• Young Native Artists Winter Show & Sale Plese note scheduled date change

    New Mexico History Museum 113 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    Begin collecting art, jewelry, pottery and more from the next generation of Native American artists and craftspeople. Children and Grandchildren of artists associated with the Palace of the Governors’ Portal Program will demonstrate and sell their own arts and crafts in the New Mexico History Museum. Free event

  • Light Among the Ruins

    Jemez Historic Site 18160 NM-4, Jemez Springs, NM, United States

    The ruins of Giusewa Pueblo and San José de los Jemez Mission will be decorated with hundreds of farolitos. Each evening’s program will include traditional Native American flute music and Jemez Pueblo dancers’ performing between two illuminating bon-fires. The Historic Site will also host an arts and crafts fair and have food available for purchase. […]

  • Nacimiento Open House with J. Paul Taylor

    Taylor-Mesilla Historic Property On the Plaza, Mesilla, NM, United States

    Join us for a fascinating afternoon as you view more than 185 nacimientos (nativity scenes) on display in the Taylor family home. This impressive collection and the open house have become a local holiday tradition. The home is located at 2346 Calle Principal on the Old Mesilla Plaza. Free to members of the Friends of […]

  • Los Pastores de Belén

    National Hispanic Cultural Center 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    Bank of America Theatre Los Pastores, the New Mexican Shepherds Play, was brought to New Mexico in 17th century from Spain. The play follows the adventures, antics, and battles of shepherds, angels, and devils. On their journey to Bethlehem to take their presents, the shepherds are waylaid by Demonio. The audience is amused by the […]

  • Ornament Workshop #3 Evergreen and Berry Wreaths

    Museum of Indian Arts and Culture 708-710 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    Join us for our ornament workshops, a perennial favorite among visitors and locals alike! On December 10, attendees will paint on pre-fired micaceous clay shapes, including bells and stars.  On December 12, attendees have a second chance to paint pre-fired micaceous clay shapes. On December 17, attendees will work with vine wreaths, evergreens, and berries […]

  • Folk Art Afternoons at the Libraries

    Museum of International Folk Art 706 Camino Lejo, on Museum Hill, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    At Santa Fe Southside Library: Tuesday Dec. 17th – Peruvian Retablos Join us for free folk art family programs! Learn about folk art and cultures around the world through hands-on art making. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please take note of the specific dates and activities. All events take place from 3:30-4:30pm. Produced […]

  • Home on the Range From Ranches to Rockets

    New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum 4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces, NM, United States

    “Home on the Range: From Ranches to Rockets” stretches through two galleries. Guests will learn about ranch life in the Tularosa Basin during the early 20th century, and how events taking place halfway around the world brought about changes that for many ranchers were permanent. The area eventually became White Sands Missile Range, drawing some […]

  • Let’s Take a Look! MIAC Curators Examine Your Treasures

    Museum of Indian Arts and Culture 708-710 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    MIAC Curators gather in the lobby of the Museum on the third Wednesday of each month awaiting whatever treasures may walk through the door. This is your opportunity to bring a family heirloom, something special from your collection, or a piece you know nothing about. Naturally, they prefer items from the American Southwest (in keeping […]

  • Inspired By Nature: Holiday Ornament Painting Join the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science for a unique holiday event.

    Inspired By Nature:Holiday ornament painting Two sessions are available on December 18, 2019 session one is at 5:30pm to 6:30pm and session 2 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm Join us at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science at 1801 Mountain Rd NW in the Multi-Purpose Room for a family friendly evening activity. Come paint a […]

  • Ornament Workshop #4 Stamped Tin Designs

    Museum of Indian Arts and Culture 708-710 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    Join us for our ornament workshops, a perennial favorite among visitors and locals alike! On December 10, attendees will paint on pre-fired micaceous clay shapes, including bells and stars.  On December 12, attendees have a second chance to paint pre-fired micaceous clay shapes. On December 17, attendees will work with vine wreaths, evergreens, and berries […]

  • NHCC and Festival Ballet Albuquerque Present The Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment

    National Hispanic Cultural Center 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    7 pm—Friday, Saturday & Sunday 2 pm—Saturday & Sunday Festival Ballet Albuquerque is partnering with the National Hispanic Cultural Center to present an original production, The Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment.  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 […]

  • Creative Mornings Global Theme: Silence

    New Mexico History Museum 113 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    Luke Fitch was raised in Santa Fe and presently has a small video and film production company here. He recently completed a documentary feature entitled "Zen and the West: Finding Peace in Troubled Times", produced by the non-profit website Stillness Speaks. The film explores the powerful effects of silence and meditation, from the seemingly-mundane to […]