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Taco Tuesday with the El Paso Chihuahuas

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On April 30 the Chihuahuas will face the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. It is also Taco Tuesday so bring your appetite! The game will take place at Southwest University Park at 6:35 PM. Tick...

 

​ El Paso Comic Con

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El Paso Comic Con is a community-based pop culture experience for all that reflects today’s fandom and the unique nature of El Paso, Texas and the American Southwest. At El Paso Comic Co...

 

Fly a kite on National Big Wind Day

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Observed each year in the United States on April 12th, National Big Wind Day commemorates the recording of the highest natural wind gust measured on the Earth’s surface. On the afternoo...

 

Fox Plaza Outdoor Market

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Come out & enjoy the BIGGEST and BEST outdoor market in the Great Southwest Texas, and New Mexico. The GREAT FOX PLAZA MERCADO offers a giant variety of items ranging from clothi...

 

Pickleball anyone?

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Pickleball is a fun, low-impact game that keeps people healthy and active. Here are the top five health benefits of playing pickleball. 1. Improves balance, hand-eye coordination and fl...

 

​ Play Easter ‘Family Feud’ Game

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Stir up some fun and maybe some old family rivalries with this instant downloadable Family Feud Game designed to keep families laughing and learning something new about each other. Download ...

 

Borderland Roller Derby March Maddess: 2024 Season Opener

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Join Borderland Roller Derby on Sunday, March 24th at The El Paso County Coliseum - Judging Arena (4100 E Paisano) as the league’s mischievous furry friends on eight wheels try to hold a...

 

​ Try this ‘Irish Buck’ cocktail

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There’s something refreshing, both literally and figuratively, about the simplicity of a highball, whether it’s the bracing bitterness of a Gin & Tonic or the warm spice of a Ginger Ale High...

 

​ Monster Jam

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Experience big-time family fun at Monster Jam®. The most unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world today returns to El Pa...

 

​ Sunday Market

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March 3 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Enjoy the very first Sunday Market at The Coliseum. This free event offers Lucha Libre, Danza Apache, and Folklorico alongside local vendors, food trucks and d...

 

​​Mamma Mia! Brunch​

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Here we go again, how can you resist this special brunch screening! Enjoy a complimentary glass of mimosa with admission and all-day breakfast items. Sunday, February 25, 11:30 AM Flix B...

 

Sense and Sensibility at the El Paso Playhouse

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A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters – sensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne – after their father’...

 

Super Bowl Margaritas

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This Super Bowl-inspired margarita uses Matthew McConaughey’s organic tequila: Pantalones The Super Pants Margarita Ingredients 2 oz. Pantalones Organic Tequila Blanco ¾ oz. Cointreau...

 

Highway 28 Wine Tour

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This ticketed tour includes wine tastings at three wineries along beautiful Highway 28. This is one of the best ways to enjoy the picturesque landscapes of the Mesilla Valley for a day o...

 

Rescue Run: Tails of the Times

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The El Paso Animal Shelter presents their Rescue Run January 28 at 8am. The idea is to run/walk as many shelter pups as possible. Please keep in mind that NO SHORTS are allowed; full len...

 

Quartet for the End of Time

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El Paso Pro Musica presents, ‘Quartet for the end of time,’ Sunday, January 21, 2024 2:30 PM 3:30 PM, Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall 500 West University Ave M301 El Paso, TX 79968 A special...

 

​ Pick up Soccer

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SUNDAY PICK-UP soccer games are designed to have fun, make friends, and get some exercise. Participants should bring cleats or sneakers and be ready to play in a relaxed and friendly atmosph...

 

Miner Basketball

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UTEP Men’s Basketball Vs Chicago State at Don Haskins Center Happening on Sunday, January 7, 2024, Doors Open at 2:00 PM. Tickets: https://partyfixx.co/event/2024-01-07-utep-mens-ba... ...

 

New Year’s Party Punch

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There’s no better way to liven up a holiday party than with a big pitcher of punch. This punch forgoes all the added sugar and instead derives its natural sweetness from apple cider. Add...

 

Play the Gift Wrap Game

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Challenge your party guests to see who can wrap a present the fastest. The catch? They must work in pairs and each person can only use one hand!

 

A Gilbert and Sullivan Christmas Carol

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G&S El Paso Presents a Gilbert and Sullivan Christmas Carol - Sunday Dec 17th, El Paso, Sun Dec 17th, 2023, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm MST. Tickets between $10 - $20 USD. https://events.humanitix...

 

Pet Photos with Santa

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Bring your pets to pose with Santa at Cielo Vista Mall! This year the mall will host Pet Photo events on Sunday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 10th from 6pm-8pm on the lower level, ...

 

The Nutcracker by The El Paso Ballet Theatre

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The Nutcracker Ballet, based on a German fairy tale, is one of the most famous ballets in the world. It’s Christmas Eve, and Herr Von Stahlbaum and his wife are preparing for their annua...

 

El Paso Winterfest - Magic of Lights

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Magic of Lights is a unique and dazzling drive-through holiday lights experience, enjoy spectacular light displays that bring to life: Sunday, November 19, 5:30 – 10:00 PM, Camp Cohen Wa...

 

El Paso Rhinos vs Texas Brahmas

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Come cheer on our El Paso Rhinos as they face off against the Texas Brahmas, November 12, 2023, 4:30 PM, El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 E Paisano Dr, El Paso, TX 79905: https://www.elp...

