Upcoming Events & Festivals | Visit Farmington, NM: Winter Holidays

Santa Christmas Minis

All day Nov 22, 2025 | Farmington Civic Center

Join Oh Snap Photography at the Farmington Civic Center for a Christmas Mini Session!

Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble

November 22, 2025 from 9:00am - 11:00am | Orchard Plaza

Calling all runners and walkers! It’s time for the Turkey Trot & Gobble Wobble! Sign up for the 5k Turkey Trot, 2 mile Gobble Wobble, or just come for fun!

Kelly Green Craft Fair

November 22, 2025 from 9:00am - 3:00pm | McGee Park

Get your holiday shopping off to a wonderful start with the annual Kelly Green Craft Fair at McGee Park!

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.

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!

Festival of Trees

All day Dec 2, 2025 - Dec 7, 2025 | Farmington Civic Center

Presbyterian Medical Services is excited to host a holiday favorite, the Festival of Trees, at the Farmington Civic Center! PLEASE NOTE: TIMES VARY DAILY. Read the listing for the times of each event associated with this multi-day festival.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 2, 2025 through Dec 7, 2025

Categories: Festivals, Holiday Events, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports, Winter Holidays

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!

Christmas Parade

December 4, 2025 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Main Street in Downtown Farmington

Bundle up for A Very Chile Christmas Parade, through Historic Downtown Farmington, along Main Street.

Totah Fine Arts Winter Market

December 5, 2025 from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center

Discover one-of-a-kind holiday gifts and meet talented Southwestern artists at the first-ever Totah Fine Arts Winter Market, a two-day showcase of handcrafted creativity at the Farmington Museum!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 5, 2025 through Dec 6, 2025

Categories: Art & Museums, Craft Fairs, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look, Winter Holidays

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 - 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.

Bloomfield Craft Fair

December 6, 2025 from 9:00am - 3:00pm | Bloomfield High School North Gym

Looking to wrap-up your Christmas shopping? The 13th Annual Fran Templeton Memorial Craft Fair is a great place to do just that!

Salmon Ruins Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair

December 6, 2025 from 9:00am - 4:00pm | McGee Park

Salmon Ruins brings artisans and makers from throughout the Four Corners to Farmington to display and sell their wares at McGee Park. This is one of the oldest and most varied arts and crafts fairs in San Juan County.

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!

Santa Paws

December 6, 2025 from 11:00am - 3:00pm | Farmington Regional Animal Shelter

Santa Paws is coming to town!! Bring your fur baby to get loves and a photo with Santa!!

Showcase on Dustin

December 6, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm | First Presbyterian Church

Showcase on Dustin presents: "Winter Radiance" Illuminating the Spirit of Christmas featuring performances from Best Brass Quintet, Sacred Voce, and special guest soloist Elaina Crenshaw.

San Juan College Luminarias

December 6, 2025 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.

AstroFriday

December 6, 2025 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm | 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 after the last showing at 8:30 pm.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Nov 7, 2025 through May 8, 2026

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

Early Steps to School Success Holiday Family Night

December 9, 2025 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center

Free holiday event! Ornament making, gingerbread house building, and much more!

Bloomfield Christmas Parade

December 9, 2025 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Bloomfield

Bundle up the kids and head to Bloomfield for their annual Christmas parade!

Polar Express Pajama Party

December 11, 2025 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Bloomfield Multicultural Center

All aboard for holiday fun at the Polar Express Pajama Party! Bring the kids in their PJs to meet Santa, enjoy festive activities, and take home a coloring book—free family fun for everyone!

Martinis & Mistletoe

December 11, 2025 from 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Artifacts 302

Celebrate the giving season and learn how to support the Sexual Assault Services of Northwest New Mexico throughout the year at the Martinis & Mistletoe Christmas Mingle!

Kristkindlmarkt Winter Wonder Arts Festival

All day Dec 12, 2025 | Zion Lutheran Church

The Annual Kristkindlmarkt will take place at the Zion Lutheran Church from 5:00-8:00pm on Friday, December 13th. It will also be open from 9:00am-4:00pm on Saturday, December 14th.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 12, 2025 through Dec 13, 2025

Categories: Art & Museums, Craft Fairs, Family Friendly, Festivals, Holiday Events, Local Look, Winter Holidays

Christmas Performances by The Mann Dance Academy, Inc.

All day Dec 12, 2025 | Henderson Fine Arts Center

The Nutcracker & Christmas Spectacular presented by Mann Dance Academy, Inc. A special matinee performance of the Nutcracker will take place at 1:00pm on Saturday, December 13th. PLEASE NOTE: See event description for full list of dates and times.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 12, 2025 through Dec 13, 2025

Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Holiday Events, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater, Winter Holidays

Focus on Farmington Coffee

December 12, 2025 from 9:00am - 10:30am | Animas Valley Mall

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 December for Coffee with Santa at the Animas Valley Mall!

Aztec Sparkles

All day Dec 13, 2025 | Aztec, New Mexico

Aztec celebrates Christmas with Aztec Sparkles on Saturday, December 13, 2025!

Toys for Tots

December 13, 2025 from 9:00am - 4:00pm | Ziems Ford Corners

Bring an unwrapped gift for a young child or teen. There will be Whataburger cookies and more! And enjoy live performances!

The Cozy Cabin Craft Fair

December 13, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm | Walter Collins-Upper Fruitland

Join the Farmington Women's Business Center for their Cozy Cabin Craft Fair!

Christmas Lunch

December 19, 2025 from 11:30am - 1:00pm | Bonnie Dallas Senior Center

Join the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center for this celebratory holiday lunch.

The Silhouettes

December 19, 2025 from 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Farmington Civic Center

The Silhouettes® -- first runner-up on America’s Got Talent season 6 in 2011 and Golden Buzzer winners on America’s Got Talent The Champions in 2020 – perform "Light of Christmas" at the Farmington Civic Center!

Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair

December 20, 2025 from 11:00am - 3:00pm | Farmington Museum

Get ready to deck the halls at the Farmington Museum Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair!

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

Happy NOON Year!

December 27, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:30pm | Farmington Civic Center

Come and ring in the New Year at NOON at the Farmington Civic Center with E3 Children's Museum & Science Center!

Keshjee' (Navajo Shoe Game)

January 28, 2026 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm | SJC Suns Lounge (located above Mary’s Kitchen)

Join San Juan College for a Késhjéé (Navajo Shoe Game) celebration. Learn about and take part in a night of fun and song, sharing Navajo culture and winter night stories. Join the workshop on Wednesday, January 28th from 6:00-9:00pm, and Navajo Shoe Game on Thursay, January 29th from 6:00-9:00pm.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jan 28, 2026 through Jan 29, 2026

Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Winter Holidays