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Seasonal in Santa Fe

Upcoming seasonal events around Santa Fe.

Monday, October 12

Wednesday, October 14

18th Annual Santa Fe International Film Festival

Wed, Oct 14–19 · Downtown Santa Fe and Railyard District, Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe International Film Festival (SFiFF) is an Academy Award®-qualifying festival in the categories of Documentary Short, Narrative Short, and Animated Short.

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Saturday, October 17

CHINESE TAKE-OUT FROM YOUR HOME

Sat, Oct 17 · Las Cosas Cooking School, 181 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM

Today, we celebrate the Chinese New Year of the wood snake with a menu chock full of some of your favorite Chinese Take-out dishes.

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Opening Reception for Dos Amigos: Jerry West and Luis Tapia

Sat, Oct 17 · Pie Projects Contemporary Art, 924B Shoofly Street, Santa Fe, NM

Please join Pie Projects Contemporary Art for the opening of Dos Amigos, a two-person exhibition bringing together the work of two longtime friends, Santa Fe artists Jerry West and Luis Tapia.

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Billy the Kid Rides Again and Other Tales of Daring and Intrigue

Sat, Oct 17 · Teatro Paraguas Black Box Theater, 3205 Calle Marie, Santa Fe, NM

Join Jerry Labinger, Santa Fe’s most prolific playwright, and enjoy staged readings of three of his latest short plays: Billy the Kid Rides Again Nebbish middle-aged Martin pulls Billy back from the dead to…

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Sunday, October 18

The Santa Fe Symphony: Schubert & The Bells

Sun, Oct 18 · Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM

October is the perfect time for music with spooky and gothic origins.

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Billy the Kid Rides Again and Other Tales of Intrigue and Daring

Sun, Oct 18 · Teatro Paraguas Black Box Theater, 3205 Calle Marie, Santa Fe, NM

Join Jerry Labinger, Santa Fe’s most prolific playwright, and enjoy staged readings of three of his latest short plays: Billy the Kid Rides Again Nebbish middle-aged Martin pulls Billy back from the dead to…

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Friday, October 23

Ax and the Hatchetmen - The Late Checkout Tour

Fri, Oct 23 · Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Circle, Santa Fe, NM

Ax and the Hatchetmen are performing live in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Friday, October 23, 2026, as part of their "The Late Checkout Tour".

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Spirits of New Mexico

Fri, Oct 23–24 · El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Road, Santa Fe, NM

New Mexico’s past is filled with stories waiting to be told—so long as you’re willing to spend a little time with the dead.

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Saturday, October 24

Friday, October 30

Día de los Muertos on the Santa Fe Plaza

Fri, Oct 30–31 · Santa Fe Plaza, 63 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, NM

All are welcome to share in this free celebration and create new memories on the Santa Fe Plaza, during two days of free community events marking this treasured tradition.

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Saturday, October 31

Darkside of the Mystic: After Hours

Sat, Oct 31 · The Mystic Santa Fe, 2810 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, NM

AFTER HOURS is when the real magic begins. Join us for Darkside of the Mystic: After Hours — the ultimate after-party Halloween experience at The Mystic.

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The Cosmic Howl Ultimate House Party

Sat, Oct 31 · Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Circle, Santa Fe, NM

Step into the strange and spectacular and celebrate Halloween after dark.

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Mothership - Happy Halloween! The Madhatters Ball Funky Soul Jazz

Sat, Oct 31 · Paradiso LLC, 903 Early Street, Santa Fe, NM

Mothership is an exciting new band that combines elements of Funk, R & B, and Jazz, which mixed together create high energy grooves that are great for dancing as well as listening!

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Friday, November 6

Saturday, November 7

Mixed Media Explorations

Sat, Nov 7 · Santa Fe Painting Workshops, 1235 Siler Lane Unit F, Santa Fe, NM

Mixed Media Explorations: Watercolor, Collage & the Art of Composition Spend a creative day exploring the possibilities of watercolor, collage, and mixed media in this playful, hands-on workshop with Santa Fe artist…

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Saturday, November 14

"PLAZA CAFÉ COOKBOOK SIGNING"

Sat, Nov 14 · Las Cosas Cooking School, 181 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM

Join 4-time James Beard award-winning cookbook author Cheryl Alters Jamison and Plaza Café Owner Leonardo Razatos as they sign their spanking new cookbook; The Plaza Cafe Cookbook (UNM Press).

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Thursday, November 19

VCA Standing Against Sexual Violence Summit

Thu, Nov 19 · Santa Fe Convention Center, 201 W. Marcy Street, Santa Fe, NM

On November 19, at the Santa Fe Convention Center, Solace is collaborating with the City of Santa Fe, the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office, the Santa Fe Police Department, the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner…

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Friday, November 20

"TURKEY TIME"

Fri, Nov 20 · Las Cosas Cooking School, 181 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM

Have the upper hand on Holiday cooking this year with this unique technique-driven class.

