Upcoming Events & Festivals | Visit Farmington, NM: Free

Chaco Culture Conservancy Silent Auction

All day Sep 18, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025 | Online

Shop. Bid. Preserve History. Join our Online Silent Auction for Chaco Culture National Historical Park & Aztec Ruins.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Sep 13, 2025 through Sep 20, 2025

Categories: Cultural & History, Free, Local Look

Visions of Shiprock

September 18, 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.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Feb 1, 2025 through Dec 31, 2025

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

Pictorial: Modern and Contemporary Native American Painting

September 18, 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.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Apr 17, 2025 through Oct 5, 2025

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

Get ready before the rush - Social Media Marketing

September 18, 2025 from 11:30am - 1:00pm | SBDC at San Juan College

Turn holiday stress into holiday sales! In this session, Georgette Allen shows you how to get your content seen, write captions that grab consumers attention, avoid costly website mistakes, and use ChatGPT to create authentic content. You’ll leave with a simple, stress-free plan—and the confidence to make this season your most successful yet!

Categories: Free, Workshop

Downtown Makers Market

September 18, 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

SteamTember

September 18, 2025 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center

Bring your littles down to E3 Children's Museum for a month of learning fun!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Sep 4, 2025 through Sep 25, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

Friday Fun

September 19, 2025 from 10:30am - 11:30am | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center

Celebrate Friday with some fun for toddlers at E3 Children's Museum & Science Center, every Friday from 10:30 to 11:15 am.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jul 11, 2025 through Jul 31, 2026

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

Early Explorers

September 19, 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 Sep 26, 2025

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

Silent Book Club

September 19, 2025 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Quill and Quest Bookstore

Love books but not into the pressure of traditional book clubs? Join us for a calm, cozy evening where the only requirement is to show up and read. No assigned books. No forced discussions. Just quiet reading time with fellow book lovers.

Categories: Books & Lectures, Free, Local Look

Farmington Grower's Market

September 20, 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. The Saturday market is held June 21 through November 1, 2025 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (9:00 am to 12:00 pm in October) throughout the season. The Tuesday market will begin July 1, 2025 and run from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jun 21, 2025 through Nov 1, 2025

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

RC Fun Fly & Swap Meet

September 20, 2025 from 8:00am - 1:00pm | Farmington RC Airfield

Take to the skies with RC airplanes! Whether you want to fly, buy or just watch, it’s fun for all ages. Meet the pilots, see the planes up close, and join the excitement!”

BeeHive Homes of Farmington Craft Fair and Fundraiser

September 20, 2025 from 9:00am - 4:00pm | BeeHive Homes of Farmington

BeeHive Homes of Farmington is buzzing with excitement over their 10th Annual Fundraiser & Craft Fair! Stop by on Saturday, September 20th from 9:00am-4:00pm to join in on the fun!

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

Free Smithsonian Museum Day

September 20, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm | Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village

Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village is hosting a Free Smithsonian Museum Day, featuring FREE admission from 10:00am-1:00pm.

Bloomfield Fall Fest

September 20, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:30pm | Vereda De Rio San Juan (Riverwalk)

It's Fall and Bloomfield is ready for it! Bring your friends and family to their Fall Fest to celebrate.

Family Super Psychedelic STEAM Saturday

September 20, 2025 from 10:30am - 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 Sep 20, 2025 through Sep 20, 2025

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

Chile Fest

September 20, 2025 from 11:00am - 3:00pm | Locke Street Eats

We’re excited to share some big news! After 20 years of bringing heat, flavor, and community fun to Farmington, the beloved October Chile Fest will continue — but with a fresh twist. Our non-profit, Come As You Are Ministries, is honored to take over and carry on this cherished tradition under its new name: Chile Fest.

Celebrating The Return- Recovery Month Festival

September 20, 2025 from 1:00pm - 7:00pm | Berg Park Pavilion

2025 is the 3rd Annual Celebrating the Return Festival. This is a Recovery Month event celebrating the return of victims of trafficking and sexual assault.

