Cultural & History
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
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
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
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
Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
May 17, 2025 from 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Farmington Civic Center
Mamma Mia! You don't want to Take A Chance on missing ARRIVAL from Sweden at the Farmington Civic Center!
Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Live Performance, Music & Theater
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
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
Hairspray
June 12, 2025 from 7:30pm - 10:00pm | Sandstone Amphitheatre
Summer is heating up with big hair, bigger dreams, and plenty of dancing! Tickets go on sale soon!
The event runs Jun 12, 2025 through Jul 13, 2025
Categories: Cultural & History, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater
Summer Solstice
All day Jun 20, 2025 | Chaco Culture National Historical Park and Aztec Ruins National Monument
Summer Solstice viewing and events will be held at Chaco Culture National Historic Park and Aztec Ruins National Monument June 20 to June 21.
The event runs Jun 20, 2025 through Jun 21, 2025
Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports
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
Dining with the Dead
September 6, 2025 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Greenlawn Cemetery
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
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
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
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