Cultural & History
Pictorial: Modern and Contemporary Native American Painting
August 16, 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
Visions of Shiprock
August 16, 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
San Juan College Cinematheque Series
August 16, 2025 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!
The event runs Aug 16, 2025 through Jun 20, 2026
Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Local Look
Public Input Session: The Story of Farmington Exhibition
August 19, 2025 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
Community members are invited to participate in public workshops to learn about and help develop a new exhibition for the Farmington Museum & Visitor Center. PLEASE NOTE: Session start times are 5:00 pm on August 19th and 5:30 pm on August 20th.
The event runs Aug 19, 2025 through Aug 20, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Workshop
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
Navajo Sash Belt Class with Irene Scott
September 6, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
The Farmington Museum is excited to hold a four-day Navajo Sash Belt Class with Irene Scott.
The event runs Sep 6, 2025 through Sep 27, 2025
Categories: Books & Lectures, Cultural & History, Local Look, Workshop
Dining with the Dead
September 6, 2025 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Greenlawn Cemetery
SOLD OUT!! Dining With the Dead celebrates its 12th year of bringing area history to life! Tickets can be purchased at Howard's Cleaners and online starting July 7th.
Categories: Cultural & History, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater
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
Totah Drums of Fall Pow-Wow
September 13, 2025 from 11:00am - 8:00pm | McGee Park
Presbyterian Medical Services hosts 2025's Annual Totah Drums of Fall Pow-Wow.
Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look
Astronomy Festival
All day Sep 19, 2025 | Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Chaco Culture National Historical Park will host the annual Astronomy Festival from September 19 to 21, 2025. Visit Chaco and carry on the ancient traditions of watching the skies!
The event runs Sep 19, 2025 through Sep 21, 2025
Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports
Fall Navajo Song & Dance
October 11, 2025 from 10:00am - 6:00pm | 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.
Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Music & Theater
Hispanic Heritage Fest Day
October 11, 2025 from 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Farmington Museum
Join us as we celebrate the Latin culture at the Farmington Museum!
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Local Look
Native American Heritage Month - 2 Hour Zumba with Chelsea Begay
November 22, 2025 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
Farmington Museum invites you to celebrate Native American Heritage Month with them!
Categories: Art & Museums, Books & Lectures, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater
Evening of Lights
December 5, 2025 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.
Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports, 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