Community Calendar

Events in October 2026

Our calendar highlights local events for Otero County residents. Do you know of an event that’s missing from our calendar? Let us know! Also, see what’s happening for kids and families on our Kids Calendar.

15 5:30 pm: Purple in the Park for Domestic Violence Awareness Month 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm October 15, 2026 Washington Park 100 Washington Avenue Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310 View Location Map

17 The Growing Brain (Zero to Three) October 17, 2026 NMSU Glass Family Research Institute for Early Childhood Studies 1220 Stewart St. Las Cruces , New Mexico 88001 View Location Map, 11:00 am: Corks & Shells Wine Festival 11:00 am – 6:00 pm October 17, 2026 Alameda Park 1021 North White Sands Blvd. Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310 United States View Location Map, 6:00 pm: Burning of the Bull 6:00 pm – 11:45 pm October 17, 2026 Otero County Fairgrounds 401 Fairgrounds Road Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310 United States View Location Map

19 12:00 pm: Otero County Early Childhood Coalition Meeting 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm October 19, 2026 NMSU-A ProTech Building, Room 106 2400 North Scenic Drive Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310 United States View Location Map Hybrid Meeting

23 4:00 pm: Chaparral Fall Festival 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm October 23, 2026 Farmers Insurance 111 West Lisa Drive Chaparral, New Mexico 88081 United States View Location Map

24 9:00 am: Zoo Boo 9:00 am – 12:00 pm October 24, 2026 Alameda Park Zoo 1021 N White Sands Boulevard Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310 View Location Map, 4:00 pm: TRUNK OR TREAT: COAT DRIVE 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm October 24, 2026 Pioneer Bank 1020 East 10th Street Alamogordo, New Mexico 88130 United States View Location Map

28 9:00 am: Day of Hope Tularosa: Pumpkins, Purpose, & Community 9:00 am – 12:00 pm October 28, 2026 Hosted by 100% Otero, this community event offers an opportunity to connect with local organizations and learn about resources available to you and your family. Enjoy a light breakfast, pick up pet food, and visit with community partners offering information and support. Pumpkins will also be available for families to take home and decorate while supplies last. Bring your family and enjoy a morning of connection and fall fun. Costumes are welcome. The event will take place outdoors, so please dress for the weather. Everyone is welcome, and we encourage you to invite a friend or neighbor. This is a FREE event! Tularosa Community Church 101 Central Avenue Tularosa, New Mexico 88352 United States View Location Map This link is for our community partners to have a table at the event Register Here

31 3:00 pm: Halloween Night: A Spooktacular Family Fun Night 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm October 31, 2026 Alameda Park Zoo 1021 N White Sands Boulevard Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310 View Location Map, 5:00 pm: Halloween on Granada Street 2026 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm October 31, 2026 On Saturday, October 31th, the Tularosa Arts and History Council (TAHC) is hosting “Halloween on Granado Street 2026”. This is the nineth year for this community favorite (with a two-year hiatus during 2020 and 2021). There is no admission charge for the Trunk-or-Treat Alley, live music by Rosewater Blues. There will be a variety of vendors and food trucks, and Haunted House showcasing live performers by Rebel Performing Arts with a modest admission fee. There will also be a pet parade and costume contests for all ages. Proceeds from this event will go to hosting future events in Tularosa, a Student Scholarship Fund, supporting community based projects including youthful artist projects and marketing efforts to draw businesses to the Village of Tularosa.

Check out our Kids Calendar!