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.
AstroFriday
September 12, 2025 from 6:30pm - 9:00pm | 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 Sep 12, 2025 through Sep 12, 2025
Categories: Books & Lectures, Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports, Winter Holidays
Christmas Craft Fair
November 1, 2025 from 8:30am - 2:30pm | Farmington Recreation Center
Get ready for the holidays by visiting Farmington Recreation Center for their Christmas Craft Fair!
Categories: Craft Fairs, Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look, Winter Holidays
Thanksgiving Potluck
November 14, 2025 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Sycamore Park Community Center
Join Sycamore Park Community Center for a Thanksgiving Potluck!
Categories: Family Friendly, Holiday Events, Local Look, Winter Holidays
Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble
November 22, 2025 from 9:00am - 11:00am | Orchard Plaza
Join Farmington families for this special annual holiday event! Sign up for the 5k Turkey Trot, 2 mile Gobble Wobble, or just come for fun.
Categories: Family Friendly, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports, Winter Holidays
Small Business Saturday
November 29, 2025 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm | 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!
Categories: Art & Museums, Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater, Winter Holidays
Sycamore Park Community Center Tree Lighting
December 1, 2025 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!
Categories: Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look, Winter Holidays
Festival of Trees
All day Dec 2, 2025 - Dec 7, 2025 | Farmington Civic Center
Presbyterian Medical Services is excited to host a holiday favorite, the Festival of Trees, at the Farmington Civic Center!
The event runs Dec 2, 2025 through Dec 7, 2025
Categories: Festivals, Holiday Events, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports, Winter Holidays
Farmington Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 3, 2025 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Farmington Civic Center
Farmington comes together to kick-off the Christmas season by lighting our Community Christmas Tree at the Farmington Civic Center!
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look, Winter Holidays
Riverglo
December 5, 2025 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm | 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
Evening of Lights
December 5, 2025 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.
Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports, Winter Holidays
Jingle & Mingle
December 6, 2025 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
Winter Solstice Observation
All day Dec 21, 2025 | Chaco and Aztec Ruins
On December 21 and 22, 2025, the public is invited to observe the winter solstice alignment at Chaco Culture National Historical Park and Aztec Ruins National Monument.
The event runs Dec 21, 2025 through Dec 22, 2025
Categories: Art & Museums, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Outdoors & Sports, Winter Holidays
We hope you will join us for these annual festive celebrations!
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