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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

Pictorial: Modern and Contemporary Native American Painting

August 29, 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.

Can't make it on this day? 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 29, 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.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Feb 1, 2025 through Dec 31, 2025

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

Early Explorers

August 29, 2025 from 10:30am - 11:30am | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center

E3 Children's Museum & Science Center hosts Early Explorers for Preschoolers from 10:30 - 11:15am on Fridays!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 13, 2024 through Sep 26, 2025

Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

Friday Fun

August 29, 2025 from 10:30am - 11:30am | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center

Celebrate Friday with some fun for toddlers at E3 Children's Museum & Science Center, every Friday from 10:30 to 11:15 am.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jul 11, 2025 through Jul 31, 2026

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

Farmington Grower's Market

August 30, 2025 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. The Saturday market is held June 21 through November 1, 2025 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (9:00 am to 12:00 pm in October) throughout the season. The Tuesday market will begin July 1, 2025 and run from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jun 21, 2025 through Nov 1, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events

Tres Rios Habitat for Humanity Car Show

August 30, 2025 from 3:00pm - 9:00pm | Main Street Farmington

Join Tres Rios Habitat for Humanity for an exciting evening at the Car Show on Main Street, in historic downtown Farmington!

Summer Terrace Concert Series

August 30, 2025 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 for local live entertainment at the Summer Terrace Music Series. Don’t forget your folding chair and dancing shoes.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jun 7, 2025 through Aug 30, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater

Sunday Music in the Shade

August 31, 2025 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Wines of the San Juan

We have the August line-up for Wines of the San Juan Music in the Shade!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Aug 3, 2025 through Aug 31, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater

Once Upon a Page

September 2, 2025 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Riverside Nature Center

Once Upon a Page is a FREE weekly program where kids of all ages can write, draw, and doodle around a fun new theme. Explore your imagination, try something new, and let the Riverside Nature Center be your creative playground!

Tuesday Farmington Growers Market

September 2, 2025 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center

Shop locally for fresh produce and other locally made food products at the Grower's Market at the Farmington Museum & Visitor Center. Enjoy fresh foods from local farmers and growers. The market is held every Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:00pm through September.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jul 1, 2025 through Oct 28, 2025

Categories: Craft Fairs, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Music & Theater

Toddler Playdate

September 3, 2025 from 10:00am - 11:00am | E3 Children’s Museum & Science Center

Toddler Playdate at the E3 Children's Museum & Science Center.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Apr 30, 2025 through May 27, 2026

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

Downtown Makers Market

September 4, 2025 from 3:00pm - 7:00pm | Orchard & Main Downtown Farmington

Explore the Makers Market for locally made and grown treasures! Hosted every Thursday evening in Orchard Park, historic downtown Farmington.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jun 5, 2025 through Sep 25, 2025

Categories: Art & Museums, Craft Fairs, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Signature Events

SteamTember

September 4, 2025 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center

Bring your littles down to E3 Children's Museum for a month of learning fun!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Sep 4, 2025 through Sep 25, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

First Friday at The Heart Gallery

September 5, 2025 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Heart Gallery

Celebrate the local art scene on the first Friday of every month at the Heart Gallery!

4 Corners 4x4 Week: Offroad Downtown Takeover

September 5, 2025 from 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Farmington Civic Center

Farmington rolls out the red carpet for the 2025 W.E. Rock Grand Nationals with a 4x4 party in downtown! Come for the fun, meet the 2025 competitors, watch the flex ramp comp, take part in the 4x4 Show, and join the raffle for the chance to win some epic gear.

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Outdoors & Sports

Artist Talk with Matthew Bahe

September 6, 2025 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center

Join the Farmington Museum for an Artist Talk with Matthew Bahe Saturday, September 6th 1:00pm - 2:00pm.

Four Corners Old Car Club-Collector Car Weekend

All day Sep 12, 2025 | Various Locations

Antique cars, trucks, hot rods, low riders and other four-wheel wonders will participate in the 41st Annual Collector Car Weekend in Farmington, New Mexico!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Sep 12, 2025 through Sep 14, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Free

Focus on Farmington Coffee

September 12, 2025 from 9:00am - 10:30am | Spare Rib BBQ

A monthly coffee to help connect new people to the Farmington area and to highlight the resources, activities and events in our community. Join us this September for Coffee and Cobbler at Spare Rib BBQ on Main Street!

Categories: Free, Local Look

Music at the Museum featuring The Village Band

September 12, 2025 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village

Step back in time with spirited ragtime in Historic Downtown Aztec! The Village Band will be performing a free concert of ragtime in the Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village on Friday, September 12, at 7 p.m!

