Events & Festivals: Free

Stained Glass Expressions

September 28, 2023 from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Henderson Fine Arts Center Gallery

The San Juan College Glass Art Encore Student Exhibition will be held at the Henderson Fine Arts Center Art Gallery beginning September 4, 2023. There will be an opening reception Friday, September 1st from 4:00-6:00pm.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Sep 4, 2023 through Sep 30, 2023

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

Featured Artist at the Three Rivers Art Center

September 28, 2023 from 10:00am - 6:00pm | Three Rivers Art Center

Three Rivers Art Center welcomes Elaine Bakkenson as their featured artist! The gallery is open Wednesday-Saturday from 10:00am to 6:00pm

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Aug 2, 2023 through Sep 30, 2023

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

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

September 28, 2023 from 3:00pm - 7:00pm | Orchard Park

Northwest New Mexico Art Council is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!

Downtown Makers Market

September 28, 2023 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. VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Aug 31, 2023 through Oct 5, 2023

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

The Sun, the Moon and You!

September 28, 2023 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm | E3 Children's Museum

We didn't choose the eclipse, the eclipse chose us! Join the E3 Children's Museum and Science Center for their countdown to the Annular Eclipse! A complete list of dates and times are in event listing.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Sep 7, 2023 through Oct 12, 2023

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

Karaoke Night at Locke St. Eats!

September 28, 2023 from 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Locke St. Eats

It's Karaoke time at Locke St. Eats! Bring your friends and family for a great time! VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT!

Four Corners Balloon Rally

All day Sep 29, 2023 | Lake Farmington, San Juan College, Farmington Museum, Ricketts Park

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, along with a special concert with Jefferson Starship. VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Sep 29, 2023 through Oct 1, 2023

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

Focus on Farmington Coffee

September 29, 2023 from 9:00am - 10:30am | Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village

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

Farmington Grower's Market

September 30, 2023 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 noon in October) throughout the season. The Tuesday market will begin in July and run from 4:30 -7:00pm.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Aug 26, 2023 through Oct 28, 2023

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

Locke Street Eats Craft Show

September 30, 2023 from 8:00am - 1:00pm | Locke St. Eats

Locke Street Eats is hosting a Craft Show & Flea Market every Saturday from 8:00am-1:00pm.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Aug 26, 2023 through Sep 30, 2023

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

Totah Drums of Fall

September 30, 2023 from 10:00am - 6:00pm | Lions Wilderness Amphitheater

Presbyterian Medical Services hosts the 18th Annual Totah Drums of Fall.

Music in the Park: Talibah Begay

September 30, 2023 from 11:00am - 12:00pm | Aztec Ruins National Monumnet

Aztec Ruins National Monument hosts Dine’ singer, Talibah Begay, on Saturday, September 30th from 11:00am-12:00pm.

Farmington Action Team Meeting

October 3, 2023 from 11:30am - 12:30pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center

Farmington is a place where outdoor lovers and active families thrive! These monthly Action Team Meetings are held to ensure that as a community we work together to energize life journeys as we Live, Work, Play and Stay in Farmington. Farmington business owners, organizations, and residents are invited to join these monthly meetings and help make a difference!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jan 3, 2023 through Dec 5, 2023

Categories: Free, Local Look

National Night Out

October 3, 2023 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Berg Park

Join the Farmington Police Department on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 4:00-7:00pm as our community comes together to strengthen our bonds and celebrate National Night Out!

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

Pre-Service Training for CASA

October 3, 2023 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Childhaven Conference Room

San Juan County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will be hosting their biannual Pre-Service Training starting October 3,2023. This training consists of five weekdays from 5:30pm- 7:30pm, as well as one Saturday from 9:00am- 5:00pm.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Oct 3, 2023 through Oct 12, 2023

Categories: Free, Local Look

Brown Bag Birding

October 4, 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

Southwest Apple & Chile Fest

All day Oct 5, 2023 | 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 5th Makers Market and Art Walk on the 6th. The fun continues Downtown with Chile in OctoberFest on October 7th. VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Oct 5, 2023 through Oct 7, 2023

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

Downtown Bike Party

October 6, 2023 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Farmington Civic Center

Don't miss the first-ever Downtown Bike Party at the Farmington Civic Center! Part of the 2023 Road Apple Rally MTB Race weekend, the Downtown Bike Party includes an Outdoor Gear and Bike Swap, Community Bike Cruise, MTB and Junk/Bike Cruiser Crit, and a Beer Garden.

