Annual Events

Every Saturday starting March 2, 2024 thru Dec 28th. weather permitting, see "hours". Support our local artists! Saturdays from March through December, locals and visitors love to shop at the Santa Fe Artists Market, located across from the Farmer's Market along the tracks across from the Water Tower. Meet the artists and discover beautiful, fine arts and crafts in a variety of mediums, from local, juried New Mexico artisans. Discover the perfect gifts, home decor, jewelry, apparel, art, and more.

WHEN: The day after Thanksgiving every year. See "more" for hours.

WHAT: Christmas Lighting and Santa Claus Visits - Events on the Plaza. MASKS & distancing required.

Every year, Santa Fe begins its Christmas anticipation the day after Thanksgiving. People gather to watch as a vintage fire truck parades Santa and Mrs. Claus around the Plaza, eventually stopping to greet everyone. The colorful lighting happens at dark.

WHEN: Christmas at the Palace Dec 13, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

WHEN: Las Posadas, on the Plaza Dec 8,  5pm - check link for details.

WHERE: New Mexico History Museum & Palace of the Governors, and Santa Fe Plaza.

Two FREE traditional Christmas events for the whole family, presented by the New Mexico History Museum & Palace of the Governors.

WHEN:Dec 13th - 22nd,  2024 

WHERE: The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi.

Experience the beauty and power of world-class choral music with the Santa Fe Desert Chorale.

WHEN:Christmas Eve. 5.15pm - 8.30pm

WHERE: Historic Canyon Road (FREE)

A long-standing Santa Fe tradition is to walk the historic Canyon Road on Christmas Eve. Farolitos, Christmas Carols, Cider, and goodies line the street. Starting at twilight and going until everyone has left. Join in this wonderful spectacle with your friends and family. Happy Holidays!  

WHEN: December 31st, 2024: 8pm - 12:10am. 

WHERE: Santa Fe Plaza

NOTE: Some pueblos may be closed to visitors. Please call numbers provided on "more" page to check the status of their feast days and visitor access.

There are 19 Pueblos around Northern New Mexico and each observe sacred ceremonial Feast Days and Religious Events. The Native people generously allow respectful outsiders to attend some of these events throughout the year. Please be sure to observe all Pueblo Rules of Etiquette when visiting Native American villages. If you're not sure what the rules are, please inquire at the Tourism Offices for each Pueblo. Click "More" for Calendar of Events.

WHEN: April 24 - 26, 2025. Check web link for more info.

WHERE: Albuquerque - Tingley Coliseum Fair Grounds. Since 1983, during the last weekend in April, The Gathering of Nations has been North America's biggest Pow Wow! A spectacular event for everyone.

WHAT:  14th Annual Folk Art Flea, 

WHEN: May TBD, 2025 10am - 2pm

WHERE: Santa Fe County Fairgrounds 

The Folk Art Flea is a fabulous sale of collectors’-quality, gently-used folk and fine art from around the world. Flea shoppers will find hand-crafted textiles, ceramics, yard art, masks, high-end and costume jewelry, paintings, and lots more – at bargain prices.

WHEN: June, 2025. Dates TBD. Check website link for details.

WHERE: Santa Fe Rodeo Grounds

Saddle up for all the heart-pounding, mud-slinging, action-packed performances of a top PRCA rodeo with a hometown feel.

WHO: The City of Santa Fe July 4th Celebration hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe

WHAT: FREE event with FREE parking, live music, food trucks and fireworks

WHEN: July 4, 4 - 10 pm

WHERE: Santa Fe Place Mall parking lot (Enter via Cerrillos Road, Rodeo Road westbound or Zafarano

WHEN: July 4th 

WHERE: Santa Fe Plaza. (check website for updates on tickets/schedule/attendence regulations etc)

When locals think Fourth of July in Santa Fe, Pancakes On The Plaza comes to mind first. From the deliciousness of the pancakes to the cool cars on display ... from the toe-tapping music to the unique art show, Pancakes On The Plaza has something for everyone. 

WHEN: July,  2025. Dates TBD. Tickets on sale online May 1st (Limited tix available at door)

WHERE: Railyard Park at 740 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe.

Intended as a one-time event in 2004, the International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe is now the largest of its kind in the world!

Click link for more info and purchase tickets.

WHEN: July 2025 TBD. (Usually the last weekend of July).    9am - 5pm

WHERE: Santa Fe Plaza. Check website link on "more" page for details.

The oldest and largest juried Spanish Market in the United States.  The celebration includes festivals, music and cultural events centered around Santa Fe's historic Plaza. 

WHEN: August 16, 17, 2025 (always the 3rd weekend in August) Check website to confirm.

WHERE: Plaza area. Check website on "more" page for details.

Since 1922, Santa Fe's Indian Market has been a spectacular event attracting hundreds of locals and visitors.

WHEN: June 27th - August 23rd, 2025.  Check weblink on "more" page for schedule & ticket purchase.

WHERE: Santa Fe Opera House.

The Santa Fe Opera has grown to become recognized as one of the world's leading cultural festivals.

WHEN: Friday August 29, 2025 (always the Friday of Labor Day Weekend) Tix go on Sale July 4th.

WHERE: Fort Marcy Park. (Check website for details on where to park and how to get to the field.)

The burning of the 50 foot-tall effigy known as Zozobra, a.k.a Old Man Gloom, began in 1924 and has become an annual tradition for Santa Feans to burn away "doom and gloom" in time for fall. 

WHEN: Sept, 2025.  (Parades and Events are Usually the first weekend after Labor Day) Check website for Event Schedule

WHERE: The Historic Plaza Area - FREE Admission.

For more than 300 years, every September, the Santa Fe Fiesta Council proudly invites people from all backgrounds to celebrate historic Santa Fe culture with events that highlight the talents of Northern New Mexico cultura! Enjoy the arts and crafts booths along with music, dancing, entertainment and food booths that line the historic Santa Fe plaza during the Fiesta Labor Day weekend. 

WHEN: Sept 24 - 28, 2025. Tickets go on sale July 5th 2025, check website link for tickets. 

WHERE: Many locations including restaurants. 

Enjoy five-days of events featuring the world-class culinary artistry found in as many as 75 excellent Santa Fe restaurants, coupled with the sophistication and wines of up to 90 national wineries. Click "more" to link to event schedules and ticket purchase.

WHEN: OCTOBER 4 - 12, 2025. Tickets on sale starting April, 2025. Click "More" for weblink to purchase tix.

WHERE: Balloon Fiesta Park, Albuquerque

The world's premier balloon event. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a world-renowned attraction and destination for kids of all ages. For more than four decades, the first week in October brings the smell of roasting chiles and the beautiful, magical moving picture show of hot air balloons sailing silently through the crisp fall air.

WHEN: Weekend Markets begin April thru Oct, plus Dec 2024. See "more" for all scheduled dates. 

Enjoy fine art & meet the artists under New Mexico’s cerulean skies at the Santa Fe Society of Artists shows in historic downtown Santa Fe. Located just a half block from the Santa Fe Plaza and across the street from the historic New Mexico Museum of Art.

WHEN: October 14th, 2024.

WHERE: Santa Fe's Plaza. & Museum of Contemporary Native Arts

 Join several Native American Tribes as they bring their culture and community to the Santa Fe Plaza for dances and events marking the Annual Indigenous Peoples' Day.