Friday, October 28, 2022

10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fall Party @ Family Strengths Network

Family Strengths Network, Los Alamos

Bring your littles for outdoor games, pumpkin painting (B.Y.O.P.), cookie decorating, trick-or-treating and a costume runway!! Two days and times to choose from (Oct. 28 and 29).

3-5 p.m.

Trick-or-Treat with LAMC

Los Alamos Medical Center - First Floor and Back Lawn

Kick off Halloweekend with LAMC! The whole family is invited to stop by your local community hospital for delicious treats and a lot of fun! Many hospital departments will have themed booths and staff passing out candy to all who dare to enter. *Note: due to CDC State Guidelines, masks are still required to enter our facility. For a non-mask option, we will have booths located on our back lawn.

4-6 p.m.

Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet

Downtown Los Alamos

Central Ave. in downtown Los Alamos opens to pedestrian-only traffic and businesses and organizations from within and outside the district hand out candy to costumed kids and families. A free, annual Los Alamos tradition!

Pet Costume Parade (4:30 p.m.)

Participants, meet at the Lawn by Boese Brothers at 4:15 PM. The parade will begin around 4:30 PM in that vicinity.

See your favorite furry friends all dressed up! Prizes sponsored by Pet Pangaea. Register in advance at www.PetPangaea.com. Please, only bring crowd-friendly pets controlled on a leash, and be prepared to clean up after them.

High-Tech Halloween at the Bradbury

Bradbury Science Museum

From 4-6 p.m., visit during Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet for some spooky science fun!

YMCA Costume Climb

Los Alamos Family YMCA

From 4-6 p.m., visit The Family YMCA for a fun costume climb during Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet!

Halloween Fun at the Nature Center

Los Alamos Nature Center

Stop by the Los Alamos Nature Center during your Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet fun on Friday, October 28. They'll be open for extended hours that day, so come on by for candy and a special guest, The Santa Fe Reptile and Bug Museum, between 4 – 6 PM!

6-9 p.m.

Haunted House - CANCELLED

Knights of Columbus/Columbian Club Hall, 104 DP Rd

Adults ($6), Kids 5-13 ($3), Kids under 4 Free. Another opportunity to attend on Saturday as well!

8 p.m.

Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadow Cast

Los Alamos Little Theater

Presented by the Los Alamos Creative District, this will be a shadow cast production, with actors on stage in front of the screen where the movie will be projected. Audience is expected to be active, vocal, and engaged with the performance. This will not be a "quiet, sit and watch the movie" experience. If you are not familiar with the movie, it is suggested to watch it before you come, this will make the experience much more fun!

Get tickets, from $15-$80, here.

Saturday, October 29, 2022

9 a.m.

Barranca Mesa Elementary Trick-or-Trot 5K

Barranca Mesa Elementary School

Get the whole family moving during the Barranca Mesa Elementary School PTO's 5K race or 1 Mile Fun Run! The 5K starts at 9 a.m., and the 1-miler begins at 10 a.m. Registration is $35 for teens and adults, and $20 for children 12 and under. Register in advance here before Monday, Oct. 10 to receive a free race t-shirt, but same-day registration is also available. More information.

10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fall Party @ Family Strengths Network

Family Strengths Network, Los Alamos

Bring your littles for outdoor games, pumpkin painting (B.Y.O.P.), cookie decorating, trick-or-treating and a costume runway!! Two days and times to choose from (Oct. 28 and 29).

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Pumpkin Carving Party

Patio of Smith’s Marketplace, Los Alamos

Hosted by the Los Alamos Arts Council. Bring your pumpkin and carve Jack-o-Lanterns together as family and friends! 100 free pumpkins will be provided by Smith’s on a first-come-first-served basis. Carving tools and templates will also be provided to make your Jack-o-Lantern or you can bring your own. The Los Alamos Arts Council will transport your creation to White Rock to have it displayed at the Pumpkin Glow.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pumpkin Patch Calvary Chapel

Cavalry Chapel, 580 N. Mesa Rd, Los Alamos

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Masquerade Recital

Fuller Lodge

Hosted by the Los Alamos Arts Council, featuring an elementary piano recital.

