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Annual and Seasonal Events, Weather, Travel Tips & More!

2025 Events at Las Golondrinas - Where History Is Alive in Santa Fe

Every year, there are a variety of fun family events at El Rancho de las Golondrinas . Visiting Las Golondrinas is one of the top things to do in Santa Fe for the June to October season. This wonderful living history museum serves as a valuable reminder of the area’s Native American and Spanish cultures, the settlers' traditions, and their staunch perseverance in the face of tumultuous times. Join Las Golondrinas Living History Museum as it comes to life this summer.

Taos Pueblo Ceremony Dates

For a comprehensive calendar of all 19 Northern New Mexico Pueblo Feast Days and Ceremony dates go to: http://santafeselection.com/visitor-info/pueblo-feast-days-calendar

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For centuries Native American pueblo ceremonies and feast days have been taking place all over Northern New Mexico. The pueblo councils generously allow outsiders to visit these spectacular events.

If you're visiting anywher

Christmas - Santa Fe Style

Santa Fe wears Christmas so well. From Thanksgiving through New Year's, its adobe parapets lined with farolitos, cedar and piñon burning in fireplaces, and the abundance of sweet-smelling spruce trees create an air of warmth and comfort against the backdrop of snow-capped Santa Fe Baldy. The Holiday nostalgia is easily rendered along Canyon Road as it offers up its historic sidewalks and alleyways to the paper and candle farolitos, which guide the way for hundreds of people as they walk and sing Carols on Christmas Eve.

Canyon Road Christmas Eve. Photo courtesy of Katharine Egli.

The air may be cold, but the small bonfires,

A Glimpse into Santa Fe's Annual Spanish Market

The Annual Traditional Spanish Market is the oldest juried Spanish Market in the United States. The celebration includes festivals, music and cultural events centered around Santa Fe's historic Plaza. Festivities culminate with the largest display of art from Hispanic artisans of New Mexico and Southern Colorado.

The Santa Fe Plaza and surrounding streets are lined with the white tent stalls and filled with excellent works of traditional art including retablos, jewelry, furniture, carvings, weavings and pottery, to mention a few. Regional foods, live music, dancing, and art demonstrations are all part of the celebration of thi

100 Years of Zozobra - The First Burning Man

Zozobra turns 100 in 2024, and the older he gets, the more he gains widespread fame and popularity. He’s the “nasty ol’ guy” you can’t help but love, and love to watch burn. He has gone from being a mostly local affair to being a spectacle that attracts tens of thousands of spectators from all over the U.S and from around the globe each year.

Zozobra, or “Old Man Grouch” as he was initially named, first burned in 1924, long before the first Burning Man Festival in 1986. He actually served as inspiration for the Burning Man creators, after they experienced a Zozobra Festival in the early 1980s. Old Man Grouch was later named Zozobra, which means “the gloomy one” in Spanish, and now also goes by the name, “Old Man Gloom.”

Santa Fe Weather & What To Pack!

If you're planning a trip to Santa Fe and would like our free Mini Guide Map piece mailed to you (within the U.S.) in advance of your arrival, please send your request to me at [email protected] and include your name and complete U.S mailing address. You can also check our lodging category for the best lodging options plus direct booking discounts through SantaFeSelection.com. For ideas on where to eat, fun things to do, museums, shops, tours and more go to my complete travel guide at SantaFeSelection.com.

Whatever the time of year, one thing is for sure, pack layers, layers, layers!

The locals say, "If you don't like the weather in Santa Fe, wait a minute."

When I first arrived in Santa Fe b

The Faces of Folk Art - Santa Fe Folk Art Market

Each year, the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market brings to town an amazing display of folk art from around the world. As many as 143 display booths cover Milner Plaza at Museum Hill. Thousands of visitors flock to explore the wonderful art from continents near and far.

Santa Fe International Folk Art Market Entrance, 2015.

Winter Markets in Santa Fe

UPDATED MARCH 2025 If you missed the big summer markets it's good to know you can plan your visit for the holiday season and still catch a few big winter markets in Santa Fe. There are plenty of opportunities to buy wonderful, unique gifts of Native art, folk art and local artisanal works in November and December.

The Santa Fe Artists Market is the longest running, highly popular arts market. It happens every Saturday morning from March through December, so if you're here for the holidays, you can always find unique gifts for friends and family. It is located at The Railyard alongside the railroad tracks, just past the water tower. You can easily spot their white tents offering beautiful works of all varieties from local juried artists and artisans. Visitors and locals enjoy Santa Fe's best in pottery, jewelry, paintings, photography, sculpture, furniture, textiles and more.

Top Santa Fe Events & The Best Time to Visit

UPDATED MAY 2025

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I'm often asked, when is the best time to visit Santa Fe? But there is always a good reason to come here!

Santa Fe: Holiday Season Things To Do in November & December

UPDATED MAY 2025

Santa Fe is an ideal place to enjoy the holidays with plenty of fun things to do in November and December - from Thanksgiving to Christmas and through New Year's. From mid-November it's easy to get in the festive mood as Santa Fe dresses the part; adobe parapets lined with farolitos, cedar and piñon burning in fireplaces, and the abundance of sweet-smelling spruce trees create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort against the backdrop of the snow-capped Sangre de Cristo mountains.

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Events/Visitor Info

2025 Events at Las Golondrinas – Where History Is Alive in Santa Fe

Winter Markets in Santa Fe

Top Santa Fe Events & The Best Time to Visit

Santa Fe: Holiday Season Things To Do in November & December

100 Years of Zozobra – The First Burning Man

Santa Fe Weather & What To Pack!

The Faces of Folk Art – Santa Fe Folk Art Market

Christmas – Santa Fe Style

A Glimpse into Santa Fe’s Annual Spanish Market

Taos Pueblo Ceremony Dates

Annual and Seasonal Events, Weather, Travel Tips & More!