Spring in Santa Fe: Ignite Creativity, Savor Music, and Conquer Outdoor Adventures
As the first crocuses bloom and fruit trees burst with buds, Santa Fe warms under lengthening days and higher sun. Spring is the perfect time to visit, with a vibrant array of events for discerning travelers seeking authentic experiences.
Unleash Your Creativity March ushers in DIY Santa Fe month, courtesy of Santa Fe Creative Tourism, transforming "Do It Yourself" into an inspiring array of artistic pursuits far beyond home projects.
A visit to Santa Fe ignites creativity like nowhere else! (Photo Credit: Santa Fe Creative Tourism)
Explore clay at Magpie Pottery, transferring images onto pottery, or watch it spin at Heidi Loewen Porcelain Gallery. Dance enthusiasts can join African Dance with Elise Gent at the Railyard Performance Center or Monday Night Swing Dance at the Odd Fellows Hall. Craft photographic books, art books from found objects, or dive into painting, drawing, and encaustic photography. Culinary creatives enjoy pop-up paleo dinners at Santa Fe Culinary Academy or Native Harvest meals by chef Paddy Rawal of Raaga, blending ancestral diets with Indian flavors. Santa Fe offers creative outlets for every passion.
Savor stunning views at no charge during Santa Fe Culinary Academy pop-up dinners. (Photo Credit: Santa Fe Culinary Academy)
Celebrate Spring with World-Class Music Santa Fe's historic adobe downtown has resonated with music for centuries—from flamenco guitar and bluegrass to chamber ensembles. Spring continues this tradition. Highlights include mezzo-soprano Susan Graham (New Mexico native) with Performance Santa Fe at Lensic Performing Arts Center on March 12, Arlo Guthrie on March 31, Santa Fe Symphony's Beethoven Festival on March 15, and Verdi's Requiem in May. Santa Fe Pro Musica's Baroque Holy Week concerts (April 2-4) in Loretto Chapel captivate with its legendary staircase.
An evening of music at Loretto Chapel captures Santa Fe's timeless beauty. (Photo Credit: Loretto Chapel)
The scene spans the globe: HAPA's Hawaiian music on March 29 at Lensic, and the Japanese Cultural Festival (Cherry Blossoms theme) on March 28 at the Convention Center, featuring kimonos and unique curios.
Answer the Call of Santa Fe's Great Outdoors With temperatures climbing into the 60s, it's prime outdoor season. Passport to the Arts (May 8-10) animates Canyon Road: Friday openings showcase 100+ artists, Saturday's Quick Draw features en plein air painting, and a lively auction follows.
Passport to the Arts turns sightseeing into an artistic journey. (Photo Credit: Visit Canyon Road)
Thrill-seekers head to the Outside Bike & Brew Festival for road/mountain biking and craft beer tastings. Celebrate the Santa Fe Century's 30th anniversary (2015)—New Mexico's longest-running bike event—with a 100-mile ride on May 17.
Post-ride festivities at Bike & Brew fuel the fun! (Photo Credit: Outside Bike & Brew Festival)
Embrace a Southwestern Spring Adventure From serene strolls in the Bishop’s Garden to downhill biking thrills, Santa Fe embodies the season's spirit. Enter to win a five-day getaway: roundtrip airfare, car rental, luxury hotel, dining, spa, ballooning, and rafting.
