Canopies and More

The majestic mountains surrounding El Paso have earned a six-week festival, known as "Celebration of our Mountains." Events usually begin in October and include bird watching, nature hikes and drives, mountain biking and bat watches. There's even a "Coffee, hot chocolate, muffins, and the tramway" event.

Make every effort to attend and experience Game Day at the Sun Bowl, an outdoor football stadium on the campus of the University of Texas at El Paso, home to the UTEP Miners of Conference USA and the famous yearly late December College Football bowl game of natinoal and international fame. Your time there is guaranteed to be memorable and stimulating with an incredibly friendly and helpful staff. The stadium opened more than 50 years ago and has a current seating capacity of over 51,000 providing every fan an amazing and impressive view of the action on the field. The Sun Bowl Association is committed to improve the quality of life by presenting, through its volunteers, the Southwest's friendliest bowl game and a series of festive events appealing to El Paso's diverse cultural heritage. Shine on!

When your heart is hankering for your favorite sport and great drinks, look no further than Tortuga Sports Lounge, a premier location for nightlife in El Paso. Whether you are in the mood to dance, listen to a skilled and brilliant DJ, enjoy a cocktail, or simply watch your favorite sports team, Tortuga definitely has something for you including live music and entertainment, cold drinks, great food and friends. As home of the Denver Broncos' Fan Club, it's always a big party at Tortuga when Broncos are playing. Whether it be Monday, Thursday or Sunday they show all NFL games with your place ready and waiting for you to come and join in on the action. There is no better way to cheer on your favorite team to a victory than on their 16 foot HD TV!  

Walk into magical theatrical history and glamour galore at the Plaza Theatre, a National Historic Building of Significance built in 1930 and restored to its original atmospheric theatre splendor in 2006, conveniently located in Downtown El Paso and a brief walk from the Judson F. Williams Convention Center and the Abraham Chavez Theatre. The Plaza is built with Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and features intricately painted ceilings, mosaic-tiled floors, decorative metal railings and antique furniture, conveying the illusion that viewers are seated outdoors in a Spanish courtyard. In addition to the 2,050-seat Performance Hall, the Plaza Theatre features the 200-seat Philanthropy Theatre and the Alcantar Sky Garden, a delightful rental venue.