Art & Museums
Pictorial: Modern and Contemporary Native American Painting
May 12, 2025 from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
Pictorial: Modern and Contemporary Native American Painting is a powerful new exhibit celebrating nearly 100 years of Indigenous pictorial expression.
The event runs Apr 17, 2025 through Oct 5, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Dibé Bíghaa': The Weaving of T'iis Názbąs
May 12, 2025 from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
The exhibit Dibé Bíghaa': The Weaving of T'iis Názbąs will be on display at the Farmington Museum from November 2024 to July 2025. This stunning exhibition features Teec Nos Pos style rugs and celebrates the history, culture, and artisanship of all Diné (Navajo) weaving.
The event runs Nov 16, 2024 through Jul 30, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Toddler Playdate
May 14, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm | E3 Children’s Museum & Science Center
Toddler Playdate at the E3 Children's Museum & Science Center.
The event runs Dec 18, 2024 through May 28, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Visions of Shiprock
May 14, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm | Museum of Navajo Art and Culture
The Farmington Museum is excited to announce two new exhibits coming to the Museum of Navajo Art and Culture in downtown Farmington, Visions of Shiprock and Diné weavings from the Bob and Mary Culpepper Collection.
The event runs Feb 1, 2025 through Dec 31, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Afterschool Art! Attack
May 14, 2025 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center
Need to get your art on???? Well, swing on by afterschool and explore your creative side doing some enjoyable art and experiencing new art techniques. Afterschool Art Attack is from 3:30-4:30pm.
The event runs Jan 8, 2025 through May 28, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Simply Science
May 15, 2025 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center
Join E3 Children's Museum & Science Center for simple science experiments, the kind you may not get to do at home in the kitchen. Simply Science programs run from 3:45-4:30pm on Thursdays!
The event runs Jan 8, 2025 through May 29, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Local Look
Early Explorers
May 16, 2025 from 10:30am - 11:30am | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center
E3 Children's Museum & Science Center hosts Early Explorers for Preschoolers from 10:30 - 11:15am on Fridays!
The event runs Dec 13, 2024 through May 23, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look
Museum of Navajo Art and Culture Presentation
May 17, 2025 from 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Museum of Navajo Art & Culture
Join Irene Scott for a special lecture and teaching session at the Museum of Navajo Art & Culture. The topic of this special presentation will be the Navajo Cradleboard.
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Local Look, Workshop
Riverfest
All day May 23, 2025 | Berg and Animas Parks
Area rivers are celebrated with a festival of music, food, activities and entertainment. This festive celebration takes place along the Animas river trails, from Berg Park to Animas Park in Farmington.
The event runs May 23, 2025 through May 25, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Music & Theater, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events
The Native Table: A Culinary Journey
May 24, 2025 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Farmington Museum
Join the Farmington Museum for a hands-on cooking class to dive into the rich culinary traditions of Native American cuisine! Culinary sessions will be held on May 24, June 21, and July 19.
The event runs May 24, 2025 through Jul 19, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Books & Lectures, Cultural & History, Local Look, Workshop
If These Walls Could Talk: A Picnic Fundraiser at Historic Tully House in Flora Vista
May 31, 2025 from 11:00am - 1:00pm | Meet at Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village
Guests will meet at the Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village, 125 N. Main Avenue at 10:30am and carpool to the rural site in Flora Vista. (On-site parking limited.) Limited space; reservations required.
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Local Look
Downtown Makers Market
June 5, 2025 from 3:00pm - 7:00pm | Orchard & Main Downtown Farmington
Explore the Makers Market for locally made and grown treasures! Hosted every Thursday evening in Orchard Park, historic downtown Farmington.
The event runs Jun 5, 2025 through Sep 25, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Craft Fairs, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Signature Events
One Room School House Experience
June 6, 2025 from 9:00am - 3:00pm | Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village
Students step back in time and head back to school for a day in the Pioneer Village's Koogler One-Room School House. This unique experience simulates a day at school during Aztec's pioneer era with Reading, Writing and 'Rithmetic.
The event runs Jun 6, 2025 through Jul 11, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Local Look
Art Walk
June 6, 2025 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Downtown Farmington
Meet and chat with some of the best local artists in our community at the Downtown Art Walk!
The event runs Jun 6, 2025 through Jun 6, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Craft Fairs, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free
First Friday at The Heart Gallery
June 6, 2025 from 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Heart Gallery
Celebrate the local art scene on the first Friday of every month at the Heart Gallery! The featured artist in May will be Ginger Neeley.
The event runs Mar 7, 2025 through Sep 12, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look
Totah Festival
All day Aug 29, 2025 | Farmington Civic Center
Since 1988 Totah Festival has been an annual celebration in Farmington, featuring quality Native American art from across the region.
The event runs Aug 29, 2025 through Aug 31, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Craft Fairs, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater, Ongoing Events, Signature Events
Indigenous Cultural Arts Festival
September 13, 2025 from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Aztec Ruins National Monument
Mark your calendars for September 13th! Aztec Ruins National Monument will host the annual Indigenous Cultural Arts Festival starting at 10:00 am!
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater
Southwest Apple & Chile Fest
All day Oct 3, 2025 | Historic Downtown Farmington
Join the fun and take part in Farmington's Southwest Apple & Chile Fest! This special event celebrates our thriving art scene and unique history with apples and chile via a family-friendly festival in Historic Downtown. The fun begins with the Maker's Market and Art Walk on October 3rd and continues Downtown with Chile in OctoberFest on October 4th. More information coming soon!
The event runs Oct 3, 2025 through Oct 4, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Craft Fairs, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Signature Events
Small Business Saturday
November 29, 2025 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Downtown Farmington
Join the fun and celebrate Small Business Saturday and the holidays in Downtown Farmington. Complete with a cookie crawl, window decorating contest, and the Downtown Arts and Craft Fair, there's something to get everyone in the holiday spirit!
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater, Winter Holidays
Winter Solstice Observation
All day Dec 21, 2025 | Chaco and Aztec Ruins
On December 21 and 22, 2025, the public is invited to observe the winter solstice alignment at Chaco Culture National Historical Park and Aztec Ruins National Monument.
The event runs Dec 21, 2025 through Dec 22, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Outdoors & Sports, Winter Holidays