 

A Christmas Fair

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Come celebrate The Junior League of El Paso Inc.’s “A Christmas Fair” as we celebrate 50 years of Fair and welcome all “Home for the Holidays!” Join us as we officially launch the Holida...

 

Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) Parade

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The City of El Paso celebrates Día de Los Muertos with performances, hands-on activities, special artists and farmers market, themed streetcar rides, and a parade in the Downtown Arts Di...

 

Damn Yankees

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Damn Yankees the Broadway mega-hit musical and winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, hits it out of the park! The winning score by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross and a devil...

 

Tequila & Mezcal Fest El Paso Downtown

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Get ready to savor the finest Tequila and Mezcal from Mexico, right here on the Tequila & Mezcal Fest in the heart of Downtown El Paso! The event will also serve up your favorite local v...

 

Fort Bliss Oktoberfest Family Day

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Sunday, Sept. 24 is Family Fun Day, open to all ages! There will be inflatables for kids to enjoy and food trucks galore! Stop by the merch tent to purchase fun little items to celebrate...

 

Special Places and Wide-Open Spaces with the Frontera Land Alliance​

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The International Museum of Art is excited to partner with the Frontera Land Alliance to bring you “Special Places and Wide-Open Spaces” to celebrate the natural beauty of the northern C...

 

​ Borderland Roller Derby's Playoffs

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Join El Paso’s only banked track roller derby league on Sunday, September 10th at The El Paso County Coliseum - Judging Arena (4100 E Paisano) as two teams, Las Viudas Negras and Las Dia...

 

Brightside Music Festival

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Brightside Music Festival- Happening Labor Day Weekend 2023 Promises Two Days Filled with Some of The Biggest International Artists Across Electronic, Latin, Hip Hop & Indie. There will ...

 

Free art class at Michaels

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Learn to make art your way with this expressive abstract art class at Michaels, 811 Sunland Park Dr, from 2:00-4:00 PM. No skill required, just come have fun! This event is f...

 

Tacos Y Mas Festival

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Tacos y Mas Festival is an annual event held in El Paso Texas that celebrates the city's vibrant taco culture. You can expect to find a wide variety of tacos including traditional favori...

 

Back to School Bash

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Join the Back-to-School Bash Sunday, August 13: 12-4pm at The Outlet Shoppes, 7051 S Desert Blvd, Canutillo, TX. Step into the world of superheroes with a Meet and Greet with Spider-Man ...

 

Plaza Classic Film Festival

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The Plaza Classic Film Festival, which goes into its 16th year July 20-30, 2023, was started by the El Paso Community Foundation in 2008 as a special project to bring movies back to the ...

 

Parade of Homes

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If you have always wondered how the ‘other half’ lives, now is your chance to check it out for yourself. The El Paso Association of Builders is hosting the Parade of Homes now through Au...

 

What does a vacation do for your mental health?

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People who take at least one vacation report better health than those who don’t. A primary reason is the effect a vacation has on our mindset. When we encounter new experiences, rang...

 

The Sunday Sunflower U-Pick Event

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The Sunday Sunflower U-Pick Event is Sunday, July 16, 2023 8:00 AM 10:00 AM at Calhoun Flower Farms New Mexico, 86 Haasville Rd, Anthony, NM 88021. Guests can walk up and down the rows ...

 

Have a Sundae this Friday

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On July 7th, it is time to indulge on National Strawberry Sundae Day. Each year on this day, Americans combine vanilla or strawberry ice cream, strawberry sauce, fresh strawberries, and ...

 

Plan a surprise water balloon showdown!

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On June 24 many Christians all over the world celebrate the Day of Saint John the Baptist. Other cultures welcome the day as the official beginning of the monsoon season and pray for abu...

 

Celebrate Father’s Day at a car show

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Dad’s Day Out: Car Show at Bassett Place on Sunday, June 18, 2023, from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Bassett Place, 6101 Gateway Blvd West. Get dad’s engine all revved up at this car show event...

 

​ Haunted History-Downtown Ghost Tour

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History, Legends and Lore is what you’ll experience with Ghosts915 in the Downtown El Paso ghost tour. This two-hour waking tour will start at The Historic Wigwam, the saloon once owned by J...

 

Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Deadbeach Brewery

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Join the fun Sunday, June 4, 2023, at 5:30 PM at DeadBeach Brewery, 406 Durango Street. Modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the U.K., Geeks Who Drink is an authentic homegrown trivi...

 

Memorial Day Nature Walk

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This short distance trail meanders through arroyos and hills to give a great introduction to desert plants and wildlife for kids, beginner hikers, and wildlife enthusiasts alike. The bir...

 

​ El Paso Water Parks Now Open

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From thrilling adventures to relaxation, El Paso's water parks have something for everyone. Choose from water slides & surfing, lazy rivers & pools and you can even rent a cabana. More i...

 

​ National Pizza Party Day

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Each year on the third Friday in May, millions of pizza lovers across the nation join in extolling the qualities of pizza on National Pizza Party Day. Since pizza is one of America’s favorit...

 

The history of Mother’s Day

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If there is a lull in conversation at your Mother’s Day gathering, hit up your companions with your impressive (if not geeky) knowledge of this day: The origins of celebrating motherhood...

 

The Queen has spoken

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"The Queen Has Spoken” Annual Benefit Fashion Show happens today at EPIC Railyard from 5-7PM.All Attendees are invited to wear their ‘best crown.’ A portion of its proceeds to the "Mija ...

 

El Paso Comic Con

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One of the largest such events in the American Southwest, El Paso Comic Con draws tens of hundreds of fantasy, sci-fi, comics, games, film, and anime fans. The three-day convention runs ...

