Family Friendly
Survival: The Exhibition
All day Mar 19, 2024 | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
Exhilarating, heart-pumping, and engaging, Survival: The Exhibition invites visitors to experience the thrill of adventure, gain an appreciation for the wonders of nature, and prepare for the unexpected. The museum is open M-F 10-5 pm and 12-5 pm on Sunday. Please note: You must be 48 inches in height and weigh between 35-275 lbs to participate in the Adventure Zone. The Adventure Zone is typically closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays but will be open daily from March 14 - 25, 2024.
The event runs Feb 3, 2024 through May 4, 2024
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Zumba Gold
All day Mar 19, 2024 | Farmington Recreation Center
The Farmington Recreation Center offers you three chances a week to join in the fun of a Zumba Gold Class! Classes take place Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm, Thursdays 5:15-6:15pm and Saturdays 10:00-11:00am.
The event runs Jan 2, 2024 through Apr 27, 2024
Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports
Youth Kickball at the Sycamore Park Community Center
March 19, 2024 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center
Youth Kickball is coming to the Sycamore Park Community Center!
The event runs Jan 2, 2024 through Apr 30, 2024
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports
Toddler Playdate
March 20, 2024 from 10:00am - 12:00pm | E3 Children’s Museum & Science Center
Toddler Playdate at the E3 Children's Museum & Science Center.
The event runs Nov 8, 2023 through May 29, 2024
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Afterschool Art! Attack
March 20, 2024 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center
Need to get your art on???? Well, swing on by afterschool and explore your creative side doing some enjoyable art and experiencing new art techniques. Afterschool Art Attack is from 3:45-4:30pm.
The event runs Nov 8, 2023 through May 29, 2024
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Youth Dodgeball at the Sycamore Park Community Center
March 20, 2024 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center
Sycamore Park Community Center is hosting a weekly game of Youth Dodgeball!
The event runs Jan 3, 2024 through Apr 24, 2024
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports
"S" is for Science--Meet the Quirkles!
March 21, 2024 from 10:30am - 11:30am | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center
Join E3 Museum & Science Center for "S" is for Science, a STEAM to read, read to STEAM program!
The event runs Jan 4, 2024 through May 30, 2024
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Dodgeball for All Abilities
March 21, 2024 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center
Dodgeball for All Abilities is coming to the Sycamore Park Community Center!
The event runs Jan 3, 2024 through Apr 25, 2024
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Volunteer
Simply Science
March 21, 2024 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center
Join E3 Children's Museum & Science Center for simple science experiments, the kind you may not get to do at home in the kitchen. Simply Science programs run from 3:45-4:30 on Thursdays!
The event runs Nov 9, 2023 through May 30, 2024
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Local Look
Early Explorers
March 22, 2024 from 10:00am - 11:00am | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center
E3 Children's Museum & Science Center hosts Early Explorers for Preschoolers from 10:00 - 10:45am on Fridays!
The event runs Nov 10, 2023 through May 31, 2024
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look
Art is for Everyone at the Sycamore Park Community Center
March 22, 2024 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center
Local Artist, Crystal Hazen, and The Arc present an art class proving that Art is for Everyone! The class meets every Friday at 1:00pm, with art shows held on the last Friday of the month!
The event runs Jan 5, 2024 through Apr 26, 2024
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Family Bingo & Pizza Night
March 22, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Farmington Recreation Center
Who's ready to play bingo, eat pizza, and win exciting prizes?!
The event runs Jan 19, 2024 through Apr 19, 2024
Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Native American Herb and Medicine
March 23, 2024 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
Farmington Museum will host a Native American Herb and Medicine presentation on Saturday, March 23rd from 12:00-4:00pm.
Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look
Tai Chi for All Abilities
March 25, 2024 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 other Monday from 10:00am-11:00am.
The event runs Jan 1, 2024 through Apr 29, 2024
Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports
ICAN Health and Nutrition Classes for Kids
March 25, 2024 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center
Sycamore Park Community Center is excited to host weekly nutrition classes for kids every Monday from 1:00-2:00pm!
The event runs Dec 11, 2023 through Apr 29, 2024
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Funday Monday at the Farmington Museum
March 25, 2024 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
Funday Monday: Survival Edition!
The event runs Feb 12, 2024 through Apr 29, 2024
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look
Arts & Crafts for Kids at the Sycamore Park Community Center!
March 25, 2024 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center
Does you kid love doing Arts & Crafts? if so, Sycamore Park Community Center wants to see them every Monday at 4:00pm!
