Ft. Bayard Film Night: “Salt of the Earth”
2022-03-24 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Santa Clara Armory
The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society has announced the resumption of its Thursday night film series at the Santa Clara Armory. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the showing beginning at 6:30. This month, the series is being held in recognition of Women’s History Month. Admission is free; donations are welcome. Visit online at https://www.historicfortbayard.org/

March 24: “Salt of the Earth,” the famed locally made movie that highlights the contributions of women in the labor movement of the 1950s.

Silver City Museum Exhibit Premier
2022-03-26 09:30 - 17:00 | Silver City Museum
The Silver City Museum, located at 312 West Broadway, is having and exhibit premier that is Saturday, March 26th, starting at 9:30 A.M. entitle “Booms and Busts: Small Business in Grant County 1880 to 1950.” The exhibit uses large format historic images in addition to an interactive activity for families with children. For more information, go to https://www.silvercitymuseum.org/199/Museum

Ft. Bayard Film Night: “On the Basis of Sex"
2022-03-31 18:30 - 20:00 | Santa Clara Armory
The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society has announced the resumption of its Thursday night film series at the Santa Clara Armory. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the showing beginning at 6:30. This month, the series is being held in recognition of Women’s History Month. Admission is free; donations are welcome. Visit online at https://www.historicfortbayard.org/

March 31: “On the Basis of Sex,” the Ruth Bader Ginsburg story.

16th Whitewater Mesa Fun Kite Flying Picnic
2022-04-02 12:00 - 17:00 | Glenwood, 355 Bursum Road, Glenwood, NM, United States
Gather up your family, friends and kites and come to Glenwood for the 16th Whitewater Mesa Fun Kite Flying Picnic on Saturday, April 2nd from 12 noon to 5:00 P.M. across the road from Whitewater Mesa Labyrinths located at 355 Bursum Road in Glenwood. They will provide drinking water, kite mending supplies, and loaner kites. Pack a picnic and chairs. For more information, call Cordelia Rose 575 313-1002.

6th Annual Continental Divide Trail Days
2022-04-22 - 2022-04-24 | Gough Park
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Continental Divide Trail Coalition will once again return to Silver City to host the 6th annual Continental Divide Trail Days from April 22-24, 2022. The celebrations include a speaker series and CDT Community Fiesta on Friday, April 22; a festival in Gough Park in partnership with Gila Earth Day on Saturday, April 23; and community hikes on the CDT on Sunday, April 24. Find out more about Trail Days at continentaldividetrail.org/trail-days-2022/.

"Movie in the Park" in Deming
2022-05-26 20:00 - 21:30 | Trees Lake Amphitheater, 300 North Country Club Road, Deming, NM, United States
There’s a free Movie in the Park in Deming at Trees Lake Amphitheater on Thursday, May 26th starting at 8:00 P.M. The featured film is Disney’s Encanto and families are welcome to attend. Trees Lake Amphitheater is located at 300 North Country Club Road in Deming. Free popcorn and water per child.

Silver City Library Youth Open Mic Night
2022-05-27 03:00 - 17:00 | Silver City Public Library, 515 W College Avenue, Silver City, 88061, United States
Teens wanting to share their talents are invited to “Open Mic Night” at the Silver City Public Library on Friday, May 27th from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. Come to a safe environment show off your talents in music, writing, or even magic tricks. For more information on this and other free events, visit https://silvercitypubliclibrary.org/.

Fiesta Latina 2022
2022-06-16 - 2022-06-19 | Western New Mexico University, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
Western New Mexico University presents Fiesta Latina, June 16th to 19th on the Silver City campus. Explore Latin culture with a traditional handcraft artisan mercado, food trucks, children’s activities, and live demonstrations. Enjoy performances from the Castro Family Charros, dance by Ballet Folklorico and free music all weekend, including Mariachi Los Camperos. Ticketed events include Darren Cordova and Michael Salgado. Sponsored by the Town of Silver City, Freeport McMoran, Baca’s Funeral Chapels, First American Bank, Bud Light Next, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Information and tickets at https://fiestalatina.org/

