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DECEMBER 2024
What's Happening in Santa Fe
Please enjoy these upcoming events in December,
which include the best concerts, art tours,
and performances that the city has to offer.
THROUGH THE MONTH
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Ski Santa Fe
Ski Santa Fe includes 8 lifts
and 88 runs at elevations
of over 10,000 feet.
 
Pueblo Feast Days and Dances
December can give us the time to pause and behold the wonderful tradition of Native American Feast Days and dances at our Eight Northern Pueblos.
 
Santa fe Railyard
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special EVENTs
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The Life Link–keep hope alive
 
DECEMBER 7
Madrid Christmas Parade
 
DECEMBER 8
Las Posadas
on the Plaza
Celebrated around the world, Las Posadas recreates Mary and Joseph’s search for a place of shelter in the days leading up to the birth of Jesus.
 
DECEMBER 10 - 21
La Luz de las Noches
Follow the dazzling lights to delicious food, drinks, and music at the enchanting Santa Fe Botanical Garden. Great for the whole family.
 
DECEMBER 11 & 14
Honor New Mexico’s Veterans this Holiday Season
Join this event Honoring and Remembering New Mexico Veterans (HRNMV) for National Wreaths Across America Day.
 
DECEMBER 6
Canyon Road Fireside Chat
 
DECEMBER 14
NM Museum of Art Open House
 
DECEMBER 14
NM Winter Spirits Festival
 
DECEMBER 24
Santa Fe Farolito Walk
Experience the magic of the Farolito Walk, a cherished Santa Fe tradition where thousands of flickering candles illuminate historic streets and adobe walls on Christmas Eve.
 
DECEMBER 31
New Year’s Eve on the Plaza
Community celebration on Santa Fe Plaza, highlighted by the rising of a Zia symbol, live music, bonfires, hot cocoa, and fireworks, providing hours of fun for the entire family.
 
HOLIDAY marketS
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DECEMBER 1
SWAIA Winter Indian Market
Unique opportunity
to experience and acquire exceptional Native
American art.
 
DECEMBER 6
Farolito Tree Lighting & Holiday Market
 
DECEMBER 7
SFCC Holiday
Arts and Crafts Fair
Over 100 of New Mexico’s finest artists and craftspeople will showcase their work, including jewelry, pottery, paintings, woodcarvings, handmade ornaments, and more.
 
DECEMBER 7 & 8
Winter Spanish Market
Immerse yourself in a captivating display of artistry, live performances, and local cuisine, all set against the backdrop of Santa Fe's enchanting winter wonderland.
 
DECEMBER 14
Holiday Mercado
This free event on the Southside brings together local vendors and artists for a very special holiday shopping experience. Plus, bring the little ones to get their photo taken with Santa!
 
PERFORMANCES
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DECEMBER 2
Annual Holiday Concert 2024
Concert for the whole family. Join us for our 41st holiday celebration with many family favorite musics.
 
DECEMBER 5 - 29
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Revised)
 
DECEMBER 6
NLBHA Charity Event
Mariachi Christmas 2024
 
DECEMBER 8
The Santa Fe Symphony
Sounds of the Season
 
DECEMBER 10
The Santa Fe Symphony
Chorus: Carols and Choruses
 
DECEMBER 8 & 10 - 14 & 15
Santa Fe Women's Ensemble Winter Concert Series
Enjoy the 13-voice cadre accompanied by a saxophonist and percussionist for an inspired repertoire of holiday faves titled Connect!
 
DECEMBER 12
The Santa Fe Symphony
Winter Gala
Home for the Holidays:
Holly & Harmony
This fundraiser taking place this year at La Fonda on the Plaza.
Sponsored By:
Sotheby's International Realty
 
DECEMBER 13, 14, 17 20, 21, 22
Santa Fe Desert Chorale
Carols & Lullabies:
A Rose in Winter
A Rose in Winter, reflects on the hope and wonder we experience this time of year, as miraculous as a flower blooming during the cold of December.
 
DECEMBER 15
Santa Fe Community Orchestra
“Winter Tales”
Free Concert
The opportunity for exceptional New Mexican musicians to perform free concerts for a broad range of Santa Fe and northern New Mexico audiences.
 
DECEMBER 14 & 15
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
Nutcracker
Experience the wonder of The Nutcracker this holiday season with Aspen Santa Fe Ballet.
 
DECEMBER 19 - 23 & 28 - 29
Santa Fe Pro Musica
Baroque Series and
Holiday Bach Festival
All concerts held at the inviting St. Francis Auditorium in the New Mexico Museum of Art.
 
DECEMBER 24
The Santa Fe Symphony
Time for Three
This outstanding trio—
known for its charismatic performances that have been leaving audiences around the globe captivated.
 
DECEMBER 31
Joe Illick & The New Year's Eve Orchestra
Ring in 2025 with an unforgettable night of classical music featuring Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.
 
 

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