# Free things to do with kids in El Paso this week

> Yes, plenty is free with little kids in El Paso this week: we found eight free outings, including Learning with Legos (Main Library), Learning with Legos (Valle Bajo) and Family Craft Hour (Irving Schwartz), plus four library programs. Five free days and events are coming up, each with its date. And three places never charge admission, like El Paso Main Library and Richard Burges Regional Library.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 8 free outings this week; 5 free days and events coming up; 3 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **The Lights at San Jacinto Plaza** at San Jacinto Plaza, San Jacinto Plaza, Downtown El Paso, TX. When: From Nov 21, 2026. Time: Daily 5–11pm. Price: Free. WinterFest opens Nov 21 with the Lights Parade. The plaza lights stay on 5 to 11pm every day of the WinterFest season. Official page: https://www.epwinterfest.com/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Lights at Cleveland Square Park** at Cleveland Square Park, Cleveland Square Park, Downtown El Paso, TX. When: From Nov 21, 2026. Time: Not listed. Price: Free. A second WinterFest light display downtown, near the library. Official page: https://www.epwinterfest.com/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Sun Bowl Parade** at Montana Avenue, Montana Avenue, Ochoa Street to Copia Street, El Paso, TX. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: Not listed. Price: Free to watch. Official page: https://www.sunbowl.org/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 1-mile fun run** at LCPS Field of Dreams, Las Cruces, NM · about 45 miles north. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 1 mile 8:30 a.m.; 10K 9 a.m.; 5K 9:20 a.m. Price: Free for ages 14 and under; adults $35 plus fees. Every race starts and finishes on the Field of Dreams track. Park in the west lot off Tashiro Drive. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/NM/LasCruces/OfficialLasCrucesThanksgivingDayTurkeyTrot (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Las Cruces Tree Lighting and Holiday Night Market** at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St., Las Cruces, NM. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 5–8 p.m. Price: Free. The city's tree lighting downtown, with holiday music, food vendors and a night market of local craft sellers. Official page: https://lascruces.gov/light-up-the-holidays-at-the-annual-tree-lighting-holiday-night-market/ (checked 2026-10-30)

## Free this week

- **Learning with Legos (Main Library)** at El Paso Main Library, 501 N Oregon St, El Paso, TX. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 4–5:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–12. Free building time with bins of Legos in the children’s area downtown. Kids of all ages can drop in. Official page: https://events.elpasotexas.gov/event-detail.php?id=51&departments%5B0%5D=4&date=1793397600 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Learning with Legos (Valle Bajo)** at Enrique Moreno Library at Valle Bajo, 7380 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 11am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–12. A Friday morning Lego hour at the Lower Valley branch. Free. Official page: https://events.elpasotexas.gov/event-detail.php?id=237&departments%5B0%5D=4&date=1793379600 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Family Storytime (Main Library)** at El Paso Main Library, 501 N Oregon St, El Paso, TX. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–8. Stories and a craft downtown for kids of all ages. Free. Official page: https://events.elpasotexas.gov/event-detail.php?id=52&departments%5B0%5D=4&date=1793462400 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Family Storytime (Richard Burges)** at Richard Burges Regional Library, 9600 Dyer St. Suite C, El Paso, TX. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–8. Stories, crafts, music and dancing at the northeast regional library. Kids of all ages. Free. Official page: https://events.elpasotexas.gov/event-detail.php?id=813&departments%5B0%5D=4&date=1793462400 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Family Storytime (Esperanza Moreno)** at Esperanza Acosta Moreno Library, 12480 Pebble Hills Blvd, El Paso, TX. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–8. Stories and arts and crafts at the far east side library. Free. Official page: https://events.elpasotexas.gov/event-detail.php?id=95&departments%5B0%5D=4&date=1793462400 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Bilingual Storytime (Armijo)** at Armijo Library, 620 E. 7th Street, El Paso, TX. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–8. A storytime in English and Spanish at the Armijo branch in south-central El Paso. Free. Official page: https://events.elpasotexas.gov/event-detail.php?id=891&departments%5B0%5D=4&date=1793462400 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Family Craft Hour (Irving Schwartz)** at Irving Schwartz Library, 1865 Dean Martin Dr, El Paso, TX. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 4–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–12. A themed craft each Saturday afternoon, with all materials provided. Free. Official page: https://events.elpasotexas.gov/event-detail.php?id=222&departments%5B0%5D=4&date=1793484000 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **A visit to the El Paso Museum of Art** at El Paso Museum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza, El Paso, TX 79901. When: Fri Oct 30, Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1. Time: Fri–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 11am–3pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. A free art museum downtown with changing exhibitions and the permanent collection, a short walk from the Main Library. It’s closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Official page: https://epma.art/visit/ (checked 2026-10-30)

## Always free

- **El Paso Main Library**, Downtown, 501 N Oregon St. Storytimes, Spanish storytime and a free toddler play hour. Official page: https://events.elpasotexas.gov/?departments%5B%5D=4 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Richard Burges Regional Library**, Northeast, 9600 Dyer St. Baby, preschool, family and Spanish storytimes most weeks. Official page: https://events.elpasotexas.gov/?departments%5B%5D=4 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **El Paso Museum of Art**, Downtown, One Arts Festival Plaza. A free art museum a short walk from the Main Library and San Jacinto Plaza. Official page: https://epma.art/visit/ (checked 2026-10-30)

## Free library storytimes

- **El Paso Public Library**: Family storytime Tue 4:30pm and Sat 10am; preschool storytime Wed 10am at most branches. Family, preschool, baby, bilingual and Spanish storytimes at 13 branches. Calendar: https://events.elpasotexas.gov/?departments%5B%5D=4

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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in El Paso this weekend?
This week we found eight free outings for ages 0–6, including Learning with Legos (Main Library), Learning with Legos (Valle Bajo), Family Craft Hour (Irving Schwartz) and A visit to the El Paso Museum of Art. See [free this week](https://littlesweekly.com/el-paso/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### What free holiday events are there for kids in El Paso?
The Lights at San Jacinto Plaza, The Lights at Cleveland Square Park, Sun Bowl Parade, Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 1-mile fun run and Las Cruces Tree Lighting and Holiday Night Market are free this season. Dates and times are on each card under [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/el-paso/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in El Paso?
El Paso Main Library, Richard Burges Regional Library and El Paso Museum of Art don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

### Are library storytimes free in El Paso?
Yes. El Paso Public Library runs free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

### How do you check these free listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).