Santa Clara Music in the Park
2022-06-17 06:30 - 21:00 | Viola Stone Park
Come together in Santa Clara for Music in the Park this Friday Night, June 17th at 6:00 P.M. in Viola Stone Park. Enjoy live music with Angelica Padilla from 6:30 to 9:00 P.M.. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Glenwood Country Independence Day Celebration
2022-07-02 - 2022-07-04 | Glenwood, 355 Bursum Road, Glenwood, NM, United States
Glenwood is having a huge country Independence Day celebration on July 2nd through the 4th! Come out for the rodeo, art auction, dance, cowboy church, pancake breakfast, parade, fireworks display and much more. For a full schedule of events, visit the Glenwood New Mexico Facebook page.

Salsa Festival Extravaganza
2022-07-29 - 2022-07-31
Savor the flavor with Deming Mainstreet’s “Salsa Festival Extravaganza” Friday through Sunday July 29th through 31st with events at Tree’s Lake Amphitheater, Luna County Courthouse Park, and the Southwest New Mexico Fairgrounds! Ticketed events feature live entertainment and the IBR International Bi-Cultural Rodeo. Saturday’s FREE event at Courthouse Park offers vendors, food, contests, beer & wine garden and much more. Salsa Festival Extravaganza tickets on sale NOW at the Deming Visitors Center or visit https://demingmainstreet.org/

Luna County National Night Out
2022-08-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Luna County Courthouse Park, Deming, United States
Join community law enforcement agencies, first responders and other community groups for “National Night Out”, a family event on Tuesday, August 2nd from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Luna Courthouse Park. Enjoy music, dancing, games, free hamburgers and hotdogs and much more. For more information, contact Deming Mainstreet at 575-546-2674.

Mimbres Harvest Festival
2022-08-16 10:00 - 16:00 | San Lorenzo Elementary School
Come and enjoy the Mimbres Valley Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 24th at the San Lorenzo Elementary School from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The event features fresh valley produce, locally prepared foods, art & crafts, a health fair, children’s activities, a pie contest, and live music.

Hidalgo County Fair 2022
2022-08-25 - 2022-08-28 | Hidalgo County Fairgrounds
Come celebrate the Bounty of Hidalgo County at the Hidalgo County Fair, August 25th through 28th at the Hidalgo County Fairgrounds in Lordsburg. There’s rodeo action all 4 days of the fair! Kick off the weekend on Friday with the Junior Livestock Show, Hidalgo County Fair Parade, Quirt Peterson Tribute Ranch Rodeo and dance to the music of Desert Reign. Fun for the whole family on Saturday with the Junior Livestock Sale, Mud Bog Racing starting at 1:00 P.M., Magician Chris Mitchell, Stick Horse Rodeo, the Casper Baca Professional Rodeo, and later, dance with the Yarborough Band. On Sunday there’s Cowboy Church and more rodeo action! Vendors and exhibits are open all weekend! Admission is $5.00. Celebrate the Bounty of Hidalgo County at the Hidalgo County Fair August 25th through 28th. For more information, visit the Hidalgo County Fair page on Facebook!

43rd Annual Great American Duck Race
2022-08-25 - 2022-08-28 | Courthouse Park, 700 South Silver Avenue, Deming, NM, United States
It’s time for the 43rd Annual Great American Duck Races from Thursday August 25th through Sunday August 28th at McKinley Duck Downs located at Courthouse Park in Deming. Enjoy the famous Duck Races, carnival, vendors, cornhole tournament, beer & wine garden, hot air balloon glow, music, dancing, and more. Go to
https://www.demingduckrace.com for a full schedule of events and activities.

37th Annual Gem & Mineral Show
2022-09-03 - 2022-09-05 | Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Business and Conference Center, 3031 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM, United States
The Grant County Rolling Stones 37th Annual Gem & Mineral Show is returning this Labor Day Weekend Saturday September 3rd through Monday September 5th at the Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Conference Center. Browse over 30 vendors and enjoy food, daily field trips, silent auction every hour, museum displays, and more. Admission is free for the entire family.

