Tri-Cities Events Calendar: Things to do in Northern New Mexico
Dumpster Days are upon us. Oct. 21-22, San Juan County transfer stations will accept normal loads for free during normal business hours.
Farmington
Thursday, Oct. 19
Farmington Rio del Sol Kiwanis weekly meeting. Noon. No Worries at Farmington Airport, 1298 W. Navajo St. Visitors and new members welcome. Details: riodelsolkiwanis.com or call (505) 860-5165 for information.
Friday, Oct. 20
Game/Bingo Night, 4 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. Free. A family friendly event. Games provided or families may bring there own games. Details: (505) 566-2480.
Night at the Library, 6 p.m. Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave. Free. Themed story times for children ages 6-11. Details: (505) 599-1270.
Saturday Oct. 21
Zombie 5k Trail Fun Run, 8-10 a.m. San Juan College Health and Human Performance Center, 4601 College Blvd. Free for children under 12, and preregistration is $25 for 13 and up. Cost on day of race: $30. Same-day registration: 8-8:30 a.m. Zombies needed! Details: Erica Rawson at [email protected] or (505) 330-5394.
Second annual Fall Festival, 12-6 p.m. SJC Sheriff’s Posse, 9001 N. Marseille Blvd. Gate Entry: nonperishable holiday dinner food item donation. There will be a wide range of activities to choose from including carnival games, pumpkin patch, vendors, live band, horseshoe competition, Dutch oven cook-off and more.
Tool Sale, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. 3501 N Buena Vista Ave. Various Stihl power tools/accessories, construction equipment/supplies, outdoor equipment, grills, fishing gear, how-to books, and more. Information: Andrea Greenaker, [email protected] or 505-486-0488.
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21-22
Dumpster Days, county transfer stations will accept normal loads for free during normal business hours.
Wednesday, Oct. 25
Senior Foot Care Clinic, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, 208 N. Wall Ave, $35, Receive expert foot care from a registered nurse. 45-minute sessions. No walk-ins. Call (505) 634-9990 or visit www.RiverWalkFootCare.com.
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 27-28
SJC Haunted House, 6-10 p.m., Henderson Fine Arts Theater, $5 per ticket. Limited tickets available, recommended for ages 13 and up. Details: SJC Student Engagement Office (505) 566-4403.
Saturday, Oct. 28
SJC Halloween Carnival, 12- 5 p.m., Graduation Plaza/Parking Lot A, There will be over 30 game booths hosted by SJC clubs, a haunted house and costume contest. Tickets for games are .25 cents, games will range from one to eight tickets. Information: (505) 566-4403.
Mission auction and dinner, 3 p.m., Day 3 Church, 1111 S. Miller. Free. Taking donations for the American/Thai dinner at 5 p.m. Come and support the Day3Church Mission Program and its Thailand Mission Team. Details: (505) 900-6710.
Socctoberfest, all day, Farmington Soccer Complex, 991 Fairgrounds Road No. 967. Free admission. Team fees on website. Come watch as costumed teams play to win at Socctoberfest Tournament, https://www.fcysl.soccer/tournament.
All Hallows Eve Gala, 7 p.m., Triple J Ranch, 215 San Juan County Road 6100. $100. Memorable evening with music, food, surprises and gifts, to support families in need. Details: https://bgcfarmington.org/events or [email protected].
Fall Bazaar & Carnival, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., McGee Park Convention Center, 17 County Road 5500, Free., Two haunted buses, a cakewalk, bake sale, games, more than 80 vendors, for more information or booth rental call (505) 599-8623 ext. 1.
Monday, Oct. 30
Pumpkin Carving, 7-8:30 p.m., Bridge at Farmington, $20., Fundraiser, join the pumpkin carving fun or just drive by and see all the jack-o’-lanterns!, Details: Laurie Harris (505) 436-8181.
Tuesday, Oct. 31
Boo-Palooza, 4-6 p.m., historic downtown. Free. Trick-or-treating on main street, vendor activities and costume contests for all ages., (505) 599-1197.
Saturday, Nov. 4
Calvary Chapel Craft Fair, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Calvary Chapel, 6925 E. Main St. Free. Support local artisans. Vendor booths available. Details: (505) 326-0604.
Lifts for Gifts, 8 a.m., Empire Athletics, 4001 E. Main St. Free. Lift competition to provide sweatshirts and gloves to local Boys & Girls Club kids. https://bgcfarmington.org/events.
Monday, Nov. 6
AMVETS Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St., Free. The monthly meeting of AMVETS. Information: [email protected].
Mondays
Storytime, 11 a.m., 2 p.m.., Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave. Free. Storytime for children ages 6 to 11. Details: (505) 599-1270.
Bridge, 12:30 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex multipurpose room, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Details: (505) 599-1380.
Mexican Train dominoes, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex sun room, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Details: (505) 599-1380.
Disc golf in the park, 2 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. Join San Juan Basin Disc Golf club to play disc golf in all weather. Bring discs. Details: (505) 566-2480.
