Celebrate the Holidays

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.

Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker

December 11, 2019 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Farmington Civic Center

Christmas is coming and so is the one and only Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker ~ Gift of Christmas Tour!

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

San Juan College Choir Concert

December 12, 2019 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm | SJC Little Theater

The San Juan College Choir will present their Christmas concert, Thursday, December 12, at 7 p.m., in the Little Theatre.

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

Native Holiday Market

December 13, 2019 from 10:00am - 2:00pm | San Juan College Native American Center

Shop handmade Native American goods in time for the holidays! Buy directly from Native artists.

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

AstroFriday

December 13, 2019 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm | San Juan College Planetarium, Room 1723

Show will take place in the San Juan College Planetarium with a stargaze to follow, weather permitting. This is a free event! Planetarium show offered at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. with stargaze at 8:30 p.m.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Aug 9, 2019 through May 30, 2020

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

Bar D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee

December 13, 2019 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Farmington Civic Center

The much-beloved cowboy crooners come off the Bar D and return to the Farmington Civic Center stage for their traditional cowboy Christmas show.

Categories: Family Friendly, Holiday Events, Live Performance, Music & Theater, Winter Holidays

Audubon Christmas Bird Count

December 14, 2019 from 8:00am - 3:00pm | Riverside Nature Center

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

Bloomfield Craft Fair

December 14, 2019 from 9:00am - 3:00pm | Bloomfield High School

8th Annual Fran Templeton Memorial Craft Fair.

Categories: Craft Fairs, Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Local Look, Winter Holidays

Jingle & Mingle

December 14, 2019 from 10:00am - 11:00am | Farmington Recreation Center

Celebrate the holidays at the Farmington Recreation Center’s Open House, visit Santa and join in games and activities!

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Winter Holidays

Christmas Open House

December 14, 2019 from 12:00pm - 6:00pm | Wines of the San Juan

Join Wines of the San Juan for their annual Christmas Open House, the perfect chance to sip and shop as you enjoy catching up with friends!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 14, 2019 through Dec 15, 2019

Categories: Free, Holiday Events, Local Look, Winter Holidays

A Christmas Carol

December 14, 2019 from 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Farmington Civic Center

The Farmington Civic Center presents, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

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

Chaco Canyon Christmas Bird Count

December 16, 2019 from 9:00am - 3:00pm | Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Come join park rangers and experienced birders of Farmington’s Four Corners Bird Club at Chaco Culture National Historical Park for the 120th Audubon Christmas Bird Count!

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports, Winter Holidays

An Appalachian Christmas - Mark O'Connor

December 17, 2019 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Henderson Performance Hall

Enjoy a special evening with lilting Christmas melodies that will take you right to the heartland with Grammy Award Winner, Mark O’Connor and an all-star cast of music greats.

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

Winter Concert Fundraiser for the Heartbeat Music Project

December 18, 2019 from 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Farmington Civic Center

Please join the Heartbeat Music Project teachers and students on December 18th at the Farmington Civic Center for an evening of side-by-side performances of traditional Navajo music, classical music, and holiday classics.

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

Jazz Jam

December 18, 2019 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Farmington Civic Center

VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! Join music lovers for a live Jazz Jam, every other Wednesday evening from 7 to 9pm. This is a free event and open to all.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Oct 9, 2019 through Dec 18, 2019

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Music & Theater, Winter Holidays

Elf, the musical, Jr.

December 19, 2019 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Farmington Civic Center

Local talent takes the popular movie "Elf" to new heights in Elf, The Musical, Jr. This is a Heather McGaughey Youth Theatre Production and sure to be a holiday hit. Don't delay, get your tickets today!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 19, 2019 through Dec 21, 2019

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

Winter Solstice

December 20, 2019 from 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Aztec Ruins

Aztec Ruins National Monument will host programs in honor of the winter solstice. Event will take place December 20 and 21, 2019.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 20, 2019 through Dec 21, 2019

Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Outdoors & Sports, Winter Holidays

Winter Solstice Event

December 21, 2019 from 11:00am - 2:00pm | Farmington Public Library

Celebrate the return of the sun at the Farmington Public Library's Winter Solstice event!

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

Reindeer Romp

December 21, 2019 from 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Orchard Plaza, Historic Downtown Farmington

VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! Farmington gets holiday ready with the Reindeer Romp 5K and the 2 mile North Pole Stroll! This family friendly holiday event is so much more than a Fun Run.

Categories: Family Friendly, Holiday Events, Local Look, Outdoors & Sports, Winter Holidays

Live Navajo Nativity

December 23, 2019 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Four Corners Home for Children

VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! Since 1985, Navajo Ministries has presented this annual live nativity. A local favorite, it is a must not miss Christmas tradition.

Categories: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Free, Holiday Events, Signature Events, Winter Holidays

Christmas Dinner at SunRay

December 25, 2019 from 10:00am - 10:00pm | SunRay Park & Casino

Join SunRay Park & Casino for a wonderful Christmas meal!

Categories: Holiday Events, Local Look, Winter Holidays

New Year's Mandala: A Gift for Our Wildlife

December 28, 2019 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

Roaring 20's N.Y.E. Bash

9:00pm Dec 31, 2019 - 1:00am Jan 1, 2020 | SunRay Park & Casino

Join SunRay Park & Casino in the Sportz Arena for a Roaring 20's themed party as we celebrate the new year with music, dancing, food, and fun! Accessories will be provided! RSVP to: 505-566-1205.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 31, 2019 through Jan 1, 2020

Categories: Holiday Events, Winter Holidays