Dear Friends,
Fall is in full swing in Santa Fe! From golden aspens and crisp mountain days to the Santa Fe International Film Festival, Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrations, Canyon Road’s Paint & Sculpt Out and Día de los Muertos on the Plaza, October is packed with reasons to get out and explore. Make Piñon Court your home base and experience all the action happening around The City Different this month.
Santa Fe National Forest | The Golden Season
October 1-31
Each October, the aspens in the Santa Fe National forest paint a golden blanket across the Sangre de Cristos. It’s the perfect time to head up the mountain to immerse yourself in this vibrant display and discover the harmony of yellow and orange shimmering leaves.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend
October 10–12 | Santa Fe Plaza
Spend the weekend experiencing Native American culture and community in the heart of downtown Santa Fe. The celebration features traditional and contemporary Native dance and music, storytelling, poetry, community organizations, and opportunities to learn about the 23 Tribes, Nations, and Pueblos of New Mexico.
Santa Fe International Film Festival
October 14–19 | Various locations
The Santa Fe International Film Festival brings independent and cutting-edge cinema to venues throughout the city. The six-day festival features more than 100 films and shorts, along with filmmaker conversations, panels, community events, educational programs, and special screenings.
Santa Fe Spirits of New Mexico
October 24-25 | El Rancho de las Golondrinas
As evening falls, El Rancho de Las Golondrinas takes on a different atmosphere for Spirits of New Mexico. Follow farolito-lit paths through the historic grounds, hear stories of New Mexico’s past, and enjoy live entertainment, campfires, s’mores, food, and drinks in a family-friendly Halloween setting.
October 30–31 | Santa Fe Plaza
Santa Fe’s Día de los Muertos celebration brings the Plaza to life with mariachi music, traditional performances, colorful decorations, marigolds, food, and community ofrendas honoring loved ones who have passed. The two-day celebration also includes face painting, live entertainment, a screening of Coco, and a candlelight parade through the Plaza.
