1 Hit the Native fashion catwalk.

Native Fashion Week Santa Fe

Taking over the Santa Fe Railyard Thursday through Sunday, the inaugural Native Fashion Week Santa Fe is led by Amber-Dawn Bear Robe, who has curated Indigenous fashion shows for more than 15 years. At Warehouse 21, watch the runway for new collections by designers including Lauren Good Day, Lesley Hampton, Pamela Baker, and the Son of Picasso. Plus, attend fashion parties at vibey venues like Milk of the Poppy and As Above So Below; watch panel discussions showcasing industry leaders such as Steven Kolb, CEO of the Council of Fashion Designers of America; and take advantage of tons of shopping and brand activations at boutiques and galleries throughout the Railyard Historic District, including trunk shows from 20-plus Native designers.

SWAIA’s Native Fashion Week

The team behind the annual Santa Fe Indian Market brings the second annual Native Fashion Week to the City Different with events centered at the Santa Fe Convention Center. Runway shows happen Friday through Sunday, featuring collections from designers including Peshawn Bread’s House of Sutai, Randi Nelson Designs, PM Waterlily, and Vividus by Tierra Alysia.

Join Arts123 Gallery in Gallup for its 10th anniversary celebration featuring a special exhibition by 19 talented artists.

2 Celebrate a decade of art in Gallup.

Arts123 Gallery in Gallup celebrates its 10th anniversary under the leadership of GallupArts with a new exhibition by 19 artists who are part of its history. “I think it’s going to be a beautiful encapsulation of what this gallery has meant for the community,” says Rose Eason, executive director at GallupARTS. “Some of these artists had their first-ever gallery show with us, and their careers have really flourished since,” Eason says. The 10th Anniversary Show, which runs May 9–June 7, includes paintings, photographs, mixed media works, and collages that pay homage to the legacy of Arts123. Many of the artists are expected to attend Saturday’s opening reception from 7 to 9 p.m. during the Gallup Arts Crawl. “I ordered a birthday cake,” says Eason.

Join the Aztec Museum this Friday for a night of New Mexican traditional music by Lone Piñon. Photograph courtesy of Lone Piñon.

3 Listen to old songs.

The Aztec Museum in Aztec lets visitors take a trip back in time and imagine pioneer life in the West. This weekend, the museums hosts a concert by Lone Piñon, a musical ensemble who performs New Mexican songs handed down for generations, on Friday at 7 p.m. as part of its popular Music at the Museum series. The orchestra típica uses bilingual vocals, upright bass, fiddles, guitars, and accordions to create traditional music they learned from elder musicians in the community.

The Wonders on Wheels mobile gallery will launch its new blue RV and the exhibition "Eight Sites, One History" in Santa Fe. Photograph courtesy of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs.

4 Get in gear for art.

The Wonders on Wheels mobile gallery visits all 33 counties in New Mexico annually, bringing art to rural communities and destinations. On Saturday, a new bright-blue 38-foot RV debuts with the exhibition, Eight Sites, One History: Explore the Past at New Mexico’s Historic Sites, at a launch party at Milner Plaza on Museum Hill in Santa Fe. The ribbon cutting for the new mobile museum, which features 300 square feet of exhibition space, happens at 1 p.m. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Wonders on Wheels staff leads hands-on activities, including a card making workshop with patterns inspired by Jemez pottery, wool crafts, and more. Representatives from Los Luceros Historic Site and Coronado Historic Site will be there leading activities related to their sites too. 

Celebrate mom Old Town Albuquerque with live music, performances, a kids’ climbing wall, and delicious food trucks. Photograph courtesy of City of Albuquerque.

5 Celebrate mom.

Flamenco with ReVóZo

Wildflower Playhouse in Taos welcomes a Mother’s Day audience for a special 4 p.m. performance by ReVóZo Flamenco and Tango Milonga. As a uniquely New Mexican tradition, flamenco is a lovely way to spend the day with mom. Get tickets here.

Second & Coal Pop Up Market 

Fly By Provisions, a woman-owned small business in Albuquerque, hosts its first outdoor market of the year with a Mother’s Day celebration on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop goods from more than 20 local vendors, including Yoté Jewelry, Lindz Redd Ceramics, Cuore Botanicals, and Desert Muse Studios for a locally made gift for mom. Grab a delicious coffee next door at Zendo while you’re at it.

Mother’s Day in Old Town

Peruse the Plaza in Albuquerque while enjoying live music during Old Town’s celebration from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Hear bluegrass tunes by the Watermelon Mountain Jug Band, see a performance from Ballet Folklórico del Norte, and shake it to a salsa set by Calle 66. The parks department is installing a 25-foot climbing wall for kids, and there will be food trucks around the square.

Holiday Mercado

Head to the southside of Santa Fe Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this celebratory event with a photo booth to snap a pic with mom, 30-plus local vendors, and a station where kids can make paper flowers for moms.

Mother’s Day Spring Fling Festival

Spend Sunday shopping in the vineyards at Wines of the San Juan near Farmington, where local vendors are popping up for Mother’s Day. Enjoy live music, take a painting class, and bask in the sunshine.

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