(*) suitable for children under six
1 Sunday, 2-4 p.m. *
Rocks
Delve into the science of rocks and how they came into being.
Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.
1 Sunday, 2:30-4 p.m.
Artist Demonstrations
By Russian icon painters and New Mexican retablo painters.
Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, 476-1200.
3 Tuesday, 8 p.m.
Echoes of the Night
Featuring a selection of Native American stories.
Adults $5; preteens and seniors $3; free for SFCC students, employees and planetarium members.
Planetarium at Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Avenue, 428-1677.
3 Tuesday, 11 a.m. *
Toddler and Preschool Story Time with Linda. Cookies and juice follow.
Borders Books, Music & Café, 500 Montezuma Avenue, 954-4707.
3 Tuesday, 1-4 p.m. *
Wire Mobiles
Make mobiles with soft, easy-to-form wire. Bend the wire into animals, flowers, insects or any shape you wish.
Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.
4 Wednesday, 11 a.m. *
Toddler and Preschool Story Time with Linda.
Borders Books, Music & Café. See June 3 listing.
4 Wednesday, 1-4 p.m.
Open Studio
Alternating each Wednesday between painting and drawing mediums. Explore art-making using pastels, acrylics, and inks.
Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.
5 Thursday, 11-11:30 a.m. *
Firefighter Story Hour
A firefighter will share a favorite book as well as fire safety tips. A fire truck will be onsite when possible.
Please note, the firefighter will be on duty and may need to leave to take care of an emergency. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.
5 Thursday, 8 p.m.
A Month with the Moon
Climb the moon with a telescope. Moon viewing follows the planetarium presentation, if weather permits.
Adults $5; preteens and seniors $3; free for SFCC students, employees and planetarium members. Planetarium at Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Avenue, 428-1677.
5 Thursday, 6-9 p.m. *
Rio Grande Botanic Garden Summer Nights
Concert series. Featuring local and regional talent. Magic show and caricature artist onsite. Both the Aquarium and Botanic Garden are open during the show.
Heritage Farm open from 6 to 8 p.m. Adults $8, seniors $4, Children $2. 2601 Central Avenue, Albuquerque, 764-6200.
6 Friday, 9 a.m.-noon *
Preschool Prime Time
A special time for children under 5 to enjoy exhibits and hands-on activities.
Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.
6 Friday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Earthworks
Join in the fun outside or in the Greenhouse for science and building activities that will challenge, educate and inspire.
Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.
6 Friday, 6-10 p.m.
Kids Night Out
Movie, games, food and fun. Open to everyone ages 5 to 12.
$45 includes pizza/pasta supper. Limited spaces. Advanced reservations required.
Santa Fe Academy, 4008 Rodeo Road (across from Sam’s Club), 424-4705.
7 Saturday, sunrise to sunset
Free Fishing Day
No license required for this day only. All fishing-folks invited.
Albuquerque Biopark’s Tingley Beach, 1800 Tingley Drive SW, Albuquerque, 505- 768-2000.
7 Saturday – 8 Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. *
Spring Festival and Children’s Celebration
Costumed villagers reenact life on a Spanish colonial ranch. Sheep sheering, blacksmithing and candle making. Hands-on activities for kids.
Optional participation in an outdoor Mass and procession for San Isidro, patron saint of farmers. Enjoy music and dancing, buy arts and crafts directly from the artisans.
Adults $7; Ages 5-12 $3; Seniors 62+, teens 3-18 and military $5. El Rancho de Las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Road, 471-2261.
7 Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon
Child Development Specialists
Child development specialists onsite to help answer parenting questions and develop effective parenting strategies.
Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.
7 Saturday, 1-4 p.m. *
Doodles and Designs
Doodle with a pencil on large sheets of paper. Look for open shapes and fill them in with a variety of designs, colors and patterns.
Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.
7 Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m. *
Cooking in the Garden
Help find what is ripe in the garden and bake, mix, fry or dry it.
Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.
7 Saturday, 4-10 p.m.
Common Ground Festival
Navajo, Hispanic and Anglo community members from north western N.M. present a festival of personal stories, video and film, music and visual arts, the result of a six-month collaborative project between professional artists and community members of all ages.
Food, vendors, a waterslide and 4-H presentations. Performances start at 8:30.
Sandoval County Fairgrounds, Cuba, 505 670-4364.
8 Sunday – 14 Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily
Santa Fe Trail Rendezvous
A reenactment of the Mountain Man Era, pre-1940, on the Santa Fe Trail. Camping, team events, mountain man run, costume contest, primitive archery matches, Ma and Pa egg cooking contest, and more.
