From Ghost tours to Food tours, this August Santa Fe has so much to offer. Explore Las Golondrinas or walk downtown and enjoy restaurants and wine. Spend a relaxing morning doing yoga in the Botanical Gardens or make it a spa day at the Eldorado hotel. So much to do and only so many days in August, and don’t forget to get the best local produce at the Farmers Market!
Breakfast with O’Keeffe: Climate and Gardening in the Southwest
Food of the Gods Chocolate Immersion Workshop
La Fonda Art & History Tours
Santa Fe Farmers Market - Wednesday
Ghost Tour: The Dark Side of Santa Fe
I Sleep in a Garden of 100 Dresses
‘Land and Light Observation Meditation’
Santa Fe Desert Chorale: The New World
Sunset in the Garden Concert Series
Entreflamenco 2018 Summer Session
Restaurant Walk III
Santa Fe Half-Day Food and History Walking Tour
Nambe Trading Post: The New Spirit of Old New Mexico
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market - Saturdays
Saturday Yoga
46th Annual Arts and Crafts Show
Got Soul - Pat Malone
Sample Sundays
Taste of Canyon Road Dinner Tour
Santa Fe Dreamers Benefit Concert
Railyard Artisan Market
Tai Chi
Haciendas - A Parade of Homes
Objects of Art
Santa Fe Indian Market
Santa Fe Music Week
Zozobra
Eldorado Spa
El Rancho de Las Golondrinas
Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary
Paseo Pottery
Breakfast with O’Keeffe: Climate and Gardening in the Southwest
August 1st, 9:00am - 10:00am
Enjoy a continental breakfast at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum featuring a talk by David Scheinbaum. You will learn about many photographers who photographed Georgia O’Keeffe such as Myron Wood, Arnold Newman and Eliot Porter.
okeeffemuseum.org
Food of the Gods Chocolate Immersion Workshop
August 1st - December 1st
Led by Master Chocolatier Melanie Boudar you will learn all about where cacao comes from and what gives it such a mouthwatering taste. And of course lots of chocolate tastings will be involved, this is a fun and tasty learning experience for everyone.
cacaosantafe.com
La Fonda Art & History Tours
August 1st - December 28th
La fonda on the Plaza This hour long tour will have you in awe, be taken back in time to discover the La Fonda's history and beauty. lafondasantafe.com
Santa Fe Farmers Market - Wednesday
August 1st - September 26th, 3pm - 6pm
The farmers market just got even better! For those who have work or a busy schedule and can never make it early mornings to the Market no need to worry because you can go Wednesday afternoons and still enjoy the amazing produce.
santafefarmersmarket.com
Ghost Tour: The Dark Side of Santa Fe
August 2nd - December 29th
Galisteo St and Water St
Prepare to be frightened on this ghost tour! Featuring public, private buildings and two haunted houses, learn about the ever present spirits that haunt the halls and make their presence known.
newmexico.org
I Sleep in a Garden of 100 Dresses
August 2nd, 7 - 8:30pm
Santa Fe Institute Based of the 1944 children’s book, Cyndie Bellen-Berthezene’s performance is truly remarkable. With drawings of 100 dresses she leaves behind her unfulfilled childhood as she moves forward.
sfai.org
‘Land and Light Observation Meditation’
August 2nd - 31st
7 Arts Gallery
Influenced by New Mexico’s amazing skies, vast mountains and dramatic sunrises. Nancy Silvia honors the beauty of nature in painting as meditation and a gift. Explore landscapes light and of course the beautiful landscapes our state has to offer.
7art.gallery
Santa Fe Desert Chorale: The New World
August 2nd - 9th
Cristo Rey Church
One of the longest performing musical organizations The Desert Chorale celebrates it’s 36th year in New Mexico. The New World collaborates with instrumentals and multimedia images from Caminos del Inka.
desertchorale.org
Sunset in the Garden Concert Series
August 2nd - September 6th
Botanical Garden at Museum Hill Spend the most magical time of day at the Botanical Gardens. The first Thursday of every month stop by and enjoy the amazing sunset and of course the wonderful music.
santafebotanicalgarden.org
Entreflamenco 2018 Summer Session
August 3rd, 6:15 - 11pm
El Flamenco Restaurant
Offering the best Flamenco in all of Santa Fe, El Flamenco bring Southern Spain to Santa Fe. Enjoy authentic unforgettable tapas and a fantastic collection of wine and beer.
entreflamenco.com
Restaurant Walk III
August 3rd
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Santa Fe School of Cooking Join Santa Fe School of Cooking for its third walk. Enjoy a wonderful walk and amazing food from several restaurants in the downtown area such as Dinner for Two, State Capital Kitchen, TerraCotta Wine Bistro and Trattoria A Mano. santafeschoolofcooking.com
Santa Fe Half-Day Food and History Walking Tour
August 3rd - October 26th, 1 - 4:30pm
Santa Fe Railyard
Visit many of Santa Fe’s best wine and tastings venues all just a short walk away. Learn about history and New Mexican flavors, stop by the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, Loretto Chapel the Palace of the Governor and so much more.
viator.com
Nambe Trading Post: The New Spirit of Old New Mexico
Nambe Trading Post
New Mexico's hidden treasures can be found at the Nambe Trading Post. Costumes from western movies, authentic Cowboy and Indian materials and outfits. Old and contemporary jewelry and so many other great finds you will not see anywhere else!
nambetradingpost.com
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market - Saturdays
August 4th - September 29th, 7am - 1pm
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market
One of the most popular days for the Santa Fe Farmers Market, Saturday morning is the perfect place to hear live music while you enjoy a yummy breakfast burrito and spend time with friends and family. And don't forget about the great local produce, soaps and so many other amazing goodies you can only get at the Farmers Market!
