WinterFest Weekend is a family-oriented holiday event that celebrates winter in Los Alamos, New Mexico. A number of businesses and organizations host events including the North Pole Workshop and Breakfast with Santa! 

Schedule

Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Children's Christmas Bazaar, Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 3900 Trinity Drive

The annual TOTH Children’s Christmas Bazaar is a unique thrift store experience designed for kids in kindergarten through 6th grade. Here, children can select surprise Christmas gifts for loved ones from a curated collection of gently used items. Gift wrapping is included, ensuring a seamless and festive shopping experience for both children and parents. 

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 55th Annual Earth Treasure Show at Pajarito Masonic Lodge

55th Annual Earth Treasure Show hosted by the Los Alamos Geological Society. Admission and parking are free. Many dealers will sell minerals, fossils, jewelry, and much more. There will be a children's craft table and the Wheel of Fortune for kids to try their luck. We will have silent auctions sponsored by the club. There will be cases of mineral specimens from around the world displayed.

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. YMCA Winter Vendor Market

Shop from a variety of different small business owners. Handmade crafts and products are available. Contact the YMCA at 505.662.3100 for more information.

2-4 p.m. RATcracker on "the Hill": Part 2, The Search for Gwen Groves, Duane Smith Auditorium

Join us for Dance Arts Los Alamos' twist on the traditional Nutcracker Ballet where characters from the Manhattan Project dance their way through time and magical lands. The Rat Queen has taken over the Land of Sweets, and the heroes must find the magical Nutcracker doll to rescue the Spy and Gwen Groves before it is too late! 

Tickets available online and at the door. For more information please visit www.danceartslosalamos.org. 

3:30-5:30 p.m. Santa's Workshop at Fuller Lodge

Get ready for a jolly good time with Los Alamos County Recreation Staff! Bring the whole family to Fuller Lodge for some festive fun: Decorate cookies, make holiday crafts, write a letter to Santa, snuggle a 5-ft bear, take a photo with Santa. Admission is FREE!

6 p.m. Holiday Lights Parade

Come downtown to watch floats glide down Central Ave., followed by the annual tree lighting at Ashley Pond Park. Interested in registering a float? You can do so here. Registration closes Nov. 26. This year's theme is "Winter Brilliance."

7 p.m. Holiday Pops Concert at Crossroads Church

Join us for the Holiday Pops Concert, where the spirit of the season comes alive with festive music! Enjoy beloved selections from The Nutcracker, performed by talented DALA soloist dancers. Sing along to some of your favorite carols, and don’t miss the drawing for a chance to conduct the orchestra. After the concert, enjoy cookies and treats. It’s a perfect way to celebrate the holidays!

Date: December 6-8, 2024