Art Walk

October 6, 2023 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Downtown Farmington

Meet and chat with some of the best local artists in our community at the Downtown Art Walk! VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT!

The Engine Inside Screening

October 7, 2023 from 7:30pm - 10:00pm | The Totah Theater

Join the Outdoor Recreation Industry Initiative for a FREE screening of the new Anthill Films movie "The Engine Inside" at the Totah Theater! This special screening will be the perfect cool-down for those competing in the 2023 Road Apple Rally and all cycling fans.

Funday Monday at the Farmington Museum

October 9, 2023 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center

Fun times at the Farmington Museum!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Sep 25, 2023 through Dec 18, 2023

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

Flowing Water Navajo Casino's 13th Anniversary Celebration

October 13, 2023 from 1:00pm - 11:30pm | Flowing Water Navajo Casino

Who says nothing good ever happens on Friday the 13th? On Friday, October 13th, Flowing Water Navajo Casino invites you to help them celebrate their lucky 13th Anniversary with a live outdoor performance and a t-shirt giveaway!

Categories: Free, Local Look

Harvest Party

October 13, 2023 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center

Don't miss Sycamore Park Community Center's annual Harvest Party!!

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events

Annular Eclipse Stellar Party at the Farmington Museum!

October 14, 2023 from 8:00am - 12:30pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center

Wake up! Join us at the Farmington Museum for an exceptional eclipse event in our own backyard!!!

Walk to End Alzheimer's

October 14, 2023 from 9:00am - 1:00pm | Berg Park

Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Start your team today!

Aztec Fall Festival and Car Show

October 14, 2023 from 9:00am - 6:00pm | Minium Park

Celebrate fall in Aztec at the Aztec Fall Festival and Car Show! Formerly known as Oktoberfest, this event is full of family fun!

Animas River Jam

October 14, 2023 from 11:00am - 5:30pm | Boyd Park

Join us at Boyd Park from 11:00am-5:30pm on Saturday, October 14th for the 2023 Animas River Jam hosted by the River Reach Foundation!

Chautauqua Series at the Museum of Navajo Art & Culture

October 14, 2023 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Museum of Navajo Art and Culture

The Museum of Navajo Art & Culture is hosting a Chautauqua lecture series presenting fascinating people and cultures throughout history. The sessions will cover Photographer, Laura Gilpin, World War II Navajo Code Talker Chester Nez, and Cochiti Pueblo. VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Oct 14, 2023 through Nov 18, 2023

Categories: Art & Museums, Books & Lectures, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Live Performance, Ongoing Events

AstroFriday

October 14, 2023 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm | 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 Sep 22, 2023 through May 3, 2024

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

Community Connection Dessert Social

October 15, 2023 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Kiwanis Park Henry Shelter

Who doesn't love a yummy dessert? The great news is it'll taste even better when it can be shared with your community at the Community Connection Dessert Social!

San Juan County Sheriff's Posse's Fall Festival

October 21, 2023 from 11:00am - 12:00pm | Sheriff's Posse Event Center

Mark your calendars for the San Juan County Sheriff's Posse's Fall Festival! Games, door prizes, live bands, a poker run and a Dutch oven cookoff.

Categories: Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Local Look

One Book One Community Event and Book Signing

October 23, 2023 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm | San Juan College Connie Gotsch Theatre

One Book One Community is excited to host Oscar Hokeah, author of Calling for a Blanket Dance. This event and book signing with the author will end with a question and answer session. Don't miss this opportunity!

New Business Tax Workshop

October 25, 2023 from 9:00am - 1:00pm | Quality Center for Business, Room 5017/5020

If you have a new business or are planning to start a business join us as Tom Stamper,CPA decodes the process.

Categories: Books & Lectures, Free, Local Look, Workshop

Halloween Maze

October 26, 2023 from 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Robert's Halloween Maze

The 7th Annual Robert's Halloween Maze will run from Thursday, October 26th to Tuesday, October 31st!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Oct 26, 2023 through Oct 31, 2023

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

Socctoberfest!