Arts and crafts for kids, 4 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. Free. For ages 6 to 12. Details: (505) 566-2480.
Computer Basics class, 6 p.m., 2101 Farmington Ave. Free. Every second and fourth Monday. No registration needed. Details: infoway.org.
Singo, 6 p.m., Inspired Moments Event Center, 310 W. Main St. $10. Two games played per night. Prizes awarded. No registration required. Details: www.facebook.com/InspiredMomentsVenue.
Farmington Composite Squadron meeting, 6:30 p.m., Four Corners Regional Airport, 1296 Navajo St. Learn more about the Civil Air Patrol and meet members. Details: (505) 215-3097, [email protected].
Beer Yoga, 6:30 p.m., Lauter Haus, 1806 E. 20th St. $12. Classes led by Mike. Limited mats available. Bringing a mat is recommended. Fee includes first beer.
Tuesdays
Community line dance class, 6-7:30 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. Free. Taught by Joyce Barrett. Details: (505) 566-2480.
Basketball open gym, 6-8 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center Harv Henry Gym, 1051 Sycamore St.Free. Details: (505) 566-2480.
Crafty Ladies, 9 a.m.- noon, Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, Conference Room, 208 N. Wall Ave, $5 fee. Crafty Ladies enjoy making a different craft each week. Pre-registration is Required. Details: (505) 566-2256
Tuesday Morning Birders, 9 a.m., Riverside Nature Center, North Browning Parkway. Free. Join a group of beginning and experienced birders to view the over 150 bird species observed at Berg and Animas Parks.
Writing Class, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex studio room, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. A group of patrons who like to write books, poems and short stories. Details: (505) 599-1380.
Quilting & Sewing, 10:30-3:30 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex sunroom, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Join others to socialize while working on individual projects. Supply your own materials. Details: (505) 599-1380.
Storytime, 11 a.m., Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave. Free. Storytime for children ages 6 to 11. Details: (505) 599-1270.
San Juan County Rotary Club meeting, noon-1 p.m., Hills Church leadership building, 5101 N. Dustin Ave. Details: (505) 320-9424.
Hooks and Needles, 1 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex sunroom, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Participate in crocheting and needlepoint projects. All skill levels. Supply your own materials. Details: (505) 599-1380.
Farmington Growers Market, 4-6 p.m., Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St., Tuesday markets have been such a hit we will keep them going until further notice. Also note the 9am Saturday start times starting in October! Details: (505) 334-9496
Hip Hop dance class, 5 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. Free. Learn choreography and freestyle dancing. Ages 6 and older. Open to all ability levels. Registration recommended. Details: (505) 566-2480.
Four Corners Chess Club, 5-7 p.m., upstairs from Mary’s Kitchen at San Juan College, west of the library. Players of all levels, from beginner to expert, are welcome. This club is hosted in partnership with Encore.
Wednesdays
Toddler playdate, 10 a.m.-noon, E3 Children’s Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. Free. Designed for families with young children to develop early motor skills and find new playmates. Details: (505) 599-1425.
Navajo Bible Study, 10-11 a.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex room, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Bible study covers traditional Scriptures and singing in the Navajo language. Details: (505) 599-1380.
Beadwork, 1-3 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex sunroom, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Join others to socialize while working on individual projects in this Native American art style. Supply your own materials. Details: (505) 599-1380.
Ceramics, 1-3:30 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center art studio, 109 E. La Plata St. Join Holly and Tina to work on painting ceramics and socializing. Fees may be required for some supplies. Details: (505) 599-1380
Untangled Threads, 2 p.m., Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave. Free. Bring knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross stitch, or more and chat with other people who also like doing crafts. Details: (505) 599-1270.
Afterschool Art! Attack, 3:45-4:30 p.m., E3 Children’s Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. Free. Explore new art techniques. Ages 6 and older. Details: (505) 599-1425.
Dodgeball, 4 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. All ages. Details: (505) 566-2480.
Paint night, 6 p.m., Inspired Moments Event Center, 310 W. Main St. $30. Various themes. All supplies are included. Additional paints nights are listed online at www.facebook.com/InspiredMomentsVenue. Registration is required. Register: (505) 360-3430.
Youth and adult group counseling, 6-8 p.m., Sasha’s Rainbow of Hope, 501 Airport Drive, Suite 209. Free. Group sessions alternate between youth and adult meetings. Details: (505) 278-7789, ext. 118, [email protected].
Marine Corps League Detachment 736 monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. The group meets on the first Monday of the month.
Rockstar bingo, 6:30 p.m., Traegers, 5170 College Blvd. Details: www.traegersbar.com.
Thursdays
Mental Health Task Force meeting, 9 a.m., virtually with San Juan Safe Communities Initiative. The meeting is held on the first Thursday of every month. To join, contact Gretchen Potter at [email protected] or (505) 860-3365, or Greg Allen at [email protected].
