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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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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 18, 2010
Brewmaster's Festival
Bring your friends and sample beers from 25 breweries from across the southwest region. Located in Tenderfoot Katie's and the Martini Tree Bar. 4:30-7pm.
Location: Taos Ski Valley
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
