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With Valentine’s Day around the corner, spending romantic time in El Paso while wrapped within winter’s wonderful scenery is a scene you could seriously love every month.
It’s also a time to grab your loved ones to seek out some of our city’s more heart-pumping and passionate ways to enjoy the great outdoors.
Whether you're planning a romantic mountain trek, an adrenalin-pumped adventure or a pristine place to pop the question, our family at Cantera apartments for rent in El Paso love to share our favorite ways to fall in love in El Paso!
Escape the Norm
Over the past year or two, our community has found a passion for pursuing the unusual at several escape rooms in El Paso. They are a perfect spot to get to know your Valentine’s preferences as you explore mysteries, adventures and possible unexpected thrilling moments by each other’s side. Here are a few options for a date night extraordinaire:
Heat it Up!
After a day or night at an escape room, there’s nothing like tossing axes to fuel the fun. In El Paso, there are a few cool spots that will heat up any relationship’s ability to bring on the competition. For fully immersive team-building experiences or just a new way to keep the kids entertained, escape rooms blend technology, creativity and artistry to bring human connection back into the world of entertainment. Here are a few of the escape rooms in El Paso that you might want to check out.
Fly Into the Sky
If skydiving has ever been on your partner’s Bucket List, pursue the dream today. At I-Fly El Paso, their mission is to provide you with the feeling of flight all while ensuring your safety. Their activity, while high octane and adrenaline filled, is very safe and ages from 3–103 to can fly with them. I-Fly is so well respected that it’s one of the top options for STEM programs throughout the city.
Go Climb A Rock
El Paso is an adventurer's paradise, bursting with thrilling rock-climbing spots that cater to climbers of every skill level. Get ready to challenge yourself against stunning backdrops and conquer breathtaking heights! Here’s a look at some of the top climbing destinations that will ignite your adventurous spirit.
Pursue the Paranormal
There’s something about ghost stories and bumps in the night that offer opportunities to get up close and personal. And for those who seek a first time to get close to a cuddle, El Paso’s selection of Haunted haunts is the place for you. For a full list of haunted haunts in El Paso, have fun reading this blog about the top haunted houses in El Paso.
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October is in full swing, and the air is filled with a thrilling mix of anticipation and fright! If you’ve already enjoyed the “Boos and Brews” across El Paso, you’re just scratching the surface of the spine-tingling fun this Halloween season.
KLAQ Haunted House
Prepare yourself for a legendary journey at El Paso’s longest-running haunted house! This year, expect an experience that will have you screaming for dear life as you navigate through a terrifying maze filled with sinister surprises at every turn!
Forbidden Acres Haunted House
Step into a world where shadows come to life, and jump scares lurk around every bend. Be prepared for performers who go above and beyond to deliver the fright of your life!
Haunted Daze
Looking for chills without emptying your wallet? Haunted Daze LLC offers the creepiest—and most affordable—haunted attraction in El Paso. Each turn tantalizes with the spine-tingling question: Are you truly alive, or just another lost soul trapped in purgatory? If you think you’re brave enough to face this nightmare, think again—you’re in for an unforgettable fright!
Tommy’s Express — Tunnel of Terror
Join us for a journey of suspense, where every shadow holds secrets and every sound heightens your level of adrenalin. Gather your friends, summon your courage, and dive into these hair-raising experiences that will make this Halloween the most unforgettable one yet!
War Eagles Air Museum — Flight or Fright Haunted Hangar
Hold onto your hats—literally! The Flight or Fright Haunted Hangar at War Eagles Air Museum promises a uniquely spooky journey through the eerie world of aviation. Located just across the border, this haunted hangar invites you to confront your deepest fears as ghosts and ghouls dot the corridor.
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As Halloween creeps closer, our family at Cantera Apartments in El Paso, Texas has conjured up a thrilling list of the best places to imbibe some spirits (both liquid and supernatural) in our vibrant hometown. From pop-up parties to spine-tingling costume parades, it’s all about gathering your crew to celebrate the spookiest season of the year.
But fear not! Our next blog will delve into the most haunted haunts, houses, and hallways that El Paso has to offer, so stay tuned!
