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08/13/2026

Don't miss visiting the Belen Harvey House Museum and Whistle Stop Cafe!

08/13/2026

🌞 YOUR WEEKEND IN & AROUND BELEN | AUGUST 14–16 🌞

It’s a BIG weekend around Belen! 🎉 Whether you’re looking for live music, local history, fresh produce, art, or one of our community’s longest-running traditions, there’s plenty happening this Friday through Sunday.

🎡 233rd Our Lady of Belen Fiestas all weekend
🎨 “All Around the Garden” Pottery Show at Tomé Art Gallery
🦅 Nature Connections & Confections at Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge
🎶 NM Special Orchestra at the Belen Public Library
🌽 Belen Farmers’ Market on Friday
🥕 Tomé Farmers Market on Saturday
🎸 Buena Suerte and Second 2 Last performing during the Fiestas
🏛️ Historic Tomé Jail & Casita open Sunday

The Fiestas will also feature food, carnival rides, dancing, live entertainment, and some delicious competition, including the traditional chile contest plus biscochito and tortilla contests! 🌶️🍪

📅 Friday, August 14 through Sunday, August 16 : https://www.explorebelen.com/weekend-events-aug-14-16/

Check out the full Weekend Events Roundup for times, locations, and all the details, then get out and Explore Belen! ❤️

Friday, August 14th, 2026 Tome Gallery Pottery Show – 11am-5pm – Tome Art Gallery – Put your gardening gear on and come visit the Tome Gallery’s “All Around the Garden” Pottery show!!! The show opens on July 26th through September 5th! The opening and activities are August 8th from 9:...

08/06/2026

🎨🌽🎶 There’s plenty happening in Belen this weekend!

Start your weekend with a visit to the Tome Gallery Pottery Show, where you can explore beautiful, locally created pottery and support talented New Mexico artists.

Then head to Anna Becker Park on Friday, August 7, for an evening filled with local flavor and live music! Browse the Belen Farmers’ Market, grab something delicious from the food trucks, shop with local vendors, and stay for the final concert of the Summer Concert Series featuring Second 2 Last!

Saturday, Art in the Park will once again fill Anna Becker Park with local vendors and a great time!

Come shop, stroll, listen, and enjoy a summer weekend right here in Belen! ☀️

07/31/2026

✨ Your Weekend Starts in Belén! ✨

Looking for something fun to do July 31 through August 2? From local art and handmade treasures to fresh produce, food, music, history, and more, there is plenty happening around Belén this weekend!

🌻 Friday, July 31
🎨 Tomé Gallery’s “All Around the Garden” Pottery Show | 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
🍅 Belén Farmers’ Market at Anna Becker Park | 4:30–7 p.m.
🌙 Block Party & Night Market at Dough Daddy’s Delights | 6–10 p.m.

🎨 Saturday, August 1
🎟️ Belén Gun Show at the Valencia County Fairgrounds | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
🖌️ Anthony’s 5th Annual Art in the Park at Anna Becker Park | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
🏺 Tomé Gallery Pottery Show | 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

🏛️ Sunday, August 2
🎟️ Belén Gun Show at the Valencia County Fairgrounds | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
🔑 Historic Tomé Jail and Casita Open House | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Make a day of it, support local vendors and artists, explore our history, and enjoy a summer weekend in the Hub City!

Find locations and additional event details here:
https://www.explorebelen.com/weekend-events-july-31st-august-2nd/

Friday, July 24, 2026 Tome Gallery Pottery Show – 11am-5pm – Tome Art Gallery – Put your gardening gear on and come visit the Tome Gallery’s “All Around the Garden” Pottery show!!! The show opens on July 26th through September 5th! The opening and activities are August 8th from 9:30am .....

02/06/2026

Love is in the air in Belen! 💘 February is packed with Valentine’s celebrations, family-friendly fun, and opportunities to connect with our community. Don’t miss the Father-Daughter Dance, check out the library’s events for kids, teens, and adults, and consider lending a hand through the canned food drive with the Belen Fire Department and the Belen Food Pantry. There’s something for everyone this month—come be part of it!

Check out our February Newsletter ➡ https://www.explorebelen.com/february-2026-newsletter/

12/26/2025

This weekend following the Christmas holiday, there are less events but more time to spend with your loved ones. We do still have contests for students a beautiful light display, and an art show for you to enjoy.

https://www.explorebelen.com/weekend-events-december-26th-28th/

12/19/2025

The weekend is here and there are so many great things to do in and around Belen! Check out what's on tap and have a great weekend!!

Friday, December 19th, 2025 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 Regis...

12/11/2025

🎄 Just some of the Weekend Events in and around Belen! ✨

Ongoing:
📮 Letters to Santa on Becker Ave (through Dec. 17)
🎁 Community Christmas Food Drive (through Dec. 17)
🎨 Art Show & 🚂 Model Railroad Display at Los Lunas Museum

Friday, Dec. 12:
📚 Free tutoring – 3:30–5pm
✨ Christmas Lights Display – 5pm–12am
🌟 It Happened in Bethlehem Christmas Play – 6pm

Saturday, Dec. 13:
🎄 Belen Outdoor Christmas Market – 10am–6pm
🐾 Paws & Claus Adoption Event – 10am–2pm
🎶 Live Music – 12–6pm, Becker Gazebo
🎅 Santa & Mrs. Claus – 2–5pm
🎇 Miracle on Main St. Parade – 6pm

Sunday, Dec. 14:
🎵 Christmas Cantata – 10:30am
🏛️ Historic Tomé Jail Open House – 11am–3pm

Get all the of the details and events in the post below!

Enjoy a festive weekend full of lights, music, and holiday cheer! 🎅✨

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 fro...

12/05/2025

🎉 Looking for something fun this weekend in Belen? Check out the latest “Weekend Events Dec. 5th–7th” — there are tons of family–friendly activities happening! From letters to Santa 🎅 and open-mic night at the library, to guitar lessons, art shows, model-railroad displays, and even a festive holiday lights display — there’s something for everyone. 🏡✨

Dive into the full schedule and plan your weekend ➝

Friday, Dec. 5th 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...

11/02/2025

Events for today, Sunday, November 2, 2025
* Packets of Love
* Historic Tomé Jail and Casita Open to the Public
* Dough Daddy's Take & Bake Night

Get all of the information and see all events at https://www.explorebelen.com/events-calendar/