 

Big El Paso Fair 2023

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Starting March 31st until April 16th, 2023, Ascarate Park will be hosting the Big El Paso Fair 2023. Join the fun with rides, amazing food, and great entertainment. Discounts on Mega Pas...

 

Eggstravaganzoo

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Celebrate Easter at the El Paso Zoo Egg Hunt. Come and visit your Zoo animal friends, take a picture with the Easter Bunny, enjoy live performances, hop in for special egg-tivities, lear...

 

El Paso Chihuahuas

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Seniors and kids are in a for a special treat today at Southwest University Park as the El Pao Chihuahuas take on the Sugarland Space Cowboys at 12:05PM. After the game kids are free to ...

 

Sunland Derby

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Sunland Park’s most important prep race for the Kentucky Derby is the Sunland Derby, contested on the dirt main track at 1 1/8 miles (9 furlongs). The race gives the top four finishers p...

 

Cirque Italia - Water Circus

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Cirque Italia presents “Aquatic Spectacular” at Sunland Park Mall. The name reflects a unique attribute under the tent, as the show features a custom designed water stage that travels fr...

 

Tattoos Tacos and Wrestling

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Guys Chicago, The Collective and Lucha League have joined forces to bring the community this free event Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 11:00 am. Enjoy vendors, food, wrestling and even get t...

 

Western Playland

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If you grew up in El Paso, you no doubt went to Western Playland at least once in your childhood. If not, here’s the info: Western Playland is a 30-acre amusement park located in Sunland...

 

Monster Jam

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Join the fun February 26, 2023, at 3:00 PM in the Sun Bowl Stadium. Monster Jam® is an action-packed motorsport with world-class athletes locked in intense competitions of speed and skil...

 

Be an El Paso wanderer

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Post-football blues? Too early to start the lawn and garden work? Need to give your couch some breathing room? Become a wanderer in your own town this Sunday-Funday. El Paso has grown in...

 

Building a healthy relationship with exercise

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Today we look at the benefits of exercise with your significant other. Research suggests exercising with one’s romantic partner or spouse is associated with creating a better mood during...

 

Super bowl, chicken wing friendly cocktails

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Chicken wing will be flying fast and furious this Super Bowl. Whether tuning into a football game at home or heading out to a bar to get some big screen action with some friends, it pays...

 

Check out a football flick

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It’s the weird Sunday before the Super Bowl when we must wait an entire week for the big game. But fear not, you can always get your football ya-yas by checking out one or more of these ...

 

National Puzzle Day

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Each year on January 29th, National Puzzle Day recognizes how exercising our brains with puzzles is just one of its many benefits. Whether it’s a crossword, jigsaw, trivia, word searches...

 

Women's Hike - Sierra Vista Trail

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Explore the beautiful Chihuahuan Desert with other women, led by a female ranger or volunteer. Learn about best hiking practices and the unique desert ecosystems. This hike is open to wo...

 

Days of Remembrance

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Elegant Penguin Enterprises presents the 32nd Annual Winter Days of Remembrance Bridal Quince & Sweet 16 Expo at the El Paso Convention Center, today from 11am-5pm. This expo is the larg...

 

​ Plan your fun in ‘23

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A week has passed since the welcoming of the new year and today is a perfect day to seriously think about fun. A lot of times we get caught up in our routines and forget to plan for fun. Tod...

 

Enjoy the Plaza

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This will be your last chance to enjoy the Winterfest at San Jacinto Plaza in downtown El Paso. If the holidays whizzed by without you taking a stroll through the hundreds of thousands o...

 

Holiday Sangria

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If mulled wine isn’t your thing, try this easy, tasty and chilled holiday Sangria. Here’s how: Directions: In a large pitcher add agave nectar, Grand Marnier, Brandy, orange slice...

 

Candlelight x Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel

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Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in El Paso. Embark on an amazing journey through the in...

 

Go Ice Skating at Winter Fest

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For many El Pasoans, ice skating is not a Christmas season tradition but now you can make it one at Winter Fest in Downtown El Paso. Visit: https://www.epwinterfest.com/the-rink (https:/...

 

​ The Holiday Market Series at Sunland Park Mall

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This Holiday season shop small and support your local businesses. Join local vendors at The Holiday Market Series every Saturday and Sunday from November 19th through December 18th at Sunlan...

 

LAS ARTISTAS

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Las Artistas Art & Fine Crafts Show, held at the historic Epic Railyard Event Center at 2201 E. Mills Avenue, continues today from 10:00AM-4:00PM. The annual show features something for ever...

 

DJ Toy Drive

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You can be a part of the first annual D.J. T.O.Y. Drive. (Delivering Joy to Our Youth). The event features local DJ’s having a jam session together for a good cause. Please bring new unw...

 

Hearse & Classic Car Show and Shine Event

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If you haven’t quite had your fill of Dia de los Muertos free family fun, check out the The El Paso Funeral Museum at 611 South Desert Blvd on November 6 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm For mor...

 

Franklin Mountains State Park Halloween Fest

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Enjoy outdoor Halloween fun, learn about creepy crawlies, and make your own coffin pie at the Franklin State Park Halloween Fest. There will be a kickoff at 10:00 am with a decor...

 

Operation Pumpkin

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Do you love seeing uniquely awesome Jack-o'-lanterns? Then you won’t want to miss the 21st Annual Operation Pumpkin at the Coronado Country Club from 4:30 PM-7:00 PM on Sunday, October 2...

