Dates: Saturday, November 16, 2024 to Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Taos’ Magical Time of Year When: November through New Year’s DayWhere: 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 26thWhere: Taos Cow @ Anglada736 Kit Carson RdTaos, NM 87571Local artists vending and community fun. TAOS FOLK When: November 18 – December 24, 2024 / 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM EverydayWhere: Stables Art GalleryMore 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! 3rd Annual Winter Jamboree Arts & Crafts Fair When: Friday, November 29th – 10am-6:30pmSaturday, November 30th – 9am-6:30pmSunday, December 1st – 9am-5:30pmWhere: Sagebrush Inn Convention Center(1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571) Arts and Craft Fair with a variety of local artists, with goods ranging from Jewelry to Quilts. Bring your holiday gift lists and shop for family and friends! Twirl Aglow Party When: Friday November 29th, 2024 / 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMWhere: TwirlMore 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 PMWhere: Ledoux StreetMore 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. Jolly Jamboree and Christmas Tree Lighting Presented by the Town of Taos When: December 7, 2024 / 4:00PM – 6:30 PMWhere: Taos Youth and Family Center (407 Paseo Del Cañon E, Taos, NM 87571)More info: Click Here Free Community Event with Free Cookies & Hot Chocolate! Special Performances by: Julia Fernandez de Maez Mystic Dance Mariachi Paisanos de Taos Taos High School Choir Santa will visit the pool and hand out treat filled Goodie bags to the first 400 kids!! 4-6PM Christmas Tree Lighting Countdown will begin at 6:15PM Taos Pueblo Collective Holiday Market When: December 7, 2024 / 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMWhere: Taos Visitor Center / Taos Pueblo Collective located at 1201 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571More info: Click Here Gifts, crafts and food. Hosted by Taos Pueblo Tourism. 27th Annual Millicent Rogers Museum Holiday Fiesta When: Saturday, December 7, 2024 – 11am-3pmWhere: Millicent Rogers MuseumMore 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. Talpa Annual Arts and Crafts Fair When: December 7th & 8th, 2024 / 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMWhere: Talpa Community Center – 4 Archuleta Rd, Ranchos de Taos, NM, United States, New Mexico 87557More info: Click Here Join us for our Annual Craft Fair on December 7th and 8th, 2024. Santa will be on site at 1pm on Saturday with goody bags for the first 50 kids. The fair will be open from 10 am to 4 pm, featuring over 20 local artists and crafters offering unique gift items for everyone on your list. As a token of appreciation for the community’s support, we’ll be serving free lunch consisting of a bowl of green chile stew or posole with red chile. Free coffee will be available, and sodas or water can be purchased for $1, with proceeds benefiting the center. Taos Chamber Music Group Concerts When: December 13th, 14th & 15th, 2024Where: Arthur Bell Auditorium at the Harwood Museum of ArtMore info: taoschambermusicgroup.org Holiday concerts performances by the Taos Chamber Music Group. Stakeout Holiday Makers Market When: Saturday and Sunday, December 14 & 15 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pmWhere: The Stakeout, 101 Stakeout Drive, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 Art by local makers of New Mexico, live music, vintage clothing! Brunch & drinks served on Saturday. Bonfires on Bent Street When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 4:00pm to 7:00pmWhere: 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: Saturday, December 14th, 2024 from 4pm to 8pmWhere: 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. Taos Pueblo Winter Market When: Saturday, December 14th, 2024 from 10am to 9pmWhere: Taos Pueblo Heritage Center (501 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571)More info: Click here It’s that time of year again! Taos Pueblo Recovery Works! is happy to announce that we will be hosting the Taos Pueblo Winter Market for the 3rd year in a row! The event features over 40 Taos Pueblo Artists and Crafters in one location to help you get your Christmas shopping done locally. The event also helps to support the Taos Pueblo Community during a time when there is no tourist activity at the pueblo.This year the Recovery Works! Crew will be creating a Taos Pueblo Christmas atmosphere around the Market and we invite you to bring the family to enjoy hot cider, hot cocoa, candy apples and Taos Pueblo cookies, in the company of neighbors, while you hang out and shop. We will also have a fundraising concession with other eats available. Procession of the Virgin Mary When: December 24, 2024 / 5:00 PMWhere: Taos PuebloMore 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, 2024Where: Taos PuebloMore 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 DecemberWhere: Red River Ski AreaMore 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, 2024Where: Taos Ski ValleyLearn 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.