Upcoming Events & Festivals | Visit Farmington, NM: Holiday Events

San Juan College Charity Bowl Sale

November 21, 2024 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 21, 2024 through Nov 22, 2024

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

Kelly Green Craft Fair

November 23, 2024 from 9:00am - 3:00pm | McGee Park

Get your holiday shopping off to a wonderful start with the annual Kelly Green Craft Fair at McGee Park!

Many Hogans' Holiday Art Market

November 23, 2024 from 9:00am - 6:00pm | Farmington Civic Center

The Many Hogans Holiday Art Market is a fantastic place to kick-start your holiday shopping!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Nov 23, 2024 through Dec 22, 2024

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

Black Friday at the Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village

November 29, 2024 from 10:00am - 3:00pm | Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village

Are today's high prices giving you the black Friday blues? The Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village has the answer for you!

Cookie Crawl

November 30, 2024 from 11:00am - 1:00pm | Downtown Farmington Businesses

Cookies! Cookies! Cookies!! Northwest New Mexico Arts Council is hosting a Cookie Crawl on November 30th from 11:00am-1:00pm!

Small Business Saturday

November 30, 2024 from 12:00pm - 5:00pm | 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 2, 2024 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!

Festival of Trees

All day Dec 3, 2024 | Farmington Civic Center

Presbyterian Medical Services is excited to host a holiday favorite, the Festival of Trees, at the Farmington Civic Center!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 3, 2024 through Dec 8, 2024

Categories: Festivals, Holiday Events, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports, Winter Holidays

Native Arts and Crafts Christmas Bazaar

December 4, 2024 from 9:00am - 6:00pm | 9000 Rooms of the Henderson Fine Arts Center

Shop for unique and handmade goods in time for the holidays! This event not only offers a platform for local artisans to showcase their remarkable talents but also provides the community with an opportunity to engage with and appreciate the rich traditions and creativity of Native American arts and crafts.

Joy to the World~A Celebration of Jesus Christ

December 4, 2024 from 4:00pm - 9:00pm | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Bloomfield Stake Center

Warm your hearts by filling it with the spirit of Christmas at our FREE 10th Community Christmas Nativity Display! The celebration will be open December 4th-December 6th from 4:00pm-9:00pm. It will continue on Saturday, December 7th from 9:00am-7:00pm.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 4, 2024 through Dec 7, 2024

Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater, Ongoing Events, Winter Holidays

Farmington Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 4, 2024 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Farmington Civic Center

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

Collingsworth Family Christmas Concert

December 4, 2024 from 7:00pm - 9:30pm | Farmington Civic Center

The award-winning gospel group, The Collingsworth Family, bring their "True Family Christmas" LIVE concert to the Farmington Civic Center!!

Riverglo

December 6, 2024 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.

Holiday Spectacular

December 6, 2024 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Henderson Fine Arts Center

Find the joy and holiday spirit of the season as dancers from throughout San Juan County unite in a community performance to raise funds for Kids Kollege scholarships on Friday, December 6, at 7 p.m., in the Henderson Fine Arts Center Performance Hall.

Salmon Ruins Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair

December 7, 2024 from 9:00am - 5:00pm | McGee Park

Salmon Ruins brings artisans and makers from throughout the Four Corners to Farmington to display and sell their wares at McGee Park. This is one of the oldest and most varied arts and crafts fairs in San Juan County.

Holiday Craft Workshop

December 7, 2024 from 9:30am - 11:00am | Farmington Recreation Center

Get ready for the holidays at the Farmington Recreation Center with the annual Holiday Craft Workshop!

Jingle & Mingle

December 7, 2024 from 10:00am - 12:00pm | Farmington Recreation Center

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

Santa Paws

December 7, 2024 from 11:00am - 3:00pm | Farmington Regional Animal Shelter

Dogs have wishes too! Let them meet Santa and get a photo at the annual Santa Paws event.

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. Celebrate the holiday season by driving or walking through this stunning display.

