Explorers need a good guide.
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




