Thanksgiving always brings an opportunity to take a deep breath and be thankful for the wonders of the year. Here in Santa Fe, we are grateful for the scenic beauty of our mountains and the many unique experiences. From dining in our world-class restaurants to the festivities on the Plaza to the…
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November always brings an opportunity to take a deep breath and appreciate the wonders of the season. Here in Santa Fe, we are grateful for the beauty of the mountains and the many diverse experiences. Join us in discovering several of Santa Fe’s best November events. (Photo courtesy of Marilyn…
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When winter arrives, Santa Fe feels like a real mountain town. Since Santa Fe sits at 7,000 feet elevation in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, we enjoy lots of fluffy snow, which, when paired with our bluebird skies, makes The City Different a must-visit winter destination! Here are…
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Experience a variety of activities in celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day October 10–12, 2026! In October of 2016, the City of Santa Fe officially designated the second Monday of October annually as Indigenous Peoples' Day. The unanimous Resolution by the city's Governing Body honors and…
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Each year, thousands flock to New Mexico to visit our southern neighbors and experience the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. This phenomenon in its 54th year, October 3–11, 2026, is the largest ballooning event on earth, the most photographed event on earth, and the largest annual…
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Shhh! Here’s a little secret: October is one of the best times of year to visit Santa Fe. Temperatures drop and the crowds dissipate, giving you the opportunity for a “secret season” visit to experience some of the city’s most exciting happenings. So here are the must-see events and activities in…
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Friday, September 4, 2026 marks the 102nd Burning of Zozobra! He's a century-plus old! Each year, Santa Fe's original burning man Zozobra, a 50-foot tall, storied marionette, is built anew. And each year he is stuffed with thousands of paper "glooms"––love letters, divorce papers, photos, speeding…
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September in Santa Fe is a magical time. The smell of green chile roasting fills the crisp mountain air, while the aspens turn golden and shimmer with the breeze. Temperatures begin to drop, but the autumn event season really begins to heat up! Here are several of The City Different's can't-miss…
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Join us for the 35th year of the Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta (September 22–27), once again celebrating the culinary artistry of Santa Fe’s many excellent and award-winning restaurants (60) and the sophistication of influential wineries (90) from around the world. It's a weeklong celebration of food…
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In many places, Labor Day is considered the end of summer and a time to begin winding down for autumn. In Santa Fe, Labor Day is a time to celebrate the kickoff of our autumn event season. We wash our gloom away in a fiery ritual, embrace the cooler temps as we run to the mountains for recreation…
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