New Mexico Christmas 2026

Top Events Across New Mexico

Find the best Christmas events across New Mexico this year!

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   Old Town Holiday Stroll Albuquerque

   Historic Old Town illuminated for holiday shopping and entertainment.

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   The Nutcracker Las Cruces

   Classic Nutcracker ballet performance

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   Lavender, Flora, and Holiday Scented Stick Incense Workshop @ WineDown La Mesa

   Craft natural stick incense using lavender and farm-grown floral stems.

4. 4
   Albuquerque Holiday Makers & Southwest Festival Rio Rancho

   Southwest cuisine, live entertainment, and artisan shopping in an outdoor setting.

5. 5
   Canyon Road Farolito Walk Santa Fe

   Christmas Eve street illuminated by thousands of farolitos

6. 6
   Taos Pueblo New Year's Day Traditional Dance Taos

   Ancient, continuously inhabited adobe village with traditional dances.

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   Blue Violin's Retro Rock & Roll Christmas 2026 Los Alamos

   Holiday concert pairing 80s rock hits and Christmas classics with projection mapping.

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   Farmington Christmas Parade Farmington

   Annual Christmas parade with Santa Claus

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   Ruidoso Ice Skating Rink at Wingfield Park Ruidoso

   Seasonal outdoor ice skating rink in the heart of Ruidoso.

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    Holiday Artisan Market Roswell

    Local artisan market with holiday gifts

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    Christmas on the Pecos Carlsbad

    Over a million lights along the Pecos River

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    Christmas Tree Lighting Alamogordo

    Annual community holiday gathering and tree lighting at Washington Park.

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    Annual Christmas Parade Gallup

    Annual holiday parade running along Aztec Avenue in downtown Gallup.

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    T or C's Old-Fashioned Christmas Truth or Consequences

    Features a tree lighting, light parade, and downtown late-night shopping.

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    Elephant Butte Lake Luminaria Beachwalk Elephant Butte

    Stroll along the beach illuminated by glowing traditional paper-bag luminarias.