22 Things to Do in Santa Fe This Week · September 17–20, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Adults Only Night at Meow Wolf

A 21+ evening to explore Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return immersive art experience without the daytime crowds.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 6:00 PM · Meow Wolf, Santa Fe

Bébé La La Returns to Paradiso

Indie Folk Français band Bébé La La returns to Paradiso, Santa Fe's intimate and elegant performance lounge with a unique herbal beverage bar.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · Paradiso Santa Fe, 903 Early Street

Guiltless / TKTWA / Dead Pattern at The Stompbox

Experimental rock, noise rock, and sludge metal night at an intimate Santa Fe underground venue featuring Guiltless (members of A Storm of Light), TKTWA, and Dead Pattern.

Monday, September 21, 2026 7:30 PM · The Stompbox, Santa Fe

Arts & Culture

Laila Lalami: The Dream Hotel at Collected Works

Award-winning novelist Laila Lalami reads from and discusses her new book at Santa Fe's beloved independent bookstore.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 6:00 PM · Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St, Santa Fe

The Turquoise Trail Studio Tour – 1st Weekend

World-class art meets rugged adventure along the Turquoise Trail Scenic Byway as artists open their studios for two weekends in September.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 – Sunday, September 20, 2026 · Turquoise Trail, scenic byway near Santa Fe

In-Person Class: Ceramic Pinch Pot Workshop

Hands-on ceramic pinch pot workshop at the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum Creativity Studio — registration required.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:00 AM · O'Keeffe Museum Creativity Studio, Corner of W Marcy St and Sheridan St, Santa Fe

Strange Soft Companions: Needle Felted Creatures Workshop

Low-ticket-warning workshop where you'll create your own needle-felted creature inside Meow Wolf's immersive art environment.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 1:00 PM · Meow Wolf, Santa Fe

Sports

Santa Fe International Half Marathon – High Desert Classic

Run the High Road in this annual half marathon through Santa Fe's stunning high-desert landscape.

Friday, September 18, 2026 – Sunday, September 20, 2026 · Santa Fe

Date Night

Tri-M Gala: A Lovely Night

Cinderella-themed gala at the New Mexico Governor's Mansion featuring specialty cocktails, live songs from the Cinderella cast, and a silent auction.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · New Mexico Governor's Mansion, Santa Fe

Las Guaracheras at Paradiso

Powerful Latin jazz sextet from Cali, Colombia performing Afro-Caribbean rhythms including salsa and Pacific regional music at Paradiso's intimate stage.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · Paradiso Santa Fe, 903 Early Street

Yin Yoga + Reiki

A deeply restorative 75-minute session combining slow-held yin yoga postures with the healing energy of Reiki — a perfect evening wind-down.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 6:00 PM · Santa Fe Community Yoga, 3229B Richards Lane

Outdoors & Active

Ski Santa Fe Fall Chair Lift Rides, Live Music and More

Ride the Santa Fe Express Quad chairlift through aspens to 11,250 feet, with live music and fall festivities on the mountain.

Friday, September 18, 2026 – Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Ski Santa Fe

Chakra Jump Flow + Doodle at Santa Fe Community Yoga

A Hatha Flow yoga class with a take-home doodle activity at Santa Fe Community Yoga Center.

Friday, September 18, 2026 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Santa Fe Community Yoga, 3229B Richards Lane

Rainbow Senders LGBTQ+ Climbing Night

The Santa Fe Climbing Center's monthly LGBTQ+ climbing social hosted by staff member Phoebe — every 2nd Friday of the month from 6–8pm, free for members.

Friday, September 25, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Santa Fe Climbing Center, 3008 Cielo Court

In-Person Class: Autumnal Nature Sketching at Santa Fe Botanical Garden

Georgia O'Keeffe Museum instructors lead an outdoor sketching class through the Santa Fe Botanical Garden as the fall colors emerge — registration required.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 9:00 AM · Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo

Free Events

Route 66 Community Day

Free community celebration of Route 66's centennial featuring a classic car show, car cruise to Museum Hill, Dine 'Tah Navajo Dancers, live music, story time, face painting, and food trucks.

Sunday, September 20, 2026 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Downtown Santa Fe & Museum Hill

Yoga Book Club

A community gathering at Santa Fe Community Yoga combining literary discussion with the spirit of yoga practice.

Friday, September 25, 2026 7:00 PM · Santa Fe Community Yoga, 3229B Richards Lane

SITE at NITE

SITE Santa Fe opens its doors for a special evening event on the Wallerstein Family Terrace — admission is free, no advance registration required.

Friday, September 25, 2026 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · SITE Santa Fe, 1606 Paseo de Peralta

Family-Friendly

Elements of Art: Story Time at NM Museum of Art

Biweekly story time at the New Mexico Museum of Art for children ages 3–5 introducing concepts like color, line, and form through story, song, and craft — led by early childhood educator Cyndi Korzec.

Monday, September 21, 2026 10:30 AM · New Mexico Museum of Art, Plaza Building, 107 W. Palace Ave, Santa Fe

Abiquiú Fall Youth Market

A community youth market featuring student vendors from Moving Arts Española at the O'Keeffe Welcome Center in scenic Abiquiú.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 AM · The O'Keeffe Welcome Center, 21120 US-84, Abiquiú, NM

Bambini & Binky's Traveling Circus by The Exodus Ensemble

The Exodus Ensemble brings a whimsical traveling circus production to the historic Santa Fe Depot for an afternoon of family-friendly theater.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 1:30 PM · Santa Fe Depot, 430 West Manhattan Avenue, Santa Fe

Food & Drink

Santa Fe Social Club Monthly: Foodies + New Friends

A recurring social dining event connecting food lovers and new friends at a featured Santa Fe restaurant of the month.

Friday, September 18, 2026 7:00 PM · Restaurant of the Month, Santa Fe