Ongoing
Walking Through Roswell’s Past
Take the free self-guided historical walking tour, “Walking Through Roswell’s Past,” through Roswell’s South Park Cemetery, 3101 S. Main St., and see the oldest marked graves. This tour — at a comfortable pace — will take one to two hours to complete. The organizers advise to wear comfortable shoes, take water and adhere to the cemetery etiquette, as in remaining on the walkways and roads, unless you must cross on foot to reach a grave site. Speed limit for vehicles is 15 mph. Park to the side of the roads. No animals are permitted, as are no firearms, food, drink or alcoholic beverages. Children under 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult. The cemetery is open from dawn to sunset. For more information, call 575-624-6748 or visit roswell-nm.gov.
Nov. 6-8 and 13-15
Disney’s “Frozen — The Musical”
Way Way Off Broadway presents Disney’s “Frozen — The Musical.” Performances take place on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and on Sundays at 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit waywayoffbroadway.com.
Nov. 7 and 8
Fall and Christmas Bazaar
The Assumption Church, 2808 N. Kentucky Ave., invites the public to its Fall and Christmas Bazaar on both days from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We’ll have handmade fall and Christmas crafts, jewelry, baked goods, homemade soups and a photo booth with St. Nick. For more information, visit assumption-roswell.org.
Nov. 7
Joe H. Madrid: Rise Annual Golf Tournament
Participants can enjoy a day of golf, great company and friendly competition at the New Mexico Military Institute Golf Course, 201 W. 19th St., starting at 8 a.m. The event benefits the Joe H. Madrid: Rise Foundation, which ensures that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have equitable access to the outdoor activities they desire, supporting personal choice, dignity and an active, inclusive lifestyle. For more information, email joehmadridrise@gmail.com or visit its Facebook page.
Nov. 14
Cranes and Cocoa
The staff of Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge and Friends of Bitter Lake are hosting its annual Cranes and Cocoa event at the Joseph Skeen Visitor Center, 4200 E. Pine Lodge Road, starting at 3 p.m. The public joins the staff and volunteers as they provide this event to the community, educating them about the refuge, conservation and how the community can help in preserving this natural treasure. For more information, visit fws.gov and find it on the Friends of Bitter Lake Facebook page.
Nov. 21
Holiday Bazaar at St. Mark’s
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 2911 N. Main St., is opening its doors for the Annual Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local artists and crafters are participating with one-of-a-kind items. There will be homemade pies and coffee too. Donations for the pie and coffee go to the Assurance Home. For more information, call 575-625-0519.
Dec. 12
Holiday Market
Stellar Coffee Co. is accepting vendors for its Holiday Market, taking place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. No AI designs or products allowed; only human-made goods. There are only 13 spots available. For more information, text 575-910-6612.
Dec. 5
Winter Market and Light Parade
MainStreet Roswell invites the public to its annual Winter Market and Light Parade at the Chaves County Courthouse from 2 to 8 p.m. There will be food trucks on Fourth and Fifth streets. Additionally there will be holiday activities in the Bullocks and Reischman Parks.The highlight is the Light Parade on Main Street and Santa lighting up the tree.
Dec. 13
RSO’s “Christmas Classics” concert
The beloved tradition of the Roswell Symphony Orchestra (RSO) returns: “Christmas Classics” — the concert is filled with everyone’s favorite holiday music. Celebrate the season with joyful melodies and festive cheer. The RSO concert takes place at the New Mexico Military Institute’s Pearson Auditorium on North Main Street at 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit roswellsymphony.org.
March 6, 2027
RSO’s “Classical and Romantic” concert
The Roswell Symphony Orchestra’s (RSO) concert has the theme “Classical and Romantic,” featuring the Amadeus Mozart “Violine Concerto No. 5” with Concert Artists Guild soloist Nathan Meltzer. The RSO concert takes place at the New Mexico Military Institute’s Pearson Auditorium at 7 p.m. For more information, visit roswellsymphony.org.
April 24
RSO’s “Rhapsody in Blue” concert
The finale of the Roswell Symphony Orchestra’s (RSO) concert series “Rhapsody in Blue” features George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” with returning piano soloist Evren Ozel. The RSO concert takes place at the New Mexico Military Institute’s Pearson Auditorium at 7 p.m. For more information, visit roswellsymphony.org.
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The regular deadline is Friday at noon 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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