Farmington lights up with holiday cheer, as we usher in this festive season! From holiday themed 5Ks to traditional Christmas celebrations, Farmington knows how to deck the halls. This year, we invite you to visit Farmington for more than just shopping. Take the time to join us at our holiday events, live performances and craft fairs. Meet local artisans and get to know us a little better. We also have plenty of outdoor and cultural adventures to add to your must see and do list. Please join us over the holidays and let's spread the magical spirit of the season, while creating treasured family memories.
Martinis & Mistletoe
December 14, 2023 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Courtyard by Marriott
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!
Categories: Holiday Events, Local Look, Winter Holidays
Christmas Lunch
December 15, 2023 from 11:30am - 1:00pm | Bonnie Dallas Senior Center
Join the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center for this celebratory holiday lunch.
Categories: Holiday Events, Local Look, Winter Holidays
Ugly Sweater Contest
December 15, 2023 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Heart Gallery 2
Who's got the ugliest Christmas sweater in all the land? The Northwest New Mexico Arts Council aims to find out at their Ugly Sweater Contest at the newly opened Heart Gallery 2!
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look, Winter Holidays
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The Best Brass of Showcase
December 15, 2023 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm | First Presbyterian Church
First Tee-Four Corners invites you to enjoy a special night of Christmas music and help raise money for a wonderful local charity!
Categories: Family Friendly, Holiday Events, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater, Winter Holidays
Audubon Christmas Bird Count
December 16, 2023 from 8:30am - 9:30am | Throughout Farmington Area
Take part in a holiday tradition and enjoy an afternoon along the Animas River trails, as you take part in the annual Audubon bird census! 70,000 counters, at more than 2,300 locations, stretching from the Arctic Circle to the tip of South America will conduct the count during the month of December. Join birders in Farmington, for this fun day of trail walks and bird watching!
Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Holiday Events, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events, Winter Holidays
Jingle & Mingle
December 16, 2023 from 10:00am - 12:00pm | Farmington Recreation Center
Come celebrate the holiday at the Farmington Recreation Center’s Jingle & Mingle open house!
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Winter Holidays
Bar D Wranglers at Christmas
December 16, 2023 from 11:00am - 6:30pm | 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!
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater, Winter Holidays
Bake Sale & Pictures with Santa
December 16, 2023 from 11:00am - 1:00pm | Farmington Gymnastics Academy
Christmas goodies and Santa? Sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday at the Farmington Gymnastics Academy!
Categories: Family Friendly, Holiday Events, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports, Winter Holidays
Best Brass of Christmas
December 16, 2023 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Connie Gotsch Theatre
Herald the Christmas season with a selection of festive Christmas favorites played by an expert eleven-member brass ensemble!
Categories: Family Friendly, Holiday Events, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater, Winter Holidays
Artrageous--A Very Colorful Christmas
December 17, 2023 from 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Farmington Civic Center
Get ready to embark on a one-of-a-kind artistic journey this holiday season with the Artrageous Holiday Show! Performances will be at the Farmington Civic Center on Sunday, December 17th at 2:00pm and Monday, December 18th at 7:30pm.
The event runs Dec 17, 2023 through Dec 18, 2023
Categories: Family Friendly, Holiday Events, Live Performance, Music & Theater, Winter Holidays
Winter Solstice Event
December 21, 2023 from 11:00am - 1:00pm | 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! Special performance by Cynthia Sylvester and Secret Seven Acoustic Duo starting at 11:15 am.
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater, Winter Holidays
Aztec Ruins Winter Solstice
December 21, 2023 from 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Aztec Ruins National Monument
Aztec Ruins National Monument will be hosting a winter solstice observation at sunset on Thursday, December 21st.
Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports, Winter Holidays
Christmas Dinner at Northern Edge Casino
December 25, 2023 from 11:00am - 9:00pm | Northern Edge Casino
Visit Cedar Bow Restaurant, at Northern Edge Casino, for a delicious Christmas dinner!
Categories: Family Friendly, Holiday Events, Local Look, Winter Holidays
New Year's Mandala: A Gift for Our Wildlife
December 30, 2023 from 10:00am - 2:00pm | Riverside Nature Center
Join in this outdoor project, and help create an artistic New Year's treat for our wildlife to enjoy.
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports, Winter Holidays
Happy NOON Year!
December 30, 2023 from 10:30am - 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!
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Winter Holidays
New Year's Eve at Flowing Water Navajo Casino
December 31, 2023 from 9:00pm - 11:30pm | Flowing Water Navajo Casino
Walk the red carpet and glam it up at Flowing Water's Lights, Camera, Countdown!
Categories: Holiday Events, Local Look, Winter Holidays
AstroFriday
January 19, 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!
The event runs Nov 10, 2023 through May 3, 2024
Categories: Books & Lectures, Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports, Winter Holidays
We hope you will join us for these annual festive celebrations!
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