Things to do in El Paso: Enjoy FloraFest, Big Fair and La Union spring fling
It's no April Fool's Joke that there's plenty to do this weekend. The wind should be taking a break this weekend and the usual sunny weather will be back to enjoy outdoor events.
It's a good weekend to think about flowers and spring planting or to enjoy fairs with carnival rides and fun treats. There is also an opportunity to see some musicals and some fun events for younger people.
FloraFest returns Saturday
The FloraFest, which promotes planting native flowers, shrubs and trees in home landscapes, will be Saturday. The event sells hundreds of plants and trees that thrive in El Paso's sunny weather and are drought tolerant.
The sale will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Undergraduate Learning Center plaza at the University of Texas at El Paso. Bring credit cards, no cash.
The plant sale is the only fundraiser for the maintenance and operation of the Chihuahuan Desert Gardens. Shoppers can visit with local master gardeners, horticulturists, and other plant experts for advice on how to care for their plants at home.
Last Saturday for Poppies Fest
The El Paso Museum of Archaeology, 4301 Trans Mountain Road, will have its last day for the Poppies Fest 2023 Saturday. The fest celebrates the wildflowers that pop up around the museum and in the desert if there is good rain during winter. The poppies typically bloom in late January and last through early April. The fest, which has free admission, should provide activities and programs for the whole family.
Make plans for Big Fair
Get ready for the Big El Paso Fair from Friday through April 16 at Ascarate Park.
The carnival will provide fun rides and plenty of food and entertainment for two weeks. There also will be magic shows, stunts and things for kids to enjoy. The fair will be open from 5 to 11 p.m. weekdays and from 1 p.m. to midnight on weekends.
General admission will be $15 at the gate, $7.50 online and free for children 2 years and younger. The Mega pass for State Fair rides only, not including admission, will be $30 at the fair, and $20 online at www.bigelpasofair.com.
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Dear Evan Hansen musical
The musical about life and how we live it will be presented at 7:30 p.m. March 30-31; 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 1-2. Tickets range from $40 to $85, plus fees.
Bel Air Comic Con
Bel Air High School will have its Comic Con including cosplay costume contest and panel discussions from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at 731 Yarbrough Drive.
Comedy show at Abraham Chavez Theatre
The comedy tour featuring comedians Gary Owen, Faizon Love, and Bill Bellamy will come to El Paso with a show at 8 p.m. Friday at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Tickets, ranging from $75 to $200, plus fees, are available at Ticketmaster.com.
La Union Corn Maze celebrates Easter
La Union Corn Maze will have its first spring fling, Saturday and Sunday, April 1-2, and April 8-9. Event times will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Fun activities will include a small oat maze, slides, rubber duck races, the cow train, and pedal carts. The big maze is only open for fall activities.
Participants will include Sombra Antigua Vineyards and Winery, Calhoun Flower Farms and Miles to Go Cafecita. Tickets are $13.09, excluding fees, and available online at the launioncornmaze.com.
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Full Moon Fiesta
The El Paso Museum of Archaeology is teaming up with Frontera Land Alliance, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Insights to celebrate Earth Day with a full moon gazing, from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at 4301 Transmountain Road.
People are welcome to bring their telescopes, flashlights and binoculars. There will be interactive booths. Free admission.
María Cortés González may be reached at 915-546-6150, mcortes@elpasotimes.com and @EPTMaria on Twitter.
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