• Ornament Workshop #2 Painting on Micaceous Clay

    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 […]

  • Revealing Untold Stories of Chaco Canyon: Archaeocosmology Lecture on solar and lunar astronomy

      Anna Sofaer, Robert Weiner and Richard Friedman                                                                              Thursday, December 12,  2019  • 6:30pm – 8pm                               Anna Sofaer, and colleagues Richard Friedman and Robert Weiner, will share latest research findings, revealing the extent of the Chaco culture across an area the size of Ohio. They examine the source of that powerful reach from the arid […]

  • Museum Hill Annual Holiday Stroll

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

    Join us for the Museum Hill Annual Holiday Stroll from 4-7 pm on Friday December 13th. The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, The Wheelwright Museum and Santa Fe Botanical Garden will all be open and have holiday festivities to enjoy with family and friends! 4-7 pm – Paint a gourd ornament for the holidays, […]

  • Annual Museum Hill Holiday Stroll

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

    Visit MIAC for the following activities, then visit our fellow Museum Hill partner museums for other entertainment! The Museum Hill Holiday Stroll is free and open to all. 5pm and 6pm: Tewa Women’s Choir in MIAC Theater 5:30pm and 6:30pm: Native American dances Throughout evening (4pm to 7pm): -Renata Yazzie (Diné) – pianist – playing […]

  • Christmas at the Palace A Santa Fe community favorite since 1982

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

    Now in its 37th year, Santa Fe’s beloved Christmas at the Palace brings communities together for an evening of hot cider, cookies, live music, a chance to operate an antique printing press, old fashioned activities, and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus -- all in the legendary magic of the Palace of the Governors […]

  • Las Noches de Las Luminarias

    Fort Selden Historic Site 1280 Fort Selden Road, Radium Springs, NM, United States

    Join us for this Southwest tradition as over eight hundred glowing candles surround the Fort ruins. Enjoy holiday music, a cozy campfire, and a warm cup of cheer as you tour the grounds. Make your own holiday decorations while you enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. Please dress warmly. Admission: $5 for adults. Children […]

  • 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 […]