Take the 2019 Jolt Your Summer Challenge! This summer challenge inspires outdoor lovers and active families to explore Farmington and offers 50 free and affordable activities to experience this summer. Print your checklist today and take the Jolt Your Summer Challenge!
All day Jul 16, 2019
| Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT!
The Farmington Growers Market is a public market that brings together locally grown food, hand-made crafts, and our community. Saturday market run from 8am-12pm throughout the season. The Tuesday market will begin on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 and run from 4-6pm.
All day Jul 16, 2019
| Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EXHIBIT! Get up close and personal with a T. rex when you visit Stan at the Farmington Museum! Bring your camera for this face to face meeting with one of the largest T. rex ever found.
July 16, 2019 from 8:00am - 10:00am
| Riverside Nature Center
Join Donna Thatcher, Education Specialist, and other birders for bird watching from 8:00 to 10:00am at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway, and a leisurely walk of 1 to 2 miles in Animas and Berg Parks every Tuesday. This is a free event.
July 16, 2019 from 8:00am - 5:00pm
| Farmington Museum & Visitors Center
Beautifully handcrafted examples of Steven Barrs' work, ranging from inventive sculptures to intricate furniture pieces, will be on display at the Farmington Museum.
July 16, 2019 from 11:00am - 12:00pm
| Riverside Nature Center
Preschool children and their families are invited to bring lunch and meet at the Nature Center for a picnic, followed by a story or activity and a stroller-friendly walk in the park.
July 16, 2019 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
| Clancy's Pub & Sushi Bar
VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! Come and join us every Tuesday night at Clancy's Pub for SpeedQuizzing. Bring your kids, friends, and family and test your brain. $10 Clancy's gift card given to the team that wins the round. Three rounds per night. Enjoy the food and drinks, and check out the nightly specials.
July 17, 2019 from 10:00am - 12:00pm
| E3 Children’s Museum & Science Center
Visit E3 Children’s Museum & Science Center for playdates that are designed for families with young children every Wednesday at 10:00am. Take part in activities that will help develop early motor skills. Different activities are offered each week to encourage children’s imaginations.
Bring your lunch and join Riverside Nature Center staff and volunteers in Animas Park, off Browning Parkway, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, in the observation room to watch wildlife as we eat.
July 18, 2019 from 4:30pm - 8:30pm
| Downtown Farmington
VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! Explore the Maker's Market for locally made and grown treasures! Hosted every Thursday evening in Orchard Park, historic downtown Farmington.
July 18, 2019 from 8:00pm - 10:00pm
| Lions Wilderness Amphitheater
VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! Enjoy an evening of live entertainment under the stars amidst a natural sandstone amphitheater at Lions Wilderness Amphitheater. Performance held every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening from June 20 - July 27, 2019. The 2019 production is the musical comedy, All Shook Up.
July 19, 2019 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm
| Farmington Public Library North Amphitheater
Join the Farmington Public Library for the 2019 Cottonwood Concert Series! Each concert features an hour performance in the library's rotunda, starting at 3:30 p.m., and another hour under the cottonwoods starting at 6:00pm! This event is featured in the Jolt Your Summer Challenge.
July 19, 2019 from 8:30pm - 9:30pm
| Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Take in a Night Sky Program at an International Dark Sky Park when you visit Chaco Culture National Historical Park and experience the New Mexico night sky from the center of an ancient world! Program held every Friday and Saturday evening April to October. Watch for special programs on the annual solstice and equinox.
July 20, 2019 from 5:00pm - 10:00pm
| Historic Downtown Farmington
VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! Celebrate your love for automobiles with this festival of music, food and of course hot rods, classic cars and lowriders in Historic Downtown Farmington. This event is free to the public and guaranteed to be a great time.
July 20, 2019 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm
| Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! Join the Farmington Museum on the terrace by the river each Saturday evening during the summer months for some local live entertainment at the FREE 17th Annual Summer Terrace Music Series. Don’t forget your folding chair and dancing shoes!
