Upcoming Events & Festivals | Visit Farmington, NM: Cultural & History

Your Story is Part of This Place: A Community Call for Stories, Recipes & Memories

All day Apr 29, 2026 | Visit Farmington

Help shape a future exhibit at the Farmington Museum & Visitor Center by sharing your story. Community members are invited to contribute recipes, sayings, and family histories that reflect the cultures, traditions, and experiences of our region. Your submission may become part of the exhibit or associated programs, preserving the voices and memories that make Farmington and San Juan County, New Mexico, feel like home.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Mar 31, 2026 through May 3, 2026

Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events

Lowrider Culture in the United States

April 29, 2026 from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center

Lowrider Culture in the United States is a Smithsonian traveling exhibition that explores the artistic expression, the history, and the community of lowriding in America. The Farmington Museum will host this traveling exhibition from April 25 to July 25, 2026.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Apr 25, 2026 through Jul 25, 2026

Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Ongoing Events

Trails and Tales

April 30, 2026 from 11:00am - 12:00pm | Riverside Nature Center

Take a laid-back walk and dive into the stories of the Animas—nature, history, wildlife, and more—all in just half a mile!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Apr 23, 2026 through Aug 27, 2026

Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports

Public Input Session: The Story of Farmington Exhibition

April 30, 2026 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center

Join the City of Farmington's Museum system and Visit Farmington in finalizing the design concepts for the new permanent exhibition at the Farmington Museum & Visitor Center!

Spring Mini-Fest

May 2, 2026 from 9:00am - 8:00pm | Farmington Indian Center

Join the Farmington Indian Center for their one-day Mini-Fest—Experience the Culture!

Voice and Flute Recital

May 3, 2026 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm | First Presbyterian Church

An inspiring afternoon of beautiful voice and flute music—enjoy timeless classics while supporting a great cause!

Tai Chi for All Abilities

May 4, 2026 from 10:00am - 11:00am | Sycamore Park Community Center

Sycamore Park Community is excited to host a Tai Chi class for all abilities with teacher Gram Davis. The class is every Monday from 10:00am-11:00am.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jan 19, 2026 through Dec 28, 2026

Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports

Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum

All day May 13, 2026 | Various Libraries in San Juan County

Come tour this ALL AGES, INTERACTIVE mobile museum exhibition exploring "The Arts of Democracy in New Mexico." PLEASE READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE OF DATES AND TIMES PER LOCATION.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs May 13, 2026 through May 14, 2026

Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free

The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality

May 15, 2026 from 10:00am - 4:00pm | Museum of Navajo Art & Culture

The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality is a traveling exhibition that features hats and headdresses from 42 countries. It is a tribute to the stunning diversity of the world’s cultures. This exhibit will be on display at the Museum of Navajo Art & Culture from May 20 to September 19, 2026.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs May 15, 2026 through Sep 19, 2026

Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Local Look, Ongoing Events

Lowrider Culture: Meet & Greet with Joe Hernandez

May 15, 2026 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center

Join the Farmington Museum for this special Meet & Greet with Joe Hernandez—the creator of the iconic "Lowrider Man."

Can't make it on this day? The event runs May 15, 2026 through Jul 24, 2026

Categories: Art & Museums, Books & Lectures, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

Riverfest

All day May 22, 2026 | 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.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs May 22, 2026 through May 24, 2026

Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Music & Theater, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events

Healing Field

All day May 22, 2026 | Boys & Girls Club of Farmington

Continuing Farmington’s tradition, the San Juan East Rotary Club will host the annual Healing Field flag display. Take time to visit this year's Healing Field. This patriotic tribute to local heroes is meant to be walked through and experienced.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs May 22, 2026 through May 25, 2026

Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look, Ongoing Events

San Juan College Cinematheque Series

May 23, 2026 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Connie Gotsch Theatre

Enjoy classic cinema based on beloved books, and join the San Juan College for trivia and other preshow activities- this year at the beautiful Connie Gotsch Theatre!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Aug 16, 2025 through Jun 20, 2026

Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Local Look