This year, southern New Mexico is packed with events to help you make the most of your holiday season. Get to know your community and support local businesses when you come to one of these festive and fun-filled gatherings. From Christmas shopping to caroling, you’ll find everything you need to make the holiday season special.
Las Cruces Tree Lighting
Welcome the Christmas season at the annual tree lighting downtown. You’ll find food trucks, live music, Christmas crafts, and pictures with Santa at this free event. This is the perfect place to take your children for some holiday cheer.
When: December 1st from 6-8 pm
Where: Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces
Food Truck Winterfest
This special holiday edition of the Food Truck Fiesta is pulling out all the stops! In addition to several delicious food trucks, this family-friendly event will include a Christmas market, pictures with Santa, and caroling.
Casa de Peregrinos will be collecting donations of non-perishable food items at this event to support their emergency food program.
When: December 21st, 5-9 PM
Where: Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces
Cloudcroft Santaland
Come and join the Christmas festival in the beautiful village of Cloudcroft! 2019 Santaland will include a visit from Santa, family-friendly games, cocoa and cider, music, and a bonfire. The radio station 88.9 FM will be livestreaming from the event.
When: November 30th and December 21st, 4:30 PM
Where: Zenith Park Pavillion
Old Town Luminarias
This Christmas Eve, come and stroll through the plaza in downtown Old Mesilla which will be filled with hundreds of sparkling luminarias. Santa will be making an appearance, so be sure to bring your kids.
When: December 24th
Where: Old Mesilla Plaza
Chile Drop
Ring in the new year in style at the annual Chile Drop in downtown Las Cruces! Enjoy music, dancing, carnival games, and food while waiting for the chile to drop. You can even snag a free party favor while supplies last.
When: December 31st
Where: Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces
Come home for the Holidays
At Steinborn, we know that a home isn’t just a place you live, it’s a place where memories are made. If you’re ready to find your forever home, call us today at 575-522-3698 or visit us online and check out our extensive listings. Our experienced REALTORS are standing by.