First Friday Pub Run & Halloween Party
October 3, 2025
Church Bar
Prepare for an evening of revelry as the Pub Run kicks off at Church Bar and winds its way through our festive streets! Keep an eye on their Facebook and Instagram for updates—you won’t want to miss out on the final lineup of spooky destinations.
Death By Denim II: The Rebirth
October 10, 2025
Concordia Cemetery
Are you ready for a night that promises to be to die for? Don’t miss the legendary Concordia Cemetery for the return of the Death By Denim Fashion Show! Expect live music, mesmerizing fire dancers, and spine-chilling ghost stories told by the Lost in El Paso Paranormal crew.
Halloween Town Market
October 11, 2025
El Paso County Coliseum
Our favorite spook-tacular market is back, and this year, it’s bigger and better than ever! Bring your family and your most creative costumes and get ready to trick-or-treat your way through a full moon of fun. Enjoy live music, mouth-watering munchies, and endless photo ops while you shop at the Kaleidoscope Art Market!
Halloween BBQ Mega Market
October 18, 2025
El Paso County Coliseum
Costumes are a must when you come hungry to this BBQ bash! Indulge in delicious bites while enjoying a hauntingly good atmosphere filled with arts and crafts for the kiddos. Dance till you drop and start your holiday shopping early at this deliciously delightful event!
Monsters of Metal Zombie Walk & Market
October 25, 2025
El Paso County Coliseum
Are you ready to unleash your inner metalhead? This event promises an evening of chaos as zombies and vendors emerge from the shadows to rock out with live metal bands. Come clad in your best zombie attire and prepare to feast on festive food.
Halloween Market
October 26, 2025
Upper Valley Artist & Farmers Market
Join us for an enchanting Halloween hangout with spooky specials, food trucks serving delectable treats, and live music to set the mood. There will be plenty of candy to go around and surprises lurking in the shadows.
Do The Halloween Pub Crawl in El Paso
October 25, 202
Oak & Antler Elevated Dive Bar
Gear up for the ultimate Halloween pub crawl! Gather your friends, don your spookiest costumes, and prepare for a frightfully fun night of bar-hopping.
DJ Mane Halloween Party
October 31, 2025
LQ New York
Don’t miss your chance to win prizes in their costume contest—there’s a prize for Best Costume and Scariest Costume! Enjoy delicious drinks while dancing the night away, surrounded by the vibrant energy of the venue.
The Official Halloween (2-Day!) Bar Crawl
October 31, 2025 (starting at 4 PM) through noon on November 1, 2025
Rockstar Burger
Rally your boo crew and get ready for a good time on this two-day bar crawl! Costumes are key as you delve into uncanny cocktails, chilling thrills, and a variety of Halloween-themed entertainment throughout El Paso's top nightlife spots.
And if you’re a big paranormal fan, stay tuned to our next blog about the Top Haunted Houses and Haunts in El Paso!
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Ready, set, go! It’s Mardi Gras season! Our team at Cantera apartment community in El Paso is making plans to celebrate Fat Tuesday, so keep reading to see the Best Mardi Gras Party in Town and how to prepare the Best Mardi Gras Food any time of the year!
Think! Cajun flavors, colorful décor, brass bands and beignets! It’s all-around town and in our kitchen too!
Best Mardi Gras Party in Town!
Mardi Market at Montecillo
March 1, 2025
Get ready to party because Mardi Gras is coming to town!
The organizers at Mardi Market are bringing all the Mardi Gras vibes together on one day with local vendors, delicious food trucks, live DJs, and tons of fun photo ops.
Bring the little ones along to our Kidz Zone, where they can dive into tons of exciting activities designed just for them. And of course, no Mardi Gras celebration is complete without a splash of festive flair! So, throw on your Mardi masks and gather your crew for an unforgettable day of shopping, delicious eats, and festive Mardi Gras vibes!
Best Mardi Gras Meal Ideas – Any Day of the Year
Courtesy of TasteofHome.com
We love to cook! So much so that we thought this Blog would be the perfect spot to share some of our favorite Cajun recipes from TasteofHome.com that are ideal for this festive time of the year. Bring on the beads, dress as colorfully as you want to, and let your own good times roll!
King Cake – Of Course!
