Things To Do Indoors in Las Cruces

Amateur Radio

Imagine being able to listen to people from all over the world - or better yet, imagine being able to communicate with people who are all over the world. The Mesilla Valley Radio Club can help you get started. www.n5bl.org/club.htm

Antique Collecting

Why not spend a day antiquing. There are plenty of treasures to be found at the shops on Picacho Ave. in Las Cruces.

Arcade Games

Head over to Rockin' Jump - The Ultimate Trampoline Park! 805 S. Solano Dr. in Las Cruces, NM.

Basketball

This activity can be done both indoors or outdoors. Several of the local parks have basketball courts or set up your own basketball goal and practice, practice, practice.

Beer Brewing

Brewing your own beer can be a lot of fun. You will need a beer brewing kit and some info on how to do it. Here are a couple of links to get you started.

Gold Complete Beer Equipment Kit (K6) with 6 Gallon Glass Carboy  

How to Brew: Everything You Need To Know To Brew Beer Right The First Time  

Boxing

Do you feel like fighting? Well, maybe boxing is just the sport for you. Join the local Dona Ana Boxing Club or get some boxing gloves, set up a punching bag in your home and punch away.

Dona Ana Boxing Club
5597 Elks Dr.
Las Cruces, NM
(575) 524-6760

Candle Making

Candle making can be a lot of fun. You can also make a home-based business out of it or just make candles to give away as gifts.

Cards

Get some friends or family together and start your own game night. The Las Cruces Railroad Museum has a Family Game Day the 2nd Saturday of each month, 10:00 AM - Noon.

Ceramics / Pottery

This is another craft that, if you are good enough, you can sell what you make. Need a lesson, try contacting the Las Cruces Museum of Art, they hold ceramic classes at various times of the year.

Chess

Join the Las Cruces Chess Club, they meet on Tuesday nights at Hastings Book Store, 2350 Lohman Ave. from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Bring your chess set and a clock. Senior Chess meets at the Munson Senior Center from 10:00 AM to noon Fridays. 975 South Mesquite Street.

Cooking

What a yummy idea! Bake some cookies or a cake and give some away as presents. If you are really ambitious and a good cook, find out what it takes to sell your baked goods at the Las Cruces Farmer's and Crafter's Market.

Crossword Puzzles

Exercise your mind by doing a crossword puzzle. Check out our Las Cruces Daily Online Crossword Puzzle.

Dance

Don't just sit on your couch tonight, go kick up your heals! There are several places to strut your stuff. Nightclubs can be fun or maybe join a dance club like the Blue Bell Square Dance Club. Need a lesson, try Dance Enchantment of Las Cruces.

Darts

Who can resist a challenging game of darts. Traditional dart boards and electronic boards are available at most department stores. Just make sure you hang the board on a wall that you are okay getting holes in because someone will inevitably hit the wall.

Family Game Day

What types of games did families enjoy in the years before electronic games were invented? The Las Cruces Railroad Museum hosts “Family Game Day” on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Develop hand-eye coordination with Jacks and Cup and Ball Toss, stimulate your mind with jigsaw and wooden puzzles, or challenge friends to a game of Dominos. The museum is located at 351 N. Mesilla Street, at the intersection of Las Cruces Ave.

Fish Keeping

Watching fish swim around is very relaxing. If you are on a budget, you can usually get used aquariums on Craigslist and at local yard sales. Saltwater fish keeping can be quite expensive, however tropical fish are much more affordable. Start off with just a couple of fish to get your water in good condition. Looking for a good place to buy fish... Better Life Pet Foods Pet Store.

Flea Markets

Whether you are looking for treasures for yourself or you have a home-based business selling things, flea markets can be great places to wander around.

Local Flea Markets

Genealogy

Trace down your family tree. Find out who your ancestors were. Need some help, contact the Dona Ana Genealogical Society, they meet once a month at the Railroad Museum in Las Cruces.

Jewelry Making

This hobby can be lots of fun and you can even make some money doing it, that is if your designs are different and interesting. Hobby Lobby has lots of jewelry making supplies.

Knitting

Why not spend some quiet time learning a new needlecraft or plying one you learned a long time ago. There is nothing like the satisfaction felt when people compliment you on something you made yourself. My Place Jewell offers knitting classes.

Painting

Try your hand at watercolors, acrylic or oils and just paint whatever you feel like painting. Use your imagination or take a picture of something and transfer the image to your canvas. You don't have to be an artist to enjoy painting! Need a lesson, painting classes are offered at My Place Jewell by Wayne Carl Huber.

Pool or Billiards

Most of the local bars or nightclubs have pool tables and there are a few restaurants as well as the local pool hall where you can play. This game takes more skill than you might think!

Radio Controlled

Check out your local department stores for some beginner RC vehicles or for more advanced machines, one of the hobby shops or online stores would be your best bet. Thinking of joining a club? The Mesilla Valley Model Airplane Club meets the 4th Wednesday of each month, at 7:00 PM. 1103 N. Solano (Rawson's Self Storage).