7 events 72 hours
12.22-12.24
1 The night before Christmas
Arroyo del Oso Golf Course is hosting the 34th annual Christmas Eve Balloon Glow from 4:45-6:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24. Enjoy the glow of dozens of hot air balloons in this Christmas Eve tradition. Arroyo Del Oso is located at 7001 Osuna Road NE.
2 Dulcet tones
The Sandia Mountain Dulcimers will be putting on a free concert at the Lomas Tramway Library from 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23. Hear holiday music and learn more about these unique instruments. The library is located at 908 Eastridge Drive NE.
3 Read your mind The Clairvoyants are bringing their “second sight” to Isleta Resort & Casino
at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22. Tickets to see the duo, featured on “America’s Got Talent,” run $40-$50, plus fees, at holdmyticket. com. Isleta is located at 11000 Broadway Blvd. SE.
4 Up in the air
Wise Fool invites the audience to enjoy sky-high feats with its Winter Cabaret “In the Clouds.” The themed variety show starts 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23. Tickets start at $5, at wisefoolnewmexico. org. Wise Fool is located at 1131 Siler Road B in Santa Fe.
5 Light bright
Santa Fe Botanical Garden is hosting its inaugural “La Luz de las Noches” event. Stroll farolito-lined garden pathways and enjoy live performers. The event begins each night at 4:30 p.m. with last admission at 7 p.m. Catch the lights Friday, Dec. 22, and Saturday, Dec. 23, and Dec. 26 through Jan. 1. Tickets start at $8, with children 5 and under free, at santafebotanical garden.org.
6 Homes for the holidays
Check out the artistry of gingerbread at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center with its annual Pueblo Gingerbread House Contest. Beautiful and edible feats of baking and decorating will be on display. The works will be up 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day through Jan. 7. IPCC admission starts at $7, with children under 5 free, at indianpueblo. org. The IPCC is located at 2401 12th St. NW.
7 On the radar
If you want to stay home and stay cozy Christmas Eve but are looking for a holiday-themed activity, there are several ways to track Santa Claus. With the help of NORAD, you can follow the jolly old elf via app, website or phone, as he makes his way to the Land of Enchantment. Visit noradsanta.org/en.