Festival of Lights
November 29, 2024 5:30 pm – 7:00 pmLocation: Historic 1st Street – 1st Street, 87740 Raton, NM USA Ripley Park – 313 N 2nd St., 87740 Raton, NM USA Static parade of floats decorated for the Christmas Holiday on Historic 1st Street between Rio Grande Ave. and Clark Ave. directly following the City Christmas Tree […]
Safe Trick-or-Treat
October 31, 2025 3:30 pm – 5:00 pmLocation: Raton Ripley Park – 313 N 2nd St., 87740 Raton, NM USA Downtown Safe Trick-or-Treat is back! Friday, October 31, 2025 at 3:30pm. Everything starts at Ripley Park with a costume contest sponsored by the Raton Police Officers Association. Phil Long Ford is also having a Trunk […]
2026 Annual Sun Valley Rides Summer Carnival 🎡🎪🎠
June 11, 2026 – June 14, 2026 5:00 pm – 9:00 pmLocation: Raton High School Raton High School Parking LotJune 11-14, 2026 Get ready for summer fun at the Sun Valley Raton Summer Carnival in Raton! Enjoy thrilling rides, classic carnival games, and all your favorite fair treats—fun for the whole family under the bright […]
Gate City Music Festival 2026
Get ready for a weekend of incredible music and community spirit at the Gate City Music Festival, returning to Raton on September 5 & 6, 2026. Known as the “Gate City” of the Southwest, Raton will come alive with the sounds of live bands, great food, and a welcoming festival atmosphere.
Fun on First Street – 4th of July Celebration 2026 🧨🎆
July 4, 2026 12:00 pm – 10:00 pmLocation: Historic 1st Street – 1st Street, 87740 Raton, NM USA Celebrate Independence Day in the heart of downtown with Raton MainStreet at our annual Fun on First Street! Join us on Saturday, July 4, 2026, for a full day of family-friendly fun, community spirit, and patriotic celebration. […]