Santa Fe's annual Fiesta ends with a candlelight procession from the cathedral to the cross. And on Christmas Eve, bright bonfires, or luminarias , surround it. There are no official visiting hours, and no fees are charged. The Celestial Highlights program the first Thursday of each month provides an introduction to the stars and constellations that will be visible for the next 30 days. Recent productions included Sesame Street characters and a report on the findings of the Magellan spacecraft, one of NASA's greatest success stories.
Tickets go on sale a half-hour before showtime.
Santa Fe Botanical Garden doesn't have a full-fledged garden open to the public quite yet, but visitors can take a look at the demonstration plantings the group has done on the community college campus. The four Geobotany Beds near the school's main entrance offer a glimpse at the creative use of native plants and drought-tolerant horticulture. The college has leased 25 acres to the gardeners. The land will be developed into a place for research and education as well as natural beauty. You can visit for free during daylight hours.