Prizes and Traders Row. Adults $35, Ages 12-15 $10, maximum of $65 for the immediate family. Raton.
Call Shay Lynne Stone or check website for location, camping and activity details. 512-755-9716, www.cap-nball.com/raton.
8 Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
Textile Demonstration
by the Española Valley Fiber Arts Center. By museum admission. NM residents with I.D. free on Sundays, youth 16 & under and foundation members always free.
Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, 476-1200.
8 Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m. *
Art and Games in the Garden
Join the staff of Earthworks for creative activities and games outdoors.
Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.
10 Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. *
Jingles the Clown
performed by Jean Jenkins. Santa Fe Public Library, Southside Branch, 6599 Jaguar Drive, 955-2828.
10 Tuesday, 11 a.m. *
Toddler and Preschool Story Time with Linda.
Borders Books, Music & Café. See June 3 listing.
10 Tuesday, 1-4 p.m. *
Paint a Rock
Find a special rock and let its character guide you as you paint and decorate it with acrylics. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.
10 Tuesday, 2 p.m. *
Jingles the Clown
performed by Jean Jenkins. Santa Fe Public Library, Main Branch, 145 Washington Avenue, 955-6783.
10 Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. *
Twilight Tour of the Zoo
All ages welcome. Experience the sights and sounds of the zoo at twilight! After dinner at home, observe interesting animal behavior while taking a tour of the zoo in a small group led by your personal guide. Tours start promptly at 6:30 p.m. and will occur rain or shine. Meet at the front of the zoo. Adults $10, seniors age 65 and up and children ages 3-12 $6. Pre-registration required.
Rio Grande Zoo, 903 Tenth Street SW, Albuquerque, 505-764-6214.
11 Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. *
Jingles the Clown
performed by Jean Jenkins. Santa Fe Public Library, La Farge Branch, 1730 Llano Street, 955-4863
11 Wednesday, 11 a.m. *
Toddler and Preschool Story Time
with Linda. Borders Books, Music & Café. See June 3 listing.
11 Wednesday, 1-4 p.m.
Open Studio
Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 4 listing.
11 Wednesday, 1-4 p.m.
Lace making
with the Enchanted Lace Makers. By museum admission. NM resident Seniors (60+) with I.D. admitted free on Wednesdays, youth 16 & under and foundation members always free.
Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, 476-1200.
11 Wednesday, 2-4 p.m.
Parent Talk
Child development and parenting specialists are onsite to help answer parenting questions.
The Wednesday specialist is bilingual English and Japanese and specializes in child and adolescent counseling. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.
12 Thursday, 8 p.m.
A Month with the Moon
Planetarium at Santa Fe Community College. See June 5 listing.
12 Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m. *
Art and Games in the Garden
Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 8 listing.
12 Thursday, 6-9 p.m. *
Rio Grande Botanic Garden Summer Nights
Concert series. 2601 Central Avenue, Albuquerque. See June 5 listing.
13 Friday, 9 a.m.-noon *
Annie Rose, the Flower Fairy
Play dress up, dance and get your face painted during Preschool Prime Time.
Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 6 listing.
13 Friday, 1-4 p.m.
Tinwork Design
Engrave concave and convex designs on metallic foil.
Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.
13 Friday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Earthworks
Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 6 listing.
13 Friday, 7 p.m.
“Bee Movie”
Movie Night. Includes free popcorn, juice and chocolate.
All movies rated PG. Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon in Eldorado, 466-7323.
14 Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon
Free Fishing Clinic
Instruction of basic fly-tying methods, fly-rod casting techniques, fishing etiquette, effective ‘catch and release’ practices
and enhancement of advanced skills. Equipment and supplies are available for use free of charge on a first come, first
served basis, or bring your own gear. Albuquerque Biopark’s Tingley Beach, 1800 Tingley Drive SW, Albuquerque, 505-768-2000.
14 Saturday, 1-4 p.m. *
Folk Art Unleashed
Make and Take lets loose once a month for an adult and child creation experience.
Make sculpture, toys, creatures and other folk art objects using a wide selection of recycled objects.
Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.
14 Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m. *
Cooking in the Garden
Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 7 listing.
15 Sunday, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. *
Father’s Day Lamy Train
Treat Dad to a leisurely train ride and BBQ on his special afternoon. Free gift for all dads. Call for fares. Santa Fe Southern Railway, 410 S. Guadalupe Street, 989-8600.
15 Sunday, noon-2 p.m. *
Raptors
Meet owls and other raptors and talk with their caregivers. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.
