on the dates listed. There will be a hands-on activity available in one of the museums each night. All ages are welcome.

Fall Studio Programs – Registration Dates

Museum of Art - 491 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Register online or in person from July 2, 2024, to August 3, 2024, for Studio Programs. Ceramics, Acrylics, Drawing, Oil painting, Mixed Media, and Amigurumi among others are offered for both adults and children. For more information, click the link or call 575-541-2137.

Sharks in the Classroom

Come explore sharks and their legacy in New Mexico with the Las Cruces Public Library. Part of the Museum of Nature & Science's Shark Week. All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Fossil Day

Come celebrate and explore the aquatic fossils of New Mexico. Tons of free activities and fossils will be on display for you and your family to explore. All ages are invited. No registration required.

Lunchtime Spin

Low-impact exercise on a stationary bike. Great for beginners to experienced. Choose light, moderate, or intense workouts for cardiovascular strength and work core, upper, and lower body.

Zumba with Maria

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance, and coordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Yoga with Ivy

- Las Cruces NM 88001

Promotes physical and mental wellbeing through specific postures (exercises) along with breathwork and meditation techniques. Variations can be given to support beginners to experienced students.

Zumba with Angelica

- Las Cruces NM 88001

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance, coordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Gallery Geeks

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Pick up a guide in front of the welcome desk under the window when you enter and participate in a self-guided gallery activity to discover a deeper connection to ech exhibit. All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Pre-K Nature and Science Discovery–Jr. Paleontologists: Mega Fossils

Classroom - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Nurture your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages: 2-5. Registration is required.

Pre-K Nature and Science Discovery–Jr. Paleontologists: Mega Fossils

Classroom - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Nurture your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages: 2-5. No registration required.

Gallery Geeks

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Pick up a guide in front of the welcome desk under the window when you enter and participate in a self-guided gallery activity to discover a deeper connection to ech exhibit. All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Meeting

Utilities Board Room 225 - 680 N. Motel Blvd Las Cruces NM 88007

The CIAC advises and assists the City of Las Cruces in adopting land use assumptions, which includes a description of the service area and projection of changes and land uses, densities, intensities and population in the service area over at least a five-year period.

Baila Las Cruces

Plaza de Las Cruces 100 N. Main Street, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Free Latin dance lessons from 7 - 8 p.m., open Latin dancing 8 - 11 p.m.

Gallery Geeks

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Pick up a guide in front of the welcome desk under the window when you enter and participate in a self-guided gallery activity to discover a deeper connection to ech exhibit. All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Fair Farmers Market Evening Market

Plaza de Las Cruces 100 N. Main Street, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Main Street between Las Cruces and Griggs, Plaza Place Local and seasonal produce and food trucks

STEAMpunk–Isabella Abbott: Marine Botanist

Museum of Nature & Science > Classroom - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Discover the stories behind science heroes who break barriers and explore the applications of their research through hands-on experiments and activities. Ages: 6-10. No registration required.

Artist Trading Cards — Gary Gygax Day

Museum of Nature & Science - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Drop in to make artist trading cards, like Swiss artist M. Vanci Stirnemann, who started this collaborative art project in 1997. Worldwide, people are now creating unique pocked-sized works of art that you can collect and trader with other artists. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

Gallery Geeks

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Pick up a guide in front of the welcome desk under the window when you enter and participate in a self-guided gallery activity to discover a deeper connection to ech exhibit. All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Animal Encounters: Variable Kingsnake

Museum of Nature & Science - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Join us as we introduce you to a different resident of the Chihuahuan Desert and get up close and personal with the animals we share our desert with each month. Learn about the tracks they leave, the sounds they make, and ways to help with their conservation. All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Lunchtime Spin

- 1401 E Hadley Ave Las Cruces, NM, United States

Low-impact exercise on a stationary bike. Great for beginners to experienced. Choose light, moderate, or intense workouts for cardiovascular strength and work core, upper, and lower body.

Gallery Geeks

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Pick up a guide in front of the welcome desk under the window when you enter and participate in a self-guided gallery activity to discover a deeper connection to ech exhibit. All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Zumba with Maria

- 1401 E Hadley Ave Las Cruces, NM, United States

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance, and coordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Yoga with Ivy

- Las Cruces NM 88001

Promotes physical and mental wellbeing through specific postures (exercises) along with breathwork and meditation techniques. Variations can be given to support beginners to experienced students.

