Halloween lands on Saturday, Oct. 31, giving North Central New Mexico a full weekend of family‑friendly festivities. From historic downtown Taos to the ski‑towns of Red River and Angel Fire, communities are hosting free trick‑or‑treating, costume contests, live music and cultural events.
Questa
Trunk or Treat – Friday, Oct. 30, 3‑6 p.m. at Questa Business Park. The Village of Questa offers free pumpkins, games and trick‑or‑treat bags. Volunteers are welcome. Contact Valerie Vigil at 575‑586‑0694 or [email protected].
Red River
Town‑wide trick‑or‑treating – Saturday, Oct. 31. Participating businesses and homes will hand out treats; Miner’s Transit pickup at 4:45 p.m. from the Red River Conference Center. A list of locations will be posted when finalized.
Annual Halloween Carnival – Saturday, Oct. 31, 5‑7 p.m. at the Red River Conference Center. Free admission, donations support Red River Valley Charter School ski days. Food provided by Shotgun Willie’s.
Angel Fire
Moreno Valley Angels Boo Bash – Saturday, Oct. 31, 5:30‑7 p.m. at Angel Fire Community Center, 15 CS Ranch Road. Free, all‑ages event with candy, three bounce houses, games and a costume contest. Volunteers needed for treats, crafts and games. Contact Cameron Lindsey at 505‑320‑0619.
Dixon
Vivác Winery Halloween Party with Pig Foot – Saturday, Oct. 31, 5‑7 p.m. at Vivác Winery, 2075 N.M. 68. Live music, drink specials and free admission; children welcome.
Taos
Shaun of the Dead – Thursday, Oct. 29 and Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m. at Taos Center for the Arts, 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte. The R‑rated 2004 horror comedy is free for TCA members; $10 general admission.
Nosferatu with live original score – Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. at the Taos Center for the Arts. Silent 1922 film accompanied by live music from Dallas Acid and Paz Lenchantin. General admission $25.
Hallow‑Eve with UZ Band and DJ Julio Aragon – Friday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m. at Daleee KTAOS, 9 N.M. 150. Free live music and dancing.
Second annual Spooky Spike Fest – Saturday, Oct. 31. Registration 9‑9:30 a.m., games start 9:45 a.m. at Daleee KTAOS. Four‑on‑four coed volleyball tournament in costume, raffle and costume contest benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Taos. $10 registration.
Downtown Halloween Community Event – Saturday, Oct. 31, 3‑6 p.m. at Taos County Plaza (Teresina Lane, Juan Largo Lane, John Dunn Shops, Bent Street). Free trick‑or‑treating, decorated trunks, carnival games, entertainment and costume contests. First 1,500 children receive treat bags.
Halloweenies at Twirl – Saturday, Oct. 31, 3‑5 p.m. at 225 Camino de la Placita. Free family celebration with hot dogs while supplies last.
Halloween at the TCA front patio – Saturday, Oct. 31, 3‑6 p.m. at Taos Center for the Arts. Free hot cider and vintage‑style photo booth during downtown trick‑or‑treating.
Witches Ball – Saturday, Oct. 31, 5‑8 p.m. at tea.o.graphy, 110 Paseo del Pueblo Norte. “Witches, Bobas and Brews!” – free admission.
Taos’ Wicked Halloween Ball: Sanctuary – Saturday, Oct. 31, doors 6 p.m., dancing 7 p.m., costume contest 8 p.m. at Daleee KTAOS. Music, light show, $15 advance or $20 door; proceeds benefit Community Against Violence. All ages until 10 p.m.; 21+ until close.
Halloween dance party with Katy P & the Business – Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 p.m. at The Alley Cantina, 121 Teresina Lane. Costumes encouraged; $10 admission.
Rescheduled Samhain Market – Sunday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. at Crone & Crow, 108A Civic Plaza Drive. Free community market.
Día de los Muertos
Community Talks at the Ofrenda – Sunday, Nov. 1 and Monday, Nov. 2, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in the Living Room of Taos at the Historic Taos Inn, 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte. Residents share memories and traditions; visitors may bring photos of departed loved ones for the ofrenda, which remains on display through Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Ranchos de Taos
A Vanilla Pop Halloween! – Saturday, Oct. 31, 8‑11 p.m. at Old Martinez Hall, 4140 State Road 68. Live music, dancing, costume contest, tarot readings and candy. Doors open 7 p.m.; $15 admission.
All events are free or low‑cost, emphasizing community togetherness, family fun and cultural heritage during this festive weekend.
Original reporting: Taos News — read the source article.
