As the fall season begins and Halloween approaches, El Pasoans can celebrate with a slew of different events happening throughout the month of October.
The Solana Pumpkin Patch
The Shoppes at Solana, formerly Sunland Park Mall, will have a pumpkin patch during weekends in October from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and 6 p.m. on Sundays.
Visitors can find the pumpkin patch on the second floor, next to the food court. The events will include pumpkin carving, kid’s activities, character meet and greets and photo opportunities.
Murder House at the Solana
The haunted house located at The Shoppes at Solana will be open until Oct. 31. General admission is $25, fast passes are $30 and the kids play zone is $12.
KLAQ’s Haunted Houses of Terror
KLAQ’s Haunted Houses of Terror will be open until Oct. 31 and is located at 13900 Montana Ave. Tickets are $25 at the door. On Thursdays, students who show a valid school ID get $5 off.
On Thursdays and Sundays, the event is open from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. to midnight.
Concordia Cemetery Zombie Walk
Join Ghosts915, the Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society, for a Zombie Crawl at Concordia Cemetery on Oct. 12 at 3700 E Yandell Dr. Participants are asked to meet at the entrance at 5:30 p.m. with the event starting at 6 p.m.
Tickets cost $25 per person, with a buy one, get one free offer as a fundraiser for Concordia Cemetery. There will also be a best dressed undead competition awarding cash prizes to winners.
Halloween Movie Night
Soggy Peso will be hosting a Halloween movie night Oct. 15 at 11355 Pellicano. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. with free entrance and a free hotdog. Attendants are asked to bring their own blankets.
Halloween on the Farm
The Licon Dairy and El Paso Zoological Society will be hosting its third annual “Halloween on the Farm” Oct. 19, from noon to 5:30 p.m. at 11951 Glorietta Rd., San Elizario.
The event will include face painting, a magic show, a pumpkin decorating contest, costume contest, rock wall climbing, trick-or-treating, crafts and games for kids and a vendor market. The pumpkin painting contest will have an entree fee, and participants can bring their own paint supplies or buy supplies on site.
Bassett Place Fall Festival and Trick-or-Treat
Bassett Place will be hosting a Fall Festival Oct. 19 from noon to 4 p.m. The event will include hayrides, train rides, pony rides, jumping balloons, the Krazy Arrow Ranchette petting zoo, coloring stations, pumpkin painting, music and games.
Additionally, on Oct. 31, Bassett Place will have trick-or-treating starting at 4:30 p.m.
Halloween Town: Art Show and Market
The Halloween Town event will take place Oct. 19 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. The event includes trick-or-treating, vendors, costume contest, live music, food trucks, scream queen contest and a pumpkin carving contest.
Spooky Fest and Trunk ‘R Treat
El Paso Water Parks will be hosting a trick-or-treating event at Camp Cohen, 9700 N. Gateway from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 19. The event will include food trucks, live entertainment, games and raffles.
Las Flautistas Spooky Concert
The UTEP Flute Choir will host a free “Las Flautistas” Halloween Concert Oct. 25 at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Sheriff’s Zombie Run, Trunk or Treat, and Fall Festival
The El Paso Sheriff’s Department will have its Zombie Run Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. at Ascarate Park. Registration for the run will be $35 per person until Oct. 25, the day of registration will be $45 per person.
Following the Zombie Run, there will be Trunk or Treat and Fall Festival which will include food, games, live music, a costume contest, trunk decorating and face painting.
DEVIL’S NIGHT Concordia Cemetery Walk
Hosted by Ghosts-915, the Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society, on Oct. 30 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 3700 E. Yandell The walk through the cemetery allows visitors to explore and learn about its history and paranormal activity.
Tickets are $25 per person with a portion of the proceeds being donated to Concordia Cemetery. All purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable. Participants are also encouraged to wear Halloween Costumes.
UTEP Halloween Costume Contest
UTEP students can participate in the annual Halloween costume contest at the Union Plaza on Oct. 31 from noon to 1 p.m. for a chance to win a prize.
La Union Maze
La Union Maze, located at 1101 Highway 28, Anthony, NM, offers a 13 acre-maze and pumpkin patch. The maze is open Fridays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
During Fridays and Saturdays in October, there will be a Haunted Pallet Maze open from dusk to closing time. General admission is required along with an additional $13 to enter the haunted maze.
For more information on prices, visit launionmaze.com as prices vary by day and point of purchase. La Union maze is a cashless venue.
With a wide array of Halloween events taking place throughout the city, El Pasoans who are seeking thrills, chills, or festive fun have plenty of opportunities to embrace the spooky spirit of the season.
Ximena Cordero is a staff reporter for The Prospector and may be reached at [email protected].