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View the Museum of New Mexico's calendar for all of the photos and details of the museums openings, exhibits and events all around Santa Fe.

Blu Crawl

Blu Crawl

Downtown Santa Fe
WHEN: September 4 at 9pm - September 5 at 2am
10 CLUBS, 18 DJS ONLY $10 FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY!
UNITING SANTA FE CLUBS AND DJS AND YOU!

The Blu Crawl brings together the top DJ's in the Southwest for a bar crawl like never before! To get in all you have to do is pay a simple, one time cover fee of $10, to get your Blu Crawl wristband. That wristband allows you entry into any participating bar.
Fiesta de los Niños: A Children's Celebration!

Fiesta de los Niños: A Children's Celebration!

El Rancho de las Golondrinas
334 Los Pinos Rd.
(505) 471-2261
WHEN: September 4-5 from 10 am - 4 pm
our children will have fun learning about history as they try on historic costumes of the Spanish settlers and build their very own miniature adobe house. Exotic birds, music, miniature horses, costumed villagers - not to mention burros, goats and sheep - will bring this Spanish colonial ranch to life and inspire young minds. Games, crafts and entertainment for the whole family!

All Children Under 13 are admitted FREE of charge!

Fiesta Labor Day Arts & Crafts Market

On The Historic Santa Fe Plaza
WHEN: September 4th-6th, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
The Annual Santa Fe Fiesta Council Arts & Crafts Market is a wonderful juried show featuring artists & artisans from around the country. In addition, you'll be able to pick up Zozobra memorabilia at the Fiesta Council booth.
Kewa Pueblo (formerly Santa Domingo) Annual Arts & Crafts Market

Kewa Pueblo (formerly Santa Domingo) Annual Arts & Crafts Market

(505) 465-0406
WHEN: September 4th-6th, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Kewa Pueblo (formerly Santo Domingo) Annual Arts & Crafts Market. Just a short drive from Santa Fe - it's well worth seeing over 300 Indian Artists from across the United States showcasing their wares. The event will feature art, food, fresh farm produce and Indian dances. Information: (505) 465-0406.
Burning of Zozobra and Santa Fe Fiesta

Burning of Zozobra and Santa Fe Fiesta

Plaza and various venues
(505) 988-7575
WHEN: Thursday, September 9 through Sunday, September 12
The oldest community event in the U.S. commemorates the reoccupation of Santa Fe led by Don Diego de Vargas in 1692, a dozen years after the Pueblo Indian Revolt. The city pulls out all the stops for this annual celebration, starting with the Burning of Zozobra, the dramatic torching of a 49-foot tall marionette that groans and grimaces as he goes up in flames and fireworks at Fort Marcy Park, burning away everyone's troubles from the past year. His ending marks the beginning of Fiesta, filled with music, dance, food, the beloved Children's Pet Parade, religious ceremonies and more. Blending pageantry with revelry and treasured traditions, Fiesta is a favorite time for visitors and locals alike!
Santa Fe Renaissance Fair

Santa Fe Renaissance Fair

El Rancho de las Golondrinas
334 Los Pinos Rd.
(505) 471-2261
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. September 18-19
Lords and Ladies and little ones, too can join the revelry with jousting, sword fighting and Celtic games. Enjoy entertainment by Clan Tynker. Feast and frolic during this annual community fair, and come dressed in your Renaissance costumes to compete in a clothing contest.
20th Annual Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta

20th Annual Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta

Various venues in Santa Fe
(505) 438-8060
WHEN: Wednesday, September 22 - Sunday, September 26
Devoted to the fruitful pairing of wine and chile, this annual fiesta features more than 100 wineries and more than 70 Santa Fe chefs participating in seminars, cooking demonstrations, guest chef luncheons, winemaker dinners, the famous Grand Food & Wine Tasting and the Gruet Golf Classic.

