Upcoming Events & Festivals | Visit Farmington, NM: Family Friendly

Storytime at the Farmington Public Library

January 13, 2025 from 10:00am - 11:00am | Farmington Public Library

Spark your little one's love for reading at Storytime at the Farmington Public Library! Storytime takes place every Monday and Tuesday from 10:00-11:00am.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jan 13, 2025 through Mar 10, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

Dibé Bíghaa': The Weaving of T'iis Názbąs

January 13, 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.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Nov 16, 2024 through Jul 30, 2025

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

Four Corners Photographic Society

January 13, 2025 from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Henderson Fine Arts Center Art Gallery

It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and the Four Corners Photographic Society certainly has a lot to say during their aptly named exhibit, A Thousand Words. There will be an opening reception on Friday, January 10th from 4:00-6:00pm.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jan 13, 2025 through Jan 31, 2025

Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

Toddler Playdate

January 15, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm | 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 Dec 18, 2024 through May 28, 2025

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

Afterschool Art! Attack

January 15, 2025 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center

Need to get your art on???? Well, swing on by afterschool and explore your creative side doing some enjoyable art and experiencing new art techniques. Afterschool Art Attack is from 3:30-4:30pm.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jan 8, 2025 through May 28, 2025

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

Trivia Night at the Farmington Public Library

January 15, 2025 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Farmington Public Library

Ready for a Fun Time!?!? Come to the Farmington Public Library for Trivia Night! This week's theme will be I Love Lucy!

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

Baby Storytime

January 16, 2025 from 10:00am - 10:30am | Farmington Public Library

Introduce your little one to the magic of books at the Farmington Public Library's Baby Storytime!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jan 9, 2025 through Apr 24, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Live Performance, Local Look

"S" is for Science--Meet the Quirkles!

January 16, 2025 from 10:30am - 11:30am | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center

Bring your little scientists to E3 Museum & Science Center to meet the Quirkles from 10:30am-11:15am on Thursdays!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jan 2, 2025 through Mar 27, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events

Simply Science

January 16, 2025 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center

Join E3 Children's Museum & Science Center for simple science experiments, the kind you may not get to do at home in the kitchen. Simply Science programs run from 3:45-4:30pm on Thursdays!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jan 8, 2025 through May 29, 2025

Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Local Look

Night at the Library

January 16, 2025 from 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Farmington Public Library

The Farmington Public Library invites you to a Night at the Library!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jan 9, 2025 through Apr 24, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports

Early Explorers

January 17, 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 May 23, 2025

Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

Family Bingo & Pizza Night

January 17, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Farmington Recreation Center

Who's ready to play bingo, eat pizza, and win exciting prizes?!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jan 17, 2025 through Apr 11, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Ongoing Events

AstroFriday

January 17, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm | 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!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 13, 2024 through Apr 4, 2025

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

Four Corners Gymnastics Invitational

January 18, 2025 from 8:00am - 8:00pm | McGee Park

Gymnasts from all over New Mexico and surrounding states will be coming to Farmington to compete in the Four Corners Invitational!

The Life and Music of Claude Debussy

January 18, 2025 from 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Connie Gotsch Theater at San Juan College

Join us in Farmington as San Juan Symphony presents Beyond the Concert Hall: Chamber Music Series - The Life and Music of Claude Debussy.

Four Corners Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

January 20, 2025 from 8:30am - 12:00pm | LDS Church Apache Chapel

Join volunteers from all over the Four Corners, as we pitch in together to help others in our community. We have indoor projects, outdoor projects, projects for those that like to move, and for those that like to sit down.

Keshjee' (Navajo Shoe Game)

January 30, 2025 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 Thursday, January 30th from 6:00-9:00pm, and Navajo Shoe Game on Friday, January 31st from 6:00-9:00pm.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jan 30, 2025 through Jan 31, 2025

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

Native Arts & Crafts Fair

February 6, 2025 from 9:00am - 6:00pm | Student Sun Lounge

The San Juan College Native American Center is excited to host their 2025 Native Valentine's Arts & Crafts Market!

Golden Songs, Artwork by Nathan Nez

February 10, 2025 from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Henderson Fine Arts Center Gallery

The San Juan College Henderson Fine Arts Center Art Gallery invites you to experience the vibrant fusion of traditional Navajo imagery and urban graffiti of Nathan Nez. There will be an opening reception on Friday, February 7th from 4:00-6:00pm.

