Mission Trail Art Market & Giving Day Workshop

El Paso Matters on Aug. 5 highlighted two community events tied to arts and nonprofit fundraising in the Borderland this week: the Mission Trail Art Market in San Elizario and a Giving Day training session in Downtown El Paso. The listings place the art market on Sunday, Aug. 9, and the workshop on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Mexican American Cultural Center. The market is free to attend, and the workshop is aimed at nonprofit leaders preparing for this year’s El Paso Giving Day campaign. ### When and where is the Mission Trail Art Market? The Mission Trail Art Market is scheduled for 4-9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, in the San Elizario Historic District at 1503 Main St., according to El Paso Matters. The publication said the event returns for its 17th season and brings professional artists and craftspeople from across the region to San Elizario. (elpasomatters.org) The El Paso Mission Trail Association says the San Elizario market is held on the third Sunday from March through November and features more than 50 artisans from around the region. The association describes the event as free admission and says visitors can expect art, photography, pottery, jewelry and home accents. (elpasomatters.org) ### What will visitors find at the San Elizario event? El Paso Matters said the Aug. 9 market will include pottery, jewelry, paintings, photography, home décor and specialty foods. The listing says the event is centered in the San Elizario Historic District, a regular stop on the Mission Trail. (elpasomissions.org) The Pistoleros de San Elizario will also stage reenactments of Billy the Kid’s jailbreak from the Old El Paso County Jail at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., El Paso Matters reported. Those reenactments are being held in conjunction with the monthly market. ### What is the Giving Day workshop this week? (elpasomatters.org) The Mexican American Cultural Center hosted “Rumbo al Ring: Two-Month Giving Day Countdown” from 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 201 W. Franklin Ave., according to El Paso Matters. The free session was billed as a workshop for nonprofit leaders preparing for the 2026 El Paso Giving Day campaign. (elpasomatters.org) El Paso Matters said the workshop covered key deadlines, outreach strategies, messaging and volunteer engagement. The listing also said El Paso Giving Day committee members and staff would be available to answer questions and help organizations prepare for the annual fundraising event. (elpasomatters.org) ### When is El Paso Giving Day itself? The Paso del Norte Community Foundation says El Paso Giving Day will take place on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, as a 24-hour online giving event for local nonprofits. The foundation says the campaign helps organizations raise funds, connect with supporters and expand awareness of their work. (elpasomatters.org) Early Giving Week runs from Oct. 8 through Oct. 14, 2026, according to the foundation’s event page. The foundation also says nonprofits should watch its social media channels for updates on workshops, campaign kickoff details and key dates. ### Where can readers find the full event details? El Paso Matters published the week’s event roundup on Aug. 5 with listings for the Mission Trail Art Market, the Giving Day workshop and other events around the region. (pdnfoundation.org) The roundup includes times, locations, prices and contact information for each listing. Sunday, Aug. 9, is the next date for the Mission Trail Art Market in San Elizario, while Oct. 15 is the scheduled date for El Paso Giving Day, according to El Paso Matters and the Paso del Norte Community Foundation. (elpasomatters.org)