 

Halloween Artisan Market

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The 1st Avenue Artisan Market is hosting a fun filled Halloween market with local area artists, vendors, food trucks, and more! Items for sale include paintings, woodwork, fiber arts, je...

 

La Union Corn Maze

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A Fall season borderland tradition for the whole family to enjoy, La Union Corn Maze offers a13-acre maze, pumpkin patch, jumping pillow, cow train, and up to 20 attractions to choose fr...

 

​ El Paso Sports Card Show, Memorabilia, Toys & Collectibles

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Whether you are a die-hard card collector or just curious about memorabilia, you will have the opportunity to shop 33 tables with vendors carrying Sports Card, Graded Cards, Sports memorabil...

 

​ Free Family Day at Ft. Bliss Oktoberfest

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Sunday, Sept. 18 from 12-5PM is Family Fun Day at the Fort Bliss Oktoberfest. Open to all ages, there will be inflatables for kids to enjoy and food trucks galore.Traditional German beer, de...

 

Woman’s club fall festival,

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The annual event offers local vendors, a tearoom, granny’s attic and bake sale continues today, September 11 at 10:00am at 1400 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 79902. The Woman's Club of El Paso,...

 

Walk Barefoot in the Grass

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Before long, that beautiful green grass you see in your yard or local park will become a less appealing shade of pale yellow. Today, on Sunday Funday, we encourage you to kick off your s...

 

Say goodbye to summer

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Before long we will be donning our sweaters and complaining about the cold. Today, on Sunday Funday, we encourage you to send out summer with one last hoorah. Whether you choose to crank...

 

Go loco!

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It’s Sunday Funday and what can be more fun than local soccer? The match between El Paso Locomotive and San Diego Loyal takes place at the home of El Paso Locomotives (Southwest University P...

 

Goat Yoga

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Goat yoga is one of those things that sound like a joke. But it is very real. The idea is pretty simple. A yoga teacher leads a class of humans while goats interact with the yogis. Preferabl...

 

Spend the day Downtown

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The Plaza Classic Film Festival is underway and there are plenty of new and old places to enjoy downtown. Whether you feel like an upscale brunch at one of the new hotels or enjoy an old...

 

Find an ice cream truck

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When was the last time you walked up to an ice cream truck and ordered a frozen treat? Today on Sunday Funday we encourage you to head to your local park and see if you can spot an ice c...

 

National Tequila Day

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It may not need much explanation or guidance on how to celebrate it but, today is National Tequila Day. On July 24th, commemorate National Tequila Day with a little lime and salt or mix ...

 

Rescue Run

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El Paso Animal Services is hosting a run with your pets. It will begin at their location and then loop back & forth on the "Mutt Mile" to run/walk as many shelter pups as possible. NO SH...

 

​ Gents & Friends Sunday, July 10 from 12-4

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If you are looking for a fun time and free beer, pop over to Glory Road Barbershop for the Gents & Friends Event that celebrates men’s health and wellness. On tap is an obstacle course compe...

 

Find your summer book

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Make today the day you choose the book you will enjoy over the summer. Whatever you fancy, historical or contemporary fiction, fantasy, romance or even self-help and non-fiction, choose ...

 

Father's Day Cocktail

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Today is the day to raise a glass to good ole dad. Here’s a cocktail recipe that fits the occasion perfectly. The Godfather This is a simple, sophisticated and easy way to spice ...

 

​ National Peanut Butter Cookie Day

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Baking up some goodness on June 12th each year, National Peanut Butter Cookie Day, celebrates the only cookie holiday in June. The day allows cookie lovers and peanut butter lovers to step a...

 

Billy the Kid Festival

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Wild West buffs will want to mosey on over to the historic town of San Elizario for the 14th annual Billy The Kid Festival. The Nationally recognized Historic District celebrates the not...

 

World Paloma Day

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On May 22nd, World Paloma Day recognizes the national drink of Mexico. This refreshing cocktail made with tequila and grapefruit soda is worth celebrating! To enjoy at home, try this ...

 

​Make this your lucky day

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It’s Friday the 13th and if you are superstitious, you may believe that it’s an unlucky day. Well, experts say that may be a self-fulfilling prophecy. Research shows that people who bel...

 

National Chocolate Chip Day

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On May 15th, we recognize a wonderful little morsel: the chocolate chip. If it weren’t for one curious baker, who broke up chocolate bars into small pieces, it would be hard to imagine w...

 

Mimosas for all the Mamas

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s This easy two-ingredient drink is a perennial brunch favorite and is perfect for starting Mother’s Day off right. Simply splash some orange juice into a Champagne flute, then top it...

 

Make a May Basket

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Ever heard of the May baskets? On the first day of May (May Day) people would leave a paper basket or cone containing spring flowers and sweets on each other’s doorsteps, usually anonymo...

 

Cielo Vista Farmers Market April 24

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Enjoy a beautiful spring day at the Cielo Vista Farmers market located in the Food Court parking lot of Cielo Vista Mall Sunday April 24 from 1-5PM. Meet over 100 local vendors including...

 

Easter Sunday Postgame Egg Hunt Scramble

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Break out the baskets and come celebrate Easter Sunday with the Chihuahuas at Southwest University Park for a postgame Easter Egg Hunt for kids 12 and under! Gates open at 11:00AM. Pr...

 

Enjoy a Scenic Sunday​​

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Enjoy your view from the top this Sunday Funday! Scenic Sundays closes Scenic Drive to vehicular traffic to allow runners, joggers, walkers, and cyclists an opportunity to really t...