A Cowboy Christmas

December 7, 2024 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm | The Leanor Petite Hotel and Event Center

Join Cowboy Storyteller, Scott Perez for a memorable evening of Cowboy Christmas tales at The Leanor in Aztec, New Mexico.

Women's Advent by Candlelight

December 8, 2024 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Christ the Rock

Christmas is filled with all kinds of traditions. What do they mean for us today?

Bloomfield Christmas Parade

December 10, 2024 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Bloomfield

Bundle up the kids and head to Bloomfield for their annual Christmas parade!

Martinis & Mistletoe

December 12, 2024 from 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Artifacts 302

Celebrate the giving season and learn how to support the Sexual Assault Services of Northwest New Mexico throughout the year at the Martinis & Mistletoe Christmas Mingle!

A Charlie Brown Christmas

December 12, 2024 from 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Farmington Civic Center

The Heather McGaughey Youth Theatre program is excited to present A Charlie Brown Christmas on Thursday, December 12th-Saturday, December 14th at 7:30pm. There will also be a special matinee on Saturday, December 14th at 2:00pm.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 12, 2024 through Dec 14, 2024

Categories: Family Friendly, Holiday Events, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater

Kristkindlmarkt Winter Wonder Arts Festival

All day Dec 13, 2024 | Zion Lutheran Church

The Annual Kristkindlmarkt will take place at the Zion Lutheran Church from 5:00-8:00 pm on Friday, December 13. It will be open from 9:00 am-4:00 pm on Saturday, December 14.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 13, 2024 through Dec 14, 2024

Categories: Art & Museums, Craft Fairs, Family Friendly, Festivals, Holiday Events, Local Look, Winter Holidays

Christmas Lunch

December 13, 2024 from 11:00am - 1:00pm | Bonnie Dallas Senior Center

Join the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center for this celebratory holiday lunch.

Evening of Lights

December 13, 2024 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.

AstroFriday

December 13, 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 Dec 13, 2024 through Apr 4, 2025

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

Aztec Sparkles

All day Dec 14, 2024 | Aztec, New Mexico

Aztec celebrates Christmas with Aztec Sparkles on Saturday, December 14, 2024!

Morning with Santa

December 14, 2024 from 9:00am - 12:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center

Who has their Christmas list ready to go? If so, come spend the Morning with Santa at the Sycamore Park Community Center and give it to the big guy yourself!

Bloomfield Craft Fair

December 14, 2024 from 9:00am - 3:00pm | Bloomfield High School North Gym

Looking to get started on your Christmas shopping? The 12th Annual Fran Templeton Memorial Craft Fair is a great place to do just that!

San Juan Center For Independence Christmas Bazaar

December 14, 2024 from 9:00am - 2:00pm | San Juan Center for Independence

Experience the joy of the holiday season while making a difference when you shop or visit the San Juan Center for Independence Christmas Bazaar on December 14th!

Bar D Wranglers at Christmas

December 14, 2024 from 11:00am - 7:00pm | 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!

Santa at the Leanor

December 14, 2024 from 12:00pm - 9:00pm | The Leanor

Come meet Santa at The Leanor and enjoy the Aztec’s Sparkles Festival!

Categories: Holiday Events, Winter Holidays

3 Redneck Tenors Christmas SPEC-TAC-YULE-AR

December 17, 2024 from 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Historic Totah Theater

Come and take a magical, musical Christmas journey with the 3 Redneck Tenors at the Historic Totah Theater!

Christmas with Chevel

December 20, 2024 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Hills Church

Enjoy a Christmas Concert with Chevel at the Hills Church!

Winter Solstice Observation

All day Dec 21, 2024 | Chaco and Aztec Ruins

On Saturday, December 21, 2024 the public is invited to observe the winter solstice alignment at Chaco Culture National Historical Park and Aztec Ruins National Monument.

Winter Solstice Event

December 21, 2024 from 11:00am - 12:30pm | 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!

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