All day Oct 27, 2023 | Farmington Soccer Complex and San Juan College

The days are getting shorter. There is a definite chill in the air. That can only mean one thing. It's time to watch some great soccer at Socctoberfest!!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Oct 27, 2023 through Oct 29, 2023

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

Fright Fest Halloween Costume Contest

October 27, 2023 from 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Flowing Water Casino

Flowing Water Navajo Casino is getting spooky with their Fright Fest Halloween Costume Contest!

Fall Bazaar & Carnival

October 28, 2023 from 9:00am - 3:00pm | McGee Park Convention Center

Games! Crafts! Yummy Halloween Treats! Haunted school buses!!

Categories: Free, Holiday Events, Local Look

Hills Fall Festival

October 28, 2023 from 11:00am - 3:00pm | Hills Church

It's fall y'all! The Hills Church is throwing a fall festival to celebrate!

San Juan Catholic Charities Basket Bingo

October 28, 2023 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Knights of Columbus Hall

You want to know what's even more fun to play than Bingo? Basket Bingo! It's fun in a basket!!

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

4-H Fall Festival

October 28, 2023 from 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Growing Forward Farm

Join the San Juan County 4-H clubs for their annual Fall Festival located at the Growing Forward Farm in Aztec!

Mizz Alyssa B's 1st annual Pinup Ghoul Contest & Howl of a Car Show

October 29, 2023 from 11:00am - 2:00pm | Locke Street Eats

Mizz Alyssa B's 1st Annual Pinup Ghoul Contest & Howl of a Car show is a monster mash up of mid-century fashion, sass, class, and cars that go fast. You won't want to miss this howling good time!

Bloomfield Trunk or Treat

October 30, 2023 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Salmon Park

Come have a safe and spooky night of fun at Bloomfield Trunk or Treat!

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events

Boo-Palooza

October 31, 2023 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. VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT!

First Baptist Church Aztec Trunk or Treat

October 31, 2023 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm | First Baptist Church of Aztec

The First Baptist Church Aztec will be hosting a Trunk or Treat Event on Tuesday, October 31st from 5:30pm-7:30pm!

Holiday Crafts Fair

November 4, 2023 from 8:00am - 1:00pm | Bonnie Dallas Senior Center

Visit the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center for the annual Holiday Craft Fair!

Christmas Craft Fair

November 4, 2023 from 8:30am - 2:30pm | Farmington Recreation Center

Get ready for the holidays by visiting Farmington Recreation Center for their Christmas Craft Fair. Booth rentals open on Monday, August 14th at 8:00am.

Calvary Chapel Craft Fair

November 4, 2023 from 9:00am - 3:00pm | Calvary Chapel of Farmington

The Calvary Chapel is hosting the 2023 Ladies Ministry Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, November 4th, from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

San Juan College Charity Bowl Sale

November 9, 2023 from 9:00am - 5:00pm | San Juan College Henderson Fine Arts Center

Hand-made, one-of-a-kind ceramic creations and the best soup in town are combined for the annual San Juan College Charity Bowl Sale.

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

Categories: Craft Fairs, Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look, Winter Holidays

Tibbetts Middle School Fall Craft Fair

November 11, 2023 from 9:00am - 2:00pm | Tibbetts Middle School

Great opportunity to do your holiday shopping! Tibbetts Middle School will be holding their annual fall craft fair from 9:00am to 2:00pm on November 11, 2023.

Categories: Craft Fairs, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

Small Business Saturday at Amy's Bookcase

November 25, 2023 from 9:00am - 4:00pm | Amy's Bookcase

Celebrate Small Business Saturday at a local bookstore, Amy's Bookcase! 2023 event information coming soon!!

Christmas Parade

November 30, 2023 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Main Street in Downtown Farmington

Jumpstart the holiday season with Farmington’s annual Christmas parade. Bundle up for this evening parade of lights, through Historic Downtown Farmington, along Main Street.

Riverglo

December 1, 2023 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm | 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.

Bloomfield Craft Fair

December 2, 2023 from 9:00am - 3:00pm | Bloomfield High School North Gym

Looking to get started on your Christmas shopping? The 11th Annual Fran Templeton Memorial Craft Fair is a great place to do just that!

San Juan College Luminarias

December 2, 2023 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.

Live Christmas Card to Community

December 14, 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 14th from 6:00-8:00pm.

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

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