 

​ Easter Bunny for Special needs children

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Feel the spirit of Easter at Sunland Park Mall’s Sensitive Bunny event on April 3. Sunland Park Mall’s Sensitive Bunny will provide children with special needs and their families with a sens...

 

World Theatre Day

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Today we honor one of humanity’s oldest art forms, theater. World Theater Day celebrates the importance of theater arts as it continues to move, entertain, teach and change us. T...

 

Equinox Mystic Market

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Welcome the spring equinox at the Evening Mystical Market March 20, 2022, 4-8 pm at Keystone Heritage Park / El Paso Botanical Garden, 4200 Doniphan Dr, El Paso, TX, 79922. The outdoor e...

 

Almost Pi Day

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Geeks, nerds and math whizzes celebrate National Pi Day on 3/14. Since today is Sunday 3/13, we say it is a great day to enjoy a piece of pie. Whether you make your own, order one for de...

 

National Procrastination Day

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March 6 kicks off National Procrastination Week. For those who want to enjoy this holiday by procrastinating, take the day off. Put off that piece of work until later. Take the time to r...

 

Get gardening

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If you have never tried gardening, why not make this year the year you discover your green thumb? If you are an avid gardener, it is time to plan out your green goals. Research s...

 

​Be an El Paso Tourist

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Football is over. The weather is wonderful. Why not fall in love with El Paso all over again? Today is Sunday Funday and we invite you to discover something new in our town. Whether it’s...

 

​ Bengals and Rams Inspired Cocktails

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It’s Super Bowl Sunday and Sunday Funday so today we offer two cocktail recipes that according to hgtv.com are inspired by the two teams that will face off today. Cincinnati Bengals: Carro...

 

Watch a new winter Olympic sport

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With the Super Bowl set for February 13, we have this Sunday free to become a fan of a new sport. Whether its ski jumping, ice skting or some other sport that you may not normally watch, tod...

 

​ Plan your escape

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January 30 is National Escape Day. Whether you plan an escape to a tropical paradise or simply retreat to your bathtub to soak in some suds, today is all about taking a moment out of your da...

 

National Pie Day

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National Pie Day on January 23rd celebrates one of the Nations’ favorite desserts. No matter how you slice it, pie in just about any form makes a crowd happy. Fruit pies, berry pies, cream p...

 

We have nothing for you

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Each year on January 16th, people across the nation recognize National Nothing Day. The observance was created as a day to provide Americans with one National Day when they can just sit with...

 

It’s Sunday Supper Day

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National Sunday Supper Day encourages families to gather around the table, enjoy a meal and a conversation together each year on the second Sunday in January. This Sunday Funday,you can ...

 

National Science Fiction Day

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National Science Fiction Day promotes the celebration of science fiction as a genre, its creators, history, and various media, too. On January 2nd annually, millions of science fiction f...

 

See the light

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It’s the day after Christmas and some of the excitement has worn off. It’s a perfect night to jump in the car and take your family for a drive. Check out a new neighborhood and enjoy eve...

 

The Last-Minute Christmas Market

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Upper Valley Artist & Farmers Market presents the last-Minute Christmas Market, Sunday December 19 from 11am-3pm at 7830 North Mesa. Over 100 local small businesses are ready to help you...

 

​ Christmas Market Winter Wonderland

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Happening on December 12th in downtown El Paso at 5pm, you can visit with the First Avenue Artisan Market Vendors for unique and handmade gift ideas. There will be live music, free hot choco...

 

Take in a live Christmas Show

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Live theatre is back on stage in El Paso. Two great options for the Christmas season are the Nutcracker Ballet and A Christmas Carol.For more information visit: https://kwhen.com/theater...

 

​ Free Holiday movies at the Plaza

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Visit El Paso’s most historic theatre as today they present Home Alone (PG) at 1:00p.m. and A Christmas Story (PG) at 3:30 p.m. For more information visit: https://www.ktsm.com/local/free-ho...

 

Las Artistas

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Las Artistas The 2021 Las Artistas Art & Fine Crafts Show will be held November 20 & 21 at the historic Epic Railyard Event Center at 2201 E. Mills Avenue.The annual show features someth...

 

El Paso Family Expo

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Elegant Penguin Enterprises presents the El Paso Family Expo "We are One.” The 2-Day Family Expo continues today, November 14, for the whole family back to El Paso with activities for ki...

 

Chocolate with Almonds Day

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National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day is an opportunity to celebrate the sumptuous combination of chocolate and almonds. Nearly 40 percent of all the world’s almonds end up in...

 

Pack a Halloween Punch!

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Here’s a spooky drink that’s over-the-top fun: Halloween Punch! This blood red cauldron magically bubbles and boils, releasing tendrils of smoke all over the room. If that’s not impressi...

 

​ Operation Pumpkin Today

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Do you love seeing all of the uniquely awesome Jack-o'-lanterns people come up with? Then you won’t want to miss our 20th Annual Operation Pumpkin at the Coronado Country Club from 4:30-...

 

​ The El Paso Film Festival

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The El Paso Film Festival, returns to the Philanthropy Theatre and Alamo Drafthouse Montecillo, October 14-17, 2021. A showcase for independently produced films, the festival off...

 

Gents and Friends

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On October 10 Glory Road Barber Shop presents Gents&Friends a one-day Shave-a-thon, health fair and obstacle course challenge designed to promote men’s health awareness. Visit www.gentsa...

 

​ La Union Maze

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This Sunday Funday is a perfect day to ‘get lost.’ Celebrating its 22nd year, the La Union Maze offers a large pumpkin patch with all sizes of pumpkins, a wagon ride, live pig ra...

