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

Dibé Bíghaa': The Weaving of T'iis Názbąs

November 21, 2024 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.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Nov 16, 2024 through Jul 30, 2025

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

Native American Heritage Month at Farmington Museum

November 23, 2024 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Farmington Museum

Farmington Museum invites you to celebrate Native American Heritage Month with them!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Nov 9, 2024 through Nov 23, 2024

Categories: Art & Museums, Books & Lectures, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater

Youth Orchestra Winter Concert

November 23, 2024 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Henderson Fine Arts Center

Witness the talented San Juan Symphony Youth and Junior Orchestras as they present the final concert of the Fall semester!

Back to Nature at the Riverside Nature Center

November 26, 2024 from 10:30am - 11:30am | Riverside Nature Center

Riverside Nature Center and Team Begay invites you to get Back to Nature!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Oct 1, 2024 through Dec 30, 2024

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

Black Friday at the Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village

November 29, 2024 from 10:00am - 3:00pm | Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village

Are today's high prices giving you the black Friday blues? The Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village has the answer for you!

Native Arts and Crafts Christmas Bazaar

December 4, 2024 from 9:00am - 6:00pm | 9000 Rooms of the Henderson Fine Arts Center

Shop for unique and handmade goods in time for the holidays! This event not only offers a platform for local artisans to showcase their remarkable talents but also provides the community with an opportunity to engage with and appreciate the rich traditions and creativity of Native American arts and crafts.

First Friday Event

December 6, 2024 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Connect Space

The Northwest New Mexico Arts Council will host a presentation on the Navajo Code Talkers, as part of their First Friday Series on December 6th from 5:00-7:00pm.

Salmon Ruins Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair

December 7, 2024 from 9:00am - 5:00pm | McGee Park

Salmon Ruins brings artisans and makers from throughout the Four Corners to Farmington to display and sell their wares at McGee Park. This is one of the oldest and most varied arts and crafts fairs in San Juan County.

A Cowboy Christmas

December 7, 2024 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm | The Leanor Petite Hotel and Event Center

Join Cowboy Storyteller, Scott Perez for a memorable evening of Cowboy Christmas tales at The Leanor in Aztec, New Mexico.

Evening of Lights

December 13, 2024 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.

3 Redneck Tenors Christmas SPEC-TAC-YULE-AR

December 17, 2024 from 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Historic Totah Theater

Come and take a magical, musical Christmas journey with the 3 Redneck Tenors at the Historic Totah Theater!

African Drumming Ensemble

December 20, 2024 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Connie Gotsch Theatre

Enjoy an evening of world music when the San Juan College West African Drumming Ensemble performs!

Winter Solstice Observation

All day Dec 21, 2024 | Chaco and Aztec Ruins

On Saturday, December 21, 2024 the public is invited to observe the winter solstice alignment at Chaco Culture National Historical Park and Aztec Ruins National Monument.

Navajo Sash Belt and Tsiiyééł with Irene

December 21, 2024 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Farmington Museum

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 21st at the Farmington Museum from 12:00- 2:00pm for a FREE demonstration and brief history of the Navajo Sash Belt!

Dirty Dancing in Concert

February 28, 2025 from 7:30pm - 10:00pm | Farmington Civic Center

Join the Farmington Civic Center for Dirty Dancing in Concert, the classic film’s first live film-to-concert experience!

Dragons and Mythical Beasts Live

March 4, 2025 from 7:30am - 9:00am | Farmington Civic Center

Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth at Dragons and Mythical Beasts Live!

The Doo Wop Project

May 10, 2025 from 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Farmington Civic Center

The Doo Wop Project begins at the beginning: tracing the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today!

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.

Can't make it on this day? 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

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.

Can't make it on this day? 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