Ingredients:
• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) of active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 3/4 cup sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
• 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
• 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 large egg, beaten
Glaze
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 to 3 tablespoons water
• Green, purple and yellow sugars
Directions
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1/2 cup sugar, butter, milk, egg yolks, salt, lemon zest, nutmeg and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
Turn out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 16×10-in. rectangle. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet; pinch ends together to form a ring. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Brush with egg.
Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. For the glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and enough water to achieve the desired consistency. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with colored sugars.
PS. If you want to hide a token plastic little baby inside, do so by cutting a small slit in the bottom of the baked cake – and be sure to tell your guests. Have a small prize ready for the winner!
More details re: The Baby in the King Cake
So we thought we’d stop right here to explain this tradition and dive into Better Homes & Gardens to get the story about this tradition.
Here’s a short version:
Mardi Gras (a.k.a., Fat Tuesday) falls each year on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday at the start of Lent. Traditionally, as part of that celebratory carnival, colorful king cakes are served at parties and gatherings. King cakes, either purchased or homemade, also tend to contain one customary ingredient—a tiny plastic king cake baby.
The tradition dates back hundreds of years—and there’s an interesting story behind how the king cake baby made its way into the pastry. The practice of making and serving king cakes actually dates back to the origins of Mardi Gras itself, which was first celebrated in America in 1699. Baking a baby into the cake wasn’t common practice until the 1800s.
So, before you put on your beads or fire up that delicious batch of gumbo, arm yourself with the details about why there may be a small baby in your slice of cake—and what it means if you’re the one who finds it. Hint: It’s good luck!”
(Super) Easy Jambalaya
Courtesy of TasteofHome.com
Ingredients
• 1 package (8 ounces) jambalaya mix
• 1 package (14 ounces) hot smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 cup uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and de-veined, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup pico de gallo
Directions:
Prepare jambalaya mix according to package directions, adding sausage and shrimp during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese, pico de gallo and green onions; heat through.
Delicious Cajun Peach Catfish
Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning and thyme. In another bowl, combine pecans, cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley and 1 tablespoon of the oil mixture.
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To help you enjoy all the fun and festivities, our family at Cantera apartments in El Paso, Texas, is sharing some of their top ideas on where to go and what to do to celebrate Halloween and the fall season in El Paso.
Want to know where and how to pick out the perfect pumpkin? Want to try out new recipes for canning this year? Read on, then check our Blog later this month for ideas on creating the perfect costumes and where to show them off at the top spot to celebrate Halloween in El Paso this year.
How To Pick Out A Perfect Pumpkin
So, where do you start? It depends on the purpose. If you have plans to host a pumpkin carving party, focus on the large, uniform shapes; they are best for carving creative creatures. If you are seeking a pumpkin for the perfect pumpkin pie, here’s the rule: the smaller and heavier, the better.
While picking out pumpkins, be sure to get a few squashes to make one of the richest and most delicious recipes for Squash Soup from HowSweetEats.com.
To ensure your pumpkin lasts as long as it can, exchange the real candles of yesteryear with battery-operated candles.
And here’s an excellent tip to keep your artistry looking healthy well into the fall season: wipe the fruit off with bleach and water.
Where to Pick Out A Pumpkin in El Paso
Last year we provided you with a list of pumpkin patches and local farms within a short drive from our apartments to rent in El Paso Texas. All of those listed below are still our favorite spots.
Delicious Fall Canning Recipes
It’s that season again! If you have yet to try canning, perhaps this year is the year to do so. There are so many good reasons to add this hobby to your list:
- Preserving the nutritional value of fresh produce: Canning retains most of a food’s nutrients.
- Cost savings: Canning food is cheaper than freezing food.
- Environmental impact: Canning helps save the environment.
- Convenience: Canned foods are readily available.
- Versatility: Canning allows you to enjoy homemade goodness throughout the year.
- Preservation of family recipes: Canning helps preserve traditional flavors.
- Complete control of the ingredients. You won’t have to have a dictionary to understand what’s in your creation!
Here are a few of our favorites from TasteofHome.com. We hope you enjoy them too.
Apple Jam with Pie Spices Recipe (tasteofhome.com)
Homemade Christmas Jam (tasteofhome.com)
Apricot Jam Recipe (tasteofhome.com)
Favorite Bread & Butter Pickles Recipe: How to Make It (tasteofhome.com)
Mild Salsa Recipe for Canning Recipe: How to Make It (tasteofhome.com)
Autumn Pepper Relish Recipe: How to Make It (tasteofhome.com)
Check out our second October blog later this month to see some new ideas for DIY costumes, the top spots to buy costumes in El Paso, and where the parties are that await your spooky and spectacular attire!
