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Explore Local Culture: Workshops and Events in El Paso This Week

El Paso Matters•Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM•El Paso Matters Staff

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El Paso is hosting a variety of cultural and civic events this week, including a hands-on workshop on desert food traditions at the Mexican American Cultural Center on February 21, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The annual Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon will take place on February 22, starting at 7 a.m. in Downtown El Paso, featuring a full marathon, half marathon, and a 5K. Additionally, the Texas Book Festival at the El Paso Museum of History will offer storytelling sessions for families on February 21 from 10 to 11 a.m. Other notable events include an evening with author Stephen Graham Jones and a community trivia night celebrating Black History Month. All events are free, but some require RSVP or registration.

Key Details: • Desert Foods Workshop: Feb. 21, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Mexican American Cultural Center, 201 E. Franklin Ave., Free. • Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon: Feb. 22, 7 a.m., Downtown El Paso, $140 registration fee, increases after Feb. 20. • Texas Book Festival: Feb. 21, 10-11 a.m., El Paso Museum of History, 510 N. Santa Fe St., Free. • Trivia Night: Feb. 20, 7-9 p.m., Dorris Van Doren Branch Library, 551 Redd Road, Free. • Discover E Engineers Week: Feb. 21, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., TechH2O Center, 10751 Montana Ave., Free.

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