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Saturday, November 21

ANNUAL TAMALE ROLL #1

Sat, Nov 21 · Las Cosas Cooking School, 181 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM

'Tis the season to prepare a variety of tamales; both sweet and savory, for the coming holiday celebrations.

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Sunday, November 22

The Santa Fe Symphony: Handel's Messiah

Sun, Nov 22 · Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM

The Symphony’s annual performances of Handel’s Messiah are a Santa Fe tradition that you simply cannot miss!

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Tuesday, November 24

HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING MADE EASY WITH A PRESSURE COOKER

Tue, Nov 24 · Las Cosas Cooking School, 181 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM

At our altitude you almost have to use a pressure cooker to prepare beans, stews and other traditionally slow cooked dishes.

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Tuesday, December 1

"HOME FOR THE VEGGIE HOLIDAYS

Tue, Dec 1 · Las Cosas Cooking School, 181 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM

Join this great vegetarian class and get some new veggie options for the coming holiday season.

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Friday, December 4

"COMFORTING COVERED CASSEROLES"

Fri, Dec 4 · Las Cosas Cooking School, 181 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM

Covered tagines, Dutch ovens, clay pots, ceramic pots, and enameled caste-iron pots all help make for great cold weather dishes.

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Wednesday, December 9

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox - The Future is Vintage Tour

Wed, Dec 9 · Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 West San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, NM

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox is performing live in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, as part of their 56-date North American tour, "The Future is Vintage Tour".

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Friday, December 11

NEW MEXICO HOLIDAY PARTY FOOD

Fri, Dec 11 · Las Cosas Cooking School, 181 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM

Celebrate New Mexico's favorite ingredients this holiday season with a whole batch of recipes that feature the fabulous flavors of Norteno cooking.

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Ongoing exhibits & runs

Santa Fe Favorites Cooking Class and Lunch

Sat, Jan 25 – Sat, Nov 28 · Santa Fe School of Cooking, 125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe is a place where food and memory are deeply connected.

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Restaurant Walking Tour II

Fri, May 9 – Fri, Nov 13 · Santa Fe School of Cooking Food Tours, 125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

The ORIGINAL Food Tour of Santa Fe! We have been offering these high end tours for over 16 years and offer you the opportunity to actually meet the chef or key players at each property.

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Restaurant Walking Tour III

Fri, Jun 6 – Fri, Nov 20 · Santa Fe School of Cooking Food Tours, 125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

The ORIGINAL Food Tour of Santa Fe! We have been offering these high end tours for over 16 years and offer you the opportunity to actually meet the chef or key players at each property.

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Restaurant Walking Tour I

Fri, Jun 13 – Fri, Nov 6 · Santa Fe School of Cooking Food Tours, 125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

The ORIGINAL Food Tour of Santa Fe! We have been offering these high end tours for over 16 years and offer you the opportunity to actually meet the chef or key players at each property.

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Shop Santa Fe Experience

Mon, Feb 16–16 · Santa Fe Plaza, 63 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, NM

Make the most of your time in Santa Fe with a shopping experience designed just for you!

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The Santa Fe Artists Market

Sat, Mar 7 – Sat, Dec 26 · Santa Fe Artists Market, 505 Market St, Santa Fe, NM

The Santa Fe Artists Market is a fine arts and crafts market featuring the best in pottery, jewelry, painting, photography, furniture, textiles and more, from local artists and makers.

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Pat Malone

Sat, Aug 29 – Sat, Oct 31 · La Boca, 72 W. Marcy St., Santa Fe, NM

Pat Malone performs with professionalism, versatility and pure energy that captivates and inspires his audiences.

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Entreflamenco Fall Season 2026

Fri, Sep 4 – Sat, Nov 7 · El Flamenco Cabaret, 135 W. Palace Ave Second Floor, Santa Fe, NM

El Flamenco offers the best of Southern Spain in Santa Fe! Authentic Spanish Tapas, a great selection of wine and beer and resident flamenco company Antonio Granjero + Entreflamenco.

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104th Annual MELODRAMA

Thu, Oct 8–25 · Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 East De Vargas Street, Santa Fe, NM

The tradition of the Melodrama lives on in the 104th Annual MELODRAMA, which will continue evolving and honoring Santa Fe with fresh, locally-rooted satire.

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Dos Amigos: Jerry West and Luis Tapia

Tue, Oct 20 – Sat, Nov 21 · Pie Projects Contemporary Art, 924B Shoofly Street, Santa Fe, NM

Pie Projects Contemporary Art is pleased to present a two-person exhibition bringing together the work of two longtime friends, Santa Fe artists Jerry West and Luis Tapia.

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