15 Sunday, 1-3 p.m. *
Walking Together Community Labyrinth Walk
Celebrate Summer Solstice with the Santa Fe Labyrinth Resource Group. Live music. Labyrinth is outdoors, so dress appropriately. Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, 476-1200.
15 Sunday, 1-4 p.m. *
Father’s Day
at the Santa Fe Children’s Museum The museum and the New Mexico Young Father’s Project celebrate in the Earthworks Garden. Free hot dogs and hamburgers, a low-rider car show, and a DJ spinning “oldies.” Graffiti art contest and participatory graffiti art project. Free admission for fathers with children. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.
15 Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m. *
Art and Games in the Garden
Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 8 listing.
15 Sunday, 2-4 p.m.
Native American Inspired Masks
Make colorful masks inspired by the designs of southwestern and Mesoamerican native peoples. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.
17 Tuesday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Arts Alive: Clay Pots and Animals
. Free drop-in hands-on workshops for all ages. Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, 710 Camino Lejo, 476-1250.
17 Tuesday, 11 a.m. *
Toddler and Preschool Story Time
with Linda. Borders Books, Music & Café. See June 3 listing.
18 Wednesday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Arts Alive: Retablos
. Free drop-in hands-on workshops for all ages. Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, 750 Camino Lejo, 982-2226.
18 Wednesday, 11 a.m. *
Toddler and Preschool Story Time
with Linda. Borders Books, Music & Café. See June 3 listing.
18 Wednesday, 1-4 p.m.
Textile Demonstration
by the Española Valley Fiber Arts Center. Museum of International Folk Art. See June 8 listing.
18 Wednesday, 1-4 p.m.
Open Studio
Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 4 listing.
19 Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Arts Alive: Clay Pots and Animals
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. See June 17 listing.
19 Thursday, 10:30 a.m. *
Tales & Trails Storytelling
by Bob Kanegis. Santa Fe Public Library, Main Branch, 145 Washington Avenue, 955-6783.
19 Thursday, 1-3 p.m. *
Summer Reading Program
Special Summer reading features. Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon in Eldorado, 466- 7323.
19 Thursday, 2 p.m. *
Tales & Trails Storytelling
by Bob Kanegis. Santa Fe Public Library, La Farge Branch, 1730 Llano Street, 955-4863
19 Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m. *
Art and Games in the Garden
Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 8 listing.
19 Thursday, 2:30-4:30
Yarn Art
Create original designs with colorful yarn. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.
19 Thursday, 6-9 p.m. *
Rio Grande Botanic Garden Summer Nights
Concert Series. 2601 Central Avenue, Albuquerque. See June 5 listing.
19 Thursday, 8 p.m.
A Month with the Moon
Planetarium at Santa Fe Community College. See June 5 listing.
20 Friday, 9 a.m.- noon *
Creative Dramatics at Preschool Primetime
Become an active participant in a story geared to preschoolers. This is not a performance but a chance to imagine, enact, improvise, pantomime, make sounds and learn through movement. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.
20 Friday, 10:30 a.m. *
Tales & Trails
Storytelling by Bob Kanegis. Santa Fe Public Library, Southside Branch, 6599 Jaguar Drive, 955-2828.
20 Friday, 1-4 p.m. *
Clay Pots
Learn how to use pinch and coil construction methods to create a small clay pot. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.
20 Friday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Earthworks
Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 6 listing.
20 Friday, 7 p.m. – 21 Saturday, 8 a.m.
Aquarium Overnight Sleep next to the sharks at this family-friendly event. Learn interesting facts about ocean species and their nighttime behavior. Includes games and crafts, Touchpool visit and ocean film fest in the theater. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. $25/person. Albuquerque Aquarium, 2601 Central Ave. NW, Albuquerque. 505-848-7180.
21 Saturday, 11 a.m. *
Summer Solstice Celebration
with Annie Rose the Flower Fairy. Plant flowers, make a wand and parade together. Santa Fe Farmer’s Market, PERA Parking Lot, 1120 Paseo de Peralta.
21 Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m. *
Cooking in the Garden
Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 7 listing.
22 Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
Lace Making
with the Enchanted Lace Makers. Museum of International Folk Art. See June 11 listing.
22 Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m. *
Art and Games in the Garden
Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 8 listing.
22 Sunday, 2-4 p.m.
Water Rocket Launch
Have a blast launching water rockets and learning about the laws of motion. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.
24 Tuesday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Arts Alive: Comic Art
Free drop-in hands-on workshops for all ages. Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, 710 Camino Lejo, 476-1250.
24 Tuesday, 11 a.m. *
Toddler and Preschool Story Time
with Linda. Borders Books, Music & Café. See June 3 listing.
