Safe Ways to Enjoy Fall and Halloween This Weekend in El Paso

Fall is here and those looking to get into the spirit of the season need look no further for fun October weekend activities.

Sure, COVID-19 concerns has resulted in many events being cancelled, but not all the fall fun has been scrapped. Many event organizers have adapted to the changing times and are operating under local and CDC guidelines and mandates.

So, while there won't be as many haunted house attractions this year, the zombies and creepy clowns are out there, and you can still make your annual fall pilgrimage to Southern New Mexico and pick your own pumpkins.

If you're ready to mask up and venture out while keeping your distance, here are the seasonal activities the weekend has to offer.

Fall Family Fun

Pumpkin Decorating at Ramirez Pecan Farm – Spend the day with the family decorating pumpkins on the farm. Pumpkins, paint kits, and fresh baked goods available for purchase. Free admission. [More Info]

Pumpkin Patches

Mesilla Valley: The farm’s Country Store & Pumpkin Junction will be open for pumpkin purchases and all the store offers, as will a couple of the annual photo stations. Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 7pm. All other activities, including the maze are closed. [More Info]

La Union: U-Pick at the Pumpkin Patch (by reservation only) or purchase pre-picked from the display (no RSVP necessary). Friday 11am-4pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 11am-6pm. Only the pumpkin patch will be open. All other activities, including the maze are closed. [More Info]

Ghost Tours

Ghosts915 - Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society: Journey through the historic and haunted streets of Downtown El Paso [More Info]

El Paso Ghost Tours: Experience a full-on lock-down paranormal investigation in the notoriously haunted De Soto Hotel basement. [More Info]

Haunted Houses

Devil's Highway Drive-Thru Haunted House: "Take a terrifying ride on a war-rigged limousine through eight acres of wastelands overtaken by the undead." [More Info] [FAQ's]

Forbidden Acres Haunted House: Can you find your way through the outdoor maze where evil waits around every turn? [More Info]