Community Events
Field Institute of Taos strives to be involved in our community through both fundraising and community outreach events. We love seeing lots of FITaos friends and families at our events so please mark your calendars and TELL YOUR FRIENDS! Come out and play with us!
NEW!!! FITaos x Daleee Present the BackCounty Film Festival – Friday, February 13th, 2026
Field Institute of Taos is hosting a Backcountry Film Festival screening at DALEEE KTAO, and we’d love for you to join us! Produced by Winter Wildlands Alliance, the Backcountry Film Festival brings together powerful stories of human-powered adventure, winter landscapes, and life outdoors from around the world. The evening will kick off with a short film about FITaos, Kids Need Nature, made by one of our amazing parents and sharing a glimpse into our programs and why time outside matters for kids.
Proceeds from the evening stay right here in Taos, supporting Field Institute of Taos programs that provide hands-on, nature-based outdoor experiences and help kids learn, play, and grow outside.
Tickets available here
A partnership with New Belgium Brewing and Taos Ski Valley, the “Rally in the Valley” event takes place on the mountain. Costumes, clues, snow and general silliness are on tap. $10 per person lets you participate in the scavenger hunt, have a chance at winning a pair of sweet, custom Fat Tire skis by Rocky Mountain Underground, and gives you a great party afterwards with adult beverages and plenty of swag. Teams of
ANNUAL New Belgium Brewing Scavenger Hunt – Saturday, March 21st, 2026
A partnership with New Belgium Brewing and Taos Ski Valley, the “Rally in the Valley” event takes place on the mountain. Costumes, clues, snow and general silliness are on tap. $10 per person lets you participate in the scavenger hunt, have a chance at winning a pair of sweet, custom Fat Tire skis by Rocky Mountain Underground, and gives you a great party afterwards with adult beverages and plenty of swag. Teams of 1-4 people. Costumes are encouraged and earn you extra points! All proceeds go to Field Institute of Taos – bring your friends and come on out!
Spring Bike Swap – Date TBA
TO SELL:
Bring your stuff to sell! Bring a table, chairs, and your for-sale gear – you set the prices. There is a requested 10% donation of all sales to Team FITaos and Taos Composite (our middle school and high school mountain bike teams). Set up at 11:30 am or later. Swap begins at noon.
TO BUY:
It’s all BIKE-RELATED! Find bikes, gear, accessories, and clothing. There will be a bunch of FREE stuff too. Donations of bikes for our teams or for our Building Bikes, Building Futures programs are gratefully accepted upon inspection.
Let’s get stuff out of garages and back on the roads and trails!
LEARN ABOUT TEAM FITAOS PLUS OUR YOUTH MOUNTAIN BIKE PROGRAMS!
Cash, check, or credit cards are accepted for items being sold by FITaos.
More details coming soon!
July 4th Rubber Duck Race – Saturday, July 4th, 2026
One of Taos’ favorite summer traditions – the annual Field Institute of Taos July 4th Rubber Duck Race! We invite one and all to come up to Taos Ski Valley for the excitement of cheering on bunches of yellow duckies as they race down the creek after the Ski Valley Parade. Buy a duck (or ten) and join us for lots of great prizes. Family fun for everyone!
Click here to see a short video about the duck race!
Ride The Rift – Free Community Mountain Bike Event – Date TBA
Ride the Rift is a 6-hour FREE, community mountain bike event for all ages and abilities. Proceeds go to Taos Area High School Mountain Bike Team. Please join us to have some fun, ride your bike and support local youth! Ride as many or as few laps as you wish with short and long lap courses available. Past partners and sponsors include Del Norte Mountain Bike Alliance, Taos Land Trust, Gearing Up Bicycle Shop, Taos Cyclery, Northside at Taos Ski Valley, Taos Cow and many more.