 

​ Fiesta de las luces

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This Sunday afternoon celebrate the local culture with food trucks, mariachis, Ballet Folkloric from South Texas College in McAllen, TX, Show 'n' Shine Truck Show, vendors and family fri...

 

​ It’s ‘Wife appreciation Day’

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Most people know the phrase, ‘happy wife, happy life.’ Today is your opportunity to make good on that saying as September 19, is recognized nationally as Wife Appreciation Day. Couples may ...

 

Appreciate the first responders in your life

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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11/2001 and today is a great day to do something special for the Firefighters, Police officers, and EMT’s in your life....

 

Say goodbye to summer with a watermelon frosé

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Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer. Today, on Sunday Funday we say bust out the blender and say goodbye to the season with this seasonal cocktail. Watermelon Frosé Cu...

 

Cruise Through Downtown El Paso!

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Get those cruisers ready and Sun City Cruisers as they ride their bikes through downtown El Paso Sunday, August 29 at 5:30pm. The group is scheduled to roll-out at 6pm from San Jacinto P...

 

​ National Be an Angel Day

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On August 22nd, National Be An Angel Day encourages good deeds and kindness to others. This Sunday Funday, be someone’s angel. Offer an ear to listen, a hand to lift them up, or a shoulder t...

 

​ Visit Licon Dairy and San Elizario

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Just a few minutes from El Paso’s Mission Valley, Licon Dairy is a treat for the entire family. Not only can you get fresh cheese and dairy products, there is a small zoo with an impress...

 

National Happiness Happens Day

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Smile on August 8th to share in National Happiness Happens Day. Today, just let it happen. You know.Happiness.Because happiness happens. Happiness Day encourages you to recognize every m...

 

Visit Western Playland

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Western Playland is an amusement park with lots of history in our area. If you grew up in El Paso, you more than likely have spent some time on one of their famous rides like El Bandido roll...

 

Go Low today at the Museum of History

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Today is the last day to catch the ‘Low & Slow: Lowrider Culture on the Border’exhibit at the El Paso Museum of History from 12PM - 6PM. Today there will be FREE family-friendly fun with...

 

‘Get Out And Ride’ at Ascarate this Sunday

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Get those bike cruisers ready and join the Sun City Cruisers as they ride through the Playa Drain Trail at Ascarate Park. In an event that promises to be fun for the whole family, partic...

 

It’s National Mojito Day

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Each year on July 11th, people across America raise a glass to mark National Mojito Day. The cocktail consists of white rum, sugar, lime juice, sparkling water, and mint. The Mojito i...

 

Celebrate with a bang!

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Fourth of July celebrating will return to Ascarate Park this year.The El Paso County Parks & Recreation invites the community to enjoy the Fourth of July Fireworks at Ascarate Park on Su...

 

Free Rhino Hockey Game Today

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The Rhinos will host the first Black and Orange All-Star game of the summer on June 27! Admission is free for EVERYONE, and seating is first come, first served! The doors will open at 4:...

 

​ Take Dad to the Ball Game

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It’s Father’s Day and there is no more fitting event to celebrate him than an evening at the Ball Park. Today, the El Paso Chihuahuas face off against Sugar Land at 6:05 PM. Tickets: https:/...

 

It’s National Cancer Survivor Day

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An unfortunate truth is that almost all of us know someone who has been affected by cancer. Today is National Cancer Survivors Day and it reminds us to celebrate our friends and loved on...

 

It’s National Creativity Day

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Unleash your imagination on May 30th for National Creativity Day! Whether you are an artist, writer, musician, filmmaker, blogger, photographer, graphic artist, or any of 100 other cr...

 

​ Hit the Farmer’s Market this Sunday!

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Every Sunday over 100 small businesses, food trucks, and vendors gather to offer you their goods at 7930 North Mesa from 11am-3pm. Live music adds to the festive atmosphere. Check their ...

 

It’s National Mimosa Day

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National Mimosa Day on May 16th celebrates the beverage of brunches! This simple cocktail offers a refreshing toast-worthy drink at celebrations of all kinds. Made with orange juice and ...

 

​ Appreciate our murals

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El Paso has seen many impressive murals go up all over the city. While many are concentrated in older areas like downtown, five points and the segundo barrio, there are larger-than-life pain...

 

​ Sunday at the El Paso Rose Garden is blooming good fun

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Today is Sunday Funday and it is the perfect time to go to the EL Paso Municipal Rose Garden. With over 1500 roses in 432 different varieties in bloom your senses will delight all of your se...

 

Create a Masterpiece with Sidewalk Chalk

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With sidewalk chalk the size of your masterpiece is only limited by your imagination. Whether everyone works on the same piece or individual ones, it’s a fun way to spend a sunny afterno...

 

It’s National Pet Day

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For some households every day is National Pet Day, but today on Sunday Funday, it is official. National Pet Day on April 11th dedicates the day to those pets who may not always get t...

 

Egg hunt for adults

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Who said you have to be a kid to enjoy a good old fashioned Easter egg hunt? This Easter we say host an egg hunt with your housemates and add a special ‘adult’ spin. You can write your o...

 

Make sense of March Madness

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You’ve probably heard of people basing their bracket picks on the teams’ mascots. You might notice there are some crazy ones out there. Where do schools come up with those names?There’s...

 

Feed a duck today

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Anyone who has grown up in El Paso will have at least one memory at Ascarate Park. This Sunday Funday we say, enjoy a drive around the lake. You can pack a picnic and some snacks for the...