The event runs Jan 8, 2024 through Apr 29, 2024
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
The Passion Play
March 25, 2024 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm | McGee Park Convention Center
The Passion Play of the Four Corners is back. Performances will be Monday, March 25th-Friday, March 29th at 7:00pm. On Saturday, March 20th, there will be a special matinee at 2:00pm.
The event runs Apr 25, 2023 through Mar 30, 2024
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Live Performance, Music & Theater
Easter EGGStravaganza
March 29, 2024 from 9:00am - 12:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center
This is the annual community Easter egg hunt that you absolutely do not want to miss! Come out to hunt for eggs and stay for a family-friendly day of fun at Sycamore Park.
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events
Roost the Ridges Mountain Bike Enduro
March 30, 2024 from 8:30am - 9:30am | Lions Wilderness Park
DUE TO WEATHER, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 30, 2024. Get ready for the 2024 MTB season with this awesome Enduro! Take your time on the climbs and get timed on the descents. This stunning course features 3 of Farmington's finest ridgelines.
Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports
Bloomfield Easter Egg Hunt
March 30, 2024 from 10:30am - 11:00am | Salmon Park
The Easter Bunny needs some help finding his eggs in Bloomfield on Saturday, March 30th at 10:30am!
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look
Easter at Locke Street
March 30, 2024 from 11:00am - 4:00pm | Locke Street Eats
Join Locke Street Eats for a Hoppin' good time celebrating Easter!
Categories: Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look
Smart Money-Diné College Financial Aid
April 3, 2024 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Farmington Public Library
The Farmington Public Library hosts their next Smart Money Lecture, welcoming Financial Aid Advisor, Monique James, from Diné College on Wednesday, April 3rd from 6:00-7:00pm.
Categories: Books & Lectures, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look
Youth Art Fair
April 5, 2024 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Downtown Farmington
Northwest New Mexico Art Council will be hosting a special Youth Art Fair during the Farmington Downtown Art Walk on Friday, April 5th from 4:00-6:00pm.
Categories: Art & Museums, Craft Fairs, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look
Downtown Stroll and Art Walk
April 5, 2024 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Historic Downtown Farmington
Visit Historic Downtown Farmington, 5:00-8:00pm, and celebrate local artisans and businesses as you shop and peruse the Art Walk! The 2024 Art Walks will be held on April 5, June 7, October 4, and November 23.
The event runs Apr 5, 2024 through Nov 23, 2024
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look
Galactic Gravel Grinder
April 6, 2024 from 8:30am - 12:30pm | Aztec, NM
A gravel event showcasing northern New Mexico's unique terrain and history. Race through the Aztec Arch in your best intergalactic alien costume.
Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports
SASSY Tortoise and Hare Run
April 6, 2024 from 8:30am - 12:30pm | Locke Street Eats
Don't miss the annual SASSY Tortoise and Hare Run! This family-friendly event offers a 5K, 10K, and 1-mile Stroller Roll in Historic Downtown Farmington - and all for a wonderful local cause!
Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Music & Theater, Outdoors & Sports
San Juan College Contest Pow Wow
April 6, 2024 from 12:00pm - 7:00pm | San Juan College Soccer Field
The Intertribal Pow Wow will be held at San Juan College on April 6, 2024. This admission-free event is open to the public.
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Live Performance, Music & Theater
Freezer Meals with Nicole and Kai
April 7, 2024 from 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Winters Harvest Homestead
Join Nicole and Kai with the Winters Harvest Homestead for an exciting freezer meal prep class focused on breakfast delights. This class will be offered monthly covering several different recipes. The first class will take place on Sunday, April 7th from 2:30-4:00pm.
Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Workshop
AstroFriday
April 8, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm | San Juan College Planetarium, Room 1723
Join David Mayeux, San Juan College Planetarium, for AstroFriday and enjoy the beauty and wonder of the night sky. This monthly program is a huge hit with local stargazers!
The event runs Nov 10, 2023 through May 3, 2024
Categories: Books & Lectures, Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports, Winter Holidays
Home Expo
All day Apr 12, 2024 | McGee Park Convention Center
Join in the fun at the largest regional Home Expo, featuring the best Home & Garden pro's the 4 Corners has to offer on Friday, April 12th & Saturday, April 13th.
The event runs Apr 12, 2024 through Apr 13, 2024
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look
Live Horse Racing
April 12, 2024 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm | SunRay Park & Casino
SunRay Park & Casino brings live horse racing to Farmington! The 2024 racing season will be April 12th through May 19th. Live horse racing every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with post time at 1:15pm. Admission is free and special activities and themes are featured weekly.
