Spark! Experiences: El Paso Calendar of Events
Spark! Places of Innovation, the Smithsonian’s nationally traveling exhibit on rural American ingenuity, opens at the Museum of the Big Bend on Friday, July 3, 2026 and runs through August 8, 2026.
Museum admission is FREE for the entire six-week run courtesy of our sponsors, Flying W Ranch and West Texas National Bank.
Below are the Spark! Experiences taking place in EL PASO.
Week One: July 6 – 12
Magoffin Home Hard Hat Tours
EL PASO – Magoffin Home State Historic Site
July 8, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
July 11, 10-11 a.m.
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Come see the on-going restoration of the adobe at the Magoffin Home!
Three Sisters Salad Cooking Class
EL PASO – Magoffin Home State Historic Site
July 11, 12p.m.
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Hear stories about Presidio’s indigenous past while crafting dolls from corn husks. Free and open to the public. All materials will be provided.
Week Two: July 13 – 19
Magoffin Home Hard Hat Tours
EL PASO – Magoffin Home State Historic Site
July 15, 10-11 a.m. & 1:30-2:30 p.m.
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Come see the on-going restoration of the adobe at the Magoffin Home!
Three Sisters Salad Cooking Class for Kids
EL PASO – Magoffin Home State Historic Site
July 18, 12-1 p.m.
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Join us as we savor history through foods in El Paso! This month we celebrate the Native peoples of our region.