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Halloween for Kids Near El Paso 2026

11 kid-friendly Halloween events near El Paso with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 3 towns. The earliest to open is Freaky Frights at Western Playland, on September 25. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. 5 list free admission.

Pumpkin patch

El Paso's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

El Paso, TX
Suggested age All Ages

East El Paso farm with a big corn maze, a kiddie maze, pumpkin patches, farm rides, food and games on October weekend afternoons.

When
Saturdays & Sundays, Oct 3–25, 2026
Hours
1–6pm
Price
$12.95 ages 12+, $9.95 ages 3–11
Pumpkin patch

Mesilla Valley Maze

Las Cruces, NM
Suggested age All Ages

Family farm in Las Cruces' west valley with a five-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides and dozens of farm activities, open to the public on October weekends.

When
Saturdays & Sundays, Oct 3–25, 2026
Price
$19 adults, $16 ages 12 and under
Family event

Día de los Muertos at the Branigan

Las Cruces, NM
Suggested age All Ages

City museum celebration with community altars in the courtyard, face painting, hands-on crafts, folklórico, mariachi and dance performances.

When
Community ofrendas Oct 27 – Nov 6, 2026; celebration Friday, Nov 6
Hours
Celebration 4:30–7pm
Price
Free
Theme park event

Freaky Frights at Western Playland

Sunland Park, NM
Suggested age All Ages

The amusement park's daytime Halloween season: park-wide spooky decor and family activities alongside the regular rides, with a separate haunted attraction on October weekend nights.

When
Sept 25 – Oct 31, 2026
Family event

Pumpkin Palooza Fall Fest

Las Cruces, NM
Suggested age All Ages

City-run fall festival with a hayride through the surrounding neighborhood, family games, live music, costume contests and a pie-eating contest.

When
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Hours
3–7pm
Family event

Sheriff's Community Night Out & Zombie Run

El Paso, TX
Suggested age All Ages

El Paso County Sheriff's family Halloween night at Ascarate Park with a costumed zombie fun run, trunk-or-treating, a small haunted house and first responder displays.

When
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
Hours
Zombie Run starts 6pm
Price
Zombie Run from $25
Fall festival

Día de los Muertos Desfile & Festival

El Paso, TX
Suggested age All Ages

Day of the Dead festival and mile-long parade in the Downtown Arts District with floats, ballet folklórico, musicians, altars and free art activities from the city's museums.

When
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
Price
Free
Fall festival

Día de los Muertos in Las Cruces

Las Cruces, NM
Suggested age All Ages

Free evening Day of the Dead celebration with community altars, juried art, live music, an artisan market and free café de olla and pan dulce while supplies last.

When
Sunday, Nov 1, 2026
Hours
5–9pm; paid early-access shopping 3–5pm
Price
Free
Fall festival

FrightFest El Paso

El Paso, TX
Suggested age All Ages

Downtown Halloween music festival in San Jacinto Plaza with national and local bands, a costume contest, vendors and food, plus trick-or-treating for kids.

When
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Hours
3pm–midnight
Fall festival

KLAQ Halloween Parade

El Paso, TX
Suggested age All Ages

El Paso's long-running Halloween parade, in its 41st year, with costumed entries, floats and bands rolling through Album Park on Halloween.

When
Saturday, Oct 31, 2026
Price
Free
Fall festival

Las Cruces Zombie Walk

Las Cruces, NM
Suggested age All Ages

Downtown Las Cruces turns Main Street into a zombie carnival with a costumed zombie parade, judging, games, vendors and a live band after dark.

When
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
Hours
From 6pm; walk at 7pm
Price
Free

Quick Answers

What kid-friendly Halloween events are open near El Paso in 2026?

Día de los Muertos Desfile & Festival, Día de los Muertos at the Branigan, Día de los Muertos in Las Cruces, El Paso's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, Freaky Frights at Western Playland, FrightFest El Paso, and 5 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.

When do kid-friendly Halloween events open near El Paso in 2026?

The earliest in this guide is Freaky Frights at Western Playland on September 25, 2026.

What Halloween events near El Paso are not scary at all for little kids?

Día de los Muertos Desfile & Festival, Día de los Muertos at the Branigan, Día de los Muertos in Las Cruces, El Paso's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, FrightFest El Paso, KLAQ Halloween Parade, and 3 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.

Which pumpkin patches near El Paso are good for kids?

El Paso's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch and Mesilla Valley Maze, all suggested for all ages.

Are there free kid-friendly Halloween events near El Paso?

Yes: Día de los Muertos Desfile & Festival, Día de los Muertos at the Branigan, Día de los Muertos in Las Cruces, KLAQ Halloween Parade and Las Cruces Zombie Walk list free admission on the official site.

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