Sixth Annual Placitas Holiday Market

The sixth annual Placitas Holiday Market will return to the traditional weekend before Thanksgiving on November 21-22, with events at six sites located on or near Highway 165. Pick up a map and follow the Candy Cane signage to the market sites. You will find art, crafts, food and drink for your holiday shopping. 

Proceeds from this event benefit the good works of local community groups and charities. Maps will be available at all venue sites and online. Admission is free.

For more information and a list of participating vendors, go to www.placitasholidaymarket.com.

Site #1 – Wild Hearts Gallery, Homestead Village Shopping Center, 220-B NM-165: An artist collective of 17 members. A portion of sales will benefit “Placitas Wild” in memory of the late Sandy Johnson, a metalsmith jeweler at Wild Hearts Gallery.

Site # 2 – Placitas Community Library, 453 NM-165: A nonprofit providing children and adult programs, an art gallery and meeting space for community use. The library will feature 14 artists, a raffle benefiting library programs, and a bake and book sale.

Site #3 – Placitas Winery, 26 Camino de los Pueblitos: A micro-winery producing fruit wines and a community event center. It will feature 28 artists, a raffle, wine, beer, cocktails and food to warm the spirits.

Site # 4 – Historic Las Placitas Presbyterian Church, 7 Paseo de San Antonio : This 19th century Spanish village church will feature the artwork of 14 artists and a raffle that will benefit Placitas Artists Series

Site #5 – Placitas Elementary School, 5 Camino del Carbon: It will feature over 25 artists, a raffle and bake sale benefiting the school’s educational programs.

Site #6 – Placitas Community Senior Center, 41 Camino de Las Huertas: The center will display a variety of artwork and crafts from 20 artisans.