OCT 26 – NOV 1 El Paso · The Sun City

Things to do with kids in El Paso this weekend, found and checked for you.

Saturday morning has free storytimes at El Paso Public Library branches across town, including a bilingual one at Armijo, and Boo at the Zoo runs 10am to 3pm. A visit to the El Paso Museum of Art is free all weekend. Our list has 9 outings this weekend, and 8 of them are free. Of those, 8 are indoors.

What’s on today, Friday, Oct 30: A visit to the El Paso Museum of Art, Learning with Legos (Main Library) and Learning with Legos (Valle Bajo).

Last checked · 9 kids events and outings at 8 places · 8 free · 8 indoor. Every listing links to the page we checked it on. How we choose

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Saturday, sorted

Our plan for Saturday

Here’s how we’d do Saturday, Oct 31. Tap a stop for the details.

  1. MORNINGBoo at the Zoo10am–3pm · El Paso Zoo · Price not listed on the event page
  2. NAPHome by 1:30 for nap.
  3. AFTER NAPFamily Craft Hour (Irving Schwartz)4–5pm · Irving Schwartz Library · Free

Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Times can change, so check before you head out. Print this plan

Every outing this week

Find your thing

Holiday season in El Paso

Around town

El Paso favorites

A few of the places we keep going back to. The full list, with prices, hours and kid-friendly restaurants, lives in the guide.

DOWNTOWN, 201 W. MAIN DRIVE
La Nube STEAM Children’s Museum
Hands-on science museum downtown.
Indoor
CENTRAL EL PASO, 4001 E. PAISANO
El Paso Zoo
City zoo with free parking.
This week: Boo at the Zoo
DOWNTOWN, 501 N OREGON ST
El Paso Main Library
Free storytimes and toddler play.
FreeIndoor
This week: Learning with Legos (Main Library)
DOWNTOWN, ONE ARTS FESTIVAL PLAZA
El Paso Museum of Art
Free art museum downtown.
FreeIndoor
This week: A visit to the El Paso Museum of Art
NORTHEAST, 9600 DYER ST.
Richard Burges Regional Library
Baby, Spanish and family storytimes in the northeast.
FreeIndoor
This week: Family Storytime (Richard Burges)
See the full El Paso guide →Visiting with little kids
On the horizon

Coming up

NOV 26Thanksgiving weekend3 outings for Thanksgiving weekend so far, including Sun Bowl Parade and YMCA Turkey Trot 1-mile Fun Walk.See the list → FROM NOV 21Christmas lights3 light displays on our list so far. The Lights at San Jacinto Plaza opens first, on Nov 21.See the list → NOV – DECSanta visits3 places to see Santa so far, with dates, times and prices.See the list →
Good questions

What to do with kids this weekend in El Paso: the FAQ

What can we do with kids this weekend in El Paso?

This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) our top picks are Boo at the Zoo (Sat, Oct 31); Bilingual Storytime (Armijo) (Sat, Oct 31); A visit to the El Paso Museum of Art (all weekend); Family Craft Hour (Irving Schwartz) (Sat, Oct 31). That’s four of 9 outings on this weekend, all checked on the organizer’s page and picked for kids ages 0–6. See the full list.

What are kid-friendly things to do in El Paso this weekend?

This week we found 9 outings that work for kids ages 0–6, all of them this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Our top three: Boo at the Zoo, Bilingual Storytime (Armijo), A visit to the El Paso Museum of Art. See the full list.

Where are the Halloween events for kids in El Paso this week?

One Halloween outing is on this week’s list for ages 0–6: Boo at the Zoo. Its page has the date, time, price and the organizer’s link. See it in the list.

Are there free things to do with little ones in El Paso this week?

Yes, 8 of this week’s 9 picks are free, including library storytimes and Learning with Legos (Main Library). Tap “Free” in Find your thing. For free places you can visit any week, see free things to do in El Paso in the city guide. Free museum days and free events coming up are on free things to do with kids in El Paso.

What are good indoor activities for kids in El Paso when it rains?

8 picks this week are indoors, mostly at the libraries. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in Find your thing.

Where is storytime for little kids in El Paso this week?

4 storytimes are on this week’s list: Family Storytime (Main Library) (Sat 10–11am), Family Storytime (Richard Burges) (Sat 10–11am), Family Storytime (Esperanza Moreno) (Sat 10–11am) and Bilingual Storytime (Armijo) (Sat 10–11am). Each one links to the library or venue page we checked it on, so check there for registration. See them in the list. For every weekly storytime by day and branch, see library storytimes in El Paso.

What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in El Paso this week?

There’s no baby-only program on this week’s list, but 6 picks welcome kids from birth, including Boo at the Zoo, Bilingual Storytime (Armijo) and A visit to the El Paso Museum of Art. See the full list.

How do you pick what goes on the El Paso list?

We go through El Paso’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we choose and check listings.

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