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
Santa Fe Plaza
Ring in the New Year on the Santa Fe Plazaǃ The festivities begin at 9:00 p.m. with local bands performing on the Santa Fe Bandstand. Enjoy hot chocolate and biscochitos next to the cozy piñon bonfires. When the countdown ends, a Zia symbol crafted by a traditional Spanish colonial artisan will be raised as the sky overhead lights up with a festive fireworks display.
Christmas in Santa Fe
Christmas at the Palace
Palace of the Governors at the New Mexico History Museum
WHEN: December 13, 2019
Santa Fe's beloved Christmas at the Palace brings the community together for and evening of hot cider, cookies, live music, a chance to operate an antique printing press and the visit of Mr. and Mrs. Claus -- all in the legendary magic of the Palace of the Governors.
Las Posadas
New Mexico History Museum
WHEN: December 15, 2019
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.
Annual Holiday Open House
New Mexico Museum of Art
WHEN: December 22, 2019
The Holiday Open House is a round-robin of puppet plays, art making projects, photos with Santa Claus, and other activities.
Canyon Road Farolito Walk
Canyon Road
WHEN: Starts around dusk December 24, 2019
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 13, 2019
Santa Fe's beloved Christmas at the Palace brings the community together for and evening of hot cider, cookies, live music, a chance to operate an antique printing press and the visit of Mr. and Mrs. Claus -- all in the legendary magic of the Palace of the Governors.
Las Posadas
New Mexico History Museum
WHEN: December 15, 2019
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.
Annual Holiday Open House
New Mexico Museum of Art
WHEN: December 22, 2019
The Holiday Open House is a round-robin of puppet plays, art making projects, photos with Santa Claus, and other activities.
Canyon Road Farolito Walk
Canyon Road
WHEN: Starts around dusk December 24, 2019
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.
Las Posadas
Palace of the Governors
The annual candle-lit procession of Las Posadas travels around the Santa Fe Plaza and concludes in the Palace Courtyard. This version of an old Hispanic tradition recreates Mary and Joseph’s search for a place to give birth to the Baby Jesus—and throws in a few devils for good measure. Stay for carols, cookies and hot cider in the Palace Courtyard. Free.
Santa Fe Artists in Residence
Watch art happen in front of your eyes during Santa Fe Artists in Residence. At participating hotels and galleries, you will be able to meet, interact and see artists as they create jewelry, paintings, pottery and more. Be sure to take a piece home with youǃ
Santa Fe Winter Indian Market
La Fonda on the Plaza
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
