Are you ready to party?! Join us in commemorating El Paso's 150th sesquicentennial celebration with a series of unforgettable events that pay homage to our city's rich history and vibrant spirit. Adopt a dog or cat, go on a scavenger hunt, or dance the night away to music in one of our many parks.

We're hosting free events and activities all over the city of El Paso for everyone to participate in and join in on the celebration.

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Public Libraries

Page Turners Book Club
Wednesdays | 1 PM
Richard Burges Library
9600 Dyer Street, Suite C, 79924

Share what you’ve been reading and learn about our newest arrivals here at the library.

Craft – Make a Cup and Ball Toy
October 4 | 4 PM
Westside Library
125 Belvidere St, 79912

Craft – Make a Simple Paper Accordion For Kids
October 11 | 4 PM
Westside Library
125 Belvidere St, 79912

Teentober Fest
October 14 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Judge Marquez Library
610 N Yarbrough Drive, 79915

Free books, free activities, live entertainment, food trucks, costume contests and more only for teens.  Free admission!

Animal Services

Cars and Canines
October 8 | 11 AM - 3 PM
Hobby Lobby
7930 N Mesa St

Free adoptions and microchip event

Barktoberfest Mega Adoption Event
October 14 | 12 PM - 6 PM
Tails at the Times
501 E Mills, 79901

Join Animal Services for this adoption event

Kitty Reading Book Club Orientation
October 15 | 9 AM
El Paso Animal Services Center
5001 Fred Wilson Ave, 79906

Learn about how to read to the kitties.

Kitty Reading Book Club Orientation
October 29 | 9 AM
El Paso Animal Services Center
5001 Fred Wilson Ave, 79906

Learn about how to read to the kitties.

Bark Meow N’ Beyond
October 29 | 6 PM - 8 PM
Bark Meow ‘N Beyond
11325 Pellicano Dr, 79936

Free Adoptions