What are fun things to do with friends in El Paso?
We checked 54 real places in El Paso, TX from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.
Last updated 2026-10-14
We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 8 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 8 sports venues and 6 places to shop in El Paso, from OpenStreetMap map data.
Three ready-made day plans
Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.
Plan A
La Nube Science Discovery Center to Dome Bar
Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit La Nube Science Discovery Center
West Main Drive, El Paso, TX 79901
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Mesquite Hills Park
El Paso, Texas
Free
12:30Lunch at Denny's
9567 Dyer Street, El Paso, TX 79924
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at Nations Tobin Recreation Center
Railroad Drive, El Paso, TX 79904
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse Sunland Park Mall
750 Sunland Park Drive, El Paso, TX 79912
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Watch a movie at AMC CLASSIC East Pointe 12
Gateway Boulevard East, El Paso, TX 79935
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Butter Smiths
Hondo Pass Drive, El Paso, TX 79904
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at Dome Bar
10 Henry Trost Court, El Paso, TX 79901
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan B
Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) to Brew Sports Pub & Grill East
A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC)
East Franklin Avenue, El Paso, TX 79901
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Mesquite Bush Park
El Paso, Texas
Free
12:30Lunch at Taft-Diaz
North Stanton Street, El Paso, TX 79901
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Play at Bowl El Paso
11144 Pellicano Drive, El Paso, TX 79935
$15–30 (estimate)
15:00Get active at Topgolf
New Orleans Drive, El Paso, TX 79902
$10–25 (estimate)
16:00Browse Las Palmas Market Place
Esther Lama Drive, El Paso, TX 79936
Free to $40 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Gonzalo's Restaurant
401 East Nevada Avenue, El Paso, TX 79902
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at Brew Sports Pub & Grill East
North Zaragoza Road, El Paso, TX 79936
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan C
International Museum of Art to El Muerte Grill
High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit International Museum of Art
1211 Montana Avenue, El Paso, TX 79902
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Sapian Ledo Park
El Paso, Texas
Free
12:30Lunch at Taqueria Chalia's
8401 Gateway Boulevard West, El Paso, TX 79925
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at Veterans Recreational Center
Rushing Road, El Paso, TX 79934
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse Flores Meat Market & Restaurant
North Zaragoza Road, El Paso, TX 79936
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Watch a movie at AMC El Paso 16
9840 Gateway North Boulevard, El Paso, TX 79924
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Doggo’s Taco’s
Alameda Avenue, El Paso, TX 79915
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at El Muerte Grill
Les Peterson Lane, El Paso, TX 79936
$12–30 (estimate)
Family friendly things to do in El Paso
Real places in El Paso for a day out with kids.
Visit La Nube Science Discovery Center
A good first stop for a family day. Check the hours before you go.
Free to $25 (estimate)West Main Drive, El Paso, TX 79901
Visit William Haddad WWII Memorial Park
Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.
FreeEl Paso, Texas
Eat at Hayashi Hibachi
A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.
$12–20 (estimate)10501 Gateway Boulevard West, El Paso, TX 79925
Go to Bowl El Paso
Mini golf, bowling and arcades are easy for kids. Check the hours before you go.
$15–30 (estimate)11144 Pellicano Drive, El Paso, TX 79935
Go to Cinemark Movie Bistro
Movies, games or bowling for a rainy or hot afternoon. Check showtimes and hours first.
$15–30 (estimate)South Mesa Hills Drive, El Paso, TX 79922
Snack stop at Savage Goods
A quick stop for drinks and a snack between activities.
$8–18 (estimate)1201 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX 79902
How much does a day out with friends cost in El Paso?
Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in El Paso costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.
Frequently asked questions
What can a group do in El Paso for free?
Free places on our list include Mesquite Hills Park, William Haddad WWII Memorial Park and Mesquite Bush Park. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.
Where can friends eat in El Paso?
Good places to start are Denny's, Butter Smiths and Taft-Diaz. The day plans above include food stops from this list.
What is there to see in El Paso?
Sights on our list include La Nube Science Discovery Center, El Paso Holocaust Museum and Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC). The full list is in the places section below.
What are good things to do with kids in El Paso?
Try visit La Nube Science Discovery Center, visit William Haddad WWII Memorial Park and eat at Hayashi Hibachi. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good date night ideas in El Paso?
Try coffee at Savage Goods, walk through Barron Park and look around El Paso Holocaust Museum. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.
What are good things to do with a large group in El Paso?
Try bowling at Bowl El Paso, play at Cinemark and park time at Mc Arthur Park. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.
What can friends do on a weekend in El Paso?
Try saturday morning: Centennial Museum, saturday lunch: Denny's and saturday afternoon: Normandy Park. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good birthday ideas for adults in El Paso?
Try birthday dinner at Denny's, play at Cinemark East Montana and drinks at Flying Y Bar (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What can friends under 21 do together in El Paso?
Try play at Bowl El Paso, see a movie at El Paso PREMIERE 17 IMAX Bassett Place and get active at Delta Aquatic Center. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.
Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for El Paso?
Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.