Christmas at the Palace & Las Posadas

WHEN: Christmas at the Palace mid December 2025 exact date TBA, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

WHEN: Las Posadas, on the Plaza early December 2025, exact date TBA, 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.

Phone: (505)476-5200

Website: https://www.nmhistorymuseum.org/programs/events/

Address: 113 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501 MAP

Hours:

Christmas at the Palace, mid December 2025, exact date TBA 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Las Posadas, on the Plaza, early December 2025, exact date TBA, 5 pm - check link for details.

Christmas at the Palace: December - - A beloved Santa Fe tradition brings the community together for an evening of hot cider, cookies, live music, piñatas, craft-making activities, 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. A free, family event. (Donations of non-perishable food welcomed.) The History Museum and Palace will close at 3 p.m. to prepare for this event.

Enter through the Palace at 105 W. Palace Ave. The History Museum will remain closed during the event.

Las Posadas: December dates pending. - The annual candle-lit procession of Las Posadas travels around the Santa Fe Plaza and concludes in the Palace of the Governors Courtyard. This historic Hispanic tradition re-enacts 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.

The History Museum and Palace will close at 3 p.m. to prepare for this event.

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