Ongoing Events
Pictorial: Modern and Contemporary Native American Painting
May 12, 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.
The event runs Apr 17, 2025 through Oct 5, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Dibé Bíghaa': The Weaving of T'iis Názbąs
May 12, 2025 from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
The exhibit Dibé Bíghaa': The Weaving of T'iis Názbąs will be on display at the Farmington Museum from November 2024 to July 2025. This stunning exhibition features Teec Nos Pos style rugs and celebrates the history, culture, and artisanship of all Diné (Navajo) weaving.
The event runs Nov 16, 2024 through Jul 30, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Toddler Playdate
May 14, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm | E3 Children’s Museum & Science Center
Toddler Playdate at the E3 Children's Museum & Science Center.
The event runs Dec 18, 2024 through May 28, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Visions of Shiprock
May 14, 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.
The event runs Feb 1, 2025 through Dec 31, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Afterschool Art! Attack
May 14, 2025 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 3:30-4:30pm.
The event runs Jan 8, 2025 through May 28, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events
Live Horse Racing
May 16, 2025 from 12:00pm - 5:00pm | SunRay Park & Casino
SunRay Park & Casino brings live horse racing to Farmington! The 2025 racing season will be April 18th through May 25th. 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.
The event runs Apr 18, 2025 through May 25, 2025
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events
Riverfest
All day May 23, 2025 | 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.
The event runs May 23, 2025 through May 25, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Music & Theater, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events
Downtown Makers Market
June 5, 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.
The event runs Jun 5, 2025 through Sep 25, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Craft Fairs, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Signature Events
Summer Solstice
All day Jun 20, 2025 | Chaco Culture National Historical Park and Aztec Ruins National Monument
Summer Solstice viewing and events will be held at Chaco Culture National Historic Park and Aztec Ruins National Monument June 20 to June 21.
The event runs Jun 20, 2025 through Jun 21, 2025
Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports
Freedom Days
All day Jul 2, 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! This year's dates are July 2-6, 2025.
The event runs Jul 2, 2025 through Jul 6, 2025
Categories: Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Holiday Events, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater, Ongoing Events, Signature Events
Totah Festival
All day Aug 29, 2025 | Farmington Civic Center
Since 1988 Totah Festival has been an annual celebration in Farmington, featuring quality Native American art from across the region.
The event runs Aug 29, 2025 through Aug 31, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Craft Fairs, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater, Ongoing Events, Signature Events
Four Corners 4x4 Week
All day Sep 3, 2025 | Location varies by event
Join us in Farmington for 4x4 fun as we celebrate off-roading life! Complete with trail rides, a massive 4x4 show and Downtown Takeover, and the World Extreme Rock Crawling competition - we have plenty of 4x4 fun for everyone!
The event runs Sep 3, 2025 through Sep 7, 2025
Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events
Four Corners 4x4 Week Fall Crawl
All day Sep 3, 2025 | Off Road Trails
Experience the epic off-roading found in the Farmington area at the Four Corners 4x4 Week Fall Crawl. The 2025 Fall Crawl offers three days of trail runs exploring scenic landscapes and phenomenal trails amidst an awesome week of off-roading adventures. Tickets are limited for this event.
The event runs Sep 3, 2025 through Sep 5, 2025
Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports
WE Rock Nationals
All day Sep 6, 2025 | Brown Springs in Chokecherry Canyon
Join us for the 2025 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.
The event runs Sep 6, 2025 through Sep 7, 2025
Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports
Astronomy Festival
All day Sep 19, 2025 | Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Chaco Culture National Historical Park will host the annual Astronomy Festival from September 19 to 21, 2025. Visit Chaco and carry on the ancient traditions of watching the skies!
The event runs Sep 19, 2025 through Sep 21, 2025
Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports
Four Corners Balloon Rally
All day Sep 26, 2025 | Lake Farmington, Piedra Vista High School, Additional Locations TBD
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.
The event runs Sep 26, 2025 through Sep 28, 2025
Categories: Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events
Southwest Apple & Chile Fest
All day Oct 3, 2025 | 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 Maker's Market and Art Walk on October 3rd and continues Downtown with Chile in OctoberFest on October 4th. More information coming soon!
The event runs Oct 3, 2025 through Oct 4, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Craft Fairs, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Signature Events