Alamogordo
Oct. 30
Halloween Toy Factory Gone Wrong
The Alamogordo Youth Center The Base Otero invites the public to its annual Halloween maze from 6 to 9 p.m. at 201 Dale Scott Ave. For more information, visit baseotero.org or call 575-488-2273.
Lincoln
Oct. 31
Día de los Muertos Festival
The 12th annual Día de los Muertos Festival takes place throughout historic Lincoln from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The colorful, family-friendly festival features live music, dance performances, historic presentations, ofrendas, face painting, food and drinks and handcrafted goods from local vendors, who will be located in the field beside the “Doctor’s House” and in front of the Wortley Hotel. Food vendors will be available throughout the festival. Cell service is limited or unavailable in parts of Lincoln, and most vendors are expected to accept cash only. Visitors are encouraged to bring cash before arriving. For more information, visit its Facbook event page.
Albuquerque
Oct. 31
Explora-ween
Join the team at the Explora Science Center, 1701 Mountain Road NW, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for its Explora-ween. Get ready for spook-tacular activities, eerie-sistible sweet treats and mad-scientist experiments that are simply bewitching. Don’t forget to enter the costume contest for a chance to win a monster of a prize. For more information, visit explora.us.
Artesia
Nov. 6-8
Balloons & Tunes
The 43rd Annual Balloons & Tunes Festival returns to Eagle Draw Park. The Artesia Chamber of Commerce invites the public to one of its favorite traditions. There will be hot air balloons, live music, food trucks and family-friendly activities. The events kick off traditionally at local schools with fun flights on Friday. The main events take place on Saturday, with the hot air balloons lifting off at 6 a.m. The balloon flights and activities are weather permitting. For more information, visit absolutelyartesia.com.
Albuquerque
Nov. 6-28
“In Cahoots: Veterans and Family Create”
New Mexico Veterans Art opens the exhibit “In Cahoots: Veterans and Family Create” with a public reception from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the new Pleased to Present Gallery, 510 Central Ave. SW. The exhibition features works by veterans throughout New Mexico, including Southeast New Mexico, from many branches of the military, along with partners, spouses and other family members. Samples of their work are attached. Featured speaker at the public reception is Ricardo Caté, a marine veteran and renowned cartoonist from Kewa Pueblo (aka Santo Domingo). After completing his basic training and service, Caté pursued a career as an educator and became a prominent Native American cartoonist. His daily comic strip “Without Reservations” garnered numerous prestigious awards and he recently completed a Ted talk at youtube.com/watch?v=cuYu9blHAFk. For more information, visit nmveteransart.com.
Artesia
Nov. 21
Crafters Alley Fall Event
Artesia’s Crafters Alley Fall Event takes place at 301 Bulldog Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a large variety of artists and crafters showing off their work, as well as food trucks. For more information, call 575-703-0249.
Cloudcroft
Nov. 27 and 28
Christmas Market
Entry is free of charge for the annual Cloudcroft Christmas Market inside the High School Gym from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. And don’t forget to pick up a Lincoln National Forest Christmas Tree permit and get your fresh tree. Fourth-grade students with a valid Every Kid Outdoors pass are elegible for a free tree permit, which can be obtained by entering their pass or voucher number when purchasing online. Permits go on sale mid-November. For more information, visit coolcloudcroft.com and ruidoso-nm.gov.
Santa Fe
Nov. 27
Holiday Plaza lighting
The City of Santa Fe Parks and Open Space Division invites the public to its Annual Holiday Plaza Lighting from 4:15 to 8 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive by vintage fire truck at 5:45 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m. the switch will be flipped and the Plaza lights up. There will be hot chocolate and cookies, music and food for purchase from food trucks and plaza vendors. The event is free of charge. For more information, visit santafe.org.
Santa Fe
July 11–Aug. 1 and Dec. 11–22, 2027
Santa Fe Desert Chorale 2027 season announced
The 45th Santa Fe Desert Chorale Anniversary Season include summer and winter festivals. The summer festival’s focus is the Baroque era, choral music from theNordic and Baltic regions and music honoring some of the greatest literary figures of the last century. The winter festival is all about favorite carols and lullabies of the season performed by the Desert Chorale’s 24 professional vocalists. Tickets sell fast and are available for purchase starting Nov. 6. For more information, visit desertchorale.org.
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The deadline is Tuesday at noon a week before publication. The calendar is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. For cancellations, updates and information, contact the event venue or organizer.
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