Good morning, Santa Fe.

The Santa Fe Fire Department is partnering with the City and local organizations to host a free back-to-school party today at Swan Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — the event will offer games, free food, and giveaways to support child wellness and local learning.

The Santa Fe County Fair began Wednesday and hit its stride Thursday — youth livestock events showcased animated farm animals and well-prepared youth.

The Santa Fe Children's Museum has opened a new garden as part of its Seeds and Sprouts Program to teach kids about food and nature.

The garden will give children hands-on lessons in growing and caring for plants—an exciting step for learning at the museum.

The Greater Santa Fe Fireshed Coalition — a group of government and other entities — is planning prescribed burns to boost forest resiliency in the Santa Fe National Forest.

Santa Fe Conservation Trust has renamed its popular Galisteo Basin recreation site as 'Dovetail'—a change made after feedback from the Indigenous community.

The site, formerly the Conservation Homestead, will now be promoted under its new name—marking a fresh start for the area.

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a three-year Kinship Caregiver Support Pilot Program into law in April to help at least 250 kinship families across between 5 and 7 counties in New Mexico by offering navigation support, referral assistance and legal advice—with financial stipends expected later. The program is set to be fully operational by the end of the year.

Santa Fe health officials said a child from another state visited the city while infectious with measles and may have exposed residents — officials are monitoring the situation and advise anyone with symptoms to seek medical care.

Waxahatchee Live in Santa Fe

7-9 p.m. — The Bridge At Santa Fe Brewing Company — $46 — Experience the powerful songwriting of Katie Crutchfield, one of today’s hardest working singer-songwriters.

The Turn of the Screw

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Santa Fe Opera — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling live performance of The Turn of the Screw at the renowned Santa Fe Opera.

Yelawolf Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Bridge At Santa Fe Brewing Company — $52–$57, VIP Package $111.50 — Experience the chart-topping artist Yelawolf as he brings his unique blend of music to Santa Fe.

Santa Fe Career Fair

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Marriott, 330 E Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM — Free entry — Connect with top employers across various industries at this career fair.

National Night Out 2025

5-8:30 p.m. — General Franklin E Miles Park — Free entry — Engage with local first responders and enjoy community festivities at this beloved annual event.

Indigenous Ways Festival 2025

5-11 p.m. — Santa Fe Railyard Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate Indigenous culture with live performances by Robert Mirabal and Innastate.

2025 GloriDays Mountain Biking Event

12:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Glorieta Adventure Camps — Registration required — Experience a challenging 50-mile mountain biking race through stunning New Mexico trails.

Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival - Mozart and Brahms

6-9 p.m. — Lensic Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience the timeless compositions of Mozart and Brahms performed by renowned musicians.

The English Beat Concert

6:00-9:30 p.m. — Santa Fe Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of iconic ska sounds from The English Beat and special hits from their all-star band.

Santa Fe Stargazers Annual Beginners Meeting

7-9 p.m. — Vista Grande Public Library — Free entry — Explore the universe at this welcoming event designed for budding astronomers.