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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/

11/01/2025

Events for today, Saturday, November 1, 2025

* Packets of Love Donations Needed
* Guitar Lessons
* Drawing Class - Fun with Drawing - Ages 6-13
* Fall Craft Fair and Maker's Market
* Call for Art - Vida, Cultura, y Familia
* Anthony's Art in the Park
* Drawing Class - Anyone Can Draw - Ages 14-Adult
* Kerry Kehoe the Fabricated Binary: A Photographic Installation

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

10/31/2025

Events for today, Friday, October 31, 2025

* Packets of Love Donations Needed
* VB Paw Presents: Paws & Putters
* Belen Senior Center Halloween Party - 60+
* Call for Art - Vida, Cultura, y Familia
* Free After-School Tutoring at the Moose
* City of Belen Trunk or Treat
* Halloween Bash

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

Happy Halloween! 🎃👻

10/30/2025

Events for today, Thursday, October 30, 2025

* Packets of Love Donations Needed
* Call for Art - Vida, Cultura, y Familia
* American Sign Language for Toddlers
* Line Dancing with Instruction
* LEGO Club
* Valencia County's Fall Festival Trunk or Treat

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

10/29/2025

Events for today, Wednesday, October 29, 2025

* Packets of Love Donations Needed
* Ms. Barbara & Friends Story Tell
* Call for Art - Vida, Cultura, y Familia
* Line Dancing with Instruction
* Craft Wednesday - Childrens Library
* Rio Communities Chess Club
* Zine Team

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

10/28/2025

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10/28/2025

Events for today, Tuesday, October 28, 2025

* Packets of Love Donations Needed
* Story Time with JayDee & Friends Therapy Dogs
* Call for Art - Vida, Cultura, y Familia
* Line Dancing with Instruction

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