Saturday, October 11, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Quiet hours: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Chalk Art Competiton: Chalk down at 8pm
Sunday, October 12: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Quiet hours: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Chalk Art awards: 1:00 pm
Get Your Chalk!
Did you know that the Museums & Cultural Affairs Department distributes over 7,000 pieces of chalk every year for FREE? Stop by our info tent to learn how to get your free chalk, pick up a copy of our signature coloring page, and learn more about event activities. Find us on El Paso Street!
Add Your Art:
With the exception of the competition space and other areas marked as "No Chalk Zones" attendees of all ages are welcome to fill the streets and sidewalks of our event footprint with color! Make sure you are only using washable chalk only and that your chalk art is appropriate for our family-friendly event.
Key Places to Stop:
In addition to the Chalk Art Competition and installations at San Jacinto Plaza, installations in Cleveland Square Park, on El Paso St. and Main St., and The Market at Chalk the Block off of Franklin St., our sites offer free hands-on activities during the festival!
Don't miss the fun at:
- El Paso Museum of History
- El Paso Mexican American Cultural Center
- El Paso Museum of Art (outdoor activities during Museum closure)
- La Nube STEAM Discovery Center
- Destination El Paso Downtown Visitor Information Center
Mascot Photos:
Our Title Sponsor Raiz Federal Credit Union is bringing the following local mascots to San Jacinto Plaza for photos!
- Biip & Ru (El Paso Children’s Hospital), 10am-12pm on Saturday
- Spike (El Paso Rhinos), 4pm-6pm on Saturday
- Benny (FC Juarez Bravos), 12pm-2pm on Sunday
Additional Activities:
- Free flu shots and information from City of El Paso Public Health
- Activities with the Environmental Services Department
- Get to know Destination El Paso
- Take photos and meet animals with the El Paso Zoo
- Meet booth sponsor, Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation
