1 Dance in the culture.

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center always offers authentic experiences of Indigeneity through art exhibitions, performances, and cusine from the 19 pueblos in New Mexico. During the holidays, the center celebrates by hosting the Pueblo Gingerbread House Contest and a slate of special performances. On Saturday from noon to 1 p.m., Acoma Pueblo’s Sky City Buffalo Ram Dancers perform in the center’s courtyard. And while you’re there, you can see the gingerbread creations entered into the 2025 contest and cast a vote for your favorite. The contest ends January 4. You will also find a collection of handmade jewelry, ceramics, and artworks in the Indian Pueblo Shop—ya know, just in case Santa didn’t nail it this year.

Spend the night playing pickleball under glow lights at Premier Sports Multiplex in Corrales. Photograph courtesy of Premier Sports Multiplex.

2 Pickleball the night away.

Head to the Premier Sports Multiplex in Corrales to work off those holiday cookies with a game of pickleball, blacklight style. The Friday night games have a party atmosphere, a fun playlist, and glow-in-the-dark balls on the blacklight-filled court. You can reserve your spot here.

Catch El Grupo Mezcal at Daleee KTaos for a special end-of-year show. Photograph courtesy of El Grupo Mezcal.

3 Dash to catch classic rock.

Classic norteño rock band El Grupo Mezcal takes the stage at Daleee KTaos on Saturday for an end of the year celebration. The group has wowed Taos for more than 20 years, bringing their high-energy tunes to the high desert. The show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are available at the door.

Santa Fe Pro Musica Orchestra performs Bach and Beyond at St. Francis Auditorium at the New Mexico Museum of Art. Photograph courtesy of Santa Fe Pro Musica Orchestra.

4 Oh, what fun it is to listen to classical music.

Part of Santa Fe Pro Musica’s annual Bach Festival, Bach and Beyond features Colin Jacobsen leading the ensemble’s orchestra through a series of classical compositions. The Grammy-nominated group has a strong focus on education and offers the Sunday program for families free of charge at 10 a.m. It’s a great chance to enjoy classical music and some quality time with loved ones. The concerts take place in the St. Francis Auditorium at the New Mexico Museum of Art.

Farmington Civic Center hosts Happy Noon Year on Saturday. Photograph courtesy of Farmington Civic Center.

5 Ring in the New Year early.

Jump into the New Year a little early at the Farmington Civic Center on Saturday during their Happy Noon Year event, a collaboration with the E3 Children’s Museum & Science Center. Expect hands-on activities for all ages, plenty of cake, and a balloon drop at noon.

For more things to do, check out our online calendar of events.