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With Father’s Day around the corner on June 16, 2024, we are offering a list of things to do with your dad to capture the fun and memories to come.
Whether you and your Dad choose to make a family video, share your favorite tunes, plan a night on the town, or hang out by the Q by the pool, our family at Cantera Apartments in El Paso sends the best to all the fathers in our community.
Take A Selfie or Family Video
First, capture your moments together and stage some selfies that will make you smile for years to come. If you cannot be together, find some of your favorite photos together and send them to Dad (the sooner the better)!
For those who are a little more techie, make a video that you can play years from now. To make this fun and easy, click into Vimeo’s Free Video Creator to capture those memories that make being with Dad so extra special.
Make Dad A Play List
There are so many talented musicians who have written songs about their dads. The best ones are those that tell memorable stories or have a little humor to keep him smiling through your celebration and beyond. As you prepare to embark on this perfect gift for Father’s Day, we will give you a head start by recommending our following favorites:
- My Father’s Eye, by Eric Clapton
- Wind Beneath My Wings, by Gerald and Eddie Levert
- Build Me a Daddy, by Luke Brown
- First Man, by Camila Cabello
- I Learned From You, by Miley Cyrus
- He Didn’t Have to Be, by Brad Paisley
- Color Him Father, by The Winstons
- He Walked on Water, Randy Travis
Capture Your Family History
Father’s Day is the perfect day to slow down, unplug, and plug into your dad’s stories about his father and those before him. Just as important, or more, if you are fortunate enough to have a father or grandfather who served our country, now is the time to ask those delicate questions that will paint the picture of one or more of your favorite heroes: Try these:
How did you come to serve in the military?
What is your proudest moment?
During your service, can you recall times when you were afraid?
What are your strongest memories from your time in the military?
What lessons did you learn from this time in your life?
Go To a Concert or Festival in El Paso
There is no lack of entertainment this month and throughout the year. Some of the city’s best concerts are on tap in June and July, so get your tickets now.
Fiesta Latina
June 6 – 9, 2024
WNMU ¡Fiesta Latina! is a cultural event organized by Western New Mexico University that seeks to recognize, celebrate and assist in the preservation of New Mexico’s connection with its Mexican heritage, customs and tradition. The four-day outdoor festival on the beautiful Silver City campus features a juried artisan mercado, with the traditional folk art of more than 50 artisans from throughout Mexico. Latin music and dance performances, food and drink, traditional children’s activities, crafting workshops and demonstrations.
Throughout the summer season
The Chihuahuas provide family, fun entertainment and are committed to providing the highest quality and most memorable entertainment. The Chihuahuas want guests to leave with memories that will last a lifetime. For more information on the El Paso Chihuahuas, please visit EPChihauhuas.com.
Thursday Evenings
Every summer we always recommend one of our favorite things to do in El Paso. Mark your calendars now to enjoy twenty-four fantastic nights of entertainment from bands, performers and more!
Want more ideas? Stay tuned to our Blog later this month for Top Ideas for a Fun and Memorable Father’s Day in El Paso, Texas!
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Although the temperatures in El Paso don’t feel like Autumn, the season officially begins on September 24th. Soon we will be embracing the cooler temperatures and seeing the trees turn their vibrant colors that signify that fall is here.
To ease you into the Autumn season, our family at Cantera Apartments in El Paso are sharing some of their best ideas to prepare for the changing of the season.
Go Back to School, Really!
As the kids settle into their own school schedule, perhaps it’s time to expand your own horizons. Want to perfect your culinary skills? Learn how to watercolor? Discover Tai Chi or a new language? TheGreatCourses.com is without question, one of the finest resources to help you cross off that ‘some-day-I’d-like-to” … self-improvement idea.
Here are a few more that may inspire you to rejuvenate your mind and explore something new.
