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Santa Fe Spring Break 2017: Kids Play Free with Family-Friendly Deals and Activities

Planning your family's spring break? Skip the crowded, pricey amusement parks and beaches. Discover Santa Fe's affordable, unique getaway from March through mid-April. Kids play free! Enjoy outdoor adventures, arts, culture, lodging, wellness, dining, and kid-friendly attractions. Explore our curated workshops, tours, and attractions for maximum fun on a budget during Kids FreeFest Spring Break 2017.

Tap Into Your Inner Artist

Santa Fe Spring Break 2017: Kids Play Free with Family-Friendly Deals and Activities Visit Shirley Crow’s studio and create art. Listed under "Workshops and Classes" on the Kids FreeFest page. Photo courtesy of Shirley Crow.

Kids ages 8-18 can unleash their creativity for free alongside parents with award-winning artist Shirley Crow. Paint your own canvas and celebrate artistic expression.

Become a Chocolate Expert

Santa Fe Spring Break 2017: Kids Play Free with Family-Friendly Deals and Activities Sample global chocolate drinks at the “Food of the Gods” workshop. Under "Workshops and Classes" on the Kids FreeFest page. Photo courtesy of Cacao Santa Fe.

Cacao Santa Fe offers a 2-hour family workshop where kids 12 and under join free with a paying adult. Make chocolate drinks from roasted beans, learn Mayan/Aztec history, and taste 7 unique global chocolates.

Dance and Drum as a Family

Santa Fe Spring Break 2017: Kids Play Free with Family-Friendly Deals and Activities Learn Flamenco dance and percussion. Under "Workshops and Classes" on the Kids FreeFest page. Photo courtesy of Entreflamenco.

Entreflamenco provides free Flamenco dance for ages 7-12 (Mondays-Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.) and percussion options through April 15, 2017. Visit the Kids FreeFest Spring Break 2017 page under "Workshops and Classes" for details.

More Than a Zoo: Wildlife West Nature Park

Santa Fe Spring Break 2017: Kids Play Free with Family-Friendly Deals and Activities Explore rescues at this sanctuary. Under "Attractions" on the Kids FreeFest page. Photo courtesy of Wildlife West Nature Park.

This sanctuary features rescued animals like new cougars Zia and True, and coyotes Chewy, Luna, and Dakota. Get one free kid's admission per paid adult/senior. Enjoy the Kids Interactive Trail.

Explore Cork Creations

Santa Fe Spring Break 2017: Kids Play Free with Family-Friendly Deals and Activities Recycle corks into projects. Under "Attractions" on the Kids FreeFest page. Photo courtesy of Estrella Del Norte Vineyard.

One child free per $6 wine-tasting adult at Estrella Del Norte Vineyard (March 1-April 15, 2017). Craft while adults taste wine.

Santa Fe Children's Museum

Santa Fe Spring Break 2017: Kids Play Free with Family-Friendly Deals and Activities 35+ hands-on exhibits. Under "Attractions" on the Kids FreeFest page. Photo courtesy of Santa Fe Children's Museum.

Free child admission with paying adult during Spring Break Spectacular. Features giant bubbles, puppet theater, and 1.5-acre garden. Details under "Attractions" on the Kids FreeFest page.

Canyon Road Art Gallery Tours

Santa Fe Spring Break 2017: Kids Play Free with Family-Friendly Deals and Activities Family art tours for ages 5-9. Under "Tours" on the Kids FreeFest page. Photo courtesy of Tourism Santa Fe.

Visit three galleries, interact with digital art, and meet artists. Fun for all ages. See "Tours" on the Kids FreeFest page.

Easter Egg Hunt at Santa Fe Botanical Garden

Santa Fe Spring Break 2017: Kids Play Free with Family-Friendly Deals and Activities April 16 event with Easter Bunny. Under "Attractions" on the Kids FreeFest page. Photo courtesy of Santa Fe Botanical Garden.

Kids free on April 16 amid spring flowers. Meet the Easter Bunny!

Plan your unforgettable Santa Fe spring break. View all deals at Kids FreeFest Spring Break 2017. See last month's blog. Order the 2017 Santa Fe Travel Guide and check Deals and Specials.

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