Outdoors & Sports
High Desert Games Senior Olympics
All day Apr 17, 2026 | Bonnie Dallas Senior Center & Various Locations
Get ready! High Desert Games 2026 Senior Olympics returns to Bonnie Dallas Senior Center! PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION FOR LIST OF ALL DATES AND TIMES.
The event runs Mar 2, 2026 through May 29, 2026
Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports
Live Horse Racing
April 17, 2026 from 12:00pm - 3:00pm | SunRay Park & Casino
SunRay Park & Casino brings live horse racing to Farmington! The 2026 racing season will be from April 10th through May 17th. Live horse racing every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with post time at 1:15 pm. Admission is free.
The event runs Apr 10, 2026 through May 17, 2026
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events
Parent/Child Indoor Golf Tournament
April 18, 2026 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm | My Golf Fix in Animas Valley Mall
Grab your favorite golf partner and get ready for a fun-filled day on the course!
Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports
Walk with a Doc
April 19, 2026 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Kiwanis Park or Animas Valley Mall
Take a step toward better health every 3rd Sunday of the month when you Walk with a Doc! The walking program is a fun and safe place to take a walk (at your own pace), learn health tips from local healthcare professionals, and meet new people. The event is FREE and all are welcome!
The event runs Nov 16, 2025 through Jun 21, 2026
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports
Tai Chi for All Abilities
April 20, 2026 from 10:00am - 11:00am | Sycamore Park Community Center
Sycamore Park Community is excited to host a Tai Chi class for all abilities with teacher Gram Davis. The class is every Monday from 10:00am-11:00am.
The event runs Jan 19, 2026 through Dec 28, 2026
Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports
Adaptive Pickleball Open Play
April 21, 2026 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center
Join Sycamore Park Community Center every Tuesday at 2pm for their Adaptive Pickleball Open Play!!
The event runs Jan 20, 2026 through Aug 25, 2026
Categories: Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports
Pickleball for Kids at Sycamore Park Community Center
April 21, 2026 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center
Bring your kids to Sycamore Park Community Center every Tuesday at 3pm for some Pickleball!
The event runs Jan 20, 2026 through Aug 25, 2026
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports
Youth Kickball at the Sycamore Park Community Center
April 21, 2026 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center
Youth Kickball is coming to the Sycamore Park Community Center!
The event runs Jan 20, 2026 through Aug 25, 2026
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports
Brown Bag Birding
April 22, 2026 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Riverside Nature Center
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.
The event runs Jan 7, 2026 through Dec 30, 2026
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports
Youth Dodgeball at the Sycamore Park Community Center
April 22, 2026 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center
Sycamore Park Community Center is hosting a weekly game of Youth Dodgeball!
The event runs Jan 21, 2026 through May 27, 2026
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports
Gaga Ball for Kids at Sycamore Park Community Center
April 23, 2026 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center
Your children are invited to Sycamore Park Community Center to play some Gaga Ball every Thursday at 4pm!
The event runs Jan 22, 2026 through Aug 27, 2026
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports
Building a Better Backyard Garden
April 24, 2026 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm | SJC Extension Office
Grow smarter, not harder. The Building a Better Backyard Garden series is a hands-on program designed to help home gardeners thrive with confidence. Learn to plan your garden, boost soil health, manage water wisely, and choose the right plants for long-term success. With tips on season extension and indoor plant care, you’ll be ready to grow year-round—whether you’re just getting started or leveling up your green thumb.
The event runs Feb 27, 2026 through May 8, 2026
Categories: Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports, Workshop
AstroFriday
April 24, 2026 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! Showtimes are at 6:30 and 7:30 pm with a stargaze after the last showing at 8:30 pm.
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
Outdoor Excursions
April 25, 2026 from 7:00am - 7:00pm | Meeting point | Farmington Recreation Center
Lace up your hiking boots and hit the trail! Join the Farmington Recreation Center for a fun day trip to Mesa Verde National Park, on the Prater Ridge Trail!
Categories: Local Look, Outdoors & Sports
Lowrider Culture: Park & Chill Car Show
April 25, 2026 from 12:00pm - 8:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
Get ready to kick off the Farmington Museum's Smithsonian Lowrider exhibit in style with a Park & Chill Car Show—where lowriders, art, music, and community collide!
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater, Outdoors & Sports
Shiprock Marathon
All day May 1, 2026 - May 2, 2026 | Shiprock Youth Center
The 2026 Shiprock Marathon will provide a unique and memorable running experience the first weekend of May in Shiprock, New Mexico!
The event runs May 1, 2026 through May 2, 2026
Categories: Family Friendly, Outdoors & Sports
Friday Night Lights Gymkhana
All day May 2, 2026 | San Juan County Sheriff Posse Arena
Join the San Juan County Sheriff's Posse for Friday Night Lights 2026 Gymkhana Series! PLEASE READ FULL EVENT DESCRIPTION FOR ALL DATES AND TIMES.
The event runs May 2, 2026 through Oct 31, 2026
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Live Performance, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports
Across The Border Golf Tournament
May 2, 2026 from 8:00am - 5:00pm | Pinon Hills Golf Course and Hillcrest Golf Club
Two great days of golf in two states at two of the area's finest golf courses!
