Local calendar
60 upcoming events near Santa Fe. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
Worth a look
Food festivals
Daytime
El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Rd · Santa, NM
El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Rd
You can taste New Mexico craft beers paired with food and music at the historic ranch southwest of town.
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Music & concerts
Most concerts 6 p.m.
St. Francis Auditorium and other venues · Santa, NM
St. Francis Auditorium and other venues
You can hear world-class chamber music all summer, from a Kavakos and Pace recital to Mozart, Beethoven, Dvorak and an all-Vivaldi concert.
Community & civic
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Santa, NM
A Plaza market of Spanish colonial art, from tinwork to santos, running July 25 and 26 in 2026 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is one of the oldest markets of its kind.
Theater & film
Evenings
Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E De Vargas St · Santa, NM
Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E De Vargas St
You can catch the world-premiere horror comedy Bad Medicine, with affordable preview and rush ticket options.
Food festivals
Daytime
El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Rd · Santa, NM
El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Rd
You can taste New Mexico craft beers paired with food and music at the historic ranch southwest of town.
Community & civic
Santa, NM
The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts fills the Plaza with Native artists every August. The 2026 dates are August 15 and 16, and it draws big crowds downtown.
Community & civic
Santa, NM
One of the oldest community celebrations in the country, the 314th Fiesta runs August 29 to September 6, 2026. Expect Plaza events, music, and processions tied to local heritage.
Community & civic
Daytime
El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Rd · Santa, NM
El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Rd
You can wander New Mexico's longest-running Renaissance Faire with costumed performers and crafts at the historic ranch.
Theater & film
Santa, NM
The Lensic 360 free music and movie series spreads concerts and outdoor films across town all summer. It is billed as the largest free music and movie series in New Mexico.
Tastings
Varies
Multiple Santa Fe restaurants and venues · Santa, NM
Multiple Santa Fe restaurants and venues
You can taste your way through five days of curated wine and food events featuring Santa Fe restaurants and wineries from around the world; tickets go on sale June 17.
Senior programs
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center, 1121 Alto St · Santa, NM
Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center, 1121 Alto St
You can take the AARP Smart Driver refresher course at the senior center, which may earn you an auto insurance discount.
Senior programs
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center, 1121 Alto St · Santa, NM
Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center, 1121 Alto St
You can catch a free afternoon movie most Fridays at the MEG Senior Center, with recent titles like Brooklyn and A League of Their Own.
Theater & film
7 p.m., doors 6 p.m.
Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Rd · Santa, NM
Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Rd
You can bring a chair for a free outdoor screening of When Harry Met Sally on the Railyard Park lawn.
Music & concerts
7 p.m., doors 6 p.m.
Railyard Plaza, 1612 Alcaldesa St · Santa, NM
Railyard Plaza, 1612 Alcaldesa St
You can catch Bob Schneider with Dumptruck at this free all-ages outdoor concert in the Railyard.
Music & concerts
6 p.m., doors 5 p.m.
Santa Fe Plaza, 63 Lincoln Ave · Santa, NM
Santa Fe Plaza, 63 Lincoln Ave
You can hear legendary band Los Lobos with Alma free on the historic Plaza as part of the Summer Scene series.
Markets
All day
Railyard Plaza, 1612 Alcaldesa St · Santa, NM
Railyard Plaza, 1612 Alcaldesa St
You can shop fine art and crafts made by local juried artists at this outdoor Railyard market, now in its 16th season.
Markets
10 a.m.
El Museo Cultural, 555 Camino de la Familia · Santa, NM
El Museo Cultural, 555 Camino de la Familia
You can shop a year-round market with 55-plus vendors selling handmade goods and more at El Museo in the Railyard.
Community & civic
7 p.m.
Rodeo de Santa Fe grounds · Santa, NM
Rodeo de Santa Fe grounds
You can take in big-time professional rodeo with a small-town feel at this Santa Fe tradition dating to 1949.
Community & civic
Santa, NM
A year-round market at the Railyard Pavilion on Paseo de Peralta, with farm stands plus the Sunday Railyard Artisan Market next door. Saturday mornings are the big day.