July 21, 2019 from 7:30pm - 9:30pm
| Farmington Civic Center
A New World Record, the ultimate Electric Light Orchestra experience includes eight core members plus a string section of four players. This newly formed production absolutely nails the persona and sound of the Electric Light Orchestra.
VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! Visit Farmington, New Mexico for the finest amateur baseball tournament in the United States! More 2019 details and schedules will be added, as they become available.
July 26, 2019 from 5:30pm - 8:00pm
| San Juan College Little Theater
VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! From skiing in Newfoundland, to biking in Scotland, to climbing in Puerto Rico, enjoy 7 wild and scenic films that are sure to inspire.
July 29, 2019 from 9:00am - 3:00pm
| Trinity Lutheran
Trinity Lutheran Church, First Presbyterian Church and Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp have teamed up to bring an exciting Church Camp experience right here to Farmington!
All day Aug 8, 2019 - Aug 9, 2019
| Farmington Civic Center
VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! The 2019 Northwest New Mexico Local Food Summit, hosted by the Farmington Local Food Task Force will be held at the Farmington Civic Center.
VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! The San Juan County Fair takes place at McGee Park and features livestock shows, a parade, vendors and an excellent selection of live musical performances. Parade held August 9, carnival August 9-17 and San Juan County Fair will be open to the public August 12 to 17.
August 9, 2019 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm
| San Juan College Planetarium, Room 1723
Show will take place in the San Juan College Planetarium with a stargaze to follow, weather permitting. This is a free event! Planetarium show offered at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. with stargaze at 8:30 p.m.
August 10, 2019 from 3:00pm - 7:00pm
| Aztec Municipal Golf Course
VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! Support our community while enjoying food, music, and fun as vendors from the Four Corners battle to see who creates the best Taco and Bloody Mary! Come out and see who walks away victorious!
August 13, 2019 from 11:00am - 1:00pm
| Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
Farmington is a place where outdoor lovers and active families thrive, these monthly Action Team Meetings are held to ensure that as a community we work together to energize life journeys as we Live, Work, Play and Stay Farmington. Farmington business owners and residents are invited to join these monthly meetings and help make a difference!
August 15, 2019 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
| Lions Wilderness Amphitheater
VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! Robin Hood and his merry band of men take on the Sheriff of Nottingham in this adventure packed with thrills, romance, and laughter.
August 18, 2019 from 12:00pm - 3:00pm
| Wines of the San Juan
Wines of the San Juan invites you to relax under the shady cottonwood trees with great friends, live music, delicious food and classic cars from around the Four Corners.
VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! The San Juan River Bi-Fly Tournament has become the premier trout fishing tournament of the Southwest. Novice and experienced anglers are welcome!
VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! Talented Native American artisans are juried into this annual festival celebrating the craftsmanship and friendship of regional artists. Totah Festival features a weekend of fantastic food, a contest Pow-Wow, Cultural Dance Expo and the very popular authentic Navajo Rug Auction.
VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! Experience the epic off-roading found in the Farmington area at the 2019 Fall Crawl, part of the Four Corners 4x4 Week. The Fall Crawl offers two days of trail runs exploring the scenic landscapes and phenomenal trails and kick starts a week of off-roading adventures.
VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! Farmington rolls out the red carpet for the 2019 W.E. Rock Grand Nationals with a week packed with 4x4 fun. Come for the competitions, trail rides, car show and fun! This multi day event includes activities and events, September 4-8, for off-road enthusiasts of all skill levels, from spectators to pros.
September 6, 2019 from 6:00pm - 9:30pm
| Downtown Farmington
VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! Farmington rolls out the red carpet for the 2019 W.E. Rock Grand Nationals with a 4x4 party in downtown! Come for the fun, meet the 2019 competitors, watch the flex ramp comp, take part in the 4x4 Show and join the raffle for the chance to win some epic gear.