Cocktail Hour: The Show by Ballets with a Twist

September 12, 2025 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm | San Juan College's Henderson Fine Arts Center

Join the San Juan College Henderson Fine Arts Center to watch Cocktail Hour: The Show!

Annual Walkathon

September 13, 2025 from 7:00am - 11:00am | Locke Street Eats

Join San Juan Medical Foundation for the 45th Annual Walkathon!

9/11 Day of Service

September 13, 2025 from 7:00am - 9:00pm | Multiple Locations

September 13th is National Day of Service- Honor those who serve our country by serving your community!

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Volunteer

Arts & Crafts Fair at Northern Edge Navajo Casino

September 13, 2025 from 9:00am - 2:00pm | Northern Edge Navajo Casino

Northern Edge Casino will host an Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday, September 13th from 9:00am-2:00pm.

Categories: Craft Fairs, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

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!

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.

Get ready before the rush - Social Media Marketing

September 18, 2025 from 11:30am - 1:00pm | SBDC at San Juan College

Turn holiday stress into holiday sales! In this session, Georgette Allen shows you how to get your content seen, write captions that grab consumers attention, avoid costly website mistakes, and use ChatGPT to create authentic content. You’ll leave with a simple, stress-free plan—and the confidence to make this season your most successful yet!

Categories: Free, Workshop

Silent Book Club

September 19, 2025 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Quill and Quest Bookstore

Love books but not into the pressure of traditional book clubs? Join us for a calm, cozy evening where the only requirement is to show up and read. No assigned books. No forced discussions. Just quiet reading time with fellow book lovers.

Categories: Books & Lectures, Free, Local Look

RC Fun Fly & Swap Meet

September 20, 2025 from 8:00am - 1:00pm | Farmington RC Airfield

Take to the skies with RC airplanes! Whether you want to fly, buy or just watch, it’s fun for all ages. Meet the pilots, see the planes up close, and join the excitement!”

BeeHive Homes of Farmington Craft Fair and Fundraiser

September 20, 2025 from 9:00am - 4:00pm | BeeHive Homes of Farmington

BeeHive Homes of Farmington is buzzing with excitement over their 10th Annual Fundraiser & Craft Fair! Stop by on Saturday, September 20th from 9:00am-4:00pm to join in on the fun!

Categories: Craft Fairs, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

Bloomfield Fall Fest

September 20, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:30pm | Vereda De Rio San Juan (Riverwalk)

It's Fall and Bloomfield is ready for it! Bring your friends and family to their Fall Fest to celebrate.

Free Smithsonian Museum Day

September 20, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm | Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village

Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village is hosting a Free Smithsonian Museum Day, featuring FREE admission from 10:00am-1:00pm.

Family Super Psychedelic STEAM Saturday

September 20, 2025 from 10:30am - 12:00pm | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center

STEAM Saturdays are for the whole family to enjoy activities together. Don’t forget your imaginations!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Sep 20, 2025 through Sep 20, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events

Chile Fest

September 20, 2025 from 11:00am - 3:00pm | Locke Street Eats

We’re excited to share some big news! After 20 years of bringing heat, flavor, and community fun to Farmington, the beloved October Chile Fest will continue — but with a fresh twist. Our non-profit, Come As You Are Ministries, is honored to take over and carry on this cherished tradition under its new name: Chile Fest.

Celebrating The Return- Recovery Month Festival

September 20, 2025 from 1:00pm - 7:00pm | Berg Park Pavilion

2025 is the 3rd Annual Celebrating the Return Festival. This is a Recovery Month event celebrating the return of victims of trafficking and sexual assault.

Magic and Malice Dual Release Party

September 22, 2025 from 9:00pm - 10:00pm | Quill and Quest Bookstore

Who doesn't love a good book release party? But how about a DUAL Release Party?! Join Quill and Quest as they celebrate the release of not one but TWO new books!

Categories: Books & Lectures, Free, Local Look

Tolkien Week

10:00am Sep 23, 2025 - 8:00pm Sep 27, 2025 | Quill and Quest Bookstore

Join fellow travelers for a week of stories, lore, and magic as we celebrate the imagination of J.R.R. Tolkien—where every page holds a new adventure and every corner of the bookstore hides a touch of wonder.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Sep 23, 2025 through Sep 27, 2025

Categories: Books & Lectures, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

SPI Anti-Trafficking Workshop

September 24, 2025 from 10:00am - 3:00pm | Farmington Civic Center

Forced child and adult marriages; Workshop on how providers, educators and law enforcement can help change laws when victims are trafficked while living at home.