Essential Secrets of Spices – The Everyday Gourmet
Decorate Like a Designer
Scientific Secrets for a Powerful Mind
Write About Anything
Throw a Tail Gate Party
Whether it’s in a parking lot at a local high school, a professional arena or the Cantera pool deck, fall is “tail-gate season’ and a great reason to get the neighbors together. All it takes is a little preparation and before you know it, you will be cheering on your favorite team with friends and family alike. The easiest way to ease into your first tailgate gathering is to make it a potluck. This keeps it simple and ensures your guests will have their favorite foods to nosh.
Visit a Local Farmer’s Market
If you have yet to discover the many Farmers Markets in El Paso, now is an ideal time to do so. It's safe to say that the arrival of fall brings the best cooking and baking possibilities back into your kitchen. From pumpkin patches and apple picking to the colors of beets, eggplants, and sweet potatoes to accent a fall meal, the culinary choices are almost endless this time of the year.
For a good list of Farmer’s Markets in El Paso, click into VistElPaso.com.
Pick Out A Pumpkin
Within a short drive from our apartments to rent in El Paso, Texas, there are plenty of opportunities to start the fall season off right – picking out that perfect pumpkin, pears, apples and then some. To get you in the spirit of the season, here is a list of our favorite farms and orchards in El Paso.
El Paso’s Farmland
Mesilla Valley Maze
La Union Maze
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Earlier this month we started to list all the reasons why El Paso is such a perfect place to play and call home. The list is so long that we are continuing to share our insight now.
It’s a Hop Skip and Jump to Get Here and Go Anywhere
The El Paso International Airport offers an impressive list of non-stops to some of America’s most popular destinations and easy connections throughout the big state of Texas. Depending on where your friends and family live outside of El Paso, they can fly from one coast or the other via Delta, American Airlines, United and other international carriers. And thanks to our central location, either way to fly is probably four hours in the air at the max.
Crazy for Culture?
There is so much history to our hometown, you could spend months learning about our region’s rich heritage and customs; all of which are embraced and celebrated by the diverse mix of Native American, Mexican, and American residents and cultures. To immediately get immersed in the charm of our territory, you will want to spend some quality time at the San Elizario Historic District, the El Paso Museum of History and many more of the cultural centers that document our historically rich history that dates back to the 18th Century.
And How About Our Cuisine …
Just one look at the eclectic choice of restaurants that you can find throughout the city and beyond, and you can rest assured you are in for a tantalizing treat day after day. We are so fortunate to have such a diverse and culturally rich collection of award-winning chefs who call El Paso home. Pair that with the generational recipes that appear as specials throughout the season, and there really is no reason to cook at home!
Root for Rhinos, Chihuahuas and Locomotives
As home to three professional sports teams, there is no shortage of sporting events. In the spring, it’s all about baseball and rooting for the El Paso Chihuahuas, which are the Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. Their first home game is March 31 and tickets can be purchased through their website.
Soccer fans purchasing their tickets for the season to support the El Paso Locomotive. Their opening day is March 11, where they will take on the Sacramento Republic. Both teams are part of the United Soccer League.
Right now, all eyes are on the El Paso Rhinos, who are deep into mid-season with their hockey schedule. And if that’s not enough sports action, tune into the year-round sports competitions of our University and your hometown schools as well.
And that’s just the beginning. To learn more, click on VisitElPaso.com to learn why we just love living at Cantera apartments in El Paso.
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There might not be a more magical time of the year in El Paso when our city businesses and organizations ensure our holidays overflow with magical moments for all. From sugar plum fairies that dance through the days and sparking trees that light up the night, it’s a month-long celebration to make the season bright!
Make the time now to make your list and check it twice, as there is so much to do and see just moments from your home within our Cantera Apartment Community in El Paso, Texas.
Ho Ho Ho, away you go!
Holiday Dreams, a Spectacular Holiday Show
November 25, 2022
You need to make time for this one and bring the whole family. It’s a world apart from any holiday show you will ever see. The website explains it best: “ … the most modern, exciting and original holiday show on the scene today. Featuring holograms, projection mapping, interactive lasers and BMX daredevils, Holiday Dreams is worlds apart from the traditional cirque-style shows. Holiday Dreams also features the most amazing and talented cast of cirque performers, comedic actors, singers and specialty acts from all corners of the world.”
The Holiday Market Series at Sunland Park Mall
Now through December 18, 2022
Get your list and check it twice as some of the finest local artists have goods to get those stockings stuffed! Friday, Saturday and Sundays are your shopping days for fine décor, crafts, and gifts for young and old.
