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Your Story is Part of This Place: A Community Call for Stories, Recipes & Memories
All day Apr 16, 2026 | Visit Farmington
Help shape a future exhibit at the Farmington Museum & Visitor Center by sharing your story. Community members are invited to contribute recipes, sayings, and family histories that reflect the cultures, traditions, and experiences of our region. Your submission may become part of the exhibit or associated programs, preserving the voices and memories that make Farmington and San Juan County, New Mexico, feel like home.
The event runs Mar 31, 2026 through May 3, 2026
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Two Minutes to Midnight
April 16, 2026 from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
Step into the past to understand the urgency of our present in this powerful exhibit exploring the Doomsday Clock, Cold War tensions, and the lasting lessons they hold for today’s uncertain world. On display at the Farmington Museum Main Gallery through April 2026.
The event runs Feb 2, 2026 through Apr 20, 2026
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look
Atoms for Peace
April 16, 2026 from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
Atoms for Peace features bold mid-century prints by Erik Nitsche, highlighting 1950s–60s visions of nuclear energy and modern technology from around the world. On display through April 2026.
The event runs Jan 26, 2026 through Apr 21, 2026
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look
Tai Chi for All Abilities
April 20, 2026 from 10:00am - 11:00am | Sycamore Park Community Center
Sycamore Park Community is excited to host a Tai Chi class for all abilities with teacher Gram Davis. The class is every Monday from 10:00am-11:00am.
The event runs Jan 19, 2026 through Dec 28, 2026
Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports
Dia de los Ninos
April 25, 2026 from 9:00am - 12:00pm | San Juan College Learning Commons plaza
Join San Juan College for this free family-friendly event with games and prizes that will highlight children's Summer activities in San Juan County!
Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free
Lowrider Culture in the United States
April 25, 2026 from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
Lowrider Culture in the United States 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 25, 2026.
The event runs Apr 25, 2026 through Jul 25, 2026
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Ongoing Events
Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum
All day May 13, 2026 | Various Libraries in San Juan County
Come tour this ALL AGES, INTERACTIVE mobile museum exhibition exploring "The Arts of Democracy in New Mexico." PLEASE READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE OF DATES AND TIMES PER LOCATION.
The event runs May 13, 2026 through May 14, 2026
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free
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 20 to September 19, 2026.
The event runs May 20, 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
Healing Field
All day May 22, 2026 | Boys & Girls Club of Farmington
Continuing Farmington’s tradition, the San Juan East Rotary Club will host the annual Healing Field flag display. Take time to visit this year's Healing Field. This patriotic tribute to local heroes is meant to be walked through and experienced.
The event runs May 22, 2026 through May 25, 2026
Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look, Ongoing Events
San Juan College Cinematheque Series
May 23, 2026 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Connie Gotsch Theatre
Enjoy classic cinema based on beloved books, and join the San Juan College for trivia and other preshow activities- this year at the beautiful Connie Gotsch Theatre!
The event runs Aug 16, 2025 through Jun 20, 2026
Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Local Look
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