Upcoming
Events & Festivals

The paper amassed countless images over the years, and in 1995, the Daily Times donated its archival collection of photographs to the Farmington Museum. For the first time, examples from the collection will be on display in the museum’s lobby.

VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! Fossils from the collection of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science will be on display at the Farmington Museum, March through September 2018. Bring the kids, and a camera, to this fascinating and fun hands-on exhibit!!!

Showcasing a variety of examples from the late-nineteenth century to the present, the exhibition North, South, East and West uses maps from the Farmington Museum collection to explore the history of the region.

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.

Try your hand at this ancient craft, using willow cuttings from Animas Park, and take home your own creation.

Come out for a fun night with step by step instructions to complete a painting. Text 505-360-3430 with your name, email and date of the class to reserve your spot. Limited space available. Select Read More for upcoming schedule and projects.

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 popular authentic Navajo Rug Auction. The 2018 festival will be held at the Farmington Museum.

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.

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.

Come to the Farmington Museum for the annual history extravaganza, REAL Night at the Museum!

The Farmington Museum has an extensive collection of these cultural artifacts, and they will be showcased in the exhibition Petroliana: Oil and Gas Memorabilia from the Farmington Museum Collection.

Join artist Marilyn Taylor for a walk to a location in Animas Park starting at Riverside Nature Center and learn how to make your own charcoal sketch of the scene.

Do you know who began the apple-growing tradition that supported Farmington in the first half of the twentieth century? Bart Wilsey, Director of the Farmington Museum, will dramatize William Locke, the pioneer that started it all.

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. Check back for the 2018 schedule!

Come To "The Heart" of Farmington and enjoy the Autumn Art Walk.

The fall gathering is a great time to join, or to renew your membership, as well as to enjoy food and fellowship with other members. The Friends of the Nature Center support the programs, activities, and development of facilities at the Riverside Nature Center in Farmington, and are kept abreast of all the new plans and developments.

Visit the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center for the annual Holiday Craft Fair!

Get ready for the holiday at the Farmington Recreation Center’s annual Holiday Craft Workshop.