Friday, December 12, 2025
Letters to Santa – through Dec. 17th – Becker Ave across from City Hall – Santa’s Mailbox is OPEN on Becker Avenue! It’s that magical time of year! Families are invited to drop off their letters to Santa in the bright red mailbox on Becker Ave., right across from City Hall.To make sure Santa’s helpers can send a reply, please include a clearly written mailing address inside the letter. Deadline: All letters must be received by December 17th to guarantee a response from the North Pole! Let’s keep the holiday spirit alive in Belen—happy writing, kiddos!
Optimist Oratorical Contest 2026 Application – Through Jan. 26th – Topic: “The moment I realized I belonged – my definition of community” Public Speaking Scholarship sponsored by Rio Communities Optimist Club $1,000 Scholarship with opportunity to advance Registration Deadline – 01/26/2026 Contest Date – 01/29/2026
- Prepare a 4-5 minute speech on topic
- Present to Rio Communities Optimist Club
- Under 19 as of 10/1/2025
- Register before 1/26/2026
Official application, age verification, and plagiarism checker will be completed. Please call or email to sign up – Loedi Silva 505-720-2540 LoediSilvarealestate@gmail.com or Alex Cantor 505-302-1867 acant5@myctl.net
Ideal Landscaping and Concrete Community Christmas Food Drive – Through Dec. 17th – Ideal Landscaping and Concrete brings us a Community Christmas Food Drive! You can drop off donations until December 17th at the below locations:
- Belen City Hall
- Eagle Park Community Center
- Belen Police Department
- Belen Fire Department
- Noblin Funeral Service
Let’s spread kindness this Christmas and help families in need. Thank you for your donations!
Art Show: Vida, Cultura, y Familia – 10am-5pm – Los LUnas Museum of Heritage and Arts – Vida, Cultura, y Familia is the theme of this year’s Annual Adult Art Show. All artists 18+ are invited to submit original works of art to this show. The show is not juried, but ribbons and prizes will be awarded for Best of Show, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Places, and Honorable Mentions. Best of Show will also receive a solo show at the museum in 2026! – December 6 – January 31: Dates of show – Saturday, December 6: Reception and awards at the museum, 2-4 PM – February 2026: Pick-up of artworks The Los Lunas Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-5PM. Our phone number is (505) 352-7720. Admission is free.
Southwest Model Railroad Display at Los Lunas Museum – 10am-5pm – The Southwest Model Railroad Museum and Club will feature their travelling exhibit at the Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts. We’re pleased to announce that the Southwest Model Railroad Museum and Club is returning to the Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts with their travelling model railroad display. The trains will be on display from December 6 through December 20. The Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts is open Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-5PM and admission is free. Our phone number is (505) 352-7720.
Free after-school tutoring at the Moose – 3:30-5pm – La Merced Moose Lodge – The La Merced Moose Lodge is offering free after-school tutoring for students, K-12, from 3:30-5 p.m. on Fridays, at the lodge, 306 Rio Communities Blvd. Certified teachers will provide help in math, reading, science and social studies. For information, contact Cindi at 505-304-4860 or cyndia@unm.edu.
The Second Annual Christmas Lights Display – 5pm-12am – 202A De Sota Ave – Everyone is welcome to come on down and enjoy the Christmas Display! There are over 65,000 LED lights, a 20 foot Snowman, 30+ Blowups, Santa and his reindeer, a 9 foot Angel and the Manger, LED Pixels, and so much more…
It Happened in Bethlehem – Foundations Academy Christmas Play – 6pm – In His Presence Ministries – It Happened in Bethlehem!
Join us this Friday the 12th at 6:00 PM where the students of Foundations Academy will be preforming their Christmas play. Tickets are $12.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – The Hub Community Theatre – 6pm – The Hub Community Theatre is pleased to announce its winter 2025 production: 
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, written by Barbara Robinson: A delightful comedy adapted from the bestselling Young Adult book originally published in 1972 Tickets may be purchased online ahead of time (highly recommended, as our shows with children sell like crazy) or at the door. Ticket link here: https://www.tickettailor.com/…/thehubcommunityt…/1951392
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Guitar Lessons – 10am-12pm – Belen Public Library – Guitars are available for children to use during the lessons. Guitar lessons are offered at 10 a.m. every Saturday at the Belen Public Library. Lessons are also free and open to the public, ages 5-15. Guitars are available for children to use during the lessons, and to check-out so they can practice at home.
Art Show: Vida, Cultura, y Familia – 10am-5pm – Los LUnas Museum of Heritage and Arts – Vida, Cultura, y Familia is the theme of this year’s Annual Adult Art Show. All artists 18+ are invited to submit original works of art to this show. The show is not juried, but ribbons and prizes will be awarded for Best of Show, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Places, and Honorable Mentions. Best of Show will also receive a solo show at the museum in 2026! – December 6 – January 31: Dates of show – Saturday, December 6: Reception and awards at the museum, 2-4 PM – February 2026: Pick-up of artworks The Los Lunas Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-5PM. Our phone number is (505) 352-7720. Admission is free.
Southwest Model Railroad Display at Los Lunas Museum – 10am-5pm – The Southwest Model Railroad Museum and Club will feature their travelling exhibit at the Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts. We’re pleased to announce that the Southwest Model Railroad Museum and Club is returning to the Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts with their travelling model railroad display. The trains will be on display from December 6 through December 20. The Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts is open Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-5PM and admission is free. Our phone number is (505) 352-7720.