The event runs Apr 12, 2024 through May 19, 2024
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events
Bingo at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center
April 12, 2024 from 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Bonnie Dallas Senior Center
BINGO!! Feel the rush of getting to scream out that you've won at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center!
The event runs Jan 19, 2024 through Aug 16, 2024
Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Children of the Metropolis
April 13, 2024 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Henderson Fine Arts Center
Children of Metropolis is the latest production by Scrap Arts Music, bringing people into a musical world of whimsy, invention & delight since 2001. Tickets go on sale at midnight on Monday, January 15th!
Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Live Performance, Music & Theater
Dancing with Your Farmington Stars
April 13, 2024 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Farmington Civic Center
Watch your local stars, as they perform routines with professional dancers in Dancing with the Farmington Stars! More information coming soon!
Categories: Family Friendly, Live Performance, Music & Theater
Back to Nature at the Riverside Nature Center
April 15, 2024 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Riverside Nature Center
Riverside Nature Center and Team Begay invite you to get Back to Nature!
The event runs Dec 11, 2023 through May 13, 2024
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports
Webe Motorcycle Race : Enduro & Hare Scramble
April 20, 2024 from 9:00am - 5:00pm | Dunes OHV Park
Webe Racing Series returns to the Farmington area. This is sure to be a fun event for the whole family!
The event runs Apr 20, 2024 through Apr 21, 2024
Categories: Family Friendly, Outdoors & Sports
Family STEAM Saturday
April 20, 2024 from 10:00am - 12:00pm | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center
STEAM Saturdays are for the whole family to enjoy activities together. Don’t forget your imaginations!
The event runs Mar 16, 2024 through Apr 20, 2024
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
San Juan College Cinematheque Series
April 22, 2024 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Henderson Fine Arts Center
San Juan College's Cinematheque Series presents Plastic Earth.
Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Local Look
Baking through the Bible
April 26, 2024 from 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Winters Harvest Homestead
Baking through the Bible with Morgan is a fun and interactive class designed for kids ages 4 to 10 and their moms!
Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Local Look, Workshop
Bark in the Park & Doggie Dash
April 27, 2024 from 10:00am - 3:00pm | Animas Park near the Farmington Regional Animal Shelter
Run, romp, and play with your favorite canine friend and family at the annual Bark in the Park! Be sure to register early for the Doggie Dash!
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Outdoors & Sports
Iron Man Challenge and Health & Safety Fair
April 27, 2024 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Farmington Recreation Center
The Sycamore Park Community Center and the Farmington Recreation Center are collaborating on a Health and Safety Fair during the Iron Man Challenge!
Categories: Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports
Star Wars Day
May 4, 2024 from 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
Invited you are to Star Wars Day at the Farmington Museum! Fun galore for all ages we have, get your Jedis and Baby Yodas where the force is unusually strong you shall.
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free
Mother's Day Lunch Celebration
May 10, 2024 from 11:30am - 1:00pm | Bonnie Dallas Senior Center
Come have lunch at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center in celebration of Mother’s Day.
Categories: Family Friendly, Holiday Events, Local Look
Mother Daughter Tea Party
May 11, 2024 from 10:00am - 1:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center
Be a part of a special event for mothers and daughters of all ages at Sycamore Park Community Center's Mother & Daughter Tea Party on Saturday, May 11th from 10:00am-1:00pm.
Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look
Riverfest
All day May 24, 2024 | 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 24, 2024 through May 26, 2024
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Music & Theater, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events
Summer Terrace Concert Series
June 1, 2024 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
Join the Farmington Museum on the terrace by the river each Saturday evening (6-7:30pm) during the summer months for some local live entertainment at the Summer Terrace Music Series. Don’t forget your folding chair and dancing shoes.
The event runs Jun 1, 2024 through Aug 31, 2024
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater
Downtown Makers Market
June 6, 2024 from 3:00pm - 8:00pm | Orchard & Main Downtown Farmington
Explore the Makers Market for locally made and grown treasures! Hosted every Thursday evening in Orchard Park, historic downtown Farmington.
The event runs Jun 6, 2024 through Sep 26, 2024
Categories: Art & Museums, Craft Fairs, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Signature Events
Farmington Grower's Market
June 15, 2024 from 8:00am - 12:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
The Farmington Growers Market is a public market that brings together locally grown food, hand-made crafts, and our community. Saturday market runs from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (9:00 am to noon in October) throughout the season. The Tuesday market will begin in July and run from 4:30 to 7:00 pm.
