Ah, summer in Santa Fe. Are there more beautiful words for the people who live here? Not likely, because this is a town that knows how to do summertime right. OK, we do winter pretty well, too, but you can practically hear the energy humming in the streets with anticipation—it’s warmer, there’s more to do and the evenings are drop-dead gorgeous. But with the entire city coming alive with gusto, how do we even begin to make the most out of the next three months? A little planning goes a long way, and we’re here to help. Within our 2024 Summer Guide, find plenty of suggestions for catching films, concerts and other events. Or maybe it’s time to pack up the car for a day trip out of town. You’ll meet people who ride bikes or skate by night, find Santa Fe Opera tailgating prompts and discover a gallery show or two (or three) worth your time. There’s more where that came from, too. Read on.
Listen up for can’t-miss concerts indoors and out
Head in any direction for fun with the fam
Enjoy the AC with a new Bad Boys and other blockbusters
Lace up for Santa Fe Skate Nights under a full moon
Make way for markets, festivals and more
Find new bike besties and/or hit the trails
Prepare to forage safely
Splash around in cool and warm bodies of water
Chow down in the Santa Fe Opera parking lot with mini-sakes, macarons and boule
Feast upon a cornucopia of visual arts