Enjoy a performance of sacred music by Santa Fe's Schola Cantorum and the Monks of Christ in the Desert Monastery at 2 pm on Sunday, Dec. 4, in the History Museum Auditorium. The event is free with admission; Sundays free to NM residents. Part of the programming series for The Saint John's Bible and Contemplative […]
Get into the holiday spirit with an evening of family fun! The grounds of Coronado State Monument will be decorated with hundreds of flickering luminarias and thousands of Christmas lights. Activities start at 5:30 pm with Santa’s Workshop: children, assisted by a few kindly elves, will have an opportunity to make their own Christmas tree […]
KNME-TV hosts a special sneak preview of the upcoming American Experience documentary, Billy the Kid on Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 6:30-8 pm in the History Museum Auditorium. After viewing portions of the documentary, which premieres nationally on Jan. 10, stay for a panel discussion of Billy's legacy with authors Hampton Sides and Mark Lee Gardner […]
In order to prepare for tonight's Christmas at the Palace event, we'll close both the New Mexico History Museum and Palace of the Governors at 3 pm on Friday, Dec. 9. The Palace reopens at 5:30 pm with live music, refreshments and a visit from Santa.
Get a dose of old-fashioned charm at the 27th anniversary of the annual Christmas at the Palace -- a must-do event for a proper, Santa Fe-style holiday. Held in the 400-year-old Palace of the Governors, a National Historic Landmark, the evening is a popular community gathering with Santa, music and more.Children visit with Santa, families […]
Enjoy living history military re-enactors, 1000 luminarias, free cookies and beverages. Free admission to all visitors.
The ruins of Giusewa Pueblo and San José de los Jémez Mission Church will be decorated with hundreds of traditional luminarias. The evening’s program will include traditional Native American flute music and Jémez Pueblo dancers’ performance between two illuminating bon-fires. Enjoy free horse-drawn wagon rides from Jémez Springs Park to the Monument and holiday refreshments.
LIGHT AMONG THE RUINS: CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Jemez State Monument, Jemez Springs, NM Saturday, December 10, 5–9 p.m. With one of the most beautiful prehistoric and historic sites in the Southwest as a backdrop, the ruins of Giusewa Pueblo and San José de los Jémez Mission Church will be decorated with hundreds of traditional luminarias. The evening’s program […]
LUMINARIA TOUR Fort Selden State Monument, Radium Springs, NM Saturday, December 10, 5–9 pm History buffs will enjoy visiting with soldiers (living history re-enactors) who set up camp for this event. Warm cider will be served from their camp fires and at a chuck wagon other free refreshments may be had. Listen to stories about […]
Celebrate the holidays with Friends of Contemporary Art. Hosted by Zane Bennett Contemporary Art, this party is a warm and festive way to usher in the holidays and it provides an opportunity to view marvelous works of contemporary art in a gallery setting.Not a Museum or Friends or Contemporary Art member? Please call (505) 982-6366, […]
In order to prepare for Las Posadas, we'll close both the New Mexico History Museum and the Palace of the Governors at 3 pm on Sunday, Dec. 11. Join us on the Plaza for Las Posadas, beginning at 5:30 pm.
The annual candle-lit procession of Las Posadas travels around the Santa Fe Plaza and concludes in the Palace Courtyard. This version of an old Hispanic tradition recreates 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 in the Palace […]
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