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Elephant Butte Lake Luminaria Beachwalk

Visitors can take an evening stroll along the lake shore illuminated by traditional luminarias. These Christmas lanterns consist of votive candles set inside small paper bags weighted with sand. The holiday gathering also features vendor spaces set up along the beach.

What to Expect

Stroll along the beach illuminated by glowing traditional paper-bag luminarias.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Friends of Elephant Butte Lake and Elephant Butte Lake State Park

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Visitors seeking a relaxed outdoor holiday stroll

Vibe

Festive and peaceful

Energy Level

Low

Budget

$

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Location

Elephant Butte Lake State Park
101 Highway 195, Elephant Butte
Elephant Butte, NM

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: State park fee: $5 per car.
  • Hours: 5:30 pm–8:00 pm; the description also says it starts at dusk.

Tips & Advice

  • The Beachwalk starts at dusk, so dress warmly for an evening outside on the lake shore once the sun goes down.
  • The state park fee is charged per car, so coming together in one vehicle covers your whole group with a single fee.
  • If you'd like to sell on the beach, call Mark Jimenez well ahead of time to reserve a vendor space.
  • Wear shoes that can handle sand, since the walk follows the beach along the lake shore lined with luminarias.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are luminarias?

They are Christmas lanterns made from a votive candle set in a small paper bag weighted with sand. For the Beachwalk they line the lake shore.

Who organizes the Beachwalk?

Friends of Elephant Butte Lake and Elephant Butte Lake State Park host it together.

How can I get a vendor space on the beach?

Contact Mark Jimenez at 575-740-2706 to reserve a vendor space.

Who do I call with general questions?

Call Friends of Elephant Butte Lake State Park at 520-471-0134.

Tags

holiday light displaysfamily friendlycommunity celebrationseasonal activitiesfestive atmosphereSanta visitsholiday tradition

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Oct 22, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team