Art & Museums
Kristkindlmarkt Winter Wonder Arts Festival
All day Dec 13, 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.
The event runs Dec 12, 2025 through Dec 13, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Craft Fairs, Family Friendly, Festivals, Holiday Events, Local Look, Winter Holidays
Panteraz Winter Wonderland Craft Fair
December 13, 2025 from 9:00am - 3:00pm | Piedra Vista High School
The Annual Winter Wonderland Craft Fair is a perfect opportunity for local shoppers to help support a great cause and find some amazing handmade gifts!
Categories: Art & Museums, Craft Fairs, Family Friendly, Local Look
Small Wonders: Insects in Focus
December 13, 2025 from 9:00am - 4:00pm | Riverside Nature Center
Come experience "Small Wonders: Insects in Focus." At the Riverside Nature Center now until January 7, 2026.
The event runs Nov 11, 2025 through Jan 7, 2026
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
San Juan Quilters Guild Quilt Show
December 13, 2025 from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
Come to the Farmington Museum for the San Juan Quilters Guild "The Anything and Everything Quilt Show."
The event runs Nov 10, 2025 through Dec 13, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look
Plein Air Painters of the Four Corners
December 13, 2025 from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
The Farmington Museum welcomes the return of the Plein Air Painters of the Four Corners. For twenty-four years, this group has been dedicated to creating art outdoors, a practice called plein air, which allows for direct observation in capturing light, shadow, and color.
The event runs Nov 7, 2025 through Jan 9, 2026
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look
Objects Tell Stories
December 13, 2025 from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
Objects Tell Stories. On Display in the Big Gallery through March 2026
The event runs Nov 3, 2025 through Mar 31, 2026
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
San Juan Center For Independence Christmas Bazaar
December 13, 2025 from 10:00am - 3:00pm | San Juan Center for Independence
Experience the joy of the holiday season while making a difference when you shop or visit the San Juan Center for their Independence Christmas Bazaar on December 13th!
Categories: Art & Museums, Craft Fairs, Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look, Winter Holidays
Visions of Shiprock
December 13, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm | Museum of Navajo Art & 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.
The event runs Feb 1, 2025 through Dec 31, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Bugging Out: Edible Insects & A Bug's Life
December 13, 2025 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Riverside Nature Center
Bug out with us at the Riverside Nature Center! Craft, snack, and learn all about insects, then settle in for a free screening of A Bug’s Life—a fun, creepy-crawly adventure for the whole family!
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look
A Magical Mystery Tour of Color and Light
December 15, 2025 from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Henderson Performance Hall at San Juan College
The Henderson Fine Art Gallery at San Juan College (SJC) invites the community to experience A Magical Mystery Tour of Color & Light, a dazzling art exhibition featuring the radiant creations of the SJC Stained Glass Encore students.
The event runs Nov 20, 2025 through Dec 17, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Once Upon a Page
December 16, 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!
The event runs Sep 2, 2025 through May 26, 2026
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Studio 3:30
December 17, 2025 from 3:30am - 4:30am | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center
Join E3 Children's Museum & Science Center for Studio 3:30 on Wednesdays from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.
The event runs Oct 8, 2025 through Jan 28, 2026
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Toddler Playdate
December 17, 2025 from 10:00am - 11:00am | E3 Children’s Museum & Science Center
Toddler Playdate at the E3 Children's Museum & Science Center.
The event runs Apr 30, 2025 through May 27, 2026
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
"S" is for Science
December 18, 2025 from 10:30am - 11:15am | Riverside Nature Center
“S” is for Science! Join our STEAM to Read program for stories, hands-on experiments, and fun discoveries for kids 4 and up. Starts at 10:30am—come spark curiosity and have fun!
The event runs Oct 23, 2025 through May 28, 2026
Categories: Art & Museums, Books & Lectures, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Friday Fun
December 19, 2025 from 10:30am - 11:30am | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center
Celebrate Friday with fun for toddlers at E3 Children's Museum & Science Center. Fridays from 10:30 -11:15am.
The event runs Jul 11, 2025 through Jul 31, 2026
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Family Movie & Craft
December 19, 2025 from 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Farmington Public Library
Join us every Friday for Family Movie & Craft at the Library! Children ages 0–5 and their guardians can enjoy a movie together and create a themed craft, with all materials and guidance provided.
The event runs Oct 24, 2025 through Dec 19, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Bugging Out
December 19, 2025 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
Discover the hidden world of insects with expert John Boyd in a fun, fast-paced evening at the Farmington Museum!
Categories: Art & Museums, Books & Lectures, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look
Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair
December 20, 2025 from 11:00am - 3:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
Get ready to deck the halls at the Farmington Museum Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair!
Categories: Art & Museums, Craft Fairs, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Winter Holidays
Winter Solstice Observation
December 22, 2025 from 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Aztec Ruins
On December 22, 2025, the public is invited to observe the winter solstice sunset alignment at Aztec Ruins National Monument.
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Outdoors & Sports, Winter Holidays
Corazón y Vida: Lowrider Culture in the United States
April 25, 2026 from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
Corazón y Vida: Lowrider Culture in the United States / Cultura Lowrider en los Estados Unidos is a Smithsonian traveling exhibition that explores the artistic expression, the history, and the community of lowriding in America. The Farmington Museum will host this traveling exhibition from April 25 to July 26, 2026.
The event runs Apr 25, 2026 through Jul 25, 2026
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports
The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality
May 20, 2026 from 10:00am - 4:00pm | Museum of Navajo Art & Culture
The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality is a traveling exhibition that features hats and headdresses from 42 countries. It is a tribute to the stunning diversity of the world’s cultures. This exhibit will be on display at the Museum of Navajo Art & Culture from May 17 to September 20, 2026.
The event runs May 17, 2026 through Sep 19, 2026
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Riverfest
All day May 22, 2026 | 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 22, 2026 through May 24, 2026
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Music & Theater, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events
Downtown Makers Market
June 4, 2026 from 3:00pm - 8:30pm | 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 4, 2026 through Sep 24, 2026
Categories: Art & Museums, Craft Fairs, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Signature Events
Totah Festival
All day Sep 4, 2026 | 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 Sep 4, 2026 through Sep 6, 2026
Categories: Art & Museums, Craft Fairs, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater, Ongoing Events, Signature Events