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Top 5 Must-Do Activities in Santa Fe This November

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Santa Fe celebrates its rich history, world-class cuisine, and stunning landscapes, basking in 325 days of sunshine each year. From snowy hillside adventures to deep dives into our vibrant culture, The City Different delivers authentic magic. This November, join the festivities and give thanks with these standout activities.

Review Santa Fe Photo Festival Top 5 Must-Do Activities in Santa Fe This November

Photography enthusiasts will love the prestigious Review Santa Fe Photo Festival, the world's premier juried portfolio review event. Enjoy a week of programming, including artist talks, gallery tours, and portfolio viewings. Secure your pass for private receptions, a VIP hour, and more. Held November 2–6. For tickets and details, click here.

Fall Harvest at Santa Fe Farmers Market Top 5 Must-Do Activities in Santa Fe This November

Locals and visitors shop fresh produce at the Railyard Farmers Market. (Photo courtesy of Santa Fe Farmers Market)

Seasonal delights like pumpkins, squashes, and apples shine at the Santa Fe Farmers Market under the iconic water tower. Stock up on fresh baked goods, local honey, body care items, chutneys, jams, and salsas. Voted America's top farmers market—see why. Open Tuesdays and Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in November.

Cuba Comes to Santa Fe Top 5 Must-Do Activities in Santa Fe This November

Havana Cuba All-Stars deliver electrifying rhythms. (Photo courtesy of Havana Cuba All-Stars)

The Havana Cuba All-Stars perform at the Lensic Performing Arts Center on November 10 at 7:30 p.m. Experience Cuba's top musicians blending Spanish canción and Afro-Cuban percussion in their first U.S. tour. Tickets available now.

San Diego Feast Day Top 5 Must-Do Activities in Santa Fe This November

Corn features prominently in feast day cuisine. (Photo courtesy of Rima Krisst)

New Mexico's thriving Native cultures, preserved since statehood in 1912, offer profound traditions. Pueblo feast days unite communities in celebration of religion, language, and heritage—open to all. Join the San Diego Feast Day on November 12 at Tesuque Pueblo, 10 miles north of Santa Fe on U.S. Route 285. Call (505) 983-2667 for info. Learn more in our Feast for the Senses blog.

Ski Santa Fe Slopes Open in November Top 5 Must-Do Activities in Santa Fe This November

Ski season kicks off on Thanksgiving, weather permitting. (Photo courtesy of Ski Santa Fe)

Some of the Southwest's best skiing awaits at Ski Santa Fe, just 16 miles from the Plaza. Enjoy 77 trails, 1,725-foot vertical drop, 12,075-foot summit, and 225 inches of average snowfall—from beginner runs to glades and chutes. Cross-country options include Aspen Vista Trail and Norski Trail on Hyde Park Road. Access via NM Highway 475 or RTD Mountain Trail.

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