Virus Theatre Performance of "Save the Bees"
2022-09-09 19:00 - 21:30, 2022-09-10 19:00 - 21:30, 2022-09-11 14:00 - 15:30 | El Sol Theatre, 406 N. Bullard, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Virus Theatre is hosting a performance of the play “Save the Bees.” The original cast of the of Santa Fe’s Teatro Paraguas will present staged readings of the play September 9th and 10th at 7:00 P.M. and September 11th at 2:00 P.M. in the El Sol Theatre, 406 N. Bullard Street in Silver City. There will also be post-show discussions with the audience after each performance. Tickets are $20.00 suggested donation at the door with proceeds to benefit The Commons Food Pantry, Silver City.

Grant County Fair 2022
2022-09-21 - 2022-09-25
Grab your boots and head to the Grant County Fair, Wednesday through Sunday September 21st through 25th in Cliff, New Mexico. Enjoy rodeos, exhibits, live music and dancing, team roping, junior livestock sale, and a carnival Wednesday through Saturday. Check out https://www.grantcountyfairnm.com/ for more information.

15th Annual Mimbres Valley Harvest Festival
2022-09-24 10:00 - 16:00 | San Lorenzo Elementary School
Come and enjoy the 15th Annual Mimbres Valley Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 24th at San Lorenzo Elementary School from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The event features fresh valley produce, locally prepared foods, art & crafts, a health fair, children’s activities, a pie contest, and live music.

Bayard Halloween Candy Drop & Trunk or Treat
2022-10-30 13:00 - 18:00 | Bayard Community Center, 290 Hurley Avenue, Bayard, United States
The Bayard Beautification Committee is hosting a free Candy Drop and Trunk or Treat event for the public on Sunday, October 30th at the Bayard Community Center and the Bayard Park. The Candy drop will begin at 1:00 P.M. and the Trunk or Treat will begin around 1:30p.m. Enjoy free food, drinks and live music until 6:00 P.M.

5th Annual Tamal Fiesta
2022-11-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Village of Santa Clara
Celebrate local Hispanic culture through food and music at the 5th Annual Tamal festival in the Village of Santa Clara on Saturday, November 19th from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Enjoy lots of food, live music, show and shine car show and more. Bring an new unwrapped toy for the holiday toy drive. For more information, visit the Tamal Fiesta Y Mas Facebook page.

32nd Annual Lighted Christmas Parade
2022-11-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Dowown Silver City
The 32nd Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will be on Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 7pm to 8pm in Downtown Silver City. The Lighted Christmas parade is sponsored by the Silver MainStreet Project and the Town of Silver City.

Silver City Museum Victorian Christmas
2022-12-10 11:00 - 15:00 | Silver City Museum
The Silver City Museum is presenting a Victorian Christmas and More Event on Saturday, December 10th from 11:00 A.M., to 3:00 P.M. at 312 West Broadway in Downtown Silver City. There will be a variety of live music performances, free cookies and cider, free books for the kids, and much more. For more information, visit https://silvercitymuseum.org/199/Museum.

Free1st Armored Division Holiday Concert
2022-12-15 19:00 - 21:30 | WNMU Fine Arts Center Theater, 1000 West College Avenue, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Grant County Community Concert Association and the American Legion Post 18 are bringing back the 1st Armored Division Band for a festive holiday concert. They are one of the premier military bands in the nation and put on a fabulous show well worth attending. The concert will be held Thursday December 15th at 7:00 PM in the WNMU Fine Arts Theater. This concert is free and open to the public.

15th Annual Deming Christmas Sing-a-long
2022-12-16 18:30 - 20:00
The 15th Annual Christmas Carol Sing Along is going on Friday, December 16th at 6:30 P.M. 6140 Columbus Road in Deming at the Circle M Auction Center. There will be music, games, and food. Admission is free, come and have fun.

Santa Claus Visits Village of Santa Clara
2022-12-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Village of Santa Clara
Santa Claus will be visiting the Village of Santa Clara on Thursday, December 22nd and touring the streets to hand out goodies to the community. DJ Romeo will assist Santa by providing Christmas music, too. If you want to join Santa, he will be assembling at the Brown Derby parking lot at 6:00 P.M. This event is sponsored by the Santa Clara Action Committee.