santafefarmersmarket.com
Saturday Yoga
August 4th - 25th, 10 - 11am
Santa Fe Botanical Garden Start your weekend off with a restoring and relaxing yoga class in the best possible place to unwind and be stress free. The Botanical Gardens offers beautiful views and nothing is more calming than spending time in the beauty that is nature. santafebotanicalgarden.org
46th Annual Arts and Crafts Show
August 4th - 5th, 9am - 4pm
Santa Fe Plaza Santa Fe’s third largest market offers over 160 local artists featuring eye catching pieces such as metalwork, pottery, paintings, jewelry and many other great pieces.
newmexico.org
Got Soul - Pat Malone
August 5 - June 27th, 7 - 10pm
El Farol Spend your Sunday nights relaxing listening to Classical Jazz & Blues by Pat Malone. El Farol features spanish Tapas and small plates packed with big flavors. Enjoy your Sundays listening to Jazz and eating delicious tapas.
elfarolsantafe.com
Sample Sundays
August 5th - July 25th
Rowley Farmhouse Ales Rowley’s Farmhouse offers 20% off their sample sized draft beers! An easy way to try out new beers and see what you like. Mouth watering food and discounted beers Sundays don’t get much better than that.
rowleyfarmhouse.com
Taste of Canyon Road Dinner Tour
August 5th - August 19th
On Canyon Rd - The Consignment Gallery If you're visiting Santa Fe this is the perfect tour for you. Explore Canyon Road and the art, history, architecture and of course food. Learn how this neighborhood became such a historic place of art and food. As you walk you will sample food and wine from the many award winning restaurants along Canyon Road.
wandernewmexico.com
Santa Fe Dreamers Benefit Concert
August 5th, 8:30 - 11:30pm
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Second Street Brewery Rufina Taproom A Concert for a cause. Buy a ticket and support the Santa Fe Dreamers Project and the amazing work they do for immigrant services. Several artists are performing such as Jimmy Russell, Allegra Love and so many more. Food Trucks will be present and of course you can enjoy food and drinks from Second Street Brewery.
secondstreetbreweryrufina.com
Railyard Artisan Market
August 5th - December 30th
Artist’s Studio - Siler District
Started in 2009, the Artisan Market features a wide variety of New Mexican artists and crafters. Offering local music and art inside the Pavillion, you can find jewelry, photography, stitch work, handmade herbal products and so much more. Stop by and bring your family and friends for a artsy Sunday morning.
santafefarmersmarket.com
Tai Chi
August 6th - 27th, 5:30 - 6:30pm
Santa Fe Botanical Garden Exercise your mind and body in the tranquil setting of a Botanical Garden. Incorporating gentle movements into ones day to day live can reduce pain and improve strength and mental clarity.
santafebotanicalgarden.org
Haciendas - A Parade of Homes
August 10th - 19th, 11am - 6pm
Various Locations Tour unique one of a kind homes throughout Santa Fe, ticket sales are given to Habitat for Humanity, Santa Fe Animal Shelter, Boys and Girls Club and many more. Enjoy touring amazing homes that will take your breath away! Make sure to by your ticket before they sell out.
sfahba.com
Objects of Art
August 10 - 13
Featuring over 70 exhibits including contemporary art and historic. The show offers a wide range of one of a kind art pieces, textiles, furniture and jewelry.
objectsofartsantafe.com
Santa Fe Indian Market
August 18 - 19
Santa Fe Indian Market has brought together Native American artists from all over the U.S. along with visitors and collectors from around the world. Bringing Native arts to the world by inspiring artistic excellence, fostering education, and creating meaningful partnerships. Enjoy live music, dancing performances and food while you admire the exquisite art in front of you.
swaia.org
Santa Fe Music Week
August 24 - September 3rd
The first ever music week is here! Featuring many local artists and nationally known artists in venues across Santa Fe. Enjoy free music from jazz to rock every afternoon and evening. A family friendly event everybody will love!
santafe.org
Zozobra
August 31st
Old Man Gloom also known as Zozobra was created by Will Shuster in 1920 is a 50 foot high marionette that is burned to the ground. To tourists this may sounds crazy but locals celebrate bruning their gloom and starting over the night of Zozobra. Made by the Kiwanis Club every year Zozobra is stuffed with paper entries from the public of things they want to burn or forget about. It is an easy way to clear the gloom out of your life!
burnzozobra.com
Eldorado Spa
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Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Santa Fe’s most tranquil spa designed designed for calming and relaxation. With treatments inspired by ancient healing properties such as stones, herbs and plants. The Spa at Eldorado will leave you rejuvenated and relaxed.
eldoradohotel.com
El Rancho de Las Golondrinas
This 200-acre living history museum located on a former Spanish ranch with over 33 buildings which you can visit and walk through. Including a variety of homes, barns, cooking demonstrations, spinning and weaving. Dedicated to heritage and history El Rancho de Las Golondrinas you will see many dressed up in what they would have wore in the 1700’s.
golondrinas.org
Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary
On 135 acres full of striking views and wildlife, is located in Santa Fe off of upper Canyon Road. If you are a bird lover you can wander trails and find over 190 species of birds surrounded by the beautiful Santa Fe National Forest. Providing a peaceful space for animals. nm.audubon.org
Paseo Pottery
Visit and learn to work in a studio and create your own one of a kind pieces. Offering private and group classes taught by professional artists. Have a blast with clay and enjoy the creative process.
paseopottery.com
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