{"id":392,"date":"2017-04-05T18:26:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-05T18:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.canteraapartments.com\/blog\/?p=392"},"modified":"2017-04-05T18:48:28","modified_gmt":"2017-04-05T18:48:28","slug":"what-to-do-and-see-in-el-paso-texas-in-the-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canteraapartments.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/05\/what-to-do-and-see-in-el-paso-texas-in-the-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"WHAT TO DO AND SEE IN EL PASO, TEXAS, IN THE SPRING"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nSpringtime is one of the best times to head outdoors from your apartment in El Paso<\/strong><\/a> to enjoy all the local color and lovely events that flourish this time of the year. To help you enjoy all that there is to do in your back yard, we’ve picked a few of our favorites to share with you now!   <\/p>\n

Michael McDonald Performs at The Plaza Theatre in El Paso<\/strong><\/p>\n

April 4 – 7:30 pm<\/strong>
\nPlaza Theatre
\n1 Civic Center Plaza
\nEl Paso, TX
\nA great family-friendly concert is coming to El Paso when Michael McDonald take the stage at the Plaza Theatre.  A legend of the top music chart hits for four decades, Michael is well know for his career with the Doobie Brothers when hits like “What a Fool Believes” and solo hits like “I Keep Forgettin” were playing on radio stations throughout the world.  Get the family together, get your tickets, and go enjoy an evening of timeless music for a great night on the town.<\/p>\n

21st Annual Veterans Parade in San Elizario<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/a> April 5 <\/strong>
\nSan Elizario Historic District<\/strong>
\nThe 21th Annual Veterans Parade & Celebration is coming our way in El Paso.  It starts starts at 9 a.m. at Thompson Rd and Socorro Rd and heads east on Socorro Road to Main Street in San Elizario and ends at Veterans Memorial Plaza in front of the San Elizario Church.   Stay to watch the Veteran presentations, annual Lighting of the Candels and POW-MIA festivities.
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\nArts in the Parks Workshop Series: Photography<\/strong>
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\nApril 15 <\/strong>
\n12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
\n1700 McKinley Ave, El Paso, TX 79930<\/strong>
\nWyler Aerial Tramway State Park<\/strong>
\nThere’s always something to do in and around our apartments in El Paso<\/a> <\/strong>and this spring is no exception.  Get your calendar, pull out your camera, and head to the Wyler Aerial Tramway State Park to enjoy a fun and educational day with famed photographer David Quintanilla.   With his personal guidance, you will have the opportunity to practice your photography skills and enjoy the views at the park.  A special note: If you participate in this workshop you will be able to participate on our Arts in the Parks exhibition at the International Museum of Art in El Paso.<\/p>\n

La Vi\u00f1a Winery Spring Wine Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

April 22 – 23
\nLa Vi\u00f1a Winery <\/strong>
\nOne of our favorite springtime events is on tap Saturday April 22 and Sunday April 23 2017, from noon to 7 p.m. when La Vi\u00f1a Winery hosts their annual Spring Wine Festival.
\nOver 20 wines will be available for tasting and purchase.  Adult admission to the festival is $20 and includes a souvenir glass and a choice of 9 wines or a glass of wine.  There is a $10 admission for 12-20 years of age and those under the age of 12 will be admitted free.
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Arts in the Parks Workshop Series: Acrylic Painting<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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April 22 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
\n1700 McKinley Ave, El Paso, TX 79930
\nWyler Aerial Tramway State Park<\/strong>
\nHere’s another wonderful opportunity to enhance your artistic talents!  Head to the Wyler Aerial Tramway State Park on April 22 for a free Acrylic Painting session with Missy Mitchel.   Be sure to bring 1 small and 1 medium sized acrylic paint brushes; the rest of the tools and paints will be supplied.   If you participate in this workshop you will be able to participate on our Arts in the Parks exhibition at the International Museum of Art in El Paso.
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\nSun City Craft Beer Festival<\/strong><\/a>
\nApril 29th
\nConvention Center Plaza <\/strong>
\nIt’s time again for the biggest craft beer festival in El Paso! If you enjoy sipping brews in the sunshine while listing to some great bands and eating scrumptious food, make plans now to head on out to the Sun City Craft Beer Festival on April 29^{th<\/sup>.  This year they will showcase over 150 different craft beers brought to you from 60 breweries from near and far.  There’s plenty for kids of all ages to make this a great spring day for all involved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"}

Springtime is one of the best times to head outdoors from your apartment in El Paso to enjoy all the local color and lovely events that flourish this time of the year. To help you enjoy all that there is to do in your back yard, we’ve picked a few of our favorites to share… <\/p>\n

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