Belen Outdoor Christmas Market – 10am-6pm – Becker Avenue – Belen Outdoor Christmas Market – Saturday, Dec. 13th! Join us for a full day of holiday cheer at the Belen Outdoor Christmas Market on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 10am–6pm! Located along Becker Ave in the heart of Belen, this festive market is the perfect place to celebrate the season. Enjoy:
- Food Trucks
- Over 60 Vendors
- Live Music & Local Performers
- Visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus
- Fun for the Whole Family
Come shop local, enjoy great food, and soak in the magic of the holidays with our community. We can’t wait to see you there!
Paws and Claus Market Adoption Event – 10am-2pm – Becker Ave – Get ready for a day of holiday magic and heartwarming moments on Becker Ave in Belen, NM, Saturday, December 13th from 10 AM to 2 PM! Meet our adorable adoptables, shop festive local vendors, and help give rescued pets the gift of second chances this holiday season. From purrs to puppy kisses, it’s the perfect way to celebrate love, joy, and community spirit! Want to adopt?
To make the day smoother, please be pre-approved before the event! Apply below to start the process and meet your future best friend:
Dog
https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/62201/generic
Cat
https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/62199/generic
Come for the cuddles, stay for the magic — because love is the best gift of all.
Live Music at the Belen Christmas Market! – 12-6pm – Becker Ave. Gazebo – Join us on Saturday, December 13th, 2025 for an amazing lineup of FREE live music at the Becker Ave. Gazebo during the Outdoor Christmas Market!
- 12:00–1:30pm — Peter Vigil Band
- 2:00–3:30pm — Michael Rascon Band
- 4:00–6:00pm — Second 2 Last
Bring your family, grab some food, shop the market, and enjoy incredible local talent all afternoon! And don’t forget — the Christmas Parade will follow at 6pm on Main Street! This event is FREE and open to the entire community. Come celebrate the season with us!
Visit With Santa and Mrs. Claus – 2-5pm – Becker Ave – Santa & Mrs. Claus Are Coming to the Christmas Market! Get ready for some holiday magic on Becker Ave! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be joining us at the Christmas Market on Saturday, December 13th from 2–5pm to visit with families, take photos, and spread Christmas cheer.
Bring the kids, your holiday spirit, and enjoy all the festive fun happening downtown!
Los Pastores de Belen presents: A Traditional Christmas Play – 2pm – Immaculate Conception Church – Los Pstores de Blen presents a Traditional Christmas Play. Bring the family! Where: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church When: Saturday, December 13 Time: 2pm FREE. La Gran Pastorela is a version of the Shepherd’s play performed in New Mexico for centuries. It is performed by amateur actors who have been presenting and keeping alive this traditional Christmas play since 1973. Join us with a reception following the play in the Parish Hall.
Open Meeting – Valencia Comunity Action Network – 3-5pm – Meadowlake Community Center – The Valencia Community Action Network, a local nonprofit, will hold an open meeting from 3-5 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month at the Meadow Lake Community Center, 100 Cuerro Lane.
The Second Annual Christmas Lights Display – 5pm-12am – 202A De Sota Ave – Everyone is welcome to come on down and enjoy the Christmas Display! There are over 65,000 LED lights, a 20 foot Snowman, 30+ Blowups, Santa and his reindeer, a 9 foot Angel and the Manger, LED Pixels, and so much more…
2025 Miracle on Main St. Parade – 6pm – Main St. from Camino del LLano North to W. Aragon Rd. – The Miracle on Main Street Parade & Outdoor Christmas Craft Fair are happening Saturday, December 13th! Come spend the day in beautiful downtown Belen — shop local at the craft fair, grab a bite from food vendors, and stay for the sparkling evening parade filled with lights, music, and community spirit.
Let’s make this holiday season a miracle on Main Street!
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – The Hub Community Theatre – 6pm – The Hub Community Theatre is pleased to announce its winter 2025 production: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, written by Barbara Robinson: A delightful comedy adapted from the bestselling Young Adult book originally published in 1972 Tickets may be purchased online ahead of time (highly recommended, as our shows with children sell like crazy) or at the door. Ticket link here: https://www.tickettailor.com/…/thehubcommunityt…/1951392
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Welcome to Our World – Christmas Cantata – 10:30am – First Baptist Church Los Chavez – Come join us for our Christmas Cantata this year! December 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM (Or join us for Sunday School prior at 9:30 AM!) 09 Los Chavez Park Road, Belen, New Mexico, 87002 Come celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ through music with us! We would love to see you!
Historic Tomé Jail and Casita Open to the Public – 11am-3pm – Historic Tome Jail – The town of Tomé Land Grant invites the public to visit the historic jail and casita at the Tomé Church Plaza, 18 Church Loop. Visitors are welcomed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – The Hub Community Theatre – 6pm – The Hub Community Theatre is pleased to announce its winter 2025 production: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, written by Barbara Robinson: A delightful comedy adapted from the bestselling Young Adult book originally published in 1972 Tickets may be purchased online ahead of time (highly recommended, as our shows with children sell like crazy) or at the door. Ticket link here: https://www.tickettailor.com/…/thehubcommunityt…/1951392
The Second Annual Christmas Lights Display – 5pm-12am – 202A De Sota Ave – Everyone is welcome to come on down and enjoy the Christmas Display! There are over 65,000 LED lights, a 20 foot Snowman, 30+ Blowups, Santa and his reindeer, a 9 foot Angel and the Manger, LED Pixels, and so much more…