All day Sep 7, 2019
| Brown Springs in Chokecherry Canyon, Glade Run Recreational Area
VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! The World Extreme Rock Crawling Grand Nationals Championship returns to Farmington, New Mexico! Come see the best of the best from across the globe compete for top national honors. Farmington welcomes W.E. Rock competitors and off road enthusiasts with a week packed with fun! Check out the Four Corners 4x4 Week for details.
September 10, 2019 from 11:00am - 6:00pm
| Farmington Civic Center / Totah Theater
The Four Corners Film Festival is a week of high quality independent film hosted in the historic Totah Theater and the newly remodeled Farmington Civic Center . This is a brand new experience that showcases a diverse range of film making voices (including categories for Native American, female, military veteran, and faith-based filmmakers).
All day Sep 15, 2019 - Sep 21, 2019
| Navajo Ministries
Experience the beauty of the Four Corners Region with the Navajoland Tour including Monument Valley, Four Corners Monument, Canyon De Chelly, Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest and the Painted Desert. Tour costs include all meals, travel, lodging and park fees.
September 21, 2019 from 7:30am - 11:00am
| San Juan Regional Medical Center Southeast Parking Lot
VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! The Walkathon is the Foundation’s premier annual event and it is the fundraising effort that supports the Connelly Hospitality House and the San Juan Medical Foundation’s mission -- enhancing the health and well-being of people in the Four Corners community.
September 23, 2019 from 8:00am - 5:00pm
| Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
This annual national juried art show is held at the Farmington Museum. The show features a variety of artwork paintings, watercolor, sculptures, photographs and mixed media.
All day Sep 28, 2019 - Sep 29, 2019
| Wines of the San Juan
Celebrate the harvest season with music, art show, food and the great grape stomp at the Wines of the San Juan. Hours: Saturday 12-7pm and Sunday 12-6pm.
October 5, 2019 from 7:00am - 11:00am
| Lions Wilderness Park
Each October, mountain bikers meet in Farmington, New Mexico to compete in the annual Road Apple Rally! The Road Apple Rally is a favorite for professional and new riders and is celebrating 37 years of racing.
Get ready for a fun and tasty day as local chile and salsa experts compete to be the best in Farmington! Join in the fun as a cook and test your recipe against others or as a taster and vote for the best salsa and chile in town.
Slow down the pace, kick back, and listen to traditional tales told by some of the very best national and local storytellers. This festival features stories of all varieties...scary ghost stories, family stories, folklore and myths and will delight all ages.
October 12, 2019 from 10:00am - 2:00pm
| Farmington Indian Center
The public is invited to the Farmington Indian Center for this fun social event, the Fall Navajo Song & Dance, which will close out the local Navajo Nation fair season.
October 31, 2019 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm
| Historic Downtown Farmington
Family friendly Halloween party in Historic Downtown Farmington from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.! Enjoy games, dancing and a live DJ, costume contests and of course trick or treating.
November 21, 2019 from 7:00am - 5:00pm
| Farmington East Main Safeway
T’s for Turkeys is the largest fundraising event hosted by iHeartMedia and the Salvation Army, to help feed our local community during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. It continues to grow in enthusiasm and success, with each passing year.
November 23, 2019 from 9:00am - 11:00am
| Orchard Plaza
Join Farmington families for this annual special holiday event! Sign up for the 5K Turkey Trot, 2 Mile Gobble Wobble or just come for the food and fun.
November 30, 2019 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
| Riverside Nature Center
Make big, beautiful wreaths and other sculptures from grapevine trimming to decorate your house or for the xeriscape garden at Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park in Farmington.
December 6, 2019 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
| Aztec Ruins
Aztec Ruins National Monument will host the annual Evening of Lights holiday display. This event celebrates New Mexico traditions with hundreds of luminarias while illuminating the Aztec West great house with over one hundred LED lanterns. The lantern display is a one-night-only event and a time to experience Aztec West in a new light.
