Coming Home for Christmas Arts Festival in Alamogordo
Published 9 November 2026
The 42nd annual Coming Home for Christmas Arts Festival opens today, Monday, November 9, 2026, in the White Sands Mall strip plaza in Alamogordo. It runs through Christmas Eve, December 24, and is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., closed on Sundays. Inside you will find handmade Christmas crafts, ornaments, decorations and gifts from a group of local vendors, so it is an easy way to start your holiday shopping close to home.
When and where is Coming Home for Christmas?
Here are the details from the festival's own announcement on the Coming Home for Christmas Facebook page.
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | Monday, November 9, through Thursday, December 24, 2026 |
| Days open | Monday through Saturday |
| Hours | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Closed | Sundays |
| Where | The strip plaza at the White Sands Mall, 3199 N. White Sands Blvd., Alamogordo |
| Look for | The storefront marked 3207, with the big Coming Home for Christmas banner over the door |
The shop sits in the row of storefronts out front of the mall, not inside the mall itself, so you can park right by the door.
What will you find inside?
The festival describes itself as a six week show of handmade Christmas crafts from different vendors. Its sign lists handmade goods, Christmas gifts, ornaments, jewelry, home decor, Christmas decorations and wreaths. Because the work comes from several makers, it is a good place to look for handmade gifts.
Keep an eye out for the front windows too. The White Sands Mall shared photos of windows painted with penguins, Christmas lights and presents, which makes the storefront easy to spot and fun for kids.
Is Coming Home for Christmas a new store?
Not exactly. This is the 42nd year of the Coming Home for Christmas Arts Festival, and its home this season is the White Sands Mall strip plaza. Since it is a seasonal show, it is only open for these six weeks, so plan your visit before Christmas Eve.
How does it fit into holiday shopping in Alamogordo?
This is the first of a busy run of holiday shopping in town. Small Business Saturday downtown on New York Avenue is November 28, and you can read about it in my Small Business Saturday guide. My holiday craft fairs roundup lists more handmade markets, and my 2026 holiday events calendar has the big dates for the season. If you are planning an evening out to see lights, check my Christmas lights map.
What does this mean for neighbors and people moving here?
Shopping local keeps more of your holiday money in Otero County and supports the makers who live here. If you are new to Alamogordo, or just arrived at Holloman, a stop at a handmade holiday show is a nice way to get a feel for the community and pick up a few ornaments that say "our first New Mexico Christmas."
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Coming Home for Christmas open in Alamogordo?
It opens Monday, November 9, 2026. It stays open through Christmas Eve, December 24.
Where is Coming Home for Christmas?
It is in the strip plaza at the White Sands Mall, 3199 N. White Sands Blvd. Look for the storefront marked 3207 with the Coming Home for Christmas banner.
What are the hours for Coming Home for Christmas?
It is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is closed on Sundays.
What does Coming Home for Christmas sell?
It features handmade Christmas crafts from different vendors. Its sign lists gifts, ornaments, jewelry, decor, Christmas decorations and wreaths.
Is Coming Home for Christmas open all year?
No, it is a seasonal show. This year it runs for six weeks, from November 9 to December 24.
Details come from the Coming Home for Christmas Facebook page and the White Sands Mall, checked 9 November 2026. Hours can change, so check the festival's page before you go.