Categories: Free, Local Look, Workshop

Ms. Indigenous Pageant

September 24, 2025 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Henderson Performance Hall

Ms. Indigenous San Juan College promotes cultural awareness and understanding of tribal/Indigenous nations while representing the Native American students at San Juan College. Join us for the 18th Annual Crowning!

Four Corners Balloon Rally

All day Sep 26, 2025 | Lake Farmington, Animas Valley Mall, San Juan College, Farmington Civic Center

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.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Sep 26, 2025 through Sep 28, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events

Banned Books Week

10:00am Oct 5, 2025 - 10:00pm Oct 11, 2025 | Quill and Quest Bookstore

This week, we celebrate the freedom to read and honor the voices that some have tried to silence. From timeless classics to modern must-reads, banned and challenged books remind us that stories have power—power to inspire, to challenge, and to change the world.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Oct 5, 2025 through Oct 11, 2025

Categories: Books & Lectures, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

Mate Release Party

October 6, 2025 from 9:00pm - 10:00pm | Quill and Quest Bookstore

A Human hybrid and an Alpha Were claw against the bonds of fate in the highly anticipated companion novel to the New York Times bestselling Bride. Join Quill and Quest as they celebrate the release of Mate!

Categories: Books & Lectures, Free, Local Look

Farmington Night Out

October 7, 2025 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Historic Downtown Farmington

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors downtown for Farmington Night Out!

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

Harvest Party

October 10, 2025 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Sycamore Park Community Center

Don't miss Sycamore Park Community Center's annual Harvest Party!!

Walk to End Alzheimer's

October 11, 2025 from 9:00am - 12:00pm | Berg Park Pavilion

Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Start your team today!

Aztec Fall Festival and Car Show

October 11, 2025 from 9:00am - 5:00pm | Minium Park

Celebrate fall in Aztec at the Aztec Fall Festival and Car Show! Formerly known as Oktoberfest, this event is full of family fun!

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.

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!

New Business Tax Workshop

October 16, 2025 from 9:00am - 1:00pm | SBDC at San Juan College

If you have a new business or are planning to start a business, join the Farmington Small Business Development Center as Tom Stamper, CPA, decodes the process for you.

Categories: Books & Lectures, Free, Local Look, Workshop

Sum Fun Night

October 16, 2025 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center

Yes, having fun with math IS statistically possible!

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

Halloween Maze

October 24, 2025 from 5:00pm - 10:30pm | Robert's Halloween Maze

The 9th Annual Robert's Halloween Maze will run from Friday, October 24th to Friday, October 31st from 5:00pm-10:30pm! It will be closed on Sunday, October 26th & Monday, October 27th.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Oct 24, 2025 through Oct 31, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports

Halloween Cake Walk & Trunk or Treat

October 30, 2025 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Sycamore Park Community Center

Sweet Treats & Spooky Streets! Bring the whole family to Sycamore Park Community Center for our Halloween Cake Walk & Trunk-or-Treat! Enjoy delicious cakes, win prizes, and load up on candy in a safe, family-friendly night of frightful fun.

Christmas Craft Fair

November 1, 2025 from 8:30am - 2:30pm | Farmington Recreation Center

Get ready for the holidays by visiting Farmington Recreation Center for their Christmas Craft Fair!

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!

Small Business Saturday

November 29, 2025 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Downtown Farmington

Join the fun and celebrate Small Business Saturday and the holidays in Downtown Farmington. Complete with a cookie crawl, window decorating contest, and the Downtown Arts and Craft Fair, there's something to get everyone in the holiday spirit!

Sycamore Park Community Center Tree Lighting

December 1, 2025 from 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Sycamore Park Community Center

Sycamore Park Community Staff are stringing their lights and checking them twice to make sure all is ready for their Tree Lighting and Christmas Social! All they need is for you and your family to help them count down to the big moment!

Farmington Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 3, 2025 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Farmington Civic Center

Farmington comes together to kick-off the Christmas season by lighting our Community Christmas Tree at the Farmington Civic Center!

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.

Riverglo

December 5, 2025 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm | 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.

Jingle & Mingle

December 6, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm | Farmington Recreation Center

Come celebrate the holiday at the Farmington Recreation Center’s Jingle & Mingle open house!

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.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 21, 2025 through Dec 22, 2025

Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Outdoors & Sports, Winter Holidays