Upcoming
Events & Festivals

VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, this lobby exhibition explores the impact and influence the war had on American life. The exhibition features panels, courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, and posters from the Library of Congress, alongside artifacts from the museum’s collection.

VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! The Farmington Museum has an extensive collection of these cultural artifacts and they will be showcased in the exhibition Petroliana: Oil and Gas Memorabilia from the Farmington Museum Collection.

Come down to the Farmington Museum to learn about the history of America’s Wild West from the curator, Jeffrey Richardson in the latest installments of the Curator’s Choice Lecture Series.

The park trails are beautiful by moonlight, with glimpses of animals, and maybe even the call of an owl.

Join Donna Thatcher, Education Specialist, and other birders for bird watching from 8:00 to 10:00am at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway, and a leisurely walk of 1 to 2 miles in Animas and Berg Parks every Tuesday. This is a free event.

Visit E3 Children’s Museum & Science Center for playdates that are designed for families with young children every Wednesday at 10:00am. Take part in activities that will help develop early motor skills. Different activities are offered each week to encourage children’s imaginations.

Bring your lunch and join Riverside Nature Center staff and volunteers in Animas Park, off Browning Parkway, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, in the observation room to watch wildlife as we eat.

VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! Fall in love with Jazz! Join music lovers for a live Jazz Jam, every Wednesday evening from 7 to 9pm. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Admission Days at Navajo Prep is to give interested parents more information about the school, as well as offer tours of the campus.

VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! Love Your Heart: Join San Juan Regional Heart Center in a celebration of National Heart Month! Take part in the Goosebump Race and attend the health fair.

Join the Riverside Nature Center for knot tying. This old-fashioned skill still comes in handy and is fun to learn!

Join the E3 Children’s Museum to get Seussed. We will have a Seuss of a time. All ages are welcome!!

Passionate, fiery, sensual, and intense, Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico, provides an in-depth examination of the history and culture of Flamenco dance and music.

Learn about New Mexico's pollinators and beneficial insects at Riverside Nature Center through planting seeds that attract pollinators, art activities in the observation room, and a hands-on visit to the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden with NMSU Master Gardeners. Concepts, activities and handouts are for all ages.

San Juan College will host a Fall FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Fiesta in the Henderson Fine Arts Room 9012 on the Farmington campus. At the Fall FAFSA Fiesta, new students, current students and anyone considering college will be able to fill out their FAFSA with the assistance of the San Juan College Financial Aid Department staff.

VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! Come out to the largest barrel race in the 4-Corners! With over $40,000 of prize money and awards to be handout out it's a family friendly experience! Our contestants range from Pee Wee's to Seniors. Concessions, booths and more!

This exciting gardening class is offered by the San Juan County Extension Office and New Mexico State University.

Learn to use a compass to follow a trail, or lay out a trail for someone else by playing games and having fun in Animas Park at Riverside Nature Center!

VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! Join E3 Children's Museum in celebrating Pi Day. There will be tons of Pi related science and math activities AND pie of course! This is a free family fun activity.

VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! Come out to the Home Expo for all things that make a house a Home! There will be activities for all to enjoy and tons of helpful information - from landscaping and decorating to building and remodeling. Hours: 12pm – 6pm on March 15 and 9am – 5pm Saturday.

VOTED AJOLT WORTHY EVENT! Get in the mood for St. Patrick’s Day by joining Sycamore Park Community Center for fun, games and refreshments.

Show will take place in the San Juan College Planetarium with a stargaze to follow, weather permitting. This is a free event! Planetarium show offered at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. with stargaze at 8:30 p.m.

Use GPS clues to find and to hide a small “treasure” to share with others from all over the region.

Stop by the E3 Children's Museum for this art activity to make your very own Leprechaun trap. Who Knows you might be lucky enough to catch one of those illusive creatures.

It's spring break! Let's enjoy a walk and lunch along the park trails with Riverside Nature Center.

Join Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park, for a Moonlight Walk.

Are you interested in speaking up for a neglected or abused child as a CASA volunteer? By volunteering 8-10 hours a month you can help a child reach a safe and permanent home. By completing 30 hours of training and 5 hours of court observation you could be a voice for a child who remains in foster care. If interested you must be 21 years old and be able to pass a background check. Call or email our CASA office for a info packet.

The first car show of the season is happening at the Farmington High School parking lot!

Be sure an come to historic downtown Farmington for the Spring Downtown Stroll and Art Walk.

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.

The Northern New Mexico Street Rodders presents the 37th Annual Land of Enchantment Indoor & Outdoor Car Show.

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. This event is featured in the Jolt Your Summer Challenge.

Join Farmington families at the Annual Four Corners KidFest! This annual festival celebrates everything kids and features fun activities, live entertainment and valuable summer program information. The 2019 theme is All Stars.

The Farmington Growers Market is a public market that brings together locally grown food, hand-made crafts, and our community. Saturday market run from 8am-12pm throughout the season. The Tuesday market will begin on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 and run from 4-6pm.

Join us in sending off the Texas 4,000 cyclists as they bike from Austin, TX to Anchorage, AK, in an effort to cultivate student leaders and engage communities in the fight against cancer.

Celebrate summer and local artisans at the Summer Art Walk and enjoy art receptions and open houses throughout "The Heart" of Farmington.

The Fourth of July is celebrated with a variety of special activities. Events include a fireworks display, night parade, Party in the Park, skateboarding competition, summer theater, gem and mineral show and more! The 2019 schedule of events will be added as soon as it is available. 

Talented Native American artisans are juried into this annual festival celebrating the craftsmanship and friendship of regional artists. Totah Festival features a weekend of fantastic food, a contest Pow-Wow, Cultural Dance Expo and the very popular authentic Navajo Rug Auction. The 2018 festival will be held at the Farmington Museum.

Farmington rolls out the red carpet for the 2019 W.E. Rock Grand Nationals with a 4x4 party in downtown! Come for the fun, meet the 2019 competitors, watch the flex ramp comp, take part in the 4x4 Show.

Slow down the pace, kick back, and listen to traditional tales told by some of the very best national and local storytellers. This festival features stories of all varieties...scary ghost stories, family stories, folklore and myths and will delight all ages.