Fun Outings

Los Alamos Chamber Of Commerce Holiday Events

CHAMBER News:

Christmas Movie Night, SALA Event Center

Dec. 17, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. 

Support LAHS Band, Orchestra and Dance, with a screening of “A Christmas Story” followed by “White Christmas.” Live music and Santa Clause, cookies and hot cocoa for sale. Tickets can be purchased in advance $15 for adults, $10 kids under 18. sala.losalamos.com

Holiday Farmers Market, Fuller Lodge

Dec. 22, 9a.m. to 1p.m. 

Join at Fuller Lodge for live music and holiday produce, baked goods and gifts!

Dec. 23, 3:30-5 p.m. Skate with Santa, Los Alamos County Ice Rink

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Santa Fe Indian School Holiday Bazaar Dec. 17

Courtesy/SFIS

From the Santa Fe Indian School Parent Advisory Council:

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, but the busy holiday shopping season is still very much underway, and the Santa Fe Indian School Parent Advisory Council’s (SFIS PAC) Holiday Bazaar is a perfect opportunity to find beautiful, one-of-a-kind gifts made by local artists.

The free, family-friendly event showcasing a treasure trove of crafts and food takes place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17 at Everette Chavez Pueblo Pavilion Wellness Center (1500 Cerillos Road, Santa Fe).   

The annual bazaar had been Read More

Festival Ballet Albuquerque & NHCC Present: Nutcracker In The Land Of Enchantment, Today Through Dec. 18

Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment will be performed Today, Dec. 16 through Sunday, Dec. 18 at the Albuquerque Journal Theatre. Courtesy/NHCC

NHCC News:

Festival Ballet Albuquerque is partnering with the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) to present an original production, Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment, choreographed by Patricia Dickinson Wells.

The beloved holiday classic is transported to territorial New Mexico in the late 1800s, with added elements of the state’s heritage and traditions including Spanish dancers, Southwestern snakes, sheep and shepherdesses, Read More

Aspen’s ‘Girls On The Run’ Program Wraps Up Fall Season

Kaya Wilson and Gianna Rolfe, members of the Aspen Elementary Girls on the Run team, participated in the Jingle Bell 5k in Santa Fe. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

The Aspen Girls on the Run team wrapped up the fall season running in the Jingle Bell 5K in Santa Fe earlier this month. Every student ran with a buddy and finished the jingle bell/holiday-themed race which drew over 100 participants.

The run was the culmination of 10 weeks of lessons and training by this group of 3rd-6th graders at Aspen Elementary. 

“Not only did these girls learn a lot about running and work on their endurance, but they also Read More

Taylor-Mesilla Historic Property Nativity Scenes Dec. 18

DCA News:

Visit the Taylor-Mesilla Historic Property and explore its collection of more than 200 Nativity scenes from across the world Dec. 18 at Mesilla Plaza.

The event runs 1-4 p.m., and visits will be available in blocks of 15 minutes. Admission will be $5 for adults and free for children 16 years old and younger. Members of Friends of Taylor-Mesilla will also enjoy free admission. Visitors may purchase tickets here.

Taylor-Mesilla Historic Property is a dazzling microcosm of New Mexico’s history and culture, and the Nacimientos Open House is a rare opportunity to tour its halls and absorb Read More

TGIF Series: eSSO Eternal Summer String Orchestra Friday

TGIF News:

What: eSSO Eternal Summer String Orchestra

Music: Vaughan Williams, J. C. Bach and Mozart

Date: Dec. 16

Time: 5:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:15 p.m.)

Where: First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave. Santa Fe, NM 87501

Admission: Freewill offering and open to all

For More Information call 982.8544 

Program: In Memory of Helen Hare

  • RV Williams, Fantasia on Greensleeves
    Janet Yaker-Murray, flute and David Ponder, harp
  • JC Bach, Sinfonia Concertante in A.
    Keri Brinegar, violin and Michael Brinegar Cello.
  • Mozart Symphony #24
  • Daniel Villanueva Conductor

First Presbyterian offers weekly Read More

Los Luceros Historic Site Hosts Farolito Event Dec. 17

Los Luceros Historic Site News:

“Lights of Los Luceros is 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. However, road construction has impacted how visitors can access the site. Those who plan to attend should follow one of the routes indicated on this map.

Walk the grounds of Los Luceros Historic Site and explore the majestic historic buildings while they are all lit up for the holidays.

Farolitos, luminarias and Christmas lights will adorn the outdoor walks accompanied by guitarists, piano players and other musical entertainment.

Arts and crafts vendors, food trucks and hot mulled wine from Black Mesa Winery Read More