Celebrate your valentine with a rocket building class at the Museum of Nature and Science. Write a poem that will be mounted in a rocket you build with your partner, then launch it the next day at Cortez Dr. off Hwy 70 with the help of FLARE Rocketry. Ages: 13+ Fee: $5 Per Person Registration Required: Yes
Intermediate to advance intensity, aerobic exercises in the water. Reservations are required for all aquatic classes, as space is limited. You may make a reservation up to 24 hours in advance on a first come, first served basis. To make a reservation, call the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center at 575-541-2782. Online reservations are unavailable. Located at the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center. Proper swimwear is required for all guests...
After the launch join us at the Museum of Nature and Science for Plutomania. For more information or Questions please contact Jon Delgado at [email protected] or 575-528-3372 Location: Cortez Dr. off Hwy 70.
Celebrate the legacy of Clyde Tombaugh with hands-on activities, community partners, and rocket demonstrations.
Participants must be 18 years of age and are required to check in at the front desk upon arrival. Participation is first come, first served. Max participants: 24 Fees: $1 for seniors (60+) $2 for adults (18-59) *Sessions are subject to change at any time. Call Meerscheidt Recreation Center at 575-541-2563 for more information.
Participants must be 18 years of age and are required to check in at the front desk upon arrival. Participation is first come, first served. Max participants: 24 Fees: $1 for seniors (60+) $2 for adults (18-59) *Sessions are subject to change at any time. Call Meerscheidt Recreation Center at 575-541-2563 for more information.
Have you wondered how historians investigate the past, what resources they use, or what questions they ask? Find out with new, historic sources every month in a 30-minute program with optional 15 minutes for questions if needed. Ages: 18+ Fee: Free Registration required: No
Participate in fun activities that will enhance your understanding of the exhibits in the Branigan Cultural Center. Since the exhibits change regularly there will always be a new theme for this program each month. All ages are welcome. The program is free. No registration is required.
Explore a topic from a current or recent museum exhibition through a fun, family-friendly art project. This is a drop-in program, and supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome. The program is free. No registration is required. The topic for January is Museum Studies The topic for February is Las Cruces Museums The topic for March is Parody Art
Drop in and stay for a short or a long while to explore a new science topic each month. These hands-on activities and experiments are fun for the whole family with adult caregiver participation required. Ages: 6-10 Fee: Free Registration Required: No
Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Pick up a guide from under the window when you enter and participate in a self-guided gallery activity and discover a deeper connection to each exhibit. All ages are welcome. The program is free. No registration is required.
A dance fitness work out open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance and coordination, all while dancing to spicy international music. Located at the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center in the 2nd floor fitness room. Prices: Adults: $2 Seniors (60+): $1 Classes are subject to change at any time. For more information, please contact the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center at 575-541-2782.
Participants must be 18 years of age and are required to check in at the front desk upon arrival. Participation is first come, first served. Max participants: 24 Fees: $1 per adult *Sessions are subject to change at any time. Call Meerscheidt Recreation Center at 575-541-2563 for more information.
A parody is defined as an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect. Have a laugh with us while we create our own interpretations of famous works of art. Ages: 13 - adult Fee: Free Registration Required: Yes, Space is limited, For more information, email [email protected]
A parody is defined as an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect. Have a laugh with us while we create our own interpretations of famous works of art. Ages: 13-adult Fee: Free Registration required: Yes, Space is limited Location: Museum of Art Studio, contact [email protected] for more information.
Come study how the railroads and other transportation systems came to be and why they operate as they do! This program will make the geometry and physics of the railroad come to life. Ages: 18+ Fee: Free Registration required: No
The City of Las Cruces recognizes the Presidents Day holiday.
Join anytime for group exercises that focus on the cardiovascular, strength training, flexibility, and balance.
This is a time to come in and work independently on your projects. The tools are provided, you will need to provide or purchase your own materials. Visit or call The Munson Center for more information. 575.528.3000. $1 per session. Limited to 10.
Tools will be provided. Materials will need to be brought or purchased. $1 per session. Limited to 8.
Step into the world of billiards for a game that blends strategy with precision. Whether you're aiming for a tricky bank shot or perfecting your break, it’s all about skill, focus, and having a great time with friends.
Meerscheidt Recreation Center offers weekly “drop-in” recreational sport sessions throughout the day. Participants must be 18 yrs of age and are required to check in at the front desk upon arrival. Participation is first come, first served. Max participants: 20