El Rito Studio Tour

El Rito, on NM 554 off US Highway 84/285 northwest of Espanola
(505) 685-0978
WHEN: Saturday October 2nd and 3rd, 10 am - 5 pm
See the extensive list of artisanal offerings and plan your visit to this early Spanish settlement that now is home to a community of artists. This is an opportunity to acquire folk art such as hand carved furniture, paintngs, pottery, artist's books, textiles, santos and much more.
Harvest Festival

Harvest Festival

El Rancho de las Golondrinas
334 Los Pinos Rd.
(505) 471-2261
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3
Celebrate the harvest at El Rancho de las Golondrinas, a living history museum dedicated to the heritage and culture of Spanish Colonial New Mexico. Learn to string chile ristras. Snack on bizcochitos baked in an horno. Buy arts and crafts from local artisans and dance to live music. Bring the whole family to this festival honoring one of New Mexico's vibrant cultures.
Abiquiú Studio Tour

Abiquiú Studio Tour

Abiquiú, US Highway 84/285, 18 miles northwest of Española
(505) 685-4454
WHEN: October 9th, 10th & 11th, 10am - 5 pm
More than 60 traditional and contemporary artists participate in this studio tour in historic Abiquiú and the stunningly beautiful surrounding area.
Complimentary maps are available at all the studios and local businesses and for download on their website.
Galisteo Studio Tour

Galisteo Studio Tour

Galisteo, 25 miles south of Santa Fe off Highway 285
(505) 466-2118
WHEN: October 16th and 17th, 10 am - 5 pm
This studio tour is enhanced by Autumn's crisp air & the bright golden color of ancient cottonwoods in the historic village of Galisteo. Artist studios abound with beautiful paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, weaving and more at this years Annual Galisteo Studio tour. You'll enjoy walking 'round the quaint New Mexico village.
Santa Fe Farmers Market

Santa Fe Farmers Market

1607 Paseo de Peralta
(505) 983-4098
WHEN: 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays and Tuesdays
Visit the famous Santa Fe Farmers Market, now in its brand new building, for a celebration of northern New Mexico's unique culture, history and food. You'll find delicious locally grown fruits and vegetables, organic chicken, lamb and beef, handmade jams, herbal products, and other items. Enjoy live music, kids activities and special events throughout the year. Savor a hot cup of coffee, breakfast burrito and pastries at our concession stand as you experience this 40-year-old local institution.
Santa Fe Creative Tourism Classes & Workshops

Santa Fe Creative Tourism Classes & Workshops

Various venues
Ongoing
Make your visit fun and meaningful by getting to know the city's art, culture, history, heritage and people. Workshops, classes and experiences taught by local community members in vibrant artists' studios and other settings make a Santa Fe visit all the more memorable. Visit the Santa Fe Creative Tourism website and scroll down for a calendar of events.
Sole Mates: Cowboy Boots and Art

Sole Mates: Cowboy Boots and Art

New Mexico Museum of Art
107 W. Palace Ave.
(505) 476-5072
WHEN: May 15 through September 5
Cowboy boots, a major symbol of the American Western life, are the subject of this exhibit, which explores changing aspects of the West from 1880 through today. View more than 130 pairs of cowboy boots, paintings, postcards, sculptures, video imagery, advertisements and more.
Wild At Heart: Ernest Thompson Seton

Wild At Heart: Ernest Thompson Seton

New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave.
(505) 476-5200
WHEN: May 23 through May 8, 2011
This first major exhibition devoted to Ernest Thompson Seton (1860-1946) tells the story of the "godfather of today's environmental movement" through his drawings and paintings, personal memorabilia, photographs and books. Seton, who spent his final years in Santa Fe, was a conservationist, author, artist and co-founder of the Boy Scouts of America.
Material World: Textile Treasures from the Collection

Material World: Textile Treasures from the Collection

Museum of International Folk Art
706 Camino Lejo, on Museum Hill
(505) 476-1200
WHEN: Through September 11, 2011
View 138 rarely-seen items from the museum's staggering collection of 20,000 textiles and costumes, ranging from everyday wear to ornate ceremonial garb.
Santa Fe Found: Fragments of Time

