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

Pictures with Santa

All day Dec 9, 2025 | Animas Valley Mall

Embark on an enchanted adventure to take pictures with Santa. Join him to create magical memories you and your family will always remember!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Nov 14, 2025 through Dec 24, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Holiday Events

Farmington Animal Shelter Drive

December 9, 2025 from 11:00am - 6:00pm | Cold Stone Creamery

Join the BLUEY Animal Shelter Drive! Donate a pet item for $1 off, enjoy prizes and drawings, and don’t miss the Bluey photo booth on December 13th. Give a little, help a lot!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 8, 2025 through Dec 13, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Holiday Events, Local Look

Early Steps to School Success Holiday Family Night

December 9, 2025 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center

Free holiday event! Ornament making, gingerbread house building, and much more!

Bloomfield Christmas Parade

December 9, 2025 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Bloomfield

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

Polar Express Pajama Party

December 11, 2025 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Bloomfield Multicultural Center

All aboard for holiday fun at the Polar Express Pajama Party! Bring the kids in their PJs to meet Santa, enjoy festive activities, and take home a coloring book—free family fun for everyone!

Martinis & Mistletoe

December 11, 2025 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 11, 2025 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 11th-Saturday, December 13th at 7:30pm. There will also be a special matinee on Saturday, December 13th at 2:00pm.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 11, 2025 through Dec 13, 2025

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

Kristkindlmarkt Winter Wonder Arts Festival

All day Dec 12, 2025 | Zion Lutheran Church

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

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 12, 2025 through Dec 13, 2025

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

Christmas Performances by The Mann Dance Academy, Inc.

All day Dec 12, 2025 | 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 13th. PLEASE NOTE: See event description for full list of dates and times.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 12, 2025 through Dec 13, 2025

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

Focus on Farmington Coffee

December 12, 2025 from 9:00am - 10:30am | Animas Valley Mall

A monthly coffee to help connect new people to the Farmington area and to highlight the resources, activities and events in our community. Join us this December for Coffee with Santa at the Animas Valley Mall!

Aztec Sparkles

All day Dec 13, 2025 | Aztec, New Mexico

Aztec celebrates Christmas with Aztec Sparkles on Saturday, December 13, 2025!

Morning with Santa

December 13, 2025 from 9:00am - 11:30am | Sycamore Park Community Center

Is your Christmas list ready? Bring it straight to Santa himself! Join us for a magical Morning with Santa at Sycamore Park Community Center—where kids can share their wishes, snap a photo, and soak up the holiday cheer.

Toys for Tots

December 13, 2025 from 9:00am - 4:00pm | Ziems Ford Corners

Bring an unwrapped gift for a young child or teen. There will be Whataburger cookies and more! And enjoy live performances!

San Juan Center For Independence Christmas Bazaar

December 13, 2025 from 10:00am - 3:00pm | 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 their Independence Christmas Bazaar on December 13th!

Christmas Lunch

December 19, 2025 from 11:30am - 1:00pm | Bonnie Dallas Senior Center

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

The Silhouettes

December 19, 2025 from 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Farmington Civic Center

The Silhouettes® -- first runner-up on America’s Got Talent season 6 in 2011 and Golden Buzzer winners on America’s Got Talent The Champions in 2020 – perform "Light of Christmas" at the Farmington Civic Center!

Winter Solstice Observation

December 22, 2025 from 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Aztec Ruins

On December 22, 2025, the public is invited to observe the winter solstice sunset alignment at Aztec Ruins National Monument.

Happy NOON Year!

December 27, 2025 from 10:00am - 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!

AstroFriday

January 30, 2026 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! Showtimes are at 6:30 and 7:30 pm with a stargaze after the last showing at 8:30 pm.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Nov 7, 2025 through May 8, 2026

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