5 Ways to Celebrate Spooktober in Las Cruces

1. Visit a local Haunting 

If you're looking to get your goosebumps going book a tour or sign up for an event at the notoriously haunted Doña County Courthouse with Southwest Expeditions. From haunted lockdown laser tag, and spooky storytelling, to haunted jump scare jail tours. See more details and purchase tickets below.

Ghost Stories in the Prison Yard — 10/25

Sign up for campfire storytelling about the haunting of the historic 1937 Courthouse and Jail. Enjoy complementary wine and hors d'oeuvres and a candle-lit walking tour through the courthouse. 

Old Mesilla Ghost Tour — 10/26

For a haunting outside of the courthouse, sign up for a walking tour of Mesilla, NM to learn more about its rich history and subsequent paranormal activity.

Haunted Jail Tours — 10/31 & 11/1

Get spooked at this Haunted Insane Asylum jail tour. Trek through dark corridors, watch out for habitants, and keep your ears open for chilling screams. 

2. Get your Pumpkin Fill 

Embrace a season favorite and head to a local pumpkin patch to pick out your own to take home. Visit Mesilla Valley Maze and check out their pumpkin junction to pick from your classic orange look to more specialty and other unique-looking squash. Take a har-ride, get lost in the corn maze, race down slides, enjoy plenty of activities and chow down on food. 

For another pumpkin patch, head out to La Union Maze for a wagon ride out to their pumpkin patch where you can find over 30 varieties to pick from. Hop on a jumping pillow, follow the canna fairytale trail, race ducks and watch pig races! Get your fill of activities, food, and fun for everyone.

If it's pumpkin spice you're looking for, head over to The Bean and try their pumpkin spice latte, or venture into some of their other seasonal flavors like their autumn latte. Check out their newest location at 1001 E University Ave, Ste D2! It's the perfect place to cozy up with a hot drink, chat with friends, or anchor down to study.

3. Go to a Family-Friendly Fall Festival or Halloween Event

Fill up on candy, break out your costumes, and have a fright. 

4. Walk with the dead

See the Las Cruces Zombie Walk and visit the undead at this scary-fun event on Main St. Watch as downtown Las Cruces is taken over by spine-chilling zombies, and join in on the costume fun. Listen to live music, fill up on food, play games and more! Free to attend, don't miss out on this spooktacular event. 

5. Celebrate Día de los Muertos

Head over to old and historic Mesilla, NM to celebrate this Mexican holiday. While typically observed annually from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, the holiday can vary depending on the region. At the heart of this celebration the living welcomes the souls of the departed to back into this world for a few days. This year's celebration will take place from Nov.1-2 in the Mesilla Plaza. Here visitors can find beautiful intricate altars, elaborate performances, and flavorful food.