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Visions of Shiprock

Visions of Shiprock

June 25, 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.

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The event runs Feb 1, 2025 through Dec 31, 2025

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

Dibé Bíghaa': The Weaving of T'iis Názbąs

Dibé Bíghaa': The Weaving of T'iis Názbąs

June 25, 2025 from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center

The exhibit Dibé Bíghaa': The Weaving of T'iis Názbąs will be on display at the Farmington Museum from November 2024 to July 2025. This stunning exhibition features Teec Nos Pos style rugs and celebrates the history, culture, and artisanship of all Diné (Navajo) weaving.

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The event runs Nov 16, 2024 through Jul 30, 2025

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

Pictorial: Modern and Contemporary Native American Painting

Pictorial: Modern and Contemporary Native American Painting

June 25, 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.

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The event runs Apr 17, 2025 through Oct 5, 2025

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

Hairspray

Hairspray

June 26, 2025 from 7:30pm - 10:00pm | Sandstone Amphitheatre

Summer is heating up with big hair, bigger dreams, and plenty of dancing as Hairspray hits Sandstone Amphitheater, June 12 to July 13, 2025!

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The event runs Jun 12, 2025 through Jul 13, 2025

Categories: Cultural & History, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater

One Room School House Experience

One Room School House Experience

June 27, 2025 from 9:00am - 3:00pm | Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village

Students step back in time and head back to school for a day in the Pioneer Village's Koogler One-Room School House. This unique experience simulates a day at school during Aztec's pioneer era with Reading, Writing and 'Rithmetic.

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The event runs Jun 6, 2025 through Jul 11, 2025

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

Free Concert at the Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village

Free Concert at the Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village

July 11, 2025 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village

Join us at the Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village for a rousing evening of live music with The Badly Bent on Friday, July 11th at 7pm.

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Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater

Miguel Trujillo: New Mexico's Unknown Civil Rights Hero

Miguel Trujillo: New Mexico's Unknown Civil Rights Hero

July 12, 2025 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village

Step back in time and learn about New Mexico's unknown civil Rights hero, Miguel Trujillo (1904-1989) on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2pm during a free public program in Aztec's Pioneer Village.

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Categories: Art & Museums, Books & Lectures, Cultural & History, Free, Local Look

The Native Table: A Culinary Journey

The Native Table: A Culinary Journey

July 19, 2025 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Farmington Museum

Join the Farmington Museum for a hands-on cooking class to dive into the rich culinary traditions of Native American cuisine! Culinary sessions will be held on May 24, June 21, and July 19.

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The event runs May 24, 2025 through Jul 19, 2025

Categories: Art & Museums, Books & Lectures, Cultural & History, Local Look, Workshop

Totah Festival

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.

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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

Dining with the Dead

Dining with the Dead

September 6, 2025 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Greenlawn Cemetery

Dining With the Dead celebrates its 12th year of bringing area history to life! Tickets can be purchased at Howard's Cleaners and online starting July 7th.

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Categories: Cultural & History, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater

Indigenous Cultural Arts Festival

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!

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Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater

Astronomy Festival

Astronomy Festival

All day Sep 19, 2025 | Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Chaco Culture National Historical Park will host the annual Astronomy Festival from September 19 to 21, 2025. Visit Chaco and carry on the ancient traditions of watching the skies!

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The event runs Sep 19, 2025 through Sep 21, 2025

Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports

Southwest Apple & Chile Fest

Southwest Apple & Chile Fest

All day Oct 3, 2025 | Historic Downtown Farmington

Join the fun and take part in Farmington's Southwest Apple & Chile Fest! This special event celebrates our thriving art scene and unique history with apples and chile via a family-friendly festival in Historic Downtown. More information coming soon!

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The event runs Oct 3, 2025 through Oct 4, 2025

Categories: Art & Museums, Craft Fairs, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Signature Events

Evening of Lights

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.

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Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports, Winter Holidays

Winter Solstice Observation

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.

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The event runs Dec 21, 2025 through Dec 22, 2025

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

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