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From shopping and running to holiday films and more, Christmas in Cruces has something for everyone.
Read on for our top event recommendations for the first weekend in December!
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The Holiday Bazaar
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Get ready for shopping, goodies and more at the La Casa, Inc. Holiday Bazaar!
This annual three-day shopping event showcases the best handcrafted goods, homemade goodies, local entertainment and more.
Proceeds benefit La Casa, Inc., Las Cruces’ local domestic violence shelter.
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Santa at the Depot
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Welcome Santa as he makes his way down from the North Pole to Las Cruces!
Each year, Santa heads this way on his magic sleigh and then catches a ride on a BNSF locomotive for the last leg to the Las Cruces Railroad Depot.
Welcome him there for candy canes, hot cocoa, sweets, arts and crafts and more!
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A Dickens Christmas at TAP – NMSU HRTM Program
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Kick off December, TAP-style!
Wind down this Friday with a showing of "A Dickens Christmas" at The Adjustment Project (TAP) – and enjoy a cash bar of specialty cocktails, beers, wines and non-alcoholic beverages.
Appetizers are complimentary with a purchase of a beverage. All proceeds benefit NMSU student clubs, activities and travel.
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
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Bring on the holiday cheer with a children’s theater performance of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"!
This beloved show follows the outrageous shenanigans of the Herdman siblings, known as “the worst kids in the history of the world,” as they take over the annual Christmas pageant.
Don’t miss this heartwarming performance to put you in the spirit of Christmas!
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Christmas Tree Lighting on the Plaza de Las Cruces
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Kick off the holiday season in downtown Las Cruces!
Don’t miss the annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on the Plaza, complete with live holiday music, family entertainment and activities for the kids sponsored by City of Las Cruces departments, carolers, food trucks and refreshments … and, of course, an appearance by Santa Claus!
Come for the fun, spirit, hot cocoa and more.
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RGT Classic Films: A Christmas Story
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Finish off the first weekend in December with a special showing of "A Christmas Story" at the Rio Grande Theatre!
This holiday classic is fun for the whole family, and it’s one event you don’t want to miss. (Don’t worry, you won’t shoot your eye out!)
Whether you’re new to the film or can quote every line, there’s just something special about seeing it on the big screen.
Join the fun at the Rio Grande Theatre this November and enjoy concessions like snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits.
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Looking for even more ideas?
Check out our [Event Calendar] for all things happening in and around Las Cruces this month, and check back for our next Christmas in Cruces roundup next week.
We’ll see you around!
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