Upcoming Events & Festivals | Visit Farmington, NM: Art & Museums

Toddler Playdate

August 27, 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

Visions of Shiprock

August 27, 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

Pictorial: Modern and Contemporary Native American Painting

August 27, 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

Downtown Makers Market

August 28, 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

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

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

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

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!

Artist Talk with Matthew Bahe

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

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

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!

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!

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.

San Juan Quilters Guild Quilt Show

October 10, 2025 from 10:00am - 6:00pm | McGee Park

The 2025 San Juan Quilters Guild "Quilting Through the Seasons" Quilt Show will be held at McGee Park. Join us for vendors, door prizes, demonstrations, and the chance to win a quilt made by one of our members!! Hours will be: Friday 10:00am-6:00pm and Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Oct 10, 2025 through Oct 11, 2025

Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Local Look

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!

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!

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