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Browse our calendar for Taos' many community events. When you get to town, stop by Taos Visitor Center for a complete list of upcoming events. Additional online event calendars can be found at Taos Chamber of Commerce and  Taos Ski Valley Chamber of Commerce websites.

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July 22 - 24, 2010

Las Fiestas de Taos

Feast Day celebration of Taos Patron Saints, Santiago and Santana, food, music, vendors, parades, dancers and more.

Location: Taos Plaza

December 03 - 05, 2010

Red River Ski Area - Half Price Weekend

Enjoy all the fun at half the price! Great discounts for early season skiing. Nearly everything is half-price - lodging, lift tickets, rental equipment and even lessons are discounted!

Location: Red River Ski Area

December 04 - 05, 2010

Talpa Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair

20 local artists sell their wares - woodworking, quilts, jewelry, ceramics, and more. Posole & chili served all day. 10-4 both days.

Location: Talpa Community Center on Hwy 518

December 10 - 12, 2010

Red River Ski Area - Half Price Weekend

Enjoy all the fun at half the price! Great discounts for early season skiing. Nearly everything is half-price - lodging, lift tickets, rental equipment and even lessons are discounted!

Location: Red River Ski Area

December 16, 2010

Angel Fire Ski Area Opens

Angel Fire Ski Area opens its 44th season of winter fun. With 560+ acres of ski-able terrain and 73 trails, two terrain parks, extensive cross-country trails and a three-lane tubing hill.

Location: Angel Fire Resort

December 24, 2010

Torchlight Parade and Fireworks

Angel Fire Ski Area will light up on Christmas Eve a festive evening of torchlight parade and fireworks before capping off the evening with night skiing at the only ski area in New Mexico to offer skiing under the stars.

Location: Angel Fire Resort

December 24, 2010

Christmas Eve Procession

No where else on Earth can you experience this magical event. A stunning contrast between bonfires and the Procession of the Virgin is a pagaent of beauty, heritage and awe inspiring imagery. Sundown.

Location: Taos Pueblo

December 24, 2010

Torchlight Parade and Festival of Illumination

In the base area beginning at 6 p.m. a great way to kick off your Christmas Eve celebrations.

Location: On slope, Taos Ski Valley

December 24, 2010

Sipapu Christmas Eve Party

Join us for snacks, cookie decorating and tree trimming in the main lodge. Free!

Location: Sipapu Ski Resort

December 24, 2010

Fireworks & Torchlight Parade

Celebrate Christmas Eve at the Lift House with the magical play of lights from the Torchlight Parade and Fireworks! 7pm.

Location: Red River Ski Area

December 25, 2010

Taos Pueblo Deer or Matachines Dance

Traditional Christmas Day dances. Dances begin at 2pm. No cameras or cell phones allowed.

Location: the plaza at Taos Pueblo

December 25, 2010

Luminaria Ski/Snowshoe Tour

After a festive day of opening presents and holiday dinner, enjoy an evening of cross-country skiing (or snowshoeing) along a luminaria-lined forest trail. Enjoy posole, hot drinks and holiday desserts by any of the bonfires along the way. Festivities begin at 6pm. For more info, call 575.754-2374.

Location: Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area

December 31, 2010

New Year's Eve Celebration

Start your New Year's Eve celebration with the torchlight parade and fireworks display beginning at 6 p.m. followed by festivities throughout the valley.

Location: On Slope at Taos Ski Valley

December 31, 2010

New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade

Celebrate New Year's on the slopes with a Torchlight Parade; begins at 7pm.

Location: Red River ski area

December 31, 2010

Torchlight Parade & Fireworks

Ring in the New Year with a torchlight parade and fireworks display over Angel Fire Ski Resort. Parties abound to celebrate the passing of the old year and the beginning of a new year.

Location: Angel Fire Resort

December 31, 2010

Old Fashioned NYE Party

Celebrate New Year's Eve with a cake walk, pizza walk, hula hoop contest, and more! Admission is free, and food and refreshments are available!

Location: Red River Community House



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