Fun Outings

SALA Event Center Hosts ‘An Evening With Bill Miller’ And Screening Of Genizaro Experience

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SALA Event Center

SALA Event Center will present an extraordinary evening of music, film, and storytelling on Nov. 3, featuring three-time Grammy Award-winning artist Bill Miller and a special screening of the acclaimed documentary Genizaro Experience with director and producer Gary Medina Cook. This exclusive event promises a captivating exploration of Native American history, culture and artistry.

Genizaro Experience is a powerful documentary directed by Gary Medina Cook, shedding light on the history of the Genizaro people – descendants of Native Americans who were enslaved Read More

Pueblo Canyon Inn To Host Free Haunted Trail Oct. 26

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COMMUNITY News:

The community is invited to attend a free Haunted Trail 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at Pueblo Canyon Inn, 199 San Ildefonso Road.

Local teens have transformed a forest path into a free, spine-chilling adventure. Attendees will wind their way through eerie scenes and startling surprises.

Children can choose their own adventure for a less scary or scarier experience. Read More

Infectious Harmony Among Four Quartets To Perform Friday Night At United Church Of Los Alamos

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‘Maurice Sheppard, Jeremy Conlin, Bear Schacht and Daniel Sheppard of Infectious Harmony are one of four quartets performing this Friday night at the United Church of Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

‘Note-able’ Whimsy along with John Baillie and Jim Goforth sang for 102-year-old former member Joe Petranto at Los Alamos Assisted Living on National Barbershop Quartet Day. Petranto was an original member of the Lads of Enchantment and one of four chorus members from both choruses that will be remembered in song on Friday. Pictured here are John Baillie, Joe D’Anna, Jim Goforth, Bernadette Lauritzen, Read More

Changes In Store For 2025 Fourth Of July Celebration

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A scene from this year’s July 4 celebration. During its Oct. 8 meeting, Los Alamos County Council learned that the drone show will return to the 2025 July 4 celebration. Courtesy photo

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

While Council approved on Oct. 8 a few minor modifications to the contract between Los Alamos County and Sancre Productions for the Summer Concert Series, concertgoers can expect some significant changes regarding the July 4 celebration.

The contract revisions, which included providing a 2 percent increase to Sancre Productions’ contract Read More

EAA Chapter 691 Young Eagles Rally Oct. 26

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EAA News:

The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 691 will be hosting a Young Eagles Rally starting at 9 a.m., Oct. 26 at the Ohkay Owingeh airport in Española.

Unfortunately weather caused the previous rally to be delayed in both Los Alamos and Española, so both events are being combined into one this coming Saturday. Airplane rides for kids age 8-17 are free. 

Parents can sign up online at YEDAY.org. For more information, please contact April Fox at forkfox@gmail.com. Read More

Young Frankensteins And Their Families Invited To High-Tech Halloween 2024 At Bradbury Science Museum

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Rad scientists will lead the hands-on fun at the Bradbury Science Museum’s High-Tech Halloween Oct. 25. Courtesy/BSM

Hosted at the Bradbury Science Museum, High-Tech Halloween is part of the annual Los Alamos Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet celebration. Courtesy/BSM

LANL News:

Spine-tingling science is the treat from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, at High-Tech Halloween at the Bradbury Science Museum, 1450 Central Ave., Los Alamos. The event is held in conjunction with Los Alamos Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet and includes learning experiences such as spooky sounds, a chamber of clouds, Read More

Y To Host Día De Los Muertos 5k Nov. 2

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The Family YMCA News:

The Family YMCA is hosting it’s first Día De Los Muertos 5k, 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Los Alamos Cooperative Market/Canyon Rim Trail, to Run to Remember.

El Día de Los Muertos or The Day of the Dead is a holiday in which people are able to honor their loved ones who have passed on before them. It is a way to connect with those loved ones and to celebrate their lives. It is celebrated in Mexico as well as other Hispanic cultures and allows a connection between the living and the dead.

The Y’s Día de Los Muertos 5K Run will be a spectacular way to honor loved ones who have passed on. It Read More

UNM-Los Alamos To Host Open House Tuesday Oct. 29

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UNM-LA will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. of the newly refurbished Building 6 as part of its open house 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. Courtesy/UNM-LA

UNM-LA News:

UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) is hosting an open house 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. of the newly refurbished Building 6.

Campus tours and light refreshments will be provided.

Community members are welcome to join and can RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/46z8c8z9.

About UNM-LA

UNM-Los Alamos is an innovative, rigorous and affordable comprehensive branch community college that provides Read More

Los Alamos Arts Council To Host Pumpkin Glow Saturday

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Scene from last year’s Pumpkin Glow. Photo by Tomás Redondo

LAAC News:

Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) will continue the tradition of hosting the Pumpkin Glow Saturday on Fuller Lodge Lawn during Halloweekend.

The festivities start at 10 a.m. with the annual carving party on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Pumpkins are available, first come, first served, for children in attendance. Parents are encouraged to bring their own pumpkin along, or to purchase one on site from the Los Alamos Choirs Boosters and NJROTC Pumpkin Patch fundraiser.

Carving kits and supplies will be provided. Please, one pumpkin Read More

Halloweekend Celebration With 3 Days Of Fun Oct. 25-27

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COUNTY News:

The beloved and iconic annual Halloween celebration in Los Alamos—Halloweekend—returns Oct. 25-27.

The lively three-day celebration encapsulates the small-town charm and community-minded spirit of Los Alamos through a variety of events, including trick-or-treating, interactive games, pumpkin carving, STEM activities and so much more.

Events kick off Friday, Oct. 25:

  • Los Alamos Medical Center, 3-5 p.m., where children and families can enjoy delicious treats and family fun.
  • Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet, 4-6 p.m. along Central Avenue, hosted by Los Alamos MainStreet
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