Zumba with Angelica

- Las Cruces NM 88001

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance, coordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Gallery Geeks

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Pick up a guide in front of the welcome desk under the window when you enter and participate in a self-guided gallery activity to discover a deeper connection to ech exhibit. All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Pre-K Nature and Science Discovery–Nature Kids: Animal Homes

Classroom - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Nurture your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages: 2-5. Registration is required.

Pre-K Nature and Science Discovery–Nature Kids: Animal Homes

Classroom - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Nurture your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages: 2-5. No registration required.

Gallery Geeks

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Pick up a guide in front of the welcome desk under the window when you enter and participate in a self-guided gallery activity to discover a deeper connection to ech exhibit. All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Washi Tape Workshop

This will be on Zoom.  Contact Bryan at [email protected] for more information. - Las Cruces NM 88001

Join us for a virtual program with guest artist Melody Maleitzke as we make art with washi tape. After registration supplies will be provided. Ages: 13+

Gallery Geeks

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Pick up a guide in front of the welcome desk under the window when you enter and participate in a self-guided gallery activity to discover a deeper connection to ech exhibit. All ages are welcome. No registration required.

First Friday Fine Arts Flea Market

Plaza de Las Cruces 100 N. Main Street, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Street Closures: Main Street Activities: Local Arts & Crafts, Food venders

Friday Night Painting Party

Painting Studio - 491 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Looking for something fun and creative to do on a Friday night? Join us on the First Friday of every month for our Friday Night Painting Parties to enjoy some snacks and drinks during an evening of socializing, painting, and fun! Ages 18+, $20.00 per person. Registration is required one week before the party.

Dark Circles Contemporary Dance

Plaza de Las Cruces 100 N. Main Street, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Street Closures: NA Activities: Free public performance (dancing )

Forestry with Phil: Conifer Trees and Insects Within

Museum of Nature & Science > Main Gallery - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Explore the amazing world of our state's amazing forests featuring hands on activities with Phil Yost. Visit the station in the atrium and discover something new about our forests each month. All ages welcome. No registration required.

Artventurous: Fibers

Museum of Nature & Science - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Explore a topic from a current or recent museum exhibition through a fun, family-friendly art project. This drop-in program, and supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

Gallery Geeks

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Pick up a guide in front of the welcome desk under the window when you enter and participate in a self-guided gallery activity to discover a deeper connection to ech exhibit. All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Animal Feedings: Turtles

Museum of Nature & Science - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

What we eat is important to our health, and for the animals in the Nature Center, it's no different. Learn about the enrichment activities we use during mealtimes and more while you watch them display their natural instincts. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

Lunchtime Spin

- 1401 E Hadley Ave Las Cruces, NM, United States

Low-impact exercise on a stationary bike. Great for beginners to experienced. Choose light, moderate, or intense workouts for cardiovascular strength and work core, upper, and lower body.

Gallery Geeks

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Pick up a guide in front of the welcome desk under the window when you enter and participate in a self-guided gallery activity to discover a deeper connection to ech exhibit. All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Zumba with Maria

- 1401 E Hadley Ave Las Cruces, NM, United States

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance, and coordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

National Night Out

Plaza de Las Cruces 100 N. Main Street, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Street Closures: Main St, Plaza Place, Organ Activities: Fun friendly family events, local venders

Purple Heart Day – Garrison Flag Ceremony

Veterans Memorial Park 1251 N Roadrunner Pkwy, Las Cruces, NM 88011, United States

 Purple Heart Day – Garrison Flag Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park

We’re Closed August 7–All Museums

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Please mark your calendars as the Quality of Life Department will be closed on Wednesday, August 7. We will be closed for our annual Quality of Life Department staff training. We will reopen on Thursday, August 8 for regular business hours. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Yoga with Ivy

- Las Cruces NM 88001

Promotes physical and mental wellbeing through specific postures (exercises) along with breathwork and meditation techniques. Variations can be given to support beginners to experienced students.

Design Review Committee

- 700 N Main Street Las Cruces NM 88001

Development Review Committee reviews Design Standards and Subdivision Code compliance.

Zumba with Angelica

- Las Cruces NM 88001

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance, coordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Gallery Geeks

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Pick up a guide in front of the welcome desk under the window when you enter and participate in a self-guided gallery activity to discover a deeper connection to ech exhibit. All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Pre-K Nature and Science Discovery–Nature Kids: Animal Homes

Classroom - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Nurture your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages: 2-5. Registration is required.

Pre-K Nature and Science Discovery–Nature Kids: Animal Homes

Classroom - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Nurture your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages: 2-5. No registration required.