San Juan County Seed Savers and Permaculture meeting, 10 a.m.-noon, The Harvest Food Hub, 310 W. Animas St. Discuss gardening practices, prepare seeds for libraries and experiment with plant varieties. The group meets every second Thursday of the month.
Bible Study, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex room, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Bible study covers traditional Scriptures and fellowship. Details: (505) 599-1380.
Milk and cookies meetup, 10:30-11:30 a.m., E3 Children’s Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. Free. Meet other breastfeeding and chest-feeding families, learn about local resources and build a community of support. Cookies are provided. Details: breastfeedingnm.org.
Trivia Lounge, 1 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Details: (505) 599-1380.
Farmington Rio del Sol Kiwanis weekly meeting., Noon, No Worries at Farmington Airport, 1298 W. Navajo St., We welcome visitors and new members. Details: riodelsolkiwanis.com or call 505-860-5165 for information.
Simply Science, 3:45-4:30 p.m., E3 Children’s Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. Free. Participate in simple science experiments. Dress in clothes that can get messy. Ages 6 and older. Details: (505) 599-1425.
Communion and Fellowship dinner, 5:30 p.m., Calvary Chapel Farmington, 6925 E. Main St. Enjoy dinner with congregation members the first Thursday of each month. Bring a side or dessert. Worship and Communion begin at 6:30 p.m.
Basketball open gym, 6-8 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center Harv Henry Gym, 1051 Sycamore St. Free. Details: (505) 566-2480.
Trivia, 6:30 p.m., Traegers, 5170 College Blvd. Details: www.traegersbar.com.
Fridays
Early Explorers, 10-10:45 a.m., E3 Children’s Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. Free. Designed to allow preschoolers to explore different science concepts. Ages 2 to 5. Details: (505) 599-1425.
Support group and exercise classes, 10 a.m., Sycamore Park Community Center Harv Henry gym, 1051 Sycamore St. Linda Fourr leads exercise classes and support for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and other mobility deficits. Details: (505) 566-2480.
Herb Study, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex room, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Herb study meets on the third Friday of the month. Learn a different herb every week and how to use the herb in everyday life. Fees may be required for field trips. Details: (505) 599-1380.
Mexican Train dominoes, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex sunroom, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Details: (505) 599-1380.
Art is for Everyone, 1-3 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. Accessible art for adults. Learn alternative ways to be creative, have fun and communicate when words are limited. All abilities. Art shows are held the last Friday of every month. Details: (505) 566-2480.
Bridge, 1:30 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex sunroom, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Details: (505) 599-1380.
Game/Bingo Night, 4 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. Free. A family friendly event. Games provided or families may bring there own games. Details: (505) 566-2480.
Night at the Library, 6 p.m., Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave. Free. Themed story times for children ages 6 to 11. Details: (505) 599-1270.
Saturdays
Flea market and craft fair, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m., Locket Street Eats, 112 N. Locke Ave. The flea market and craft fair is held every Saturday of the month as weather permits. Shop a variety of local vendors and enjoy a meal or drink from one of the on-site food trucks. Details: www.lockesteats.com.
Farmington Growers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. Free. Buy fresh local produce grown by growers in the Four Corners. Details: www.facebook.com/farmingtongrowersmarket.
Cars and Coffee, 8:30 a.m., Dunkin’ Donuts, 3030 E. Main St. The group meets every second Saturday of the month. Details: www.northernnewmexicostreetrodders.com.
Harley Davidson Cars and Coffee, 9 a.m., Four Corners Harley Davidson, 6520 E. Main St. The group is collecting nonperishable food items, lap blankets and unwrapped toys for local charities. The group meets every fourth Saturday of the month. Details: www.northernnewmexicostreetrodders.com.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
Belly dancing, 9-10 a.m., Bonnie Dallas Activity Center, 208 N. Wall Ave. Free. Learn to belly dance and exercise together in a fun, relaxing program. Details: (505) 599-1380.
Mondays-Fridays
Line dancing, Jamboree Mondays, 2-3:30 p.m., Beginner Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m., Transition beginner to intermediate Tuesdays, 2-3:30 p.m., Upper-Intermediate Wednesdays, 2-3:30 p.m., Advanced Thursdays, 2-3:30 p.m., Intermediate Fridays, 2-3:00 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Activity Center, 208 N. Wall Ave. Free. Details: (505) 599-1380.
Aztec
Wednesday, Oct. 18
Aztec Farmers Market, 4:30-7 p.m., Westside Plaza, 1409 W. Aztec Blvd. Free. Shop locally-raised farm fresh products every Wednesday through Oct. 25. Details: (505) 634-6171, [email protected], www.buyfreshbuylocalnwnm.org/aztecfarmersmarket, www.facebook.com/aztecfarmersmarket.
Thursday, Oct. 19
Branches of Kare Clinic Ribbon Cutting, 4:30 p.m., 100 Llano St., Aztec, Free, Join us inside Aztec Kare Drug to see our new primary health care clinic.,https://www.karedrug.com/clinic.html.
Friday, Oct. 20
Branches of Kare Clinic Grand Opening. All day. 100