Winterfest
Now through January 1, 2023
Promoted as the Coolest Fest in the Southwest, Winterfest has become a tradition in El Paso with the ceremonial lighting of the tree and throughout the historic San Jacinto Plaza. It’s a sight to be seen by all with over 400,000 (yes, that many!) mini-lights, super-sized decorations and winter themed attractions for all to enjoy. Make a day of it, or go back for more, for a family skate around the rink or saunter through the seasonal trees and displays. The City of El Paso and partners strive to make the season bigger and better for El Pasoans and visitors to enjoy.
Sounds of the Holidays
December 2, 2022
Thanks to all the effort of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra, this year’s show is just as magnificent as the past. Included in the performance are musical arrangements and songs under the direction of Conductor Bohuslav Rattay. It’s an evening of holiday entertainment featuring Barbara Padilla (America’s Got Talent 1st Runner up) and the Youth Opera of El Paso. On the set-list are the favorites: Oh holy night, Silent night, Do you hear what I hear and more.
Join “Opening Notes” with Nathan Black, EPSYO General Manager, 6:30pm Philanthropy Theatre prior to each classical concert for insights on the evening’s program.
Arts in the Parks: Holiday Ornaments and Cards
December 3, 2022
Make your tree and Mother Nature happy by creating your own ornaments and holiday cards at the Visitors Center at Tom Mays Park. No reservation is necessary yet if you have questions, call 915 444-9100. It’s only $5 for adults 13 years old and up; free for Texas State Park Pass holders and children between the ages of 5-12 years old.
Snow Globe Making
December 3, 2022
Continue your creativity at the El Paso Museum of Art (One Ars Festival Plaza) from noon to 4:00 pm. All are welcome to make your very first Snow Globe to take home to appreciate for years to come.
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Earlier this month we provided you with lots of fun and festive ways to get into the mood of the holidays – and Thanksgiving in particular. To keep the theme moving through the rest of the month, here are more ways to enjoy your family and friends today and through your Thanksgiving feast!
Play Hide the Pumpkin
No matter what the weather, this game can be played indoors and out. You only need a dozen (or more) of those cute little pumpkins and gourds and hide them like it’s Easter! The easy part follows – let the kids keep the pumpkins to color as a decoration for the table on Thanksgiving Day. Or better yet, use them as name place cards for your guests.
Tik-Tok & In-laws
Got company in town or coming your way? This is a perfect time for the kids to make their own documentary about their friends and family. Think: video for TikTok! They will be amazed to hear what their Grandma and Grampa’s Thanksgiving memories are, and the interview will be something to treasure for years to come.
Stroll Down Memory Lane
Once the videos are done, find some time to look through the family scrap books with your family. If they are not marked with names or details, now is a wonderful time to chart the past so as not to lose the history of your ancestors. Families to follow will appreciate the time and talent that they will treasure and pass on for years to come.
Create a Gratitude Vase or Bowl
Everyday is a day to be thankful for what we have in life, yet it is during the month of November when the idea is more vivid than others. Throughout the month, select one day a week (maybe Sunday) and have the family (and your friends if you so desire) write down their thoughts on Autumn colored paper and place their words of ‘thanks’ in a clear vase or bowl. During dessert on Thanksgiving, pass the bowl or vase around the table and read them out loud.
Bring Out The Board Games
When is the last time you played Bingo? How about Monopoly or a good old fashion round of Go Fish or Yahtzee! If you don’t have games at home, hit the local thrift shops as they usually overflow with options to get the gang together this holiday season.
Put on a Parade – or Turkey Trot
Who needs the 4th of July when you can organize a costume parade or Turkey Trot right here at Cantera! We’ll help you spread the word to get the goblins, ghosts and dressed up pups out of the house and onto the paths around our community.
Thank a Soldier
There’s a program called Operation Gratitude that welcomes letters from all ages thanking our soldiers for their service. From personal cards to hand-drawn colorful pictures of pumpkins and turkeys, any and all messages will be delivered to bring a little joy into the lives who deserve our thanks most.
We Thank You
On behalf of our entire staff at Cantera apartment community in El Paso, we thank YOU for being such kind and considerate neighbors. For that, we are very grateful!
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