Santa Fe Found: Fragments of Time

Palace of the Governors
105 W. Palace Ave.
(505) 476-5100
WHEN: Through May 21, 2011
Subtitled "The archaeological and historic roots of America's oldest capital city," this exhibit presents more than 160 artifacts from four historic sites that chronicle the encounters between Native Americans and early Spanish explorers. In conjunction with the exhibit, a monthly lecture series takes place in the adjacent New Mexico History Museum auditorium.
El Hilo de la Memoria/The Threads of Memory

El Hilo de la Memoria/The Threads of Memory

The New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave.
(505) 476-5200
WHEN: October 17 through January 9, 2011
The General Archive of the Early Indies in Seville Spain has selected Santa Fe for the American debut of this exhibit of rare documents, illustrations and maps detailing Spain's early presence in North America. View more than 140 documents spanning Ponce de Leon's first contact in Florida through New Mexico's incorporation as a U.S. Territory.
Nizhoni Shima’: Master Weavers of the Toadlena/Two Grey Hills Region

Nizhoni Shima’: Master Weavers of the Toadlena/Two Grey Hills Region

Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian
704 Camino Lejo on Museum Hill
(505) 982-4636/(800) 607-4636
WHEN: May 16 through April 17, 2011
This exhibit features iconic rugs and tapestries dating from 1910 to today made by master weavers of the community surrounding the Toadlena and Two Grey Hills trading posts. The exhibit also explores the lifeways, techniques and family connections of this celebrated craft tradition.
Georgia O'Keeffe: Abstraction

Georgia O'Keeffe: Abstraction

The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
217 Johnson St.
(505) 946-1000
WHEN: May 28 through September 12
The first exhibition to focus solely on abstractions created by Georgia O'Keeffe throughout her career includes 100 drawings, paintings and watercolors and is presented jointly by The Whitney Museum of Art, The Phillips Collection and the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum.
A Century of Masters: The NEA National Heritage Fellows of New Mexico

A Century of Masters: The NEA National Heritage Fellows of New Mexico

Museum of International Folk Art
Museum Hill, Camino Lejo off Old Santa Fe Trail
(505) 476-1200
WHEN: Through May 22, 2011
Twelve New Mexico artists are among the National Heritage Fellows honored for artistic excellence and commitment to their art forms by The National Endowment for the Arts over the years. This exhibit features woodcarving, weaving, silversmithing and other work in the museum's collections by all the New Mexico fellows.
Huichol Art and Culture: Balancing the World

Huichol Art and Culture: Balancing the World

Museum of Indian Arts & Culture
710 Camino Lejo on Museum Hill
(505) 476-1250
WHEN: Through March 6, 2011
This significant collection of art made by the Huichol people of western Mexico during the last century reveals many ties to New Mexico's Pueblo arts and cultures. The Huichol have long believed that balancing opposites in their art and culture is central to keeping the world in balance.
The Dissolve: SITE Santa Fe 8th International Biennial

The Dissolve: SITE Santa Fe 8th International Biennial

1606 Paseo de Peralta
(505) 989-1199
WHEN: Opening events Friday, June 18 through Sunday, June 20. On exhibit through January 2, 2011.
The Dissolve, a groundbreaking exhibition curated by Sarah Lewis and Daniel Belasco, presents work featuring animation by more than 25 established and emerging artists. A series of public programs, lectures and performances complement the biennial.
The Dissolve on Facebook
400 Prizes at SantaFe.org

400 Prizes at SantaFe.org

WHEN: NOW SantaFe.org is giving away hotel stays, jewelry, dining certificates, and alll types of Santa Fe art & goods over the course of Santa Fe's 400th Anniversary Commemoration. You'll find out each new prizes by following the City of Santa Fe on Twitter. Follow Us on Twitter and Join us on Facebook. View all the prizes at 400 Prizes.

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