Parent Child Group Meeting

February 13, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Room 148 of Ojo Amarillo Elementary School

A Parent Child-group will be meeting at the Oho Amarillo Elementary School on Thursday, February 13th from 4:00-5:00pm.

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

Focus on Farmington Coffee

February 14, 2025 from 9:00am - 10:30am | Quill & Quest Bookstore

A monthly coffee to help connect new people to the Farmington area and to highlight all of the activities and events in our community. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

Daddy Daughter Ball

February 15, 2025 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Farmington Civic Center

Show the young lady in your life just how important she is by inviting her to a special evening at the Farmington Civic Center. Tickets go on sale at midnight on January 1, 2025!

Categories: Family Friendly

Donut Run

February 22, 2025 from 9:30am - 11:30am | Hermosa Middle School Track

Join the Farmington Recreation Center at the Hermosa Middle School Track for an event that will bring a whole new meaning to the phrase Donut Run!

Seussabration! - All Things Seuss

February 25, 2025 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center

Join the E3 Children’s Museum to get Seussed. It will be a Seuss of a time! All ages are welcome!! Don't miss their final Seussabration this year at a special time on Saturday, March 1st from 10:30am-12:00pm!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Feb 25, 2025 through Feb 28, 2025

Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

Dirty Dancing in Concert

February 28, 2025 from 7:30pm - 10:00pm | Farmington Civic Center

Join the Farmington Civic Center for Dirty Dancing in Concert, the classic film’s first live film-to-concert experience!

Dragons and Mythical Beasts Live

March 4, 2025 from 7:30am - 9:00am | Farmington Civic Center

Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth at Dragons and Mythical Beasts Live!

Mother Son Dodgeball & Ice Cream Sundae Bar

March 8, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center

Moms and sons, are you ready for the annual Dodgeball Tournament and Ice Cream Sundae Bar? Build lasting memories around this annual Farmington tradition! Registration opens at midnight on January 1st, 2025.

Piedra Vista Baseball Invitational

March 13, 2025 from 11:00am - 7:00pm | Ricketts Park

The Piedra Vista Baseball Invitational comes to Ricketts Park on March 13th-15th.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Mar 13, 2025 through Mar 15, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports

PI DAY (3.14)

March 14, 2025 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center

It's Pi day at E3 Children's Museum & Science Center!

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

Family STEAM Saturday

March 15, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center

STEAM Saturdays are for the whole family to enjoy activities together. Don’t forget your imaginations!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Mar 15, 2025 through Apr 19, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events

Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Adventures!

All day Mar 18, 2025 | Bonnie Dallas Senior Center

The Bonnie Dallas Senior Center invites you along on some fun adventures!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Mar 18, 2025 through Apr 25, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look

Linda Crabtree Softball Tourney

March 20, 2025 from 9:00am - 7:00pm | Fairgrounds Park & Farmington Sports Complex

Come support our local softball teams as they face off against competitors from here in New Mexico and Arizona!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Mar 20, 2025 through Mar 22, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Outdoors & Sports

Legally Blonde

March 20, 2025 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Farmington Civic Center

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde, is coming to the Farmington Civic Center! There will be special matinee performances at 2:00pm on Saturday, March 22nd & 29th, as well as Sunday, March 23rd & 30th.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Mar 20, 2025 through Mar 30, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Live Performance, Music & Theater

Home Expo

All day Mar 28, 2025 | McGee Park Convention Center

Join in the fun at the largest regional Home Expo, featuring the best Home & Garden pro's the 4 Corners has to offer on Friday, March 28 & Saturday, March 29, 2025.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Mar 28, 2025 through Mar 29, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

Health & Safety Fair

April 5, 2025 from 10:00am - 2:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center

Sycamore Park Community is hosting a community Health & Safety fair on Saturday, April 5th from 10:00am-2:00pm.

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

San Juan College Contest Pow Wow

April 5, 2025 from 10:00am - 10:00pm | SJC Health and Human Performance Center

The Intertribal Powwow will be held at San Juan College on April 5, 2025. This admission-free event is open to the public.

Easter EGGStravaganza

April 18, 2025 from 9:00am - 12:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center

This is the annual community Easter egg hunt that you absolutely do not want to miss! Come out to hunt for eggs and stay for a family-friendly day of fun at Sycamore Park.

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events

Live Horse Racing

April 18, 2025 from 12:00pm - 5:00pm | SunRay Park & Casino

SunRay Park & Casino brings live horse racing to Farmington! The 2025 racing season will be April 18th through May 25th. Live horse racing every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with post time at 1:15pm. Admission is free and special activities and themes are featured weekly.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Apr 18, 2025 through May 25, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events

Bark in the Park & Doggie Dash

April 26, 2025 from 10:00am - 3:00pm | Animas Park near the Farmington Regional Animal Shelter

Run, romp, and play with your favorite canine friend and family at the annual Bark in the Park! Online registration opens at midnight on January 6th, 2025.

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Outdoors & Sports

Ronstadt Revue

April 26, 2025 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Henderson Fine Arts Center

Linda Ronstadt, 11-time Grammy winner who sold over 100 million albums in country, rock, Latin, Motown, and even Broadway music, is no longer performing publicly. Fortunately, her incredible musical legacy now lives on through the stunning talents of Gesenia and her Ronstadt Revue!

Star Wars Day

May 3, 2025 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm | E3 Children's Museum and Science Center

Invited you are to Star Wars Day! Fun galore for all ages we have, get your Jedis and Baby Yodas where the force is unusually strong you shall.

Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free

The Doo Wop Project

May 10, 2025 from 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Farmington Civic Center

The Doo Wop Project begins at the beginning: tracing the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today!

Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA

May 17, 2025 from 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Farmington Civic Center

Mamma Mia! You don't want to Take A Chance on missing ARRIVAL from Sweden at the Farmington Civic Center!

Riverfest

All day May 23, 2025 | 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.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs May 23, 2025 through May 25, 2025

Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Music & Theater, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events

Downtown Makers Market

June 5, 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

Farmington Grower's Market

June 21, 2025 from 8:00am - 12:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center

The Farmington Growers Market is a public market that brings together locally grown food, hand-made crafts, and our community. Saturday market runs from 8:00am - 12:00pm (9:00am to 12:00pm in October) throughout the season. The Tuesday market will begin in July and run from 4:30 to 7:00pm.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jun 21, 2025 through Oct 25, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events

Freedom Days

All day Jul 3, 2025 | Farmington, New Mexico

Join Farmington, NM as we celebrate the Fourth of July with Freedom Days, our multi-day celebration, in its 39th year!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jul 3, 2025 through Jul 6, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Holiday Events, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater, Ongoing Events, Signature Events

Tuesday Farmington Growers Market

July 15, 2025 from 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center

Shop locally for fresh produce and other locally made food products at the Grower's Market at the Farmington Museum & Visitor Center. Enjoy fresh foods from local farmers and growers. The market is held every Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:00pm through September.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jul 15, 2025 through Sep 30, 2025

Categories: Craft Fairs, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Music & Theater

Connie Mack World Series

All day Jul 25, 2025 | Ricketts Park

Visit Farmington, New Mexico for the finest amateur baseball tournament in the United States! 2025 Pool Play begins on Friday, July 25th. Bracket Play will begin on Sunday, July 27th. Championship is scheduled for Saturday, August 2nd. Information on special events coming soon!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jul 25, 2025 through Aug 2, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports, 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

Four Corners 4x4 Week

All day Sep 1, 2025 | Location varies by event

Join us in Farmington for 4x4 fun as we roll out the red carpet for the 2025 W.E. Rock Grand Nationals competitors! Complete with trail rides, a massive 4x4 show and Downtown Takeover, and the World Extreme Rock Crawling competition - we have plenty of 4x4 fun for everyone!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Sep 1, 2025 through Sep 7, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events

Four Corners Balloon Rally

All day Sep 26, 2025 | Lake Farmington, Piedra Vista High School, Additional Locations TBD

Enjoy three days of wonder in Farmington, New Mexico, as hot air balloons from across the nation take flight over the city in the mornings and light up the night at set locations each evening.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Sep 26, 2025 through Sep 28, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events

Road Apple Rally

October 4, 2025 from 7:00am - 1:00pm | Lions Wilderness Park

Each October, mountain bikers meet in Farmington, New Mexico to compete in the annual Road Apple Rally! The Road Apple Rally is a favorite for professional and new riders and is celebrating 44 years of racing this year.

Riverglo

December 5, 2025 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm | 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.