2-4 p.m. Planetarium Movie Night: Hotel Transylvania

Los Alamos Nature Center

Join PEEC for a family-friendly screening to celebrate Halloween. $7 entrance fee, advance registration recommended here.

4-9 p.m. White Rock Pumpkin Glow & Show

Overlook Park, White Rock

Historically, the Los Alamos Arts Council Pumpkin Glow has been held at Fuller Lodge Lawn, however this year, it is being moved to Overlook Park in White Rock and in conjunction with Los Alamos Community Services Dept. and the Kiwanis. The event will feature music, bouncy houses, food, fireworks, and more! You do not have to participate in the carving party earlier in the day in order to have your pumpkin on display at the Pumpkin Glow. Jack-o-Lanterns for the Pumpkin Glow can be dropped off at Overlook Park from 1pm – 4pm.

4PM: This FREE event begins at 4pm with music, various vendors, games, food, and more.

6PM: Starting at 6pm, walk through the creepy and creative display glowing in the night.

8:30PM: Enjoy the fireworks show, provided by the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos. Attendees are encouraged to either walk to Overlook Park or ride the Atomic City Transit Bus, from the White Rock Visitor Center, or from Sullivan Field, in Los Alamos. ACT Assist will also be available for the event, for those who are not able to utilize the regular bus service.

Parking is limited within Overlook Park and is available for advance purchase as Premium Parking for $10 via https://tinyurl.com/PumpkinPremiumParking. One pass per vehicle. If Parking Passes are purchased online, purchasers must pick up the physical pass at the front desk at the Los Alamos County Aquatic Center before Oct. 28th at 12pm. Additional event information can be found on the Los Alamos County Community Services Events: https://fb.me/e/32Bz5yv1C

6-9 p.m.

Haunted House - CANCELLED

Knights of Columbus/Columbian Club Hall, 104 DP Rd

Adults ($6), Kids 5-13 ($3), Kids under 4 Free.

8 p.m.

Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadow Cast

Los Alamos Little Theater

Get tickets, from $15-$80, here.

SUNDAY, October 30, 2022

6-8 p.m.

Halloween Dance Party

Fuller Lodge

Everyone is invited to a free Halloween dance party, hosted by Ballroom etc. Dance or just watch friends, neighbors and colleagues waltz, swing, foxtrot, rhumba, tango, etc. to recorded music selected by Scott Bordenet. There will be light refreshments and costumes are optional.

Halloweekend in Los Alamos, New Mexico

Other Fall activities

Thursday, Oct. 13

7 PM, La Llorona: The Wailing Woman

Fuller Lodge

This famous ghost from Spanish folklore is known throughout the world for her eerie, spine chilling cries. She wanders endlessly through the night, often near river banks, searching for her darling, lost children. Early Spanish settlers knew of La Llorona—her folk story was ancient in European mythology. But in New Mexico, it's said she lived next door or that an ancestor actually knew her.

Hispanic history and traditions are brought to life with the popular performance and songs of Rosalia de Aragon, a multi-talented actor and vocalist. Rosalia is from a family of accomplished visual and literary artists. She loves teaching New Mexico history to student audiences through stories and song.

Watch live at Fuller Lodge, or the livestream from home! Visit the Mesa Public Library website for more details here.

Saturday, Oct. 15

5-8 PM: Dia de los Muertos Exhibit Opening Reception

Fuller Lodge Art Center Gallery

Sandi Ludescher's solo exhibit opens. The exhibition is up until Nov. 14, 2022.

Sunday, Oct. 16

12-4 PM, Harvest Festival @Los Alamos Co+op

Los Alamos Co+op Market

Featuring local farmers, vendors, artisans and businesses celebrating the Fall Harvest Season! Family friendly activities available, and you don't need to be a member to shop!

Sunday, Oct. 16-Monday, Oct. 31

Pumpkin Patch

Los Alamos Canyon Complex (near roundabout/entrance to town)

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays - 3:30 p.m.-7 p.m.

Wednesdays - 12:30 p.m.-7 p.m.

Saturdays & Sundays - 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Proceeds benefit Los Alamos Middle & High School choirs.

