Holiday Events

Farmington lights up with holiday cheer as we usher in this festive season! From luminarias to carolers, Farmington knows how to deck the halls.
Take part in these special festive celebrations and discover your holiday spirit while creating treasured family memories.

Boo-Palooza

October 31, 2019 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Historic Downtown Farmington

Family friendly Halloween party in Historic Downtown Farmington from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.! Enjoy games, dancing and a live DJ, costume contests and of course trick or treating.

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

Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble

November 23, 2019 from 9:00am - 11:00am | Orchard Plaza

Join Farmington families for this annual special holiday event! Sign up for the 5K Turkey Trot, 2 Mile Gobble Wobble or just come for the food and fun.

Categories: Family Friendly, Outdoors & Sports, Winter Holidays

Grapevine Art

November 30, 2019 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Riverside Nature Center

Make big, beautiful wreaths and other sculptures from grapevine trimming to decorate your house or for the xeriscape garden at Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park in Farmington.

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

Miracle on Main Street

December 1, 2019 from 2:00pm - 6:30pm | Farmington Civic Center

Celebrate the magic of Christmas at the Miracle on Main Street holiday event. There will be live entertainment, free crafts and games for the kids, family bingo, picture ops in a giant life-sized snow globe, craft fair, food vendors, pet adoptions, a chance to meet Santa, the lighting of the giant tree and more! This is one holiday event you do not want to miss.

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

Riverglo

December 6, 2019 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Berg Park

Discover Farmington's holiday spirit along the Animas River! Luminarias, carolers and a live nativity transform the river walk trails and Berg Park for this holiday celebration.

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Local Look, Music & Theater, Outdoors & Sports, Signature Events, Winter Holidays

Evening of Lights

December 6, 2019 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

San Juan College Luminarias

6:00pm Dec 7, 2019 - 12:00am Dec 7, 2019 | 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.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Dec 1, 2018 through Dec 5, 2020

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

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

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, 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

Live Navajo Nativity

December 20, 2019 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Four Corners Home for Children

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

Reindeer Romp

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

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

We hope you will join us for these annual festive celebrations!
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