This Week(end) in Los Alamos County: December 18 holiday edition
What's happening in Los Alamos throughout the rest of the year, as curated by the Boomteam.
Ongoing Events & Special Notices
I Can Help Program
Los Alamos County Social Services Division, LA Cares, Self-Help Inc., and numerous other organizations are collaborating to provide food assistance to community members in need. Financial contributions to support these efforts can be made at LA Cares or Self Help.
Covid, Flu, and RSV Vaccinations
It’s not too late to get your Covid, flu, and RSV vaccines: Boomtown maintains a resource to find respiratory virus vaccine resources in the county. Find it here: boomtownlosalamos.org/p/vaccines
Free Museum Passes
The Los Alamos Library of Things offers museum passes that gain you and your family free access to museums across New Mexico.
Christmas Light Viewing
Want to see some great light displays? Grab some coffee or hot cocoa, pile into the car, and use this handy map to find great light displays in Los Alamos and White Rock.
Friday, December 19
Live Music — Cactus Slim & Friends
7 pm to 10 pm
American Legion Post 90, 1325 Trinity Drive
Live music every Friday. See the American Legion Facebook page for a full lineup. No cover charge. Must be 21 or older to attend or be accompanied by a legal guardian.
Saturday, December 20
Santa Fly-In
2 pm to 4 pm
The Los Alamos Airport
Teen Movie Night — The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
8:30 pm to 11 pm - lobby opens at 7:30 pm
Sala Events Center
Sunday, December 21
Solstice Circle
10 am to 3 pm
Fuller Lodge
All are welcome to join in for activities and crafts.
Friday, December 26
Live Music — N.O.S.
6 pm to 9 pm
American Legion Post 90, 1325 Trinity Drive
Live music every Friday. See the American Legion Facebook page for a full lineup. No cover charge. Must be 21 or older to attend or be accompanied by a legal guardian.
Saturday, December 27
Luminaria Walk
5 pm to 8 pm
North Mesa Stables
Teen Movie Night — Die Hard
8:30 pm to 11 pm - lobby opens at 7:30 pm
Sala Events Center
Sunday, December 28
Max Gomez and Friends
7 pm to 10 pm — doors open at 6 pm
Fuller Lodge
All ages show. Tickets available here.
Wednesday, December 31
Noon Year’s Eve
10:30 am to 12:15 pm
Mesa Public Library
Noon Year’s Eve — Low Sensory
10:30 am to 12:15 pm
White Rock Branch Library
NYE with the Atomic Follies
8 pm to 1 am
Elks Lodge, 1601 Trinity Drive
Doors open at 8 pm. Must be 18 or older.
🧠 ICYMI
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Two years of Boomtown — Learn how we’re growing, what’s changing, and how you can help us keep doing what we do best: covering the stories that matter to you.
Bored in Los Alamos, a daily reality for teens — Los Alamos teens are bored. To better understand why, Boomtown’s Sal Dewitt surveyed 132 local teens and 84 of their parents.
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Note: None of the events listed above are paid placements and are included here as an informational resource for community. These events are not sponsored or endorsed by Boomtown.
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From all of us at Boomtown, we hope you have a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year!