Other attractions in Socorro County
Kaleidoscope of Quilts
Explore a beautiful display of quilts in the lovely setting of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Socorro! You will find an extraordinary array of handmade quilts that are elegantly draped among the pews of the church. This unique quilt display is sponsored by the Socorro County Fiber Arts Guild and hosted by the Methodist Church.
Enjoy light refreshments in the fellowship hall while shopping for handmade Christmas gifts crafted by local fiber artists. No need to register for this event! Come and go as you please!
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 1000 Goad Street
Saturday, December 6, 2025
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Eric Sewell’s
Nomad Ensemble
Romantic Metamorphosis
Nomad ensemble will present a program entitled Romantic Metamorphosis, featuring works by Beethoven, Mendelsshon and Schubert, curated by Socorro local Eric Sewell on violin, with Lisa Donald on cello, Cory McBride on viola and Liana Austin on violin.
The second concert of the Presidential Chamber Music and World Series is offered as a Free – Pay As You Wish concert to the central NM community.
Visit the New Mexico Tech Performing Arts Series website for more information and click HERE for a preview of the evening’s playlist.
Friday, December 5, 2025
7:30 PM
Bird Trivia at the Capital Bar
Think you know your birds? Want to test your bird nerdiness? Join Friends of Bosque del Apache along with birding expert Holly Merker and Socorro’s local bird nerd Amy “Birds” Erickson for a night of Bird Trivia at the Capitol Bar and Brewery.
Show up early as we will limit participation to 12 teams of 6 players each! There is no pre-registration for this event.
Friday, December 5
7:00 pm– 8:30 pm
Return of the Cranes
Arts, Crafts & Music Fair
Friday and Saturday, December 5 – 6, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, December 7, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Luminarias on the Plaza
Saturday, December 6, 4 pm – 8 pm
Photo by City of Socorro
Festival of the Crayons
Come see the Whooping Crayon!
New Mexico Mineral Museum
Open Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm
Closed Sunday
VLA Saturday – Public Guided Tours
The VLA hosts free public guided tours each Saturday at 10 am, 12 pm, and 2 pm. Advance admission required (purchase here) but no tour reservation necessary. Just head to the Visitor Center auditorium to join you preferred time. These tours last approximately one hour and give visitors unique insight into the past, present, and future of the VLA.
San Lorenzo Canyon Geology
Self-guided exploration of geologic formations in primitive recreation area.
Ladd S. Gordon Waterfowl Complex – Bernardo Wildlife Area
Open ½ hr before sunrise and ½ hr after sunset daily.
Visit Bosque del Apache
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge is located in San Antonio, New Mexico. The 57,331 acre Bosque del Apache was established in 1939 to provide a critical stopover site for migrating waterfowl. Click the link below for more information on visiting the refuge.
