Unmissable Santa Fe November Events: Art Festivals, Skiing, Holidays & More
November in Santa Fe offers a perfect moment to pause, breathe deeply, and savor the season's wonders. Nestled amid stunning mountains, our city delivers diverse experiences—from sustainability celebrations to holiday kickoffs. Dive into these top November events that make Santa Fe unforgettable.
Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival
America's largest and oldest recycled art market, the Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival highlights creations from discarded materials. This weekend event launches with the iconic Friday night Trash Fashion and Costume Contest, followed by an inspiring art market, juried exhibits for adults and students, and hands-on art activities. Drawing thousands of art enthusiasts and eco-conscious shoppers, it features unbeatable deals, family-friendly workshops, gallery-quality displays, and unique gifts.
Held at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 West Marcy Street.
You'll find dozens of recycled gifts at the Recycle fair.
SWAIA Santa Fe Winter Indian Market
This annual holiday art show during Thanksgiving weekend at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center showcases 150 Native artists, six award-winning demonstrators, live performances, a silent auction, a raffle, and a fashion row with renowned Native designers.
Dance groups will be featured, and the Festival of Trees will be available via silent auction all weekend.
November 28th–29th.
An artist at the Winter Market displays his technique.
Ski Santa Fe
Santa Fe boasts some of the Southwest's premier skiing, with the season running from late fall to early spring and up to 225 inches of annual snowfall at Ski Santa Fe. Enjoy 77 trails, a 1,725-foot vertical drop from a 12,075-foot summit, including beginner slopes, cruisers, bumps, glades, and more. The out-of-bounds Big Tesuque run thrills powder seekers.
Explore cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on trails like Aspen Vista, Nordic Trail on Hyde Park Road, or Valles Caldera National Preserve.
Located at the end of NM State Highway 475, 16 miles from downtown in Santa Fe National Forest. The season often opens on Thanksgiving (weather permitting). Pair your trip with Santa Fe's world-class dining and lodging.
The Santa Fe Ski season traditionally begins on Thanksgiving Day (weather permitting).
Santa Fe Artists Market
This juried outdoor market at Railyard Park Ramada features over 100 local northern New Mexico artists in diverse mediums. Meet creators and snag fine art treasures every Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., through November.
Over 100 juried artists participate in the Santa Fe Artists Market.
Holiday Lights on the Plaza
Join locals and visitors for the annual tree lighting on November 27th. Festivities start at 3:00 p.m., with lights illuminating the historic plaza at 6:00 p.m. Santa Claus arrives to launch the holiday season!
Visitors and locals alike will marvel when the Plaza is lit up!
More Highlights
Tesuque Pueblo's San Diego Feast Day in early November features ceremonial dances and feasts. Mid-month, the Festival of the Cranes at Bosque del Apache draws birders to see sandhill cranes and snow geese.
Santa Fe ignites the holiday spirit. Explore our detailed events calendar for more. Request a free travel guide to plan your perfect getaway.
