Explore El Paso's fascinating past through the exhibits and programs at The El Paso Museum of History. This Museum serves the entire community and aims to promote understanding and significance of the rich, multicultural, and multinational history of the border region known as "The Pass of the North." The Museum encourages diverse audiences to explore different human experiences and reflect on their place in history. One of the highlights of the Museum is DIGIE, the famous Digital Wall, which features a vast collection of images and videos exploring El Paso's past and present. The touch-sensitive TV screens make navigating and enjoying this multimedia experience easy.
For almost four decades, VIVA! El Paso has captivated audiences with its fresh production concept, high energy, and talented director. This show pays homage to the Great American Southwest, offering a platform for local talent to showcase their skills. The result is a highly cultural, creative, and entertaining production that has captured the hearts of local audiences, visitors, and newcomers to the region. To make this show successful, some of the best-performing artists in El Paso have served as ensemble members, directors, designers, and choreographers. Join them and be part of an unforgettable experience celebrating the American Southwest's unique heritage.
WinterFest is an annual downtown event in the City of El Paso. It begins the weekend before Thanksgiving and ends on the first Monday of January. The event began in 2015 and is considered the most incredible festival in the Southwest. It commences with the ceremonial lighting of the holiday tree and San Jacinto Plaza. The opening ceremony includes the Scherr Legate WinterFest Lights Parade and a festive concert. San Jacinto Plaza is adorned with over 500,000 mini-lights, oversized decorations, and a 55-ft holiday tree throughout the season. Winter-themed attractions and family-friendly programs are offered in and around downtown. Visitors can enjoy the outdoor ice-skating rink, holiday trees, and displays and stroll along the bedecked Paseo de las Luces to see festive holiday decor. WinterFest is a beloved tradition in the community, and various partners work with the City of El Paso to make it bigger and better for El Pasoans and visitors to enjoy.
Experience the thrill of flying at iFLY El Paso Indoor Skydiving with state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnels. They offer STEM field trips for students to learn science and technology principles and then fly. Make your next birthday party unforgettable for guests of all ages by allowing them to fly and enjoy a unique experience. Shake things up with a challenging and rewarding experience at iFLY. Whether you're hosting a few dozen or a few hundred people, they offer the most unique venue for your event. Let them help you create the ultimate experience of a lifetime.