The event runs May 2, 2026 through May 3, 2026
Categories: Local Look, Outdoors & Sports
KSJE Zero Mile Fun Run
May 2, 2026 from 10:30am - 11:30am | San Juan College Graduation Plaza
Get ready to break zero sweat at the 2026 Zero Mile Fun Run, presented by KSJE! Join us for a hilarious non-run where the finish line is the starting line. All proceeds support community radio, so show up, stand proud, and say you did it. It was nothing.
Categories: Family Friendly, Outdoors & Sports
Tico Time Bluegrass Festival
May 15, 2026 from 12:00am - 11:59pm | Tico Time River Resort
Three days. Two stages. Endless good times. Tico Time Bluegrass Festival is back May 15–17 with killer bluegrass, riverside camping, and all-out fun on the Animas River. Jam to Old Crow Medicine Show, Yonder Mountain String Band, Magoo, and more—then cool off with paddleboards, waterslides, yoga, and family-friendly adventures. Come for the music, stay for the vibes!
The event runs May 15, 2026 through May 17, 2026
Categories: Family Friendly, Festivals, Live Performance, Music & Theater, Outdoors & Sports
3rd Annual Boys & Girls Club Golf Tournament
May 15, 2026 from 8:00am - 5:00pm | Pinon Hills Golf Course
The 3rd Annual Boys & Girls Clubs of San Juan County Golf Tournament will take place May 15-16, 2026.
The event runs May 15, 2026 through May 16, 2026
Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports
Hood Mesa Trail Run
May 16, 2026 from 7:00am - 11:00am | Lions Wilderness Park
Téenek Racing and the City of Farmington invite you to be a part of the second annual Hood Mesa Trail Run!
Categories: Outdoors & Sports
Aztec Treasure Trek
May 16, 2026 from 8:00am - 3:00pm | Aztec, New Mexico
Come spend the day treasure hunting, supporting small vendors, and enjoying a unique outdoor shopping experience in Aztec!
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Outdoors & Sports
Riverfest
All day May 22, 2026 | 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 22, 2026 through May 24, 2026
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Music & Theater, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events
Fine Arts Show & Plein Air
All day May 22, 2026 | Berg Park
Stop by River Reach Terrace. Local and regional artists’ work in oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, drawings, photography, digital art, jewelry, sculpture, metal art, and mixed media. Hosted by the Northwest New Mexico Arts Council.
The event runs May 22, 2026 through May 24, 2026
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports
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Bosque Buddies
May 23, 2026 from 11:00am - 12:00pm | Riverside Nature Center
Attention all tiny explorers! Bosque Buddies is a playful, sensory-filled nature adventure where little ones can touch, discover, and get delightfully messy while exploring the wonders of the Animas River. Perfect for ages 5 and under—but fun for the whole family!
The event runs May 23, 2026 through Aug 22, 2026
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports
Rise & Vibes Music Festival
May 29, 2026 from 9:00am - 9:00pm | Tico Time River Resort
Rise & Vibes Music Festival returns May 29–31, 2026 at Tico Time River Resort, just south of Durango, Colorado. Enjoy three days of conscious roots and reggae music while dancing barefoot in the sand, cooling off in the river between sets, and connecting with a community that celebrates love, nature, oneness, and music—set against an epic lineup and a truly laid-back riverfront vibe.
The event runs May 29, 2026 through May 31, 2026
Categories: Festivals, Live Performance, Music & Theater, Outdoors & Sports
Farmington Grower's Market
June 6, 2026 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 6 through October 31, 2026 from 8:00am - 12:00pm (9:00am to 12:00pm in October) throughout the season. The Tuesday market will begin July 7, 2026 and run from 4:00 to 6:00pm.
The event runs Jun 6, 2026 through Oct 31, 2026
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events
Strides Against Suicide 5k Walk & Run
June 13, 2026 from 7:00am - 2:00pm | Berg Park Pavilion
Join Desert View Family Services and Counseling for the annual Strides Against Suicide 5K Walk & Run — a powerful day of remembrance, hope, and community raising funds for 24/7 crisis support, prevention education, and vital mental health services, because no one should struggle alone.
Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports
Bowl For Kids' Sake
June 13, 2026 from 12:00pm - 4:30pm | Bowlero Lanes
Have fun bowling and help raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters in San Juan County!
Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports
Father Son Dodgeball Tournament
June 20, 2026 from 10:00am - 12:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center
Join Sycamore Park Community Center for a Superhero themed Father & Son Dodgeball Tournament & Pizza Party!
Categories: Family Friendly, Outdoors & Sports
Four Corners 4x4 Week
All day Sep 9, 2026 | Location varies by event
Join us in Farmington for 4x4 fun as we celebrate off-roading life! Complete with trail rides, a vendor show, 4x4 show and Downtown Takeover, and the World Extreme Rock Crawling competition - we have plenty of 4x4 fun for everyone!
The event runs Sep 9, 2026 through Sep 13, 2026
Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events
Annual Walkathon
September 19, 2026 from 7:00am - 10:30am | Locke Street Eats
Join San Juan Medical Foundation for the 46th Annual Walkathon!
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports
Road Apple Rally
October 3, 2026 from 7:00am - 2:00pm | Lions Wilderness Park
Each October, mountain bikers meet in Farmington, New Mexico to compete in the annual Road Apple Rally! The Road Apple Rally is a favorite for professional and new riders and is celebrating 45 years of racing this year.
Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events
Riverglo
December 4, 2026 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.
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look, Music & Theater, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events, Winter Holidays
San Juan College Luminarias
December 5, 2026 from 5:00pm - 10:30pm | 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.
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events, Winter Holidays