50 Fantastic Fall Experiences in Farmington, New Mexico
If you need incentive to plan a Fall getaway, we have 50+ fantastic fall experiences that you can do on a modest budget when visiting Farmington, New Mexico. From autumnal celebrations and authentic cultural experiences, to one of a kind outdoor adventures we have plenty of reasons for you to squeeze a weekend escape into any fall weekend!
Make the most of your autumn escape, incorporate seasonal experiences and outdoor adventures into your vacation. If you would like additional tips, recommendations or ideas, we suggest that you request a free 2019 Vacation Guide and visit our Travel Deals for special offers and explore Where To Stay, Where to Shop and Where to Dine.
- Cooler temps and dramatic skies make Fall the perfect time to visit the Bisti
- Sample fresh roasted green chile at Farmington Grower's Market - September-October
- Catch salmon on the run during Salmon Season - October 1-December 31, 2019
- Leaf peeping along the River Walk Trails
- Blaze a trail with Four Corners Explorers
- Learn about traditional textiles at the Museum of Navajo Art & Culture
- Flock together with local birders at Tuesday Birding or Brown Bag Birding
- Learn ancient history from the best - Journey into the Past Tours
- Fall in love with National Parks (Fee Free Day November 11, 2019)
- Sample seasonal brews at Three Rivers Brewery
- Fall into the local art scene by visiting our local art galleries
- Catch a celestial encounter and witness sunrise at Angel Peak
- Pose for Halloween frights when you meet Stan the T.Rex
- Find your favorite mineral at the Sherman Dugan Geology Museum
- Start your holiday shopping at the Downtown Maker's Market
- Discover your home away from home at Casa Blanca Inn & Suites
- Celebrate the way things were with Petroliana
- Get ready for Fall at the Pumpkin Festival
- Leaf peeping and wildlife watching at the Riverside Nature Center
- Witness a traditional Navajo dance at the 108th Northern Navajo Nation Fair - October 4-6, 2019
- Watch the sun set over Shiprock Pinnacle
- Celebrate 38 years of mountain biking at the Road Apple Rally - October 5, 2019
- Salute those that have served at All Veterans Memorial Plaza
- Witness autumn colors along the Animas River Walk Trails
- Discover traditions at the Fall Navajo Song & Dance - October 12, 2019
- Get lost in autumn constellations at Chaco, an International Dark Sky Park
- Indulge in the Spooktacular, a family-friendly show - October 18, 2019
- Take on the Battle in the Badlands - October 26, 2019
- Stand in 4 states at one time while visiting Four Corners Monument
- Trick or treat at Boo Palooza - October 31, 2019
- Get seasonal, with San Juan Symphony - November 3, 2019
- Play your way through 5 Golf Courses
- Give thanks for Veterans - November 8, 2019
- Learn from a master - Ronny Cox Workshop & Performance - November 8, 2019
- Get turkey ready with the Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble - November 23, 2019
- Land a record trout on the San Juan River
- Hit the links at one of the top municipal courses in America - Pinon Hills Golf Course
- Feast on award winning chile at The Chile Pod
- Fall in love with jazz at Jazz Jam
- Play in the high desert, visit Lions Wilderness Disc Golf Course
- Hook a northern pike at Lake Farmington
- Observe how we preserve the past to protect the future at Salmon Ruins
- Play pioneer for a day, visit Pioneer Village at Aztec Museum
- Find lady luck at our local casinos
- Sketch or photograph the beauty of the Bisti Badlands
- Geocache your way around Farmington and San Juan County
- Taste an award winning green chile cheeseburger at Clancy’s Irish Cantina
- Go back in time at the B-Square Ranch Electromechanical Museum
- Enter the oldest reconstructed Kiva in North America at Aztec Ruins National Monument
- Discover early art, as you tour Dinétah Rock Art & Pueblitos
- Spend some time at the marina - Navajo Lake Marina
- Explore contemporary and traditional Native art by touring local Trading Posts
- Meet local artisans, makers and more at local craft fairs October - December
- Come to play and consider why you should stay
There are certainly more than 50 fantastic experiences to explore in Farmington this Fall. Simply Choose Your Journey, and let us help you build the perfect getaway! There are plenty of local events, restaurants, attractions and adventures to discover.
