Friday Dec 5 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Aztec Ruins
Aztec Ruins National Monument will host the annual Evening of Lights holiday display. This event celebrates New Mexico traditions with hundreds of luminarias while illuminating the Aztec West great house with over one hundred LED lanterns. The lantern display is a one-night-only event and a time to experience Aztec West in a new light.
Event Information
To experience this event, arrive anytime from 6:00-8:00pm on Friday, December 5th. This event is free and open to the public. Visitors can walk along the paved trail into the central plaza to view the archaeological site illuminated by the soft glow of lantern light. Photography is welcome. Extra warm clothing and flashlights are recommended.
Please call (505) 334-6174 for more information.
Upcoming Dates:
- Friday, December 5, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm View other events on this day
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