Outdoor Recreation

• Los Alamos Nature Center—Enjoy talks, classes, outings, and more at the Los Alamos Nature Center this summer. Plus, get out and hike our local trails and earn prizes along the way with the Passport to the Pajarito Plateau! Stop by the nature center to pick up one or all three of our passports.
• Suds ’n Shows—Watch classic movies and enjoy a beer or glass of wine from Pajarito Brewpub and Grill in the Los Alamos Nature Center planetarium. (Movie is open to all ages). Every other Thursday in June, July, and August starting June 13 (6/13, 6/27, 7/11, 7/25, 8/8, 8/22).
• Pajarito Ski Mountain
• Camping & RV Parks
• Los Alamos Trails Network
• Los Alamos Golf Course
• Parks
• Skate Parks
• Athletic Fields
• Tennis Courts
• Disc Golf Course
• Mini Golf Course—Rent Miniature Golf Putters and a golf ball for $2.00 at the Aquatic Center front desk to enjoy a round at the course located at East Park.

Relaxation & Exercise

• Los Alamos Family YMCA
• Los Alamos Fitness
• Hilltop Spa & Salon
• LA Tan & More
• Galaxy Nail & Spa
• Yoga—Tribe Yoga & Wellness, YMCA, Family Strengths Network

Community Activities in Los Alamos

• June 8, 10am-2pm, Los Alamos ChamberFest, Downtown
• June 8, Los Alamos Summerfest, Pajarito Mountain
• July 4, Fourth of July Parades, Los Alamos & White Rock
• July 10-14, Los Alamos ScienceFest, around town
• July 13, 10am-3pm, Los Alamos ScienceFest Discovery Day
• June 14, Los Alamos Pride Week begins
• August 9-11, Los Alamos Fair & Rodeo
• August 10, 9am-4pm, Summer Arts & Crafts Fair, Fuller Lodge Art Center & Lawn
• August 10, 10am, Los Alamos Fair & Rodeo Parade, Downtown
• Tuesdays at 7pm, starting May 21, Tuesdays at the Pond Summer Entertainment Series, Ashley Pond Stage. More info at www.CreativeLosAlamos.com.

Art & Music

• June 14, Downtown Creative Crawl
• August 10, 9am-4pm, Summer Arts & Crafts Fair, Fuller Lodge Art Center & Lawn
• Every other Thursday in June, July, and August starting June 13 (6/13, 6/27, 7/11, 7/25, 8/8, 8/22), Suds ’n Shows—Watch classic movies and enjoy a beer or glass of wine from Pajarito Brewpub and Grill (movies are open to all ages).
• Fridays from 7–10pm, starting May 24, Secret City Summer Concert Series at Ashley Pond Stage
• Saturdays from 10am–3pm, White Rock Artist Markets, White Rock Visitor Center

Local Organizations

• Los Alamos County | Where Discoveries Are Made
• VisitLosAlamos.org
• Los Alamos MainStreet
• Los Alamos Creative District
• UNM-LA —Summer Classes Available (Credit & Non-Credit)
• English as a Second Language Classes
• Mesa Public Library

Facebook Groups

• Keep It Local Los Alamos
• Students@LANL
• Los Alamos Local Community Info
• Los Alamos Commuters—Useful for those living in Santa Fe, White Rock, and other surrounding communities to get traffic updates.

Tours

Atomic City Tours Tour the community spawned by the secret Manhattan Project during WWII, and peek at today's Los Alamos National Laboratory. The comfortable van tour is rich in history, archaeology, geology, and scenery. The 1.5 hour tour provides the story of the volcanic Jemez Mountains and the Pajarito Plateau; from the ancient inhabitants to the world-renowened Los Alamos National Laboratory. See where World War II scientists lived, worked, and played during the top secret Manhattan Project. Discover recreational and culutural treasures. Location: Tour departs at 1:30 from Fuller Lodge and is limited to 7 passengers. Cost is $25/person. Accompanying children $10. Cash payment is preferred.

Bradbury Science Museum In 1953, Robert Krohn, who oversaw the early nuclear tests of the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, decided the Laboratory needed a museum to house historical weapons—research artifacts. He convinced the Laboratory Director, Norris Bradbury, that a museum could preserve the history of the Laboratory as well as provide a place for official visitors to learn about their weapons programs. Today the museum is located in the heart of downtown Los Alamos at the corner of Central and 15th Street. It has approximately 60 interactive exhibits that trace the history of the WWII Manhattan Project, highlight the Lab's current historic research projects related to defense and technology and focuses on the Laboratory's research related to national and international economic, environmental, political, and social concerns. The exhibits and extensive educational and community programs draw nearly 80,000 visitors a year. Location: 1350 Central Ave. Cost: FREE

Los Alamos History Museum—Fuller Lodge—Hans Bethe House Tour The Los Alamos History Museum is dedicated to preserving, protecting and interpreting the history of Los Alamos. It is housed in the Guest Cottage of the Los Alamos Ranch School—a favorite place of General Leslie Groves during the Manhattan Project. It is open weekdays from 9am–5pm and on the weekends from 10am–4pm. The Hans Bethe House is also part of the History Musem and open the same hours. To see both houses costs $5. Fuller Lodge is in front of the History Museum and is free to browse around inside when there are no meetings taking place in there. Fuller Lodge was the main building of the Los Alamos Ranch School that ran from 1917 to 1943. The Lodge was purchased in 1942 for the Manhattan Project and eventually it became part of the county of Los Alamos. The History Museum gives a daily Guided Tour of this area for $15 ($5 of that is for the museum fee). Location: Museum—1050 Bathtub Row Museum Cost: $5 Tour Cost: $15 (includes Museum cost)

The Manhattan Project National Historical Park (MPNHP) The Manhattan Project National Historical Park tells the story of the people, the events, and the science and engineering that led to the creation of the atomic bombs that helped bring an end to World War II. The park is located in Hanford, WA, Los Alamos, NM, and Oakridge, TN and allows visitors to explore how the creation of these weapons changed the world and the United State's role in the world community. In Los Alamos, visitors can see a movie about the Project, do a walking tour of the townsite, visit the Bradbury and History Museums, as well as download the Manhattan Project virtual tour app. Location: 475 20th St. Cost: FREE Phone: 505.661.6277 Hours: Dec 1–Feb 28 10am–2pm; Mar 1–Nov 30 9am–4pm Visitor Center CLOSED Dec 25 and Jan 1.

Networking & Professional Development

• projectY cowork Los Alamos
• Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce
• Zhennovate —A local company that works with STEM professionals to boost their productivity, effectiveness, impact, career satisfaction, and leadership skills. Contact: hello@zhennovate.com

Media

• Los Alamos Daily Post
• Los Alamos Monitor
• Los Alamos Reporter
• KRSN AM 1490 FM 107.1
• Los Alamos County Newsletter Sign-up

Local Amenities

Whether you’re seeking additional activities or sites to explore, would like to find a church to join, or need basic services to fix your computer or repair your car, we’ve got you covered!

Organizations

• Aquatic Center—Olympic-Sized Indoor Pool
• Bandelier National Monument
• Bradbury Science Museum
• Fuller Lodge Art Center
• Los Alamos History Museum
• Los Alamos Nature Center
• Manhattan Project National Historical Park
• Valles Caldera National Preserve
• YMCA