TAOS COUNTY PROGRAM
The Taos County Program & Community Weekends are our way of saying thank you to our neighbors by providing fun community events and free or discounted access to seasonal activities and experiences.
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COMMUNITY WEEKEND
DECEMBER 19-20, 2026
Winter fun awaits at Taos Ski Valley.
Taos locals can enjoy free beginner lessons for adults and children, rentals, novice lift tickets, kids’ lunch, ice skating, and other family-friendly festivities.
Registration is required.
WHO QUALIFIES FOR COMMUNITY WEEKEND?
Residents with a Taos County address and valid ID qualify for all Taos County Program benefits.
Accepted IDs Include:
- New Mexico driver’s license or state-issued ID
- Taos Pueblo Tribal ID
- Taos County school ID or report card
Payment cards must match the name on the Taos County ID
COMMUNITY WEEKEND SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19
- 8AM: Free Snowsports Lessons (Rio Hondo Learning Center)
- All Day: Free Ice Skating (Eis Haus)
- All Day: Free Photo Scavenger Hunt & Bingo (Lake Fork)
- 10:30AM: Community Yoga (Taos Tent)
- 11:30AM: Hungry, Hungry Hippos on Ice (Eis Haus)
- 2PM: Photobooth (Lower Plaza)
- 3PM: Community Booths (Upper & Lower Plazas)
- 4PM: Free Hot Cocoa & Cookies (Lower Plaza)
- 4:15PM: Santa Arrival (Lower Plaza)
- 4:45PM: Holiday Kickoff & Tree Lighting Ceremony (Lower Plaza)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20
- 8AM: Free Snowsports Lessons (Rio Hondo Learning Center)
- All Day: Free Ice Skating (Eis Haus)
- All Day: Free Photo Scavenger Hunt & Bingo (Lake Fork)
- 10:30AM: Community Yoga (Taos Tent)
- 1PM: Community Craft (Eis Haus)
- 4PM: Lego Competition (Tenderfoot Katie's)
YOUR LOCAL GETAWAY AT THE BLAKE
Taos County residents are invited to join us for Community Weekend at The Blake and take advantage of our exclusive Friends & Family rates:
- $150/night: Standard King/Queen Rooms
- $250/night: 1-bedroom suites (including kitchenette & in-room laundry)
- $350/night: 2 bedroom suites (including kitchenette & in-room laundry)
To qualify, please present a valid New Mexico ID upon check-in and ensure your reservation is made with a Taos County billing address.
All resort fees are waived. Lodging offer valid December 19-20, subject to availability.
Call Central Reservations at 800.776.1111 to book. Walk-in reservations also available.
TAOS COUNTY PROGRAM DISCOUNTS AND SPECIAL OFFERS
Taos Ski Valley is thrilled to once again provide specials and discounts throughout the resort for local residents during Community Weekend, December 19-20, 2026.
Free Pioneers Lift Tickets
Local residents ski free on the Pioneers Lift, perfect for beginners and family learning days.
Free Ice Skating at the Eis Haus
Enjoy free skating with family and friends.
50% Off Rentals
Half-price rentals at Taos Sports for adults and kids all winter long.
"We ski often, and thanks to Community Weekend, several first-time friends joined us; hopefully they will become lifelong skiers too."
2025 Community Weekend Participant
"All I can say about the Community weekend is that my whole family had a really good time and my son loved it."
2025 Community Weekend Participant