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Upcoming Events in New Mexico: Balloons & Tunes Festival, Halloween Celebrations, and More!

Artesia

Nov. 3-5

Balloons & Tunes Festival

The Artesia Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 40th anniversary of Balloons & Tunes Festival. Sunrise flights take off from Eagle Draw Park. For more information, visit artesiachamber.com.

Poplars

Oct. 29

Halloweekend

The last day of Halloween celebration in Los Alamos — Halloweekend — is today, featuring nostalgic, small town Halloween charm, costumed children and families that will take to the streets on Friday for Trick-or-Treat on Main Street. From 4 to 6 p.m., local businesses give out candy surprises and spooky treats. For more information and a full schedule, visit losalamosmainstreet.com/halloweekend.

Santa Fe

Oct. 29

Day of the Dead

¡Bienvenidos! to the city of Santa Fe’s newest tradition on the Plaza, Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead, a unique City of Santa Fe celebration. Said to have originated in Mexico, Día de los Muertos represents a time to honor and reconnect with loved ones in the spirit world in a truly beautiful and meaningful manner. Continue the experience on Sunday at the renowned Museum of International Folk Art. Free arts and crafts activities for kids are provided by the Santa Fe Public Library and the Mexican Consulate for Albuquerque. For more information, visit burnzozobra.com/dia.

Alamogordo

Oct. 31

Trick or Treat

MainStreet Alamogordo presents its Trick or Treat event on the 800-900 block of New York Ave. from 3 to 5 p.m. For more information, visit alamogordomainstreet.org.

Carlsbad

Oct. 31

Fall Festival

Carlsbad MainStreet is calling all “Superheroes” for its annual Fall Festival in the Main Street district. There will be Trick or Treating, candy and a costume contest from 4 to 6 p.m. For more information, visit carslbadmainstreet.com.

Alamogordo

Nov. 3-4, 10-11

“The Wizard of Oz”

The Children’s Music Theater of Alamogordo present “The Wizard of Oz” at the Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, 1110 N. New York Ave., on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. For more information, visit flickingercenter.com.

Carlsbad

Nov. 9

DWWRC fundraising dinner and auction

The Fourth Annual Desert Willow Wildlife Rehab Center (DWWRC) Dinner and Auction takes place at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center, 4012 National Parks Hwy., from 5 to 9 p.m. The evening includes visiting with the people and animals that are part of the Desert Willow Wildlife team. There will be a cash bar, a silent and live auction. Proceeds go to the rehab center that cares for injured and recovering wildlife. The auction has anything from gift cards, art, two tickets to the Spencer Theater in Alto, and a Vermejo Adventure package at the Sangre de Cristo mountain range, to name a few. For more information, visit dwwrc.org/benefitemail [email protected] or call 575-689-6711.

Alamogordo

Nov. 11

A Night of Jazz — “Footprints”

Otero Arts presents A Night of Jazz — “Footprints” at 1118 Indiana Ave., at 7 p.m. For more information, visit oteroarts.org or call 575-446-3880.

Artesia

Nov. 16

“Yesterday” — a tribute to the Beatles

The Artesia Arts Council presents the resident Beatles show band for “Legends in Concert,” the world’s premier and longest running tribute show, “Yesterday” performs in Las Vegas, Nevada, Branson, Missouri and now at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, 310 W. Main St. The performance takes place at 7 p.m. Kids K-12 grade get a discount. For more information, visit artesiaartscouncil.com.

Artesia

Dec. 1

Sons of the Pioneers concert

The Artesia Arts Council presents the Sons of the Pioneers with Roy Rogers Jr. at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, 310 W. Main St. The performance takes place at 7 p.m. Kids K-12 grade get a discount. For more information, visit artesiaartscouncil.com.

Santa Fe

Dec. 9

IAIA’s Holiday Art Market and SFCC’s Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair

More than 100 of the finest artists and craftspeople from across New Mexico will be setting up shop at Santa Fe Community College’s (SFCC) Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair and Institute of American Indian Art’s (IAIA) Holiday Art Market on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Artists from Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Taos, Cochiti Pueblo, Santo Domingo Pueblo, Farmington, and other locations will participate in both events. Works for sale include jewelry, handbags and totes, woodcarvings, pottery, paintings, prints, photos, tinwork, handmade cards and ornaments. We encourage everyone to visit both campuses, which are only a six-minute drive or an 11-minute bike ride apart. SFCC’s Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair will be in the main hallway and campus center at 6401 Richards Ave. IAIA’s Holiday Art Market will be in the Performing Arts and Fitness Center at 83 Avan Nu Po Road. Admission and parking are free at both events. To reserve a booth or for more information, contact IAIA Advancement Associate Director Danielle Murzynsky-Obiekwe at [email protected] or call 505-428-5931.

Albuquerque

Until Jan. 7, 2024

Native American Student Art Show and Sale

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center presents: The 43rd Annual Native American Student Art Show and Sale. This year’s theme is, “Celebrating Our Pollinators.” This showcase will be held in the south gallery of the center, 2401 12th St. NW. Entries will be accepted at the center through Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. Opening reception and award ceremony takes place on the first day of the show, from 1 to 4 p.m. The sale benefitting the individual students take place on the last day of exhibit. For more information, visit indianpueblo.orgemail Paula Mirabal at [email protected] or call 505-724-3564.

The calendar is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. For updates and more information, contact the event venue or organizer.

If you would like your event listed on the entertainment calendar, please email [email protected] or call 575-622-7710, ext. 309.

2023-10-29 06:00:00


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