Shhh! Here’s a little secret: October is one of the best times of year to visit Santa Fe. Temperatures drop and the crowds dissipate, giving you the opportunity for a “secret season” visit to experience some of the city’s most exciting happenings. So here are the must-see events and activities in…
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Each year, thousands flock to New Mexico to visit our southern neighbors and experience the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. This phenomenon in its 53rd year, October 4–12, 2025, is the largest ballooning event on earth, the most photographed event on earth, and the largest annual…
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Every August, thousands of visitors arrive in Santa Fe for the annual Santa Fe Indian Market, produced by the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA), the largest juried Indian art market in the world. Santa Fe hotels fill to capacity and The City Different begins to buzz with Native…
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Every August, approximately 1,000 Native North American artists from across North America gather on the historic Santa Fe Plaza for Santa Fe Indian Market, a celebration of Native art, heritage, and culture. And this August 2025, Indian Market celebrates its 103rd anniversary! Produced by…
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Santa Fe is a favorite hiking destination for visitors to New Mexico and for good reason! Nestled at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the area has accessible all-season terrain, beautiful views, and varied routes to suit people of all ages. Check out our Foothills Trail map for…
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Reawaken your soul in Santa Fe, New Mexico. With 320+ days of sunshine, enchanting forests, award-winning cuisine, 250 galleries, and an array of museums and immersive art experiences, as well as a emphasis on self-care and relaxation, there’s no better place to reinvigorate your senses and…
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In many places, Labor Day is considered the end of summer and a time to begin winding down for autumn. In Santa Fe, Labor Day is a time to celebrate the kickoff of our autumn event season. We wash our gloom away in a fiery ritual, embrace the cooler temps as we run to the mountains for recreation…
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Santa Fe has become synonymous with margaritas. How fun is that? It's partly because that main buzz (TEQUILA!) in the all-mighty margarita is said to have made its way via the Spanish on their treks along the El Camino Rael to Santa Fe in the 1600s. (Click for more tequila and margarita origin…
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September in Santa Fe is a magical time. The smell of green chile roasting fills the crisp mountain air, while the aspens turn golden and shimmer with the breeze. Temperatures begin to drop, but the autumn event season really begins to heat up! Here are several of The City Different's can't-miss…
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Friday, August 29, 2025 marks the 101st Burning of Zozobra! He's a century old! Each year, Santa Fe's original burning man Zozobra, a 50-foot tall, storied marionette, is built anew. And each year he is stuffed with thousands of paper "glooms"––love letters, divorce papers, photos, speeding…
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