The Memorial, which covers 55 acres of the formerly disputed land, attempts to give people a glimpse into other cultures through the visual, literary, and performing arts. To accomplish this, they have events scheduled year around. The annual Siglo de Oro in the spring, which exhibits the Spanish theatre, attracts professionals and students from around the globe. In the fall, they have the Chamizal Festival celebrating the Chamizal Memorial and what is represents. The summer nights are filled with music, during the free Music Under the Stars that is produced by the El Paso Arts Resources Department.
Concerts range from local blues bands to gypsy folk groups from eastern Europe.
Through these events, the Chamizal employees hope that the visitors are exposed to other cultures and at the same time, gain a better understanding of their own. In addition to the special events scheduled throughout the year, the Chamizal Memorial is home to the Los Paisanos gallery and Chamizal Museum. The gallery houses many local and international artist s work, ranging from traditional paintings to contemporary photography. The museum explains the history behind the Chamizal and gives an introduction to the annual events through various exhibits and a 15-minute film. They only come when they bring their out of town guests.