Tastings
Evening
Milk of the Poppy, Santa Fe · Santa, NM
Milk of the Poppy, Santa Fe
You can sample special spirits at this guided tasting put on by The Liquid Muse Events.
Lifelong learning
Daytime
Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave · Santa, NM
Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave
You can take a continuing-education class on the ecology of the local mountains through Santa Fe Community College's personal enrichment program.
Lifelong learning
Varies
Online via Santa Fe Public Library · Santa, NM
Online via Santa Fe Public Library
You can take free online technology classes designed for older adults through the library's GetSetUp partnership.
Lifelong learning
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Main Library, 145 Washington Ave · Santa, NM
Main Library, 145 Washington Ave
You can hear historian Ana Pacheco talk about New Mexico's forgotten churches in this free library lecture.
Lifelong learning
6 p.m.
Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St · Santa, NM
Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St
You can attend a School for Advanced Research talk on how the American Revolution reshaped Native lives, land and sovereignty.
Lifelong learning
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Main Library, 145 Washington Ave · Santa, NM
Main Library, 145 Washington Ave
You can join an open discussion of big ideas at the library's philosophy forum for adults.
Lifelong learning
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Main Library, 145 Washington Ave · Santa, NM
Main Library, 145 Washington Ave
You can sit down with a SCORE mentor for free guidance on starting or running a small business or side venture in retirement.
Outdoors & nature
8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo · Santa, NM
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo
You can stroll moonlit trails and learn moon lore and how animals respond to the night; advance registration is recommended.
Dance & fitness
1 p.m.
Move Studio, Santa Fe · Santa, NM
Move Studio, Santa Fe
You can take a belly-dance class at Move Studio, a gentle and social way to get moving.
Music & concerts
Evenings
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery, 2791 Agua Fria St · Santa, NM
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery, 2791 Agua Fria St
You can find live music, DJ nights, markets and special events most nights at Tumbleroot across its Santa Fe venues.
Senior programs
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center, 1121 Alto St · Santa, NM
Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center, 1121 Alto St
You can join a monthly book club discussion for the 60-plus crowd at the MEG Senior Center.
Markets
11 a.m.
Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail · Santa, NM
Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail
You can hunt for affordably priced original paintings, photography, small sculpture and jewelry donated by local artists and collectors.
Senior programs
9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center, 1121 Alto St · Santa, NM
Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center, 1121 Alto St
You can write and share verse in a weekly poetry class for older adults at the MEG Senior Center.
Lifelong learning
Noon to 1 p.m.
St. Francis Auditorium · Santa, NM
St. Francis Auditorium
You can attend a free midday series exploring how music affects the brain, paired with live performance.
Senior programs
Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave · Santa, NM
Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave
You can get free tax preparation help from trained AARP volunteers by appointment during tax season at SFCC.
Classes & arts
9 a.m. MT
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson St · Santa, NM
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson St
You can learn to capture the city in quick sketches in this in-person urban sketching class at the O'Keeffe Museum.
Classes & arts
Varies
Paseo Pottery, Santa Fe · Santa, NM
Paseo Pottery, Santa Fe
You can try a hands-on pottery experience or sign up for a longer class at this local studio open every day.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing Co. · Santa, NM
The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing Co.
You can catch indie folk-rock act Fruit Bats, known for warm vocals and melodic songwriting, at the Bridge.
Outdoors & nature
Varies
Trailheads and monuments around northern New Mexico · Santa, NM
Trailheads and monuments around northern New Mexico
You can take guided hikes with orientation talks, like an outing to Capulin Volcano, through this active regional meetup.
Senior programs
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center, 1121 Alto St · Santa, NM
Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center, 1121 Alto St
You can share and hear life stories in a storytelling session for older adults at the MEG Senior Center.
Pickleball & rec
8 a.m. to noon
Fort Marcy Recreation Complex, 490 Bishops Lodge Rd · Santa, NM
Fort Marcy Recreation Complex, 490 Bishops Lodge Rd
You can drop in for open pickleball on all courts every morning at Fort Marcy, the primary place to play in town, with a paddle rack system when courts fill.
Theater & film
7 p.m., doors 5 p.m.
Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Rd · Santa, NM
Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Rd
You can catch a free outdoor screening of this beloved 1994 road comedy on the Railyard Park lawn.
Markets
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Santa Fe Farmers' Market Pavilion, Railyard · Santa, NM
Santa Fe Farmers' Market Pavilion, Railyard
You can shop fresh produce, chile, cheeses, baked goods, herbs and handmade crafts every Saturday year-round in the Railyard, with live music in the mix.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
Red Willow Park · Santa, NM
Red Willow Park
You can hear singer-songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov's six-album catalog of indie-folk under the open sky at Red Willow Park.
Markets
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Santa Fe Farmers' Market Pavilion, Railyard · Santa, NM
Santa Fe Farmers' Market Pavilion, Railyard
You get a second farmers market day on Tuesdays through the warm season at the Railyard Pavilion.
Markets
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Santa Fe Farmers' Market Pavilion, Railyard · Santa, NM
Santa Fe Farmers' Market Pavilion, Railyard
You can browse handmade work from local artisans every Sunday at the Railyard Pavilion.
Community & civic
afternoon gates
Santa, NM
Each year the city burns a 50-foot puppet called Old Man Gloom at Fort Marcy Park to send off the year's troubles. The 2026 burn is Friday, September 4, with gates in the afternoon.
Lifelong learning
3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
La Farge Library, 1730 Llano St · Santa, NM
La Farge Library, 1730 Llano St
You can bring your work and write alongside others in this ongoing adult writing group at the library.
Theater & film
2 p.m.
Teatro Paraguas (Second Space), 3205 Calle Marie · Santa, NM
Teatro Paraguas (Second Space), 3205 Calle Marie
You can see a new musical at Teatro Paraguas for free; call ahead for a reservation.
Classes & arts
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SDC Arts studio, Santa Fe · Santa, NM
SDC Arts studio, Santa Fe
You can drop into an open clay studio Tuesday through Saturday to work on pottery on your own or take a class.
Music & concerts
7:30 p.m.
Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St · Santa, NM
Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St
You can hear the New Mexico Gay Men's Chorus celebrate community and music at the Lensic.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing Co. · Santa, NM
The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing Co.
You can hear acclaimed Americana storyteller James McMurtry play his sharp, literate songs at the Bridge.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
St. Francis Auditorium · Santa, NM
St. Francis Auditorium
You can hear Icelandic folk-pop singer-songwriter Asgeir, whose new songs explore relationships, aging and nostalgia, at St. Francis Auditorium.
Music & concerts
7:30 p.m.
St. Francis Auditorium · Santa, NM
St. Francis Auditorium
You can hear Brett Dennen's dusky Americana and meditative folk-rock in an intimate evening at St. Francis Auditorium.
Outdoors & nature
7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve · Santa, NM
Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve
You can take an early-morning guided walk through the wetland preserve to catch birds and wildlife at their most active.
Outdoors & nature
Morning starts
Trailheads around Santa Fe · Santa, NM
Trailheads around Santa Fe
You can join local hiking enthusiasts for regular guided outings on trails near and far through this longtime meetup group.
Community & civic
6 p.m.
Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St · Santa, NM
Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St
You can hear former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland share stories from her forthcoming memoir in a book event and conversation.
Lifelong learning
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Main Library, 145 Washington Ave · Santa, NM
Main Library, 145 Washington Ave
You can join authors Hafeez Lakhani and Jamie Figueroa for a free book talk and conversation at the library.
Lifelong learning
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave · Santa, NM
New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave
You can hear a Friends of History talk on Amelia White, a figure who shaped Santa Fe, at the History Museum auditorium.
Dance & fitness
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo · Santa, NM
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo
You can learn the gentle moving meditation of T'ai Chi Chih with instructor Greg Berg in the garden each Monday; advance registration is required.
Music & concerts
10 a.m. to noon
La Farge Library, 1730 Llano St · Santa, NM
La Farge Library, 1730 Llano St
You can listen to the Santa Fe Guitar Ensemble play in this free recurring library program for adults.
Dance & fitness
7:30 p.m.
Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie · Santa, NM
Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie
You can watch passionate live flamenco dance every Wednesday all summer at this intimate Santa Fe theater.
