December
Please be advised all events, performances, venues, dates and times are subject to change. Persons wishing to verify the details of an event should contact the organizer.
A City Different New Year's Eve on the Santa Fe Plaza
Santa Fe Plaza
WHEN: WHEN: December 31, 2018, 9:00 PM - 12:15 AM
Round up your family, friends and visitors to welcome the New Year to Santa Fe on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Be part of the fun as the City Different says Adios to 2017 at the Third Annual New Year's Eve on the Santa Fe Plaza.
The festivities begin at 9:00 p.m. with the Plaza warmed by stationary heaters and cozy piñon bonfires scenting the night air with an unmistakably comforting New Mexican fragrance.
Round up your family, friends and visitors to welcome the New Year to Santa Fe on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Be part of the fun as the City Different says Adios to 2017 at the Third Annual New Year's Eve on the Santa Fe Plaza.
The festivities begin at 9:00 p.m. with the Plaza warmed by stationary heaters and cozy piñon bonfires scenting the night air with an unmistakably comforting New Mexican fragrance.
Christmas in Santa Fe
Christmas at the Palace
Palace of the Governors at the New Mexico History Museum
WHEN: December, 2018
Christmas at the Palace brings the community together for an evening of hot cider, cookies, live music, pinatas, craft-making activities, a chance to operate an antique printing press and a visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus--all in the legendary magic of the Palace of the Governors. A free family event.
Las Posadas
New Mexico History Museum
WHEN: December 9, 2018
Join Mary and Joseph in this reenactment of their search for lodging to give birth to baby Jesus. The procession ends at the Palace of the Governors courtyard with carols and refreshments.
Canyon Road Farolito Walk
Canyon Road
WHEN: Starts around dusk December 24, 2018
This beloved Christmas Eve tradition lights up the heart and soul, as thousands of people stroll this famous road, which is decorated with farolitos (small, sand-filled bags with votive candles) and luminarias (bonfires). The joyous sounds of carols and friends and families greeting each other fills the air.
Palace of the Governors at the New Mexico History Museum
WHEN: December, 2018
Christmas at the Palace brings the community together for an evening of hot cider, cookies, live music, pinatas, craft-making activities, a chance to operate an antique printing press and a visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus--all in the legendary magic of the Palace of the Governors. A free family event.
Las Posadas
New Mexico History Museum
WHEN: December 9, 2018
Join Mary and Joseph in this reenactment of their search for lodging to give birth to baby Jesus. The procession ends at the Palace of the Governors courtyard with carols and refreshments.
Canyon Road Farolito Walk
Canyon Road
WHEN: Starts around dusk December 24, 2018
This beloved Christmas Eve tradition lights up the heart and soul, as thousands of people stroll this famous road, which is decorated with farolitos (small, sand-filled bags with votive candles) and luminarias (bonfires). The joyous sounds of carols and friends and families greeting each other fills the air.
Pueblo Christmas Celebrations
WHEN: various dates, see below
December 12, 2018
Pojoaque Pueblo - Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day
Tesuque Pueblo - Bow and Arrow, Comanche and Buffalo Dances
Jemez Pueblo - Matachina Dances
December 24, 2018
Taos Pueblo - Procession of the Virgin Mary
Tesuque Pueblo - Christmas Eve Midnight Mass and Dance
Nambe Pueblo - Christmas Eve Mass and Buffalo, Deer and Antelope Dances
Picuris Pueblo - Sundown Torchlight Procession of the Virgin Vespers and Matachina Dances
Acoma Pueblo - Luminarias display (2,000 paper bag lanterns line the road leading to the pueblo
December 25, 2018
Taos Pueblo - Various Dances and Matachinas Dance
Picuris Pueblo, Ohkay Owingeh - Matachina Dances
Jemez Pueblo, Laguna Pueblo, San Felipe Pueblo, San Ildefonso, Santa Clara Pueblo, Tesuque Pueblo, Zia Pueblo - Various Dances
December 12, 2018
Pojoaque Pueblo - Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day
Tesuque Pueblo - Bow and Arrow, Comanche and Buffalo Dances
Jemez Pueblo - Matachina Dances
December 24, 2018
Taos Pueblo - Procession of the Virgin Mary
Tesuque Pueblo - Christmas Eve Midnight Mass and Dance
Nambe Pueblo - Christmas Eve Mass and Buffalo, Deer and Antelope Dances
Picuris Pueblo - Sundown Torchlight Procession of the Virgin Vespers and Matachina Dances
Acoma Pueblo - Luminarias display (2,000 paper bag lanterns line the road leading to the pueblo
December 25, 2018
Taos Pueblo - Various Dances and Matachinas Dance
Picuris Pueblo, Ohkay Owingeh - Matachina Dances
Jemez Pueblo, Laguna Pueblo, San Felipe Pueblo, San Ildefonso, Santa Clara Pueblo, Tesuque Pueblo, Zia Pueblo - Various Dances
Santa Fe Winter Indian Market
La Fonda on the Plaza
WHEN: December 15 - 16, 2018
Do your holiday shopping with Native artists, in a festive environment at a downtown Santa Fe landmark. Featuring 130+ artists selling jewelry, pottery, paintings, weavings and more; a silent auction; live entertainment, and visits with Native Santaǃ
Do your holiday shopping with Native artists, in a festive environment at a downtown Santa Fe landmark. Featuring 130+ artists selling jewelry, pottery, paintings, weavings and more; a silent auction; live entertainment, and visits with Native Santaǃ