Thursday, Oct. 20

6 PM, 420 TeaTime Rufus' Eyeball Paint Night

420 TeaTime, White Rock

Sip & Paint "Rufus!" with local artist Susanne Egan. Event includes acrylic paints and all other art materials. Must be 21+ to enter.

Tickets available here.

Saturday, Oct. 22-Nov. 1

Downtown Los Alamos Scarecrow Contest

Central Avenue, Downtown Los Alamos

In collaboration with Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District, Los Alamos Arts Council brings a bit of autumn fun to downtown Los Alamos every year by organizing the annual Scarecrow Contest. Since 2001, scarecrows made by local businesses, clubs, organizations, schools, families, and individuals have graced the walkway lamps along Central Avenue during the week before Halloween, and up to Nov. 1. This year's theme is "Fall in the Desert." To apply and vote for your favorites, visit https://www.losalamosartscouncil.org/scarecrows.

Saturday, Oct. 22

10 AM-1PM, Pumpkin Palooza: Fall Festival & Craft Show

Los Alamos Canyon Complex (near roundabout/entrance to town)

10 AM-1PM, Halloween Carnival

Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center

Diving for pumpkins, carnival games, a cupcake walk, and several fun carnival activities. Join for this fun Halloween event! Pumpkin retrieval begins at 12:00 pm, by age group. Hosted by Los Alamos County Community Services Department.

$7 per per/per pumpkin in advance
$9 per person/per pumpkin day of

Limit: 150 Participants

10 AM-2PM, Pinon Elementary PTO Fall Festival

Pinon Elementary School, White Rock

Bounce house, Pumpkin Patch, face painting, crafts, goats, carnival games and more! For the entire community! Food and pumpkins available for sale.

2-6 PM, Los Alamos Teen Center

Join the Los Alamos Teen Center for their Annual Halloween Blood Drive. The Teen Center and its partners at Vitalant will be hosting a fun, monster-themed donation event. As always, there will be treats and goody bags for donors. To register go to https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa and use Sponsor Code: LATeen to find the event. This opportunity is brought to you by the staff and teen volunteers of our JJAB funded Youth Mobilizers program.

3-6 PM, Mountain Elementary School Halloween Carnival

Mountain Elementary School

Join for awesome, mostly outdoor, fun including lots of games, bounce houses, cake walk, local food vendors, goodies from Natural Grocers, and much more! And the haunted house is BACK!!

All proceeds help the Mountain PTA support students and staff with grants, field trips, and more. Costumes encouraged!

Tuesday, Oct. 25

6 PM, Pig + Fig "Day of the Dead" Paint Night

Pig + Fig Cafe, White Rock

Day of the Dead Paint Night with local artist Susanne Egan. Event includes acrylic paints and all other art materials. Painting designed for ages 14+. Register here.

Wednesday, Oct. 26

1-2:30 PM, Spooky Mosaic Class for Kids

Little Studio on the Mesa, White Rock

https://www.littlestudioonthemesa.com/

There will also be an Open Clay Time from 3-5 p.m. (no registration required).

6-8 PM, Halloween Party @ Little Studio on the Mesa

Little Studio on the Mesa, White Rock

Featuring the Los Alamos Jazz Project. Enjoy live music (in costume, or not), and make some art from a menu of creative options. Light refreshments available all day; all remaining Halloween ceramics will be discounted.

https://www.littlestudioonthemesa.com/

Thursday, Oct. 27

6 PM, 420 TeaTime "Dia de Los Hatter" Paint Night

420 TeaTime, White Rock

Sip & Paint "Dia de Los Hatter!" with local artist Susanne Egan. Event includes acrylic paints and all other art materials. Must be 21+ to enter. Register here.

Monday, Oct. 31

5-7 PM, Trunk or Treat

La Vista Church, 15 Grand Canyon Drive

A special needs friendly Trunk or Treat! Will include teal pumpkins (non-food treats and lollipops), low sensory input, costumes optional, no upper age limit, non-scary decorations, calm and friendly environment. Non-special needs siblings and friends are also invited!

Saturday, Nov. 5

6 PM, "Clue" and "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" Double Feature

Los Alamos Little Theater

On November 5th, delight in a double feature event of Clue followed by a final performance of this year's The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Purchase your tickets for one or both production here!