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 of Events

Friday, Dec. 1, 2023
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7 p.m. YMCA Holiday Movie Night at SALA Event Center

Y Holiday Movie Night featuring two holiday 'classics'. For Families - Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (2018) and for Adults & Older Kids - Gremlins (1984).
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?7-8 p.m. Night Sky in December at Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium

This talk is perfect for beginning stargazers who want to learn more. This event will take place in person at the Los Alamos Nature Center's planetarium. Because seating is limited in the planetarium, advance registration is encouraged!
Sign up now to reserve your seats. If space is still available, we will admit walk-up attendees at the nature center at the time of the presentation.
Planetarium events are not recommended for kids under age 4.
Admission: $6/adult, $4/child.

7-9 p.m. Nutcracker on the Hill at 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. Featuring DALA dancers and guest artists Christo McMaster and Joey Moore, this year's show will be one to remember!

Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023
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9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Everything Christmas Sale at The United Church of Los Alamos

Gently used Jewelry, Christmas Lights, Trees, Ornaments, and more!

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. PJs and Movies at SALA Event Center

Get comfy at SALA! Dress in your PJs and enjoy a classic Christmas movie with breakfast. Plus ornament making with Little Studio on the Mesa.

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Holiday Vendor Market at The Family YMCA Gymnasium

Shop from a variety of different small business owners. Handmade crafts and products are available.

?2-4 p.m. Nutcracker on the Hill at 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. Featuring DALA dancers and guest artists Christo McMaster and Joey Moore, this year's show will be one to remember!

6 p.m. Holiday Lights Parade at Central Avenue

This year's theme is "Winter Around the World." Beginning around 4 p.m., Central Ave. will be closed from the roundabout to Oppenheimer. Public parking is available downtown in the Municipal, Judicial, Ashley Pond Park, library lots, and others. Join us for this festive annual tradition!

Interested in entering the parade? Visit the Holiday Lights Parade Registration. The deadline for registration is November 28.

Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fuller Lodge Gallery Shop Open House at Fuller Lodge

Music, treats, special prizes, artist talks, and more! Inside the gallery shop at Fuller Lodge Art Center.

2-4 p.m. Nutcracker on the Hill at 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. Featuring DALA dancers and guest artists Christo McMaster and Joey Moore, this year's show will be one to remember!

Date: December 1 - 3, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Los Alamos

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