Santa Fe Fiesta de los Niños

Santa Fe Fiesta de los Niños

Welcome to the 21st Annual
Santa Fe Fiesta de Los Niños!

Step into a living, breathing journey through New Mexico’s vibrant past as we invite you to be our guest at this immersive celebration. From tin stamping to rope making, tortilla making to constructing mini adobe houses, every corner offers an opportunity to get your hands on history.

Meet the charming residents of our farmyard, including goats, burros, and sheep, before witnessing the traditional art of wool spinning, weaving, and dyeing. Let your creativity soar as you try your hand at these time-honored crafts, guided by skilled artisans.

Take a break from your adventures to savor the flavors of Santa Fe at our array of food trucks, and peruse the local arts & crafts for unique treasures to take home.

With live entertainment to delight and inspire, the Santa Fe Fiesta de Los Niños promises an unforgettable experience for children of all ages. Come join us and discover the magic of New Mexico’s past brought to life before your eyes.

EVENT DATE

JULY 20 & 21, 2024
10am – 4pm

Fiesta de los Ninos

PLAN AHEAD!
GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY AND SAVE

Ticket prices increase on May 1 and again on August 2. Save big when you buy your tickets early! Space is limited and some festivals sell out, so get your tickets today.

Members, you get free admission to all festivals, but you must reserve your free tickets online to guarantee entry. Interested in membership? JOIN NOW!

Tickets are only available through HoldMyTicket.com. Cash is not accepted at the admissions gate. We accept credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

LEARN MORE…

Entrance Rules

What You Need to Know

Scheduled Activities

See what’s happening

Ongoing Activities

Fun activities for the whole family

Food & Drink

Delicious treats all day long

Performers

Live music and dance

Entrance Rules:

  • Cash is not accepted at the admissions gate. We accept credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
  • No pets allowed (only ADA-approved assistance animals). 
  • Minors must be accompanied by a legal age parent/guardian.
  • No weapons may be brought onto the Museum grounds.
  • No distribution of literature within public easements or on Museum grounds without prior approval.

    Event Documentation:

    This event will be photographed and videotaped. By entering this property, you agree that Las Golondrinas, its contractors and representatives may film you, photograph you and record your voice, and make use of your image or voice without compensation, in any media worldwide for any purpose related to this event and the business of Las Golondrinas including marketing in print, online and social media. Please do not enter the property if you do not agree to any of the above.

    Scheduled Activities

    Mini Adobe Casita Making
    (Behind #3)
    10:00am – 3:00pm

    Indiana Bones Storyteller
    (Under the trees near #27)
    1pm – 2pm

    Party Up! Balloon Twisting
    (Artist Plazas)
    10:30am – 12:30pm

    Craft Corner, Mask Making
    (Artist Plazas)
    Sat. 12:00pm – 2:00pm & Sun. 11:00am – 1:00pm

    Tin Stamp a Medallion
    (#18)
    12:00pm – 3:00pm

    Make a Wooden Whirligig
    (#24, while supplies last)

    Historical Marionette Show
    (Near #15)
    10:30am, 11:30am, & 2:30pm

    Queen Bee Music Association
    (Food Service Area, Sunday Only)
    10:00am – 12pm

    Instrument Petting Zoo – Ukulele Strum
    (Food Service Area, Sunday Only)
    10:30am – 11:15am

    Visit Clyde the Buffalo
    (Behind #16)
    10:00am – 1:30pm

    Ongoing Activities

    New Mexico Fairy Hair
    (Artist Plazas)

     

    Into The Hollow Designs – Coloring Books & More
    (Artist Plazas)

     

    Dancing Dolphins Face Painting
    (Artist Plazas)

     

    Wonders on Wheels, Museum on the Move!
    (Near “Volunteers Only”, Saturday Only)

     

    Art to G.O. (Georgia O’Keeffe Museum)
    (Near “Volunteers Only”, Saturday Only)

     

    Horno Baking w/bread samples
    (#2)

     

    Weaving Demonstrations
    (#11)

    Hide Tanning Demonstration
    (#21)

     

    Northern New Mexico Horsemen’s Association
    (Behind #27)

     

    Blacksmith Demonstration
    (#27)

     

    Rio Grande Mule & Donkey Association
    (Near #28)

     

    Visit the School House & Big Mill
    (#29 & #35)

     

    Wool Dyeing w/Natural Materials
    (#30)

     

    Rope Making
    (#37, Sunday Only)

    Food & Drink

    what THE truck café (in the Food Service area)

    Jenn’s: A Taste of New Mexico

    Flamingo Steve’s Italian Ice

    Bumble Bee Corn Roasters

    Performers

    Niños de Santa Fe Youth Dancers

    (The Stage)

    11:00am–12:00pm

     

    The New Mexican Marimba Band

    (Food Service Area)

    12:00pm–2:00pm

     

    Compañia Mina Fajardo & Chuscales Flamenco

    (The Stage)

    2:00pm–3:00pm