Good days out in El Paso that cost nothing or close to it: free museums, free trial classes and free admission days.
Museum · 610 W University Ave
Always-free admission at UTEP Centennial Museum
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday · 10am–4pm · Free and open to the public, including the Chihuahuan Desert Gardens. Open Mon–Sat 10am–4pm, except holidays and UTEP home football games.
Museum · 715 N Oregon St
Free admission to El Paso Holocaust Museum
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday · Free admission; donations appreciated. Open Tue–Fri 9am–5pm and Sat 1pm–5pm; Sunday by appointment; closed Monday. Self-guided tours must start 30 minutes before closing.
Museum · 4301 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
Free gallery admission
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday · 9am–5pm · Tue–Sat 9am–5pm. Donations welcome.
Museum · 1 Arts Festival Plaza
Free admission, every open day
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday · Wed–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 11am–3pm. Free downtown metered parking on Sundays.
Museum · 510 North Santa Fe Street
Free admission; open late Thursdays to 9pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday · Tue–Sat 9am–5pm, Thursday until 9pm, Sun noon–5pm. Special exhibits may charge.
Entertainment · 4100 E Paisano Dr Bldg B
Free admission for military & veterans
Every day · All home games, incl. immediate family, with ID. Separate free law-enforcement ticket program.
Entertainment · 6101 Gateway Blvd W
Free rewards card: free popcorn, drinks & nachos as you go
Every day · 1 point per $1 at the box office or concessions. 150 pts = free medium drink, 250 = regular popcorn, 350 = nachos. Free to join; points never expire.
Entertainment · 122 S Old Pueblo Rd
Free live concerts seven nights a week
Every day · from 8pm · Free shows nightly. Indoor shows are 16+ and usually start at 8pm; outdoor shows are all ages and usually start at 9pm. Arrive early because seating fills up.