Upcoming Events & Festivals | Visit Farmington, NM: Holiday Events

Museum After Dark

November 4, 2026 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Farmington Museum & Pavilion

Discover the Museum After Dark! Explore fascinating exhibits, uncover hidden stories, and get creative with a new hands-on activity every Wednesday. From Southwest-inspired art to festive crafts and imaginative creations, there’s something fun for everyone!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Oct 7, 2026 through Dec 30, 2026

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

Holiday Crafts Fair

November 7, 2026 from 8:00am - 2:00pm | Bonnie Dallas Senior Center

Visit the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center for the annual Holiday Craft Fair!

Christmas Craft Fair

November 7, 2026 from 8:30am - 2:30pm | Farmington Recreation Center

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

Mesa View Middle School Craft Fair

November 7, 2026 from 9:00am - 3:00pm | Mesa View Middle School

Join Mesa View Middle School for their Fall Craft Fair.

Heights Middle School Craft Fair

November 7, 2026 from 9:00am - 2:00pm | Heights Middle School

Heights Middle School Annual Craft Fair is back on November 7th. This is sure to be one spectacular craft fair!

Thanksgiving Potluck

November 13, 2026 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center

Join Sycamore Park Community Center for a Thanksgiving Potluck!

AstroFriday

November 13, 2026 from 6:30pm - 9:30pm | 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! Showtimes are at 6:30 and 7:30 pm with a stargaze (weather permitting) after the last showing at 9:30 pm.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Sep 18, 2026 through May 7, 2027

Categories: Books & Lectures, Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports, Winter Holidays

Sycamore Park Community Center Tree Lighting

December 1, 2026 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!

Joy to the World~A Celebration of Jesus Christ

All day Dec 2, 2026 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Bloomfield Stake Center

“Joy to the World” is a free, Christ-centered community Christmas event featuring hundreds of Nativity scenes from around the world, inspiring religious artwork, and reverent instrumental and live Christmas music to celebrate the birth and mission of Jesus Christ. This peaceful and uplifting exhibit brings the community together to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas, share in the spirit of the season, and experience a beautiful tradition filled with faith, hope, and joy. PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION FOR FULL LIST OF DATES AND TIMES.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 2, 2026 through Dec 5, 2026

Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater, Ongoing Events, Winter Holidays

Native Arts and Crafts Christmas Bazaar

December 3, 2026 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.

Riverglo

December 4, 2026 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.

Holiday Spectacular

December 4, 2026 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Henderson Fine Arts Center

Get ready for a dazzling celebration as dancers from across San Juan County unite for the highly anticipated annual Holiday Spectacular! This vibrant showcase, featuring many local studios and classes, promises to be an unforgettable night filled with talent and holiday cheer, all in support of Kids Kollege scholarships.

Jingle & Mingle

December 5, 2026 from 10:00am - 12:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center

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

San Juan College Luminarias

December 5, 2026 from 5:00pm - 10:30pm | 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. Celebrate the holiday season by driving or walking through this stunning display.

Aztec Sparkles

All day Dec 12, 2026 | Aztec, New Mexico

Aztec celebrates Christmas with Aztec Sparkles on Saturday, December 12, 2026! CHECK BACK FOR MORE DETAILS!!

Morning with Santa

December 12, 2026 from 9:00am - 11:00am | Sycamore Park Community Center

Is your Christmas list ready? Bring it straight to Santa himself! Join us for a magical Morning with Santa at Sycamore Park Community Center—where kids can share their wishes, snap a photo, and soak up the holiday cheer.

Bloomfield Craft Fair

December 12, 2026 from 9:00am - 3:00pm | Bloomfield High School North Gym

Come shop for one-of-a-kind and holiday gifts at the Bloomfield Craft Fair at Bloomfield High School.

The Santa Dash

December 12, 2026 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm | North Main St. Extension

Join Aztec Trails and Open Space (ATOS) for one of the most festive 5Ks & 10Ks in the Four Corners, The Santa Dash!