24 Tuesday, 1-4 p.m.
Gourd Art
Choose a gourd to decorate and enjoy its amazing shape while you apply multicolored materials. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.
25 Wednesday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Arts Alive: Tinwork
Free drop-in hands-on workshops for all ages. Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, 750 Camino Lejo, 982-2226.
25 Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. *
The Magic Guy
Jamie O’Hara presents exciting, surprising entertainment. Santa Fe Public Library, Main Branch, 145 Washington Avenue, 955-6783.
25 Wednesday, 11 a.m. *
Toddler and Preschool Story Time
with Linda. Borders Books, Music & Café. See June 3 listing.
25 Wednesday, 1-4 p.m.
Open Studio
Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 4 listing.
25 Wednesday, 2 p.m. *
The Magic Guy
Jamie O’Hara presents exciting, surprising entertainment. Santa Fe Public Library, Southside Branch, 6599 Jaguar Drive, 955-2828.
25 Wednesday, 2-4 p.m.
Parent Talk
Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 11 listing.
26 Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Arts Alive: Comic Art
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. See June 24 listing.
26 Thursday, 10:30 a.m. *
The Magic Guy
Jamie O’Hara presents exciting, surprising entertainment. Santa Fe Public Library, La Farge Branch, 1730 Llano Street, 955- 4863
26 Thursday, 1-3 p.m. *
The Magic Guy
Jamie O’Hare performs at the Summer Reading Program, Vista Grande Public Library. See June 19 listing.
26 Thursday, 1-4 p.m.
Sewing on Burlap
Learn basic sewing techniques while sewing on easy-to-use burlap. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.
26 Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m. *
Art and Games in the Garden
Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 8 listing.
26 Thursday, 6-9 p.m. *
Rio Grande Botanic Garden Summer Nights
Concert series. 2601 Central Avenue, Albuquerque. See June 5 listing.
27 Friday, 9 a.m.-noon *
Preschool Prime Time
Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 6 listing.
27 Friday, 10:30 a.m. *
Family Stories
shared by Kim Brown, the real person behind “D.W.” in the popular Marc Brown “Arthur” books. Santa Fe Public Library, La Farge Branch, 1730 Llano Street, 955-4863
27 Friday, 1-4 p.m.
Charcoal Art Work
with gradients of black and gray using this classic drawing medium. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.
27 Friday, 2 p.m. *
Family Stories
shared by Kim Brown, the real person behind “D.W.” in the popular Marc Brown “Arthur” books. Santa Fe Public Library, Southside Branch, 6599 Jaguar Drive, 955-2828.
27 Friday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Earthworks
Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 6 listing.
28 Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Ansel Adams and the Zone System
Make a grey tone values chart and create a black and white image using dots to resemble the grain in a photograph. Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson Street. Reservations suggested. 946- 1007.
28 Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. *
Arts and Culture Fair
Hosted by Creative Santa Fe, with booths by local artists and creative organizations, live music, pottery and tinwork demonstrations, face painting and other interactive activities. De Vargas Center, 564 North Guadalupe, 989-9934.
28 Saturday, 11 a.m. *
Family Stories
shared by Kim Brown, the real person behind “D.W.” in the popular Marc Brown “Arthur” books. Santa Fe Public Library, Main Branch, 145 Washington Avenue, 955-6783.
28 Saturday – 29
Sunday, 1-4 p.m. *
Rodeo de Taos
Barrel racing, roping, bull riding, and more. Taos Rodeo Grounds, corner of Salazar and Bertha, Taos, 575-758-3974 or 575-751- 8800.
28 Saturday, 1-4 p.m.
Butterfly Art
Learn about symmetry while creating your own butterfly wing design. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.
28 Saturday – 29
Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. *
Theme Weekend: “Burros y Mulas” Burro races, demonstrations on saddle packing and more. Adults $7; Ages 5-12 $3; Seniors 62+, teens 3-18 and military $5. El Rancho de Las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Road, 471-2261.
28 Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m. *
Cooking in the Garden
Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 7 listing.
29 Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
Opening of “A Chair for all Reasons”
Chair-making demonstrations, refreshments, and more. Play musical chairs from 2-2:45 p.m. By museum admission. NM residents with I.D. free on Sundays, youth 16 & under and foundation members always free. Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, 476-1200.
29 Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Art and Games in the Garden
Santa Fe Children’s
Museum. See June 8 listing. *
29 Sunday, 2-4 p.m. *
Geology of Clay
Explore the materials of the earth as you work with clay. Look at micaceous clay and investigate clay’s structure and properties. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989- 8359.