The event runs Jun 15, 2024 through Oct 26, 2024
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
June 15, 2024 from 8:00am - 11:00am | Outback Steakhouse
Treat the favorite man in your life to a delicious Father's Day Weekend Pancake Breakfast at the Outback Steakhouse!
Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look
Father Son Dodgeball Tournament
June 15, 2024 from 10:00am - 12:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center
Join Sycamore Park Community Center for a Father Son Dodgeball Tournament & Pizza Party! This will be a sellout event, so register early!
Categories: Family Friendly, Outdoors & Sports
Freedom Days
All day Jul 3, 2024 | Farmington, New Mexico
Join Farmington, NM as we celebrate the Fourth of July with Freedom Days, our multi-day celebration, in its 38th year! 2024 event dates and activities coming soon!
The event runs Jul 3, 2024 through Jul 7, 2024
Categories: Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Holiday Events, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater, Ongoing Events, Signature Events
Connie Mack World Series
All day Jul 26, 2024 | Ricketts Park
Visit Farmington, New Mexico for the finest amateur baseball tournament in the United States!
The event runs Jul 26, 2024 through Aug 3, 2024
Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events
RUSH Conference
All day Aug 1, 2024 | Pinon Hills Community Church
Rush Conference 2024 is coming! Sign-up your 6th-12th grader for an experience where Summer Camp and Youth Conference collide!
The event runs Aug 1, 2024 through Aug 3, 2024
Categories: Family Friendly, Live Performance, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports
DeDe's Golden Ram Memorial Show
August 3, 2024 from 10:00am - 5:30pm | Riverside Park
Come out to the 7th Annual car show in remembrance of DeDe Jaramillo a.k.a. The Queen of Bling.
Categories: Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Music & Theater, Outdoors & Sports
Totah Festival
All day Aug 30, 2024 | 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 30, 2024 through Sep 1, 2024
Categories: Art & Museums, Craft Fairs, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater, Ongoing Events, Signature Events
Four Corners 4x4 Week
All day Sep 2, 2024 | Location varies by event
Join us in Farmington for 4x4 fun as we roll out the red carpet for the 2024 W.E. Rock Grand Nationals competitors! Complete with trail rides, a massive 4x4 show and Downtown Takeover, and the World Extreme Rock Crawling competition - we have plenty of 4x4 fun for everyone!
The event runs Sep 2, 2024 through Sep 8, 2024
Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events
WE Rock Nationals
All day Sep 7, 2024 | Brown Springs in Chokecherry Canyon
Join us for the 2024 W.E. Rock Grand Nationals at Chokecherry Canyon. The best in extreme rock crawling will battle it out for top honors as Farmington welcomes W.E. Rock competitors and off-road enthusiasts with a week packed with 4x4 fun.
The event runs Sep 7, 2024 through Sep 8, 2024
Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports
Four Corners Balloon Rally
All day Sep 27, 2024 | Lake Farmington, San Juan College, Farmington Museum, Ricketts Park
Enjoy three days of wonder in Farmington, New Mexico as hot air balloons from across the nation take flight over the city in the mornings and light up the night at set locations each evening. Information about the 2024 Four Corners Balloon Rally coming soon!
The event runs Sep 27, 2024 through Sep 29, 2024
Categories: Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events
Southwest Apple & Chile Fest
All day Oct 4, 2024 | 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 4th. The fun continues Downtown with Chile in OctoberFest on October 5th. More information coming soon!
The event runs Oct 4, 2024 through Oct 5, 2024
Categories: Art & Museums, Craft Fairs, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Signature Events
Road Apple Rally
October 5, 2024 from 7:00am - 11:00am | Lions Wilderness Park
Each October, mountain bikers meet in Farmington, New Mexico to compete in the annual Road Apple Rally! The Road Apple Rally is a favorite for professional and new riders and is celebrating 43 years of racing this year. 2024 Details coming soon!
Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events
Boo-Palooza
October 31, 2024 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Historic Downtown Farmington
Family-friendly Halloween party in Historic Downtown Farmington from 4:00pm to 6:00pm! Enjoy games, fun vendors, costume contests and of course trick or treating.
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look, Winter Holidays
Riverglo
December 6, 2024 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Berg Park
Discover Farmington's holiday spirit along the Animas River! Luminarias, carolers, and a live nativity transform the riverwalk trails and Berg Park for this holiday celebration.
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look, Music & Theater, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events, Winter Holidays
San Juan College Luminarias
December 7, 2024 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm | San Juan College Campus
Each year, San Juan College thanks the community for their support with a phenomenal display of luminarias on the campus grounds and buildings.
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events, Winter Holidays