Dream Higher” 1st Annual Kite Festival Rescheduled to April 25 in Alamogordo Due to Forecasted Thunderstorms This Saturday – Free Family Fun Day at Trinity Turtle Healing Labyrinth Park

Alamogordo, NM – April 10, 2026 – Due to forecasted thunderstorms for this Saturday, April 11, the “Dream Higher” 1st Annual Kite Festival has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 25, 2026. Families across the Tularosa Basin are still invited to soar high at this stress-reducing, family-friendly event hosted by CAPPED, Inc., a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to wellness, education, and community healing.

The free event will now take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the beautiful Trinity Turtle Healing Labyrinth Park, located at 7440 N Hwy 54/70 in Alamogordo (about 1 mile north of McGinn’s PistachioLand).

Attendees can bring their own kite or get one on-site, and the same goes for food — though donations for hot dogs are always appreciated. The day promises plenty of hands-on fun and colorful skies.

Event Schedule (Saturday, April 25):

• 10 a.m. – Noon: Build Kites (with markers and helpers in the kite-building tents)

• Noon – 1 p.m.: Hot Dogs (donations appreciated)

• 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Kites in the Air! Watch and fly colorful creations across the park

Special Features for Kids and Families:

• Free Plain White Kite “Kits” — Available to the first 80 kids ages 6–12 (while supplies last)

• Free Pinwheels — For the first 80 kids under 6, plus adults who are young at heart

• Dragon Raffle — First ticket free at registration; additional tickets just $2 for 1 or $1 each

• Red Dragon Drawing at Noon

• Blue Dragon Drawing at 2 p.m.

• Purple Dragon Drawing at 4 p.m.

• Additional commercial kites, special design kites, string reels, and LED light kits will be available for purchase

The festival is designed as a joyful, low-pressure day where families can connect, create, and enjoy the outdoors together. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

CAPPED, Inc. is well-known in the community for its prevention programs, holistic healing services, and community care initiatives. The Trinity Turtle Healing Labyrinth Park itself serves as a peaceful, always-open space for reflection and wellness — making it the perfect backdrop for this uplifting event.

For more information or to help spread the word, text or call (575) 430-7798. You can also visit capped.org or follow CAPPED on social media.

This first-ever kite festival is part of CAPPED’s ongoing mission to bring positive, family-centered experiences to the Alamogordo area while supporting the growth of the Trinity Turtle Healing Labyrinth Park — one of the region’s unique community treasures.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25 and get ready to Dream Higher! Bring the whole family, fly a kite, and enjoy a day of simple fun in the New Mexico sunshine (weather permitting, of course).

For ongoing local event coverage, follow 2nd Life Media Alamogordo Town News & KALH Radio. We’ll see you at the park on the 25th!

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