Local Events

Two Art Events in Silver City This October

Southwest Print Fiesta (Oct 9–12) and the Southwest Regional Museum of Art Pop-Up (Oct 10–11 & 17–18)

SW REGIONAL MUSEUM OF ART

Borrego Desert, an oil painting by Darwin Duncan

October will produce two related art events in the nationally-known art town of Silver City, New Mexico. Listen to the Big Blend Radio "World of Art" Podcast episode with Victoria Chick who discusses the events and progression of the Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center:

By Marcia Tinker

The SCAA Red Dot Studio Tour returns Labor Day Weekend with more studios and an additional day! The Silver City Art Association is thrilled to have 27 member studios open for the Studio Tour. With the addition of eight more studios this year, it was decided to add one more optional day on Labor Day Monday.  The Studio Tour has become an annual Labor Day event offering a rare glimpse into otherwise private studios. 

The diverse group of SCAA Studio members create their art using materials like steel, wood, fiber, clay, wax, pigments, found objects and utilize processes like digital and conventional photography. They work in dedicated studio spaces throughout Grant County. These eclectic spaces offer solitude, inspiration, creativity, a retreat, and a place to truly focus. During the Red Dot Studio Tour, you are invited to see how and where these artists create!

The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability invites the community to celebrate connection, gratitude, and resilience at its 5th Annual Gala in the Garden: Under the Harvest Moon on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 5:00–9:00 p.m. at The Commons, 501 E. 13th Street, in Silver City. The annual fundraiser will feature delicious catered food, local drinks, live music, a silent auction, and an evening in the beautiful gardens, with proceeds supporting The Commons' mission to cultivate food security, self-sufficiency, and sustainability in Grant County.

This year's gala is presented in loving memory of Alex Olsen and Martyn Pearson, whose generosity and dedication have left a lasting impact on Grant County. This year's theme, Under the Harvest Moon, is a celebration of gratitude and abundance of community. Traditionally associated with the gathering of the harvest, the Harvest Moon serves as a symbol of the shared work of nourishing our neighbors and cultivating a more resilient future together.

The Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce Invites You to Attend the August 2026 Chamber Membership Meeting and Luncheon.

Thursday, August 6th, 2026, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Grant County Veteran's Memorial Business and Conference Center

Everyone is welcome to attend!

Featured Guest Speaker: WNMU President, Dr. Coll

WNMU President, Dr. Jose E. Coll

Jose E. Coll, Ph.D., serves as the 16th president of Western New Mexico University. A distinguished higher education leader, Dr. Coll brings a proven record of advancing student success, academic excellence, and institutional growth across both public and private universities, including comprehensive research institutions and liberal arts colleges.

Photos of several plants that will be available for purchase are below

The Gila Native Plant Society (GNPS) is calling on gardeners to come to its annual native plant sale on Saturday, August 8, 2026. It will be held from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the parking lot on the corner of 12th and Pope Streets across from Gough Park in Silver City. Native plant vendors from New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado will be selling a wide variety of native trees, shrubs, perennial flowers, and cacti. Purchasers can select the plants they want and discuss their placement and care with native plant growers. Some vendors may take cash or checks only, so buyers should come prepared. The sale is open to all.

Why plant native plants? They are adapted to the conditions of our area‒ its soils, sunshine, and moisture levels‒and are more drought-tolerant than most non-natives. Native plants have long-standing relationships with native pollinators, birds, and other wildlife, for which they provide food and shelter. And they are beautiful. To see what some mature native plants look like, take a stroll through the Silva Creek Botanical Garden, developed and maintained by GNPS, on Virginia Street, two blocks north of Highway 180 in Silver City.

Fundraiser for the Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability

Sat., Sep 26, 5:00 - 9:00 pm - 501 E 13th St., Silver City, New Mexico

The Commons' 5th Annual Gala in the Garden: Under the Harvest Moon is Here!

Presented in Loving Memory of Alex Olsen & Martyn Pearson

Join us Saturday, September 26 from 5–9pm for a stroll through the gardens with friends, delicious food, live music, a silent auction, and to learn about what The Commons has done and is planning for the upcoming year.

The Commons 5th Annual Gala in the Garden is approaching! Join us Saturday, September 26th from 5-9pm for a magical night Under the Harvest Moon.

Enjoy a stroll through the gardens with friends, delicious food, live music, a silent auction, and learn more about what The Commons has done and is planning for the upcoming year. We're extremely honored to have our gala presented In Loving Memory of Alex Olsen & Martyn Pearson again this year.

Our theme, Under the Harvest Moon, represents the symbol of abundance, gratitude, and community. Traditionally associated with the gathering of the harvest, this special evening reflects The Commons' mission to cultivate food security, self-sufficiency, and sustainability in Grant County. As we gather in the garden, we celebrate the shared work of nourishing our community and creating a more resilient future together.

Join the volunteers and vendors at the Mimbres Culture Heritage Site on August 1st and 2nd to celebrate and learn about the lives and habits of these energetic little flying jewels, the magnificent hummingbirds of our area. We'll have food, booths, children's activities, tours of the Mimbres archaeological site and museum, and more.

Starting around 7:30 - 8:00 am, ornithologist Bill Talbot and helpers will be capturing, examining, recording, banding and releasing hummers early in the day. This is always an exciting time, especially if the little gem is placed in your hands for release.