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The El Paso Playhouse is a community theater that has been running for the longest time in El Paso. Initially known as the Festival Theatre, it has gone through several transformations and locations over the past 50 years. The theater offers various performing arts performances, including mysteries, comedies, dramas, and many others. In its 48 years, the theater has witnessed numerous changes, from paint colors to the genre of plays performed on stage and the countless actors and patrons visiting it. Yet, it has remained a solid and enduring institution that entertains, engages, and educates people from all walks of life through theatrical performances and community involvement.

The beautiful mountains surrounding El Paso inspire a six-week festival called Celebration of our Mountains. This festival usually takes place in October and includes various activities such as bird watching, nature hikes and drives, mountain biking, and bat watching. There's even an event called Coffee, Hot Chocolate, muffins, and the Tramway. The Celebration of Our Mountains sponsors events for hiking, biking, birding, climbing, photographing, and studying the natural wonders, wildlife, geology, and archaeology of the greater El Paso region of the Chihuahuan Desert. It also offers field trips about human history, architecture, science, and technology.

The Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Cultural Center is a place dedicated to cultural enrichment and a site to showcase centuries of tribal history. Its main goal is to educate people about the culture and history of the oldest federally recognized tribe in Texas. This is done by providing information and interactive experiences unique to the area. The Cultural Center offers a wide variety of activities for Tribal Members only, including dance, pottery making, bead looming, bread baking, storytelling, and gardening. Additionally, it provides retail space for tribal members to sell authentic Tigua attire and artifacts. Visitors can also explore the museum, showcasing objects such as artifacts, pottery, photographs, and videos representing over 300 years of Tigua history.