By Organ Mountain News on Oct 16, 2026

Las Cruces' Great Pumpkin Candy Drop returns Oct. 25 to Maag Field

Las Cruces' annual Great Pumpkin Candy Drop returns Oct. 25 to Maag Field, with free candy, games, music and goody bags for children ages 1 to 4.

Families gather at Maag Field in Las Cruces for a previous Great Pumpkin Candy Drop celebration. The annual event returns Oct. 25, 2026, with free candy, games, music and family activities. (Courtesy photo / City of Las Cruces)

The free Halloween celebration begins at 11 a.m., with candy dropping from above at 1 p.m. and games, music and activities for families throughout the event.

Organ Mountain News report

LAS CRUCES - Candy will once again fall from the sky when the annual Great Pumpkin Candy Drop returns to Maag Field on Sunday, Oct. 25.

The free Halloween celebration begins at 11 a.m. at Maag Field, 1700 E. Hadley Ave., with the candy drop scheduled for 1 p.m.

The City of Las Cruces, Friends of the Community and Weaver's Welding are organizing the event, which will also feature music, information booths, games and other family-friendly activities.

Children ages 1 to 4 will receive goody bags instead of participating in the candy drop. They will still be able to enjoy the event's other free activities.

Organizers are also accepting candy donations. Anyone interested in contributing can contact Weaver's Welding at 575-524-2990.

For additional information about the event, contact the city's Parks and Recreation Department at 575-541-2550.

If You Go

What: Annual Great Pumpkin Candy Drop

When: Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, beginning at 11 a.m. Candy drop at 1 p.m.

Where: Maag Field, 1700 E. Hadley Ave., Las Cruces

Admission: Free

For younger children: Children ages 1 to 4 receive goody bags instead of participating in the candy drop.

Candy donations: Weaver's Welding, 575-524-2990

Information: Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department, 575-541-2550

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