Ballon Glow Festival Carlsbad, Hot air ballon races, rides and other outdoor events and activities., 505-887-0775

19th Hole Sports Lounge 3706 National Parks Highway, Carlsbad, NM 88220, Featuring NFL Sunday Ticket, Happy Hour all day, fine southwest dining and Early Bird Specials. Live entertainment and dancing Tuesday through Saturday., 505-887-2861

Christmas On The Pecos River 302 South Canal Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220, Located at the Pecos River Village, Lasting from Thanksgiving night to New Year's Eve, this special Christmas tour takes you on a spectacular 50 minute tour where you will see hundreds of homes, boats, and more fully decked out for the holiday season. , 505-887-6516

Carlsbad Cruise Lines Port Jefferson Beach, Carlsbad, NM 88220, Historic narrated sunset dinner tours, paddlewheeler cruises and paddle boat rentals., 505-885-1600 or 505-887-8343