# Seasonal community events in El Paso

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/seasonal-community-events-in-el-paso
> Updated: 2026-10-06T16:11:44.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

El Paso is hosting various seasonal festivities throughout October. Scheduled activities include events at the El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Franklin Mountains State Park, and the El Paso County Coliseum.

The El Paso Zoo has planned three major events: Safety Safari on October 9, Brew at the Zoo for adults on October 17, and a ‘Creepy Carnival Spectacle’ themed Boo at the Zoo on October 31. Other local activities include a Halloween BBQ Market at the El Paso County Coliseum on October 17, a Halloween Fest at Franklin Mountains State Park on October 31, and a haunted corn maze at La Union Maze available through November 8.

## Claims

- Boo at the Zoo, a family-friendly Halloween celebration, occurs on Saturday, October 31 at 10 a.m. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens is hosting three special events in October. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Safety Safari, an educational event with the El Paso Police Department, takes place on Friday, October 9 at 9 a.m. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Brew at the Zoo, an adults-only event for guests ages 21 and older, is scheduled for Saturday, October 17 at 7 p.m. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Halloween BBQ Market at the El Paso County Coliseum features over 80 vendors and a BBQ competition on October 17. (single source)
- Franklin Mountains State Park is hosting a Halloween Fest for families on October 31 from 9 a.m. to noon. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: El Paso hosts various Halloween and fall events in October

El Paso is hosting numerous October festivities, including themed events at the El Paso Zoo, Franklin Mountains State Park, and the El Paso County Coliseum.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/el-paso-hosts-various-halloween-and-fall-events-in-october

### 2026-09-25: El Paso to host series of charity runs and walks this fall

El Paso is hosting several charity 5K runs, walks, and cycling events this fall to benefit cancer awareness, the Alzheimer's Association, and local children.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/el-paso-to-host-series-of-charity-runs-and-walks-this-fall

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Cite as: Seasonal community events in El Paso. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/seasonal-community-events-in-el-paso