 

Ride a bike

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Many of us have not been on a bike since we were kids. Today, on Sunday Funday, we say get pedaling! The city of El Paso offers inexpensive bikes available to rent. You can download the ...

 

It's National Cereal Day

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There isn’t a person alive who doesn’t know a bowl of cereal, a spoon and some milk (Lactaid, Almond or soy milk all count!) equals a party in your mouth! Fiber, sugar, raisins, or even luck...

 

Make a toast today

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Anyone who has had to give a toast at a party or wedding knows that it requires a light heart, quick wit and a great ending. Today, on Sunday Funday we say toast something. It can be as ...

 

Spend a day at the Zoo

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Good news for anyone who is tired of being cooped up – the El Paso Zoo has re-opened after a ten month closure. Today, on Sunday Funday we encourage you to enjoy the almost spring-like w...

 

Be the neighborhood cupid

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Football is over, the COVID pandemic is still limiting our entertainment options and it also happens to be Valentine’s Day. Today, on Sunday Funday we say pick up a box of valentines, (T...

 

Super Bowl Sunday Sangria

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Super Bowl Sunday is a time to celebrate. This Sunday Funday we say try a new cocktail. Here’s recipe for Super Bowl Sangria will have you cheering in no time – whether you are a footbal...

 

It’s National backward day

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January 31st honors everything backward with National Backward Day. The day provides an opportunity to reverse our ways, our direction or simply our shirt.Eat dessert first? Heck yeah! B...

 

A breathtaking view

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It’s great weather and a new year – why not head for the hills? Every Sunday Scenic Drive is closed to traffic from 7 a.m. to noon to allow the El Pasoans to safely walk, jog, run and bi...

 

It’s National Sunday Supper Day

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National Sunday Supper Day encourages families to gather around the table, enjoy a meal and a conversation on the second Sunday in January. So today is as good a day as any to round up the h...

 

Plant a surprise smile

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Why do people love throwing surprise parties? One reason is that it brings us great joy to see an unexpected smile on a loved one’s face. Today, we encourage you to think up an eas...

 

Cranberry Mimosas? Cheers!

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What says ‘Sunday Funday’ better than brunch? And what says brunch better than Mimosas? Today we crank up the fun a notch with this holiday inspired mimosa recipe. Ingredients 1 l...

 

Make your own ornaments

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Today, on Sunday Funday we think it’s time to break with the traditional Christmas ornaments and make your own – but here’s the fun part – use only things you already have in your ...

 

Take a Christmas Light Tour

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It’s no wonder more people are decorating for Christmas this year. Not only are we spending more time at home, we also good use some good cheer. This Sunday Funday load up themembers of ...

 

Share a new Holiday song

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It seems that it’s only in the movies where Christmas Carolers show up at the exact perfect time to underscore just how magical the holidays are. Well, this year, warm up your voca...

 

Make it look a lot like Christmas

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Getting into the holiday spirit begins with making your home look festive. Decorating for the holidays can be fun for the whole family with a little planning. Consider the strength...

 

Check out Hueco Tanks

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If you are feeling a little stir crazy, you can load up your household in the car and head to Hueco Tanks.For thousands of years, people have trekked to these rock hills just outside El ...

 

Make it a Disney Day

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Mickey Mouse first appeared publicly in the short film ‘Steamboat Willy’ on November 18, 1928, the day fans officially recognize as Mickey Mouse’s Birthday. In anticipation of this...

 

Write a holiday letter

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The old-fashioned Christmas Card has been replaced by a Christmas Text or Gif. Sending holiday greetings in the mail seems to have been forgotten amid the hustle and bustle of the ...

 

All-Saints Bingo Anyone?

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While All-Saints Day is widely celebrated in other parts of the world, in the U.S.it seems to quite literally stand in the shadow of Halloween. Since we are all stuck at home this year, ...

 

Give someone in your home a ‘do anything’ day

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Sometimes it’s not easy coming up with something to do – especially nowadays. Today, we say put the burden on someone else – like your spouse. Declare today a ‘let’s eat anything, ...

 

Picnic it is!

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What makes a picnic so much fun? If we think about it, it’s food that we pack up at home, lug around a campground or park and then sit and the ground and eat right? Oh, but it really is ...

 

Take a trip down memory lane

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Today let’s connect to someone we used to know- ourselves. Think of a fun memory. Recall an episode in your life where you laugh so hard you cried. Or better yet, you made someone ...

 

Head to the Hills

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While we may not get much fall color in our corner of the desert, we are only a short way to Cloudcroft or Ruidoso, New Mexico where the Lincoln National Forest awaits you in all o...

 

Walk barefoot on the grass

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Cold weather will be here before we know it so today, on Sunday Funday, we encourage you to kick off your shoes and socks and walk in the grass. Aside from bringing back memories, it...

 

Surprise someone with breakfast in bed

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Breakfast in bed always seems so glamorous in movies. Usually room service or a maid will deliver a beautifully prepared meal with a silver pot of coffee and crystal glasses of ora...

 

Do one new thing today

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There is no denying that social distancing and closures can lead to a pretty boring Sunday. With all of our options limited, we encourage you to do something you have never done be...

 

A sobriquet by any other name...

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According to Dictionary.com today’s word of the day is: sobriquet. /ˈsōbrəˌkā,ˈsōbrəˌket/ which means nickname. You job, this Sunday Funday, is to ask your friends and family if they ...

