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Santa Fe Plaza Tree Lighting
November 28, 2025 @ 4:15 pm - 8:00 pm
🎄✨ Save the Date: Santa Fe Plaza Tree Lighting ✨🎄
Kick off the holiday season in the heart of Santa Fe! The Northern NM Toy Drive will be at the Tree Lighting on the Plaza with a table, giveaways, and plenty of holiday cheer while we collect toys and donations for kids across Northern New Mexico. 💚
📅 Friday, November 28, 2025
📍 Santa Fe Plaza, Santa Fe, NM
💲 Cost: FREE!
Noteworthy Times:
🕓 Festivities begin: 4:15 p.m.
🎅 Mr. & Mrs. Claus arrive: 5:45 p.m.
🎄 Tree lighting: around 6:30 p.m.
🎉 Party continues until: 8:00 p.m.
- Dazzling Lights & Farolitos: The Santa Fe Plaza glows with thousands of multi-colored bulbs strung across evergreen trees, while traditional New Mexican farolitos line sidewalks, buildings, and roadways, creating an unforgettable holiday atmosphere.
- Local Flavors and Festive Treats: Warm up with holiday beverages and enjoy a variety of savory bites that showcase the unique tastes of Northern New Mexico. From comforting drinks to regional specialties, the Plaza will be filled with flavors that capture the spirit of the season.
- Music, Singing & Festive Cheer: Enjoy live performances throughout the day leading up to the big tree lighting ceremony.
- Holiday Market: Shop handcrafted treasures and unique gifts at the Holiday Market, open from 1 to 6 p.m., a festive way to support local artisans while finding holiday presents.
- Santa and Mrs. Claus: Watch for Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving in style, often on a vintage fire truck, bringing holiday magic for children and families.
- The Big Moment: As the sun sets, the Santa Fe mayor will flip the switch, illuminating the Plaza’s Holiday Tree and officially welcoming the season.