Las Artistas art show returns; Flying Horse races bring runners to the Borderland

Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the Borderland in the coming week. Las Artistas Art and Fine Crafts Show The Las Artistas Art and Fine Crafts Show returns to the EPIC Railyard Event Center for a weekend showcasing original fine art and handcrafted works. The juried exhibition will feature established and emerging artists from the region and beyond, offering visitors opportunities to meet artists, explore their creations and purchase unique pieces. When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14-15 Where: EPIC Railyard Event Center, 2201 E. Mills Ave. Cost: $10 Information: lasartistas.org Flying Horse Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Giddy Up Fun Run The Flying Horse race will return to Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino with four distances for runners and walkers of varying experience levels. Proceeds will benefit United Way of El Paso County and participating local nonprofits, and registered participants will receive a finisher’s medal and access to a post-race expo with refreshments and local vendors. When: 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 Where: Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino, 1200 Futurity Drive, Sunland Park Cost: $25-$105 Information: flyinghorserace.com Herencias de Resistencia (Heritage of Resistance) The Mexican American Cultural Center will host an opening reception for “Herencias de Resistencia (Heritage of Resistance),” an exhibition highlighting Chicana and Xicanx artists from the U.S.-Mexico border region and beyond. Featuring works by Bárbara Miñarro, Citlali Delgado, Gloria Osuna Pérez and other artists, the exhibition explores cultural identity, resistance, memory and visions of the future through personal and collective narratives. The exhibition will remain on view through Jan. 3, 2027. When: 3-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 Where: Mexican American Cultural Center, Community Gallery, 201 W. Franklin Ave. Cost: Free Information: Mexican American Cultural Center Instagram Friendsgiving Ride, Run and Celebration The Friends of the Paso del Norte Trail will host their inaugural Friendsgiving event at Ascarate Park to raise awareness and funds for the expansion of El Paso’s planned 70-mile trail network. The celebration will feature a community bike ride and run, dinner, live music by Fungi Mungle and a live auction, with proceeds supporting the trail’s Zoo segment. When: 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14; dinner, live music and auction begin at 5 p.m. Where: Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta Drive Cost: $75 Information: pasodelnortetrail.org Turkey Trot 5K and 1-Miler Fort Bliss Morale Welfare and Recreation will host its annual Turkey Trot featuring a 5K run and 1-mile race at Stout Physical Fitness Center. Medals will be awarded to the first 150 finishers, and participants can enjoy a free soccer scrimmage between the Fort Bliss Vipers and the El Paso Locomotive FC under-20 team at 10 a.m. Registration is required by Nov. 9. When: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 Where: Stout Physical Fitness Center, 2930 Cassidy Road, Fort Bliss Cost: $5 for 1-mile race, $10 for 5K or $30 for race package Information: bliss.armymwr.com Mission Trail November Harvest Market The Mission Trail Harvest Market returns to the San Elizario Historic District for its 17th season, featuring regional artisans selling pottery, jewelry, paintings, photography, home decor and seasonal crafts. The pet-friendly event will also offer food vendors, live entertainment and two Old West reenactments of the “Billy the Kid Breakout” at 1 and 3 p.m. When: Noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 Where: San Elizario Historic District, 1501 Main St., San Elizario Cost: Free Information: sanelizariohistoricdistrict.com Women Hike at Upper Sunset and Tom Mays Trails Franklin Mountains State Park will host a guided, women-focused hike along the Upper Sunset and Tom Mays trails. The moderate, 3-mile round-trip hike features scenic views of the valley and opportunities to spot fossils along a limestone ridgeline. Participants should bring water, snacks and sturdy hiking shoes. Reservations are required. When: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 Where: Franklin Mountains State Park, 2900 Tom Mays Access Road; meet at the Southern Lower Sunset Trailhead Cost: $5 park entrance fee for ages 13 and older; free for children 12 and younger and Texas State Parks Pass holders Information: 915-444-9121 Veterans Day Events Old Glory Memorial Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony Flags Across America will host a Veterans Day observance at the Old Glory Memorial featuring a parade, a performance by the Fort Bliss Band, military vehicle displays, ROTC marching units and presentations by youth organizations. The community celebration will also include remarks from veterans honoring those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. When: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11; ceremony from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where: Old Glory Memorial, 9550 Gateway Blvd. North (parking available at El Paso Community College) Cost: Free Information: oldglorymemorial.org Walk with We Hike Veterans Day Parade We Hike Adventure invites community members to join its group for the Northeast El Paso Veterans Day Parade, honoring military veterans with a walk to the Old Glory Memorial. Participants will gather at the Texas National Guard office before walking to the memorial for a Veterans Day ceremony. Organizers encourage walkers to bring water, wear sun protection and prepare for approximately two hours of walking and standing. Advance registration is requested. When: 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11; meet by 9:30 a.m. Where: Texas National Guard office, 9100 Gateway Blvd. North; walk concludes at Old Glory Memorial Cost: Free Information: wehikeadventure.org Coming Up Nortejiendo: ‘Tejidos del Entorno’ The Rubin Center for the Visual Arts at UTEP will host a curator-led walkthrough of “Tejidos del Entorno,” a multimedia exhibition by Chihuahua-based collective Nortejiendo. The installation explores environmental conditions along the Río Chuvíscar through textile sculptures, photography, sound recordings and scientific research, examining the relationship between urban development, ecology and community activism. When: 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 Where: Rubin Center for the Visual Arts, 500 W. University Ave. Cost: Free Information: utep.edu/rubin SUTURA Binational Art Encounter SUTURA will bring a five-day celebration of art and culture to El Paso and Ciudad Juárez, featuring exhibitions, performances, discussions, music, food and community-led activities. The inaugural binational event will highlight Latinx, Chicano, Mexican and borderland artists through programming at museums, galleries, cultural centers and public spaces on both sides of the border. When: Wednesday, Nov. 18, through Sunday, Nov. 22 (various times) Where: Multiple venues throughout El Paso and Ciudad Juárez, including the El Paso Museum of Art, UTEP and downtown arts districts Cost: Admission information to be announced Information: sutura-sutura.org Third Thursdays in the Downtown Arts District Downtown El Paso’s Arts District will come alive with extended hours, special programming and activities at participating museums and cultural institutions as part of the monthly Third Thursdays initiative. The free, all-ages event also features an artisan market with local vendors, live music, food and community organization booths, encouraging visitors to explore multiple downtown destinations in one evening. When: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 Where: Downtown Arts District, 1 Civic Center Plaza and surrounding locations Cost: Free Information: epmcad.org El Paso Home Show The El Paso Home Show will bring contractors, designers and remodeling experts together for a three-day event featuring home improvement products, live demonstrations and expert advice. Visitors can explore renovation ideas, take advantage of show-exclusive offers and participate in giveaways thr