Write to Publish Writers Workshop

September 20, 2025 from 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Quill & Quest Bookstore

Join DelSheree Press Saturday, September 20th at Quill & Quest in Farmington for a workshop on crafting characters from the inside out with Kim Henderson.

Low Classics End of Summer Bash

September 21, 2025 from 9:30am - 4:00pm | Historic Downtown Farmington

The End of Summer Bash Car Show is back—bigger, louder, and shinier than ever! Join us in historic downtown Farmington for chrome, cars, food trucks, music, and nonstop fun. FREE for spectators—don’t miss it!

Eating for Celiac Disease & Gluten Sensitivities

September 22, 2025 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm | NutriMeals

Simple tips, smart swaps, and tasty tricks to make gluten-free eating easy and delicious—perfect for anyone with Celiac disease or gluten sensitivities!

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

Magic and Malice Dual Release Party

September 22, 2025 from 9:00pm - 10:00pm | Quill and Quest Bookstore

Who doesn't love a good book release party? But how about a DUAL Release Party?! Join Quill and Quest as they celebrate the release of not one but TWO new books!

Categories: Books & Lectures, Free, Local Look

Tolkien Week

10:00am Sep 23, 2025 - 8:00pm Sep 27, 2025 | Quill and Quest Bookstore

Join fellow travelers for a week of stories, lore, and magic as we celebrate the imagination of J.R.R. Tolkien—where every page holds a new adventure and every corner of the bookstore hides a touch of wonder.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Sep 23, 2025 through Sep 27, 2025

Categories: Books & Lectures, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

Tuesday Farmington Growers Market

September 23, 2025 from 4:00pm - 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 1, 2025 through Oct 28, 2025

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

Toddler Playdate

September 24, 2025 from 10:00am - 11:00am | 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 Apr 30, 2025 through May 27, 2026

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

SPI Anti-Trafficking Workshop

September 24, 2025 from 10:00am - 3:00pm | Farmington Civic Center

Forced child and adult marriages; Workshop on how providers, educators and law enforcement can help change laws when victims are trafficked while living at home.

Categories: Free, Local Look, Workshop

Ms. Indigenous Pageant

September 24, 2025 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Henderson Performance Hall

Ms. Indigenous San Juan College promotes cultural awareness and understanding of tribal/Indigenous nations while representing the Native American students at San Juan College. Join us for the 18th Annual Crowning!

Four Corners Balloon Rally

All day Sep 26, 2025 | Lake Farmington, Animas Valley Mall, San Juan College, Farmington Civic Center

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

Bloomfield Seniors Flea Market

September 27, 2025 from 8:00am - 2:00pm | Bloomfield Senior Center

Your weekend adventure starts at the flea market—shop, stroll, and score big!

Renaissance Festival at Locke St. Eats

September 27, 2025 from 11:00am - 4:00pm | Locke St. Eats

Locke St. Eats invites you to step back in time at their Renaissance Arts Faire on Saturday, September 7th from 11:00am-3:00pm.

Banned Books Week

10:00am Oct 5, 2025 - 10:00pm Oct 11, 2025 | Quill and Quest Bookstore

This week, we celebrate the freedom to read and honor the voices that some have tried to silence. From timeless classics to modern must-reads, banned and challenged books remind us that stories have power—power to inspire, to challenge, and to change the world.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Oct 5, 2025 through Oct 11, 2025

Categories: Books & Lectures, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

Mate Release Party

October 6, 2025 from 9:00pm - 10:00pm | Quill and Quest Bookstore

A Human hybrid and an Alpha Were claw against the bonds of fate in the highly anticipated companion novel to the New York Times bestselling Bride. Join Quill and Quest as they celebrate the release of Mate!

Categories: Books & Lectures, Free, Local Look

Farmington Night Out

October 7, 2025 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Historic Downtown Farmington

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors downtown for Farmington Night Out!

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

Harvest Party

October 10, 2025 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Sycamore Park Community Center

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

Aztec Fall Festival and Car Show

October 11, 2025 from 9:00am - 5:00pm | 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!

Walk to End Alzheimer's

October 11, 2025 from 9:00am - 12:00pm | Berg Park Pavilion

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!

Fall Navajo Song & Dance

October 11, 2025 from 10:00am - 6:00pm | Farmington Indian Center

The public is invited to the Farmington Indian Center for this fun social event, the Fall Navajo Song & Dance, which will close out the local Navajo Nation fair season.

Hispanic Heritage Fest Day

October 11, 2025 from 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Farmington Museum

Join us as we celebrate the Latin culture at the Farmington Museum!

New Business Tax Workshop

October 16, 2025 from 9:00am - 1:00pm | SBDC at San Juan College

If you have a new business or are planning to start a business, join the Farmington Small Business Development Center as Tom Stamper, CPA, decodes the process for you.

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

Sum Fun Night

October 16, 2025 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm | E3 Children's Museum & Science Center

Yes, having fun with math IS statistically possible!

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look

Halloween Maze

October 24, 2025 from 5:00pm - 10:30pm | Robert's Halloween Maze

The 9th Annual Robert's Halloween Maze will run from Friday, October 24th to Friday, October 31st from 5:00pm-10:30pm! It will be closed on Sunday, October 26th & Monday, October 27th.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Oct 24, 2025 through Oct 31, 2025

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

Flashlight Night Hike

October 24, 2025 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm | San Juan College Health & Human Performance Center

Bring your flashlight and experience the nocturnal side of the San Juan College hiking trails!

Dinosaur Halloween Party

October 30, 2025 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm | The Sherman Dugan Museum of Geology at San Juan College

Bring your little explorers for a Halloween adventure they’ll never forget because when dinosaurs throw a party, it’s epic!

Halloween Cake Walk & Trunk or Treat

October 30, 2025 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Sycamore Park Community Center

Sweet Treats & Spooky Streets! Bring the whole family to Sycamore Park Community Center for our Halloween Cake Walk & Trunk-or-Treat! Enjoy delicious cakes, win prizes, and load up on candy in a safe, family-friendly night of frightful fun.

Christmas Craft Fair

November 1, 2025 from 8:30am - 2:30pm | Farmington Recreation Center

Get ready for the holidays by visiting Farmington Recreation Center for their Christmas Craft Fair!

Community Fashion Show

November 5, 2025 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Henderson Performance Hall at San Juan College

The San Juan College (SJC) Native American Center (NAC) invites the community to its first-ever Native-inspired Community Fashion Show on Wednesday, November 5, at 6pm, in the Henderson Fine Arts Center Performance Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

Native American Heritage Month - 2 Hour Zumba with Chelsea Begay

November 22, 2025 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center

Farmington Museum invites you to celebrate Native American Heritage Month with them!

Small Business Saturday

November 29, 2025 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Downtown Farmington

Join the fun and celebrate Small Business Saturday and the holidays in Downtown Farmington. Complete with a cookie crawl, window decorating contest, and the Downtown Arts and Craft Fair, there's something to get everyone in the holiday spirit!

Sycamore Park Community Center Tree Lighting

December 1, 2025 from 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Sycamore Park Community Center

Sycamore Park Community Staff are stringing their lights and checking them twice to make sure all is ready for their Tree Lighting and Christmas Social! All they need is for you and your family to help them count down to the big moment!

Farmington Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 3, 2025 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Farmington Civic Center

Farmington comes together to kick-off the Christmas season by lighting our Community Christmas Tree at the Farmington Civic Center!

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.

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.

Jingle & Mingle

December 6, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm | Farmington Recreation Center

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

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.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 21, 2025 through Dec 22, 2025

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