Events & Festivals: Family Friendly

Alpha Nation Christmas Joy Toy Event

December 10, 2023 from 11:00am - 3:00pm | Locke Street Eats

Santa Claus had such a great time at Locke Street last year that he has already scheduled a return trip on Sunday, December 10th from 11:00am-3:00pm! Register now so you don't miss out on all the fun!

Community Christmas Party

December 10, 2023 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Hermosa Middle School Cafeteria

Christmas is the perfect time for our community to gather for a celebration of the season and each other!

Handel's Messiah

December 10, 2023 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Emmanuel Baptist Church

San Juan Chorale Presents A Holiday Classic: Handel's Messiah. Performances will be at 7:00pm on Saturday, December 9th and 3:00pm on Sunday, December 10th at Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 9, 2023 through Dec 10, 2023

Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater, Winter Holidays

Back to Nature at the Riverside Nature Center

December 11, 2023 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Riverside Nature Center

Riverside Nature Center and Team Begay invite you to get Back to Nature!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 11, 2023 through May 13, 2024

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

Toddler Playdate

December 13, 2023 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 Nov 8, 2023 through May 29, 2024

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

Brown Bag Birding

December 13, 2023 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Animas Park

Bring your lunch and join the Nature Center staff and volunteers in the observation room to watch wildlife as we eat overlooking the wetlands. Every Wednesday from 12:00pm-1:00pm.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Aug 23, 2023 through Dec 27, 2023

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports

Afterschool Art! Attack

December 13, 2023 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 3:45-4:30pm.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Nov 8, 2023 through May 29, 2024

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

Simply Science

December 14, 2023 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.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Nov 9, 2023 through May 30, 2024

Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Local Look

Early Explorers

December 15, 2023 from 10:00am - 11:00am | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center

E3 Children's Museum & Science Center hosts Early Explorers for Preschoolers from 10:00 - 10:45am on Fridays!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Nov 10, 2023 through May 31, 2024

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

Ugly Sweater Contest

December 15, 2023 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Heart Gallery 2

Who's got the ugliest Christmas sweater in all the land? The Northwest New Mexico Arts Council aims to find out at their Ugly Sweater Contest at the newly opened Heart Gallery 2!

The Best Brass of Showcase

December 15, 2023 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm | First Presbyterian Church

First Tee-Four Corners invites you to enjoy a special night of Christmas music and help raise money for a wonderful local charity!

Christmas Performances by The Mann Dance Academy, Inc.

December 15, 2023 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Henderson Fine Arts Center

The Nutcracker & Christmas Spectacular presented by Mann Dance Academy, Inc. A special matinee performance of the Nutcracker will take place at 1:00pm on Saturday, December 16th.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 15, 2023 through Dec 16, 2023

Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Holiday Events, Live Performance, Music & Theater

San Juan College African Drumming Concert

December 15, 2023 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Connie Gotsch Theatre

Enjoy an evening of world music when the African Drumming Ensemble performs in the Connie Gotsch Theatre!

Flight Night at Fly High

December 15, 2023 from 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Fly High Farmington

The weekend is here, start it right with Flight Night at Fly High Trampoline Park in Farmington. Bring your friends and enjoy special pricing and night games!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jul 7, 2023 through Dec 30, 2023

Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Ongoing Events

Breakfast with Santa for the Children of Childhaven

December 16, 2023 from 7:00am - 10:00am | Applebees

What could be better than getting some yummy pancakes, a visit with Santa and helping a great cause? Talk about a win, win, win!!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 16, 2023 through Dec 17, 2023

Categories: Family Friendly, Holiday Events, Local Look

Audubon Christmas Bird Count

December 16, 2023 from 8:30am - 9:30am | Throughout Farmington Area

Take part in a holiday tradition and enjoy an afternoon along the Animas River trails, as you take part in the annual Audubon bird census! 70,000 counters, at more than 2,300 locations, stretching from the Arctic Circle to the tip of South America will conduct the count during the month of December. Join birders in Farmington, for this fun day of trail walks and bird watching!

Jingle & Mingle

December 16, 2023 from 10:00am - 12:00pm | Farmington Recreation Center

Come celebrate the holiday at the Farmington Recreation Center’s Jingle & Mingle open house!

Bake Sale & Pictures with Santa

December 16, 2023 from 11:00am - 1:00pm | Farmington Gymnastics Academy

Christmas goodies and Santa? Sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday at the Farmington Gymnastics Academy!

Bar D Wranglers at Christmas

December 16, 2023 from 11:00am - 6:30pm | First Baptist Church Aztec

Experience a very special afternoon with the Bar D Wranglers that will bring your heart back to the true meaning of Christmas! There will be three performance times to choose from. Space is limited so reserve seats early!

Best Brass of Christmas

December 16, 2023 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Connie Gotsch Theatre

Herald the Christmas season with a selection of festive Christmas favorites played by an expert eleven-member brass ensemble!

Artrageous--A Very Colorful Christmas

December 17, 2023 from 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Farmington Civic Center

Get ready to embark on a one-of-a-kind artistic journey this holiday season with the Artrageous Holiday Show! Performances will be at the Farmington Civic Center on Sunday, December 17th at 2:00pm and Monday, December 18th at 7:30pm.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 17, 2023 through Dec 18, 2023

Categories: Family Friendly, Holiday Events, Live Performance, Music & Theater, Winter Holidays

Blue Christmas

December 17, 2023 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Christ the Rock

Christmas can be a season of hope and a time for healing. Christ the Rock Lutheran Church invites everyone to a special candlelight prayer service, A Blue Christmas.

Funday Monday at the Farmington Museum

December 18, 2023 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center

Who is ready to do some Christmas crafts?! Funday Monday at the Farmington Museum is the place to be for the month of December if you are ready to get your craft on!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 4, 2023 through Dec 18, 2023

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

Live Christmas Card to Community

December 19, 2023 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Four Corners Home for Children

The Four Corners Home for Children will present a Live Christmas Card to the Community on December 19th from 6:00-8:00pm. **Please note this date has been changed from December 14 to 19, 2023.

Winter Solstice Event

December 21, 2023 from 11:00am - 1:00pm | Farmington Public Library

Celebrate the Winter Solstice in Farmington and witness the architectural wonder of our library as the sun frames the Winter Solstice marker at exactly 12 noon! Special performance by Cynthia Sylvester and Secret Seven Acoustic Duo starting at 11:15 am.

Aztec Ruins Winter Solstice

December 21, 2023 from 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Aztec Ruins National Monument

Aztec Ruins National Monument will be hosting a winter solstice observation at sunset on Thursday, December 21st.

Christmas Dinner at Northern Edge Casino

December 25, 2023 from 11:00am - 9:00pm | Northern Edge Casino

Visit Cedar Bow Restaurant, at Northern Edge Casino, for a delicious Christmas dinner!

New Year's Mandala: A Gift for Our Wildlife

December 30, 2023 from 10:00am - 2:00pm | Riverside Nature Center

Join in this outdoor project, and help create an artistic New Year's treat for our wildlife to enjoy.

Happy NOON Year!

December 30, 2023 from 10:30am - 12:30pm | Farmington Civic Center

Come and ring in the New Year at NOON at the Farmington Civic Center with E3 Children's Museum & Science Center!

Tai Chi for All Abilities

January 1, 2024 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 other Monday from 10:00am-11:00am.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jan 1, 2024 through Apr 29, 2024

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

Zumba Gold

All day Jan 2, 2024 | Farmington Recreation Center

The Farmington Recreation Center offers you three chances a week to join in the fun of a Zumba Gold Class! Classes take place Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm, Thursdays 5:15-6:15pm and Saturdays 10:00-11:00am.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jan 2, 2024 through Apr 27, 2024

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

Youth Kickball at the Sycamore Park Community Center

January 2, 2024 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center

Youth Kickball is coming to the Sycamore Park Community Center!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jan 2, 2024 through Apr 30, 2024

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

First Tee for All Abilities

January 3, 2024 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center

Sycamore Park Community is thrilled to offer First Tee for All Abilities every Wednesday at 1:00pm.

Youth Dodgeball at the Sycamore Park Community Center

January 3, 2024 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center

Sycamore Park Community Center is hosting a weekly game of Youth Dodgeball!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jan 3, 2024 through Apr 24, 2024

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

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

January 4, 2024 from 10:30am - 11:30am | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center

Join E3 Museum & Science Center for "S" is for Science, a STEAM to read, read to STEAM program!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jan 4, 2024 through May 30, 2024

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

Dodgeball for All Abilities

January 4, 2024 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center

Dodgeball for All Abilities is coming to the Sycamore Park Community Center!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jan 3, 2024 through Apr 25, 2024

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

First Tee for Kids at the Sycamore Park Community Center

January 4, 2024 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center

First Tee is returning to the Sycamore Park Community Center!

Art is for Everyone at the Sycamore Park Community Center

January 5, 2024 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center

Local Artist, Crystal Hazen, and The Arc present an art class proving that Art is for Everyone! The class meets every Friday at 1:00pm, with art shows held on the last Friday of the month!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jan 5, 2024 through Apr 26, 2024

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

Arts & Crafts for Kids at the Sycamore Park Community Center!

January 8, 2024 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center

Does you kid love doing Arts & Crafts? if so, Sycamore Park Community Center wants to see them every Monday at 4:00pm!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jan 8, 2024 through Apr 29, 2024

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

Cake Walk

January 12, 2024 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center

Cake!! Sycamore Park Community is bringing back the Cake Walk on Friday, January 12th from 6:00-8:00pm!

Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look

Bingo at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center

January 19, 2024 from 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Bonnie Dallas Senior Center

BINGO!! Feel the rush of getting to scream out that you've won at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jan 19, 2024 through Apr 12, 2024

Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Ongoing Events

Family Bingo & Pizza Night

January 19, 2024 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 19, 2024 through Apr 19, 2024

Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Ongoing Events

AstroFriday

January 19, 2024 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 Nov 10, 2023 through May 3, 2024

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

Four Corners Gymnastics Invitational

January 20, 2024 from 9:00am - 9:00pm | Farmington Gymnastics Academy

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

Survival: The Exhibition

February 3, 2024 from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center

Exhilarating, heart-pumping, and engaging, Survival: The Exhibition invites visitors to experience the thrill of adventure, gain an appreciation for the wonders of nature, and prepare for the unexpected. Guests will investigate, collaborate, problem-solve, play, build, collect, and climb their way to becoming the ultimate survival expert!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Feb 3, 2024 through May 4, 2024

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

Daddy Daughter Ball

February 17, 2024 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Farmington Civic Center

Show the young lady in your life just how important she is by inviting her to the Daddy/Daughter Sock Hop!

Categories: Family Friendly

Seussabration! - All Things Seuss

February 27, 2024 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center

Join the E3 Children’s Museum to get Seussed. We will have a Seuss of a time. All ages are welcome!!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Feb 27, 2024 through Mar 2, 2024

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

Mother Son Dodgeball & Ice Cream Sundae Bar

March 2, 2024 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! Tickets will go on sale early in 2024!

The Ten Tenors

March 2, 2024 from 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Farmington Civic Center

The TEN Tenors return to Farmington for one night only!

PI DAY (3.14)

March 14, 2024 from 10:00am - 12:00pm | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center

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

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

St. Patrick’s Day Madness

March 15, 2024 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Sycamore Park Community Center

Get in the mood for St. Patrick’s Day by joining Sycamore Park Community Center for fun, games and refreshments!

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events

Family STEAM Saturday

March 16, 2024 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 16, 2024 through Apr 20, 2024

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

Easter EGGStravaganza

March 29, 2024 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

San Juan College Contest Pow Wow

April 6, 2024 from 11:00am - 5:00pm | San Juan College

The Intertribal Pow Wow will be held at San Juan College on April 6, 2024. This admission-free event is open to the public. Times and details TBD.

Live Horse Racing

April 12, 2024 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm | SunRay Park & Casino

Sunray Park & Casino brings live horse racing to Farmington! The 2024 racing season will be April 12th through May 19th. 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 12, 2024 through May 19, 2024

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

Iron Man Challenge and Health & Safety Fair

April 27, 2024 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Farmington Recreation Center

The Sycamore Park Community Center and the Farmington Recreation Center are collaborating on a Health and Safety Fair during the Iron Man Challenge!

Star Wars Day

May 4, 2024 from 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center

Invited you are to Star Wars Day at the Farmington Museum! 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

Riverfest

All day May 24, 2024 | 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 24, 2024 through May 26, 2024

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

Downtown Makers Market

June 6, 2024 from 3:00pm - 8:00pm | 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 6, 2024 through Sep 26, 2024

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

Connie Mack World Series

All day Jul 16, 2024 | Ricketts Park

Visit Farmington, New Mexico for the finest amateur baseball tournament in the United States!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jul 16, 2024 through Aug 3, 2024

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

Totah Festival

All day Aug 30, 2024 | 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 30, 2024 through Sep 1, 2024

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

WE Rock Nationals

All day Sep 7, 2024 | Brown Springs in Chokecherry Canyon

Join us for the 2024 W.E. Rock Grand Nationals at Chokecherry Canyon. The best in extreme rock crawling will battle it out for top honors as Farmington welcomes W.E. Rock competitors and off-road enthusiasts with a week packed with 4x4 fun.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Sep 7, 2024 through Sep 8, 2024

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

Southwest Apple & Chile Fest

All day Oct 3, 2024 | 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. The fun begins with the October 3rd Makers Market and Art Walk on the 4th.. The fun continues Downtown with Chile in OctoberFest on October 5th. More information coming soon!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Oct 3, 2024 through Oct 5, 2024

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

Road Apple Rally

October 5, 2024 from 7:00am - 11:00am | 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 43 years of racing this year. 2024 Details coming soon!

Boo-Palooza

October 31, 2024 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Historic Downtown Farmington

Family-friendly Halloween party in Historic Downtown Farmington from 4:00pm to 6:00pm! Enjoy games, fun vendors, costume contests and of course trick or treating.

San Juan College Luminarias

December 7, 2024 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm | San Juan College Campus

Each year, San Juan College thanks the community for their support with a phenomenal display of luminarias on the campus grounds and buildings. VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT!

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