Special Events

2026 Special Events

Easter in the Park
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Washington Park

Earth Day
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Alameda Park Zoo

Kidtastic
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Alamogordo Recreation Center 

Cinco de Mayo Brew Fest
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Otero County Fairgrounds

4th Friday (5th Friday)
Friday, May 29, 2026
Washington Park

4th Friday
Friday, June 26 , 2026
Washington Park

4th of July 
Saturday, July 4, 2026
New Mexico Museum of Space History

4th Friday
Friday, July 24, 2026
Washington Park

4th Friday
Friday, August 28, 2026
Washington Park

Halloween Haunted House at the Sgt. Willie Estrada Memorial Civic Center
October 23 through October 25, 2026
October 29 through October 31, 2026
Sgt. Willie Estrada Memorial Civic Center

Zoo Boo
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Alameda Park Zoo

Veterans Day Weekend Sounds of Freedom
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Alameda Park

Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Downtown and City-Wide

Christmas Tree Lighting
Friday, December 4, 2026
Washington Park

Vendor Opportunities!

Register to participate in upcoming Special Events - whether you lead an organization or own a business, operate and manage a restaurant from a storefront or food, beverage, or dessert truck, there are vendor opportunities at affordable rates available to you!

Sign up to be a food or craft vendor! 

Affiliations, products, and advertisements of participating vendors do not reflect the views of, nor are endorsed by, the City of Alamogordo.

Mission

The mission of the Special Events Department is to provide events to the City of Alamogordo that instill community pride, build partnerships, and attract tourism.

Services

The Special Events Department develops, plans and manages City-owned or City-partnered community events.

Facility Information

Learn more about the Sgt. Willie Estrada Memorial Civic Center