“Dream Higher” 1st Annual Kite Festival Premiers in Alamogordo This Saturday

Alamogordo, NM — Families across Otero County are invited to kick off the weekend with sky-high fun at the “Dream Higher” 1st Annual Kite Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Trinity Turtle Healing Labyrinth Park, located at 7440 N Hwy 54/70 (just one mile north of McGinn’s PistachioLand).

Hosted by CAPPED, Inc., a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on wellness, education, and community healing, the free, all-ages event combines hands-on creativity, outdoor play, and the peaceful energy of the park’s renowned labyrinth.

Festival Highlights

• 10:00 a.m. – Noon: Hands-on kite-building workshops in shaded tents. The first 80 kids ages 6–12 receive free plain white kite kits, markers, and volunteer assistance to decorate and assemble their own kites. Children under 6 (and “young-at-heart” adults) can pick up free pinwheel kits (first 80 while supplies last).

• Noon – 1:00 p.m.: Community lunch break with free hot dogs, chips, and water (donations appreciated), made possible by generous support from Lowe’s Grocery, Walmart Supercenter, and Southwest Sound Healing.

• 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Kite-flying time! Bring your own kite or fly the one you built as the sky fills with color over the park.

Dragon Kite Raffle: Every participant receives one free raffle ticket. Additional tickets are just $2 for one or $1 each (family packs available). Three beautiful dragon kites will be given away — red at noon, blue at 2 p.m., and purple at 4 p.m.

Commercial kites, special-design kites, string reels, and LED light kits will also be available for purchase on-site.

Hear Directly from the Event Leaders

For more details and the inspiring story behind the event, tune into the recent interview with Anthony Lucero of CAPPED, Inc., conducted by Dawn Baraco on Alamogordo Town News / KALH Radio:

🎧 Listen to the full interview here:

Dream Higher First Annual Kite Festival This Weekend

In the conversation, Lucero shares his excitement about bringing back a classic childhood activity, the joy of seeing dozens of kites in the air, and the community spirit that made the free event possible.

Event Location & Additional Info

The Trinity Turtle Healing Labyrinth Park offers a beautiful setting with its meditative labyrinth, walking paths, and 12-site campground open 24/7 — the perfect backdrop for a day of reflection and playful fun.

The event is completely free (no tickets or registration required, though raffle tickets are available on-site). All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

For questions, text or call (575) 430-7798 or visit capped.org.

Mark your calendars and get ready to Dream Higher this Saturday! Bring the whole family, fly a kite, and enjoy a day of simple, uplifting fun under the New Mexico sun. Organizers hope this becomes an annual tradition that fills the skies with color for years to come. 

Stay tuned to 2nd Life Media Alamogordo Town News and KALH Radio for local coverage.

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