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Fri 4 to 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun varies
Freedom Park, Charlotte · Charlotte, NC
Freedom Park, Charlotte
The 62nd annual arts and music festival fills Freedom Park with artists, food and entertainment over a fall weekend.
Food festivals
All day
Fishermen's Village, Punta Gorda · Port Charlotte, FL
Fishermen's Village, Punta Gorda
You can taste key lime treats and tropical fare at this late-summer food festival at the village.
Food festivals
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Legacy Park Amphitheater, Lee's Summit · Kansas City, MO
Legacy Park Amphitheater, Lee's Summit
Spend a free day with eight hours of live music, art, and food at Legacy Park Amphitheater.
Golf
Real courses, green fees, and where to play, mapped for retirement.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Senior programs
8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Departs Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center, 1121 Alto St · Santa, NM
Departs Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center, 1121 Alto St
You can join an organized Active Seniors hike that leaves from the MEG Senior Center, a guided way to get outdoors with peers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Music & concerts
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
St. Francis Auditorium · Santa, NM
St. Francis Auditorium
You can bring the grandkids to this free, friendly exploration of Stravinsky led by conductor Oliver Prezant with festival musicians.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Markets
1105 N.Railroad Avenue, Espanola, New Mexico 87532 · Santa, NM
1105 N.Railroad Avenue, Espanola, New Mexico 87532
Open: June to October; June; ; <br>Available Products: Fresh fruits;Fresh vegetables;Baked goods;Bedding plants;Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables;Cut flowers;Dry beans;Eggs;Fresh/dried herbs;Honey
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Outdoors & nature
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 join a guided walk through the gardens to learn about the plants and landscape of the high desert.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Music & concerts
6 p.m.
Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail · Santa, NM
Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail
You can hear a Women's Rebel Voices music set with Lara Manzanares followed by a film and Q&A about folk singer Barbara Dane.