 

Make a connection today

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Today is Sunday Funday and we encourage you to reach out to someone with whom you have lost touch. The more lost, the better. Of course, social media like Facebook make it pretty easy. S...

 

Take yourself out to the ball game – at home.

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What's summer without at least one baseball outing? You don't have to be a die-hard fan of America's past time to crack open an ice cold one, munch on peanuts and popcorn and just sit ba...

 

Make Sunday a ‘Fun Fact’ Day

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Let’s face it, we make fun of people who offer up ‘fun facts’ as part of everyday conversation. Mostly because they are almost never really fun, and their validity is questionable. Your ...

 

Add color to your life

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Today is National Coloring Book Day. Coloring books have become incredibly popular over recent years and more popular still over recent months. Coloring helps us relive our childhood, bu...

 

Indulge in a little unnecessary elegance

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Most households have a fancy set of tableware that only sees the light of day during special occasions like Thanksgiving or Christmas. Today, just for fun, set the table with your ...

 

Take a ‘happy’ class for free

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Take a happiness class: Yes, you can learn happiness — and for free — from Yale University psychology professor Laurie Santos. Her wildly popular class is online. Try it: https://www....

 

Say hello to your inner child

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If you spend any time at all with small children, you quickly realize that they are focused on a singular goal: having fun. As we grow older, we seem to place fun lower on the priori...

 

Re-read a favorite book

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Whether you rush to buy the latest book or haven’t read one in years, picking up a book you have already read can be very enjoyable. Here are a couple of reasons why: They give us comfor...

 

Camp out in the backyard

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The nights in El Paso are pleasant; the stars are bright, and the temperature is quite agreeable. It’s a perfect time to pitch a tent, pull out the sleeping bags and rough it – in the lu...

 

Record a reading of a children’s book

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Most of us had a favorite book that was read to us when we were children. Whether it was a simple, timeless story like ‘Goldilocks and the three bears,’ or something more adventurous lik...

 

Play the song game

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Some of us can remember lazy summer afternoons with not a whole lot going on. Before technology took up almost every minute of dead space, we had to get creative inventing games th...

 

Make a family Documentary

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Everyone is a film maker these days. Our phones have given us the freedom to be the reporter of our own life. While many of us are busy performing in our latest TikTok video, we en...

 

Go to a concert in your living room

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Since we started social distancing to slow the spread of COVID19, performers are trying to find a way to share their art. Artists such as Pink, Coldplay's Chris Martin, Keith Urban, Deat...

 

Watch the sunset

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Have you noticed how many people post pictures of the great El Paso sunsets? Who can blame them – it is a thing of beauty! This Sunday Funday we encourage you to celebrate our suns...

 

Be a model for a day

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For some, Sunday Funday meant getting dressed up and heading out into the world; some of us went to church, or a brunch date or a big family activity. It seems that these days our pa...

 

Mother’s Day Martinis

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While poking around the internet looking for Mother’s Day inspiration, we came across this: Magnificent Mother's Day Martinis -10 Great Cocktails for Mom: https://www.thespruceeats.co...

 

Make it a Corny Sunday

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A good old-fashioned corny joke is often groaned about and always good for an eye roll. But once in a while, they can crack you up and spread like wildfire. Your mission this Sunday Fund...

 

Boredom be gone!

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Finding new things to do at home is getting old. If you are looking for a fun way to spend a little time online, check out: https://brightside.me/article/25-unusual-sites-to-help-get-rid...

 

Make today Thanksgiving

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Are you tired of binge watching your shows? Maybe the house has been cleaned enough. Maybe you are looking like the ‘before’ in a makeover segment of the Today Show. Forget all that, mak...

 

Share the ‘Classics’ with the younger generations

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A recent Facebook challenge asked people to list movies that they can see many times over and still enjoy. You can imagine how the responses varied. Whether it was Casablanca, or Bill an...

 

Host a family reunion – virtually!

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If you are worried about family members feeling isolated or if you find that you have some extra time on your hands, why not connect with family members virtually? There are a number of ...

 

Talk to the animals

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When was the last time you went on a date to the Zoo? The El Paso Zoo isn’t just for parents with small children, it can be a great afternoon – and a romantic one as well. Imagine you a...

 

Sunday at the Museum

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Museum tours are not just for elementary school field trips. In many cities crowds flock to museums as a way to spend a fun Sunday afternoon. El Paso offers many museums that are open on...

 

Everyday routine - with a twist please!

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Life can become boring and tedious if we find ourselves doing the same things over and over again. Common activities that we normally find fun and enjoyable can become lackluster if we d...

 

Throw a party for no reason at all

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You may have heard the sentiment that the hosts never have fun at their own party. Forget that. Just have an impromptu party celebrating absolutely nothing. Many times, when we plan a pa...

 

Hit the Road Jack!

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What? No Football? Most American households will be experiencing a bit of an adjustment now that the Super Bowl is over. It’s called Sunday. You remember Sundays right? While some fa...

 

Rediscover Game Night

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A recent New York Times article showed that Americans are rediscovering game night. Whether it is an old board favorite like Monopoly or something more interactive like Charades or T...

 

Sing!

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Ask someone in your church choir, at a local band gig or even the dude belting out AC/DC in the car next to you and they will tell you singing is good for you. Many studies done over a n...

 

Take some time off

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Just as important as work or family commitments, scheduling time off with your family can do everyone a world of good.(You may even choose to see a different part of the world togeth...

 

Laughter is the best medicine

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It’s true: laughter is strong medicine. It draws people together in ways that trigger healthy physical and emotional changes in the body. Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts ...

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