Yuletide in Taos

Taos’ Magical Time of Year

When: November through New Year’s Day
Where: Historic District of Taos and Surrounding Areas

Yuletide in Taos is the name we give to all the unique New Mexican celebrations that happen throughout the holiday season. With the falling of snow on candle-lit farolitos that line the streets in front of old adobe shops and homes, one is transported to another time and place. Yuletide is the entire holiday season and includes all the unique traditions of the holiday season here in the mountains of Northern New Mexico.

Indoor Winter Market at the Taos Cow @ Anglada

When:
10am to 2pm every Saturday from November 16th to April 26th
Where: Taos Cow @ Anglada
736 Kit Carson Rd
Taos, NM 87571

Local artists vending and community fun.

TAOS FOLK

When: November 18 – December 24, 2024 / 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Everyday
Where: Stables Art Gallery
More info: taosfolkart.com

Taos’s favorite holiday pop-up store, Taos Folk, is popping up again! Featuring affordable, handmade crafts from over 50 artists. Choose from fantastic jewelry, winter wear, home décor, fragrant candles and lotions, and exquisite pottery, all made by Taos hands. Plus marvelous books by Taos authors, and much, much more! Don’t miss Taos Folk popping-up!

Twirl Aglow Party

When: Friday November 29th, 2024 / 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Twirl
More info: twirltaos.org

Join us as we kick off the holiday giving season and connect with friends and family. We will have lots of our old favorites – the most popular Santa around, entertainment, treats, and face painting with Tatyana and her elves. Come join us as we celebrate and make the holidays brighter for our kids! 

Lighting of Ledoux

When: December 6, 2024 / 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Ledoux Street
More info: harwoodmuseum.org

The historic narrow Ledoux Street glows with the light from farolitos, luminarias and bonfires. Galleries, shops, and museums are open late, offering holiday food and drink. People gather around the fires and share their stories in the cool starlit night.

27th Annual Millicent Rogers Museum Holiday Fiesta

When: Saturday, December 7, 2024 – 11am-3pm
Where: Millicent Rogers Museum
More info: millicentrogers.org

In the spirit of generations of Taos museum-goers, on December 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the community is invited to gather, create, and enjoy the warmth of the season throughout the museum galleries, where tables of holiday arts and crafts projects and other seasonal entertainment will delight the child in us all.

Taos Chamber Music Group Concerts

When: December 13th, 14th & 15th, 2024
Where: Arthur Bell Auditorium at the Harwood Museum of Art
More info: taoschambermusicgroup.org

Holiday concerts performances by the Taos Chamber Music Group. 

Bonfires on Bent Street

When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Where: Bent Street

Hosted by the John Dunn Shops and Bent Street merchants. Bonfires and farolitos will warm you up and light the way. Shops will be decorated for the festivities and offer snacks and specials all day. Any evening full of blessings, caroling, entertainment, food and hot beverages.

Festival of Trees

When: Friday, December 14th, 2024 from 4pm to 8pm
Where: Bataan Hall (121 Civic Plaza Drive)
More info: taosmilagrorotary.com

The Taos Milagro Rotary Club is participating in the Town of Taos holiday event by hosting the Festival of Trees which features 26 Christmas trees decorated by sponsors and businesses, 15 decorated wreaths, many gift baskets and donor gift items – all available for purchase in a silent auction. Funds raised at this event directly benefit the community through the literacy program, scholarship program, or community grants.

Procession of the Virgin Mary

When: December 24, 2024 / 5:00 PM
Where: Taos Pueblo
More info: taospueblo.com

Mass will start at 5 pm (approximately), procession proceeds  after mass, as well as the burning of the bonfires, lasting 2 hours or so.  Parking is limited, showing up early would be ideal, dress warm! (FREE ADMISSION after a designated time) Please keep in mind there is no guaranteed handicap parking.

No where else on Earth can you experience this magical event. A stunning contrast between massive bonfires and the Procession of the Virgin with rifle salutes from the rooftops of the 1000 year old adobe pueblo buildings. A pageant of beauty, heritage, and awe inspiring imagery.

Taos Pueblo Deer or Matachinas Dance

When: December 25, 2024
Where: Taos Pueblo
More info: taospueblo.com

Dependent on which dance here is the tentative schedule: Deer dance will start at 1 pm (approximately), lasting all afternoon. Matachina dance will start at 11 am (approximately), lasting all day.  (FREE ADMISSION). No cameras, cell phones, or video cameras allowed.

Torchlight Parades & Fireworks

When: November and December
Where: Red River Ski Area
More info: redriverskiarea.com/events/

Red River showcases parades and fireworks throughout November and December. Watch as skiers make their way down the mountain in the dark with flares and enjoy firework displays.

New Year’s Eve at Taos SKi Valley

When: December 31, 2024
Where: Taos Ski Valley
Learn more: https://www.skitaos.com/calendar

Ring in the New Year with Taos Ski Valley’s torchlight parade, firework display, and Annual Snow Ball. Watch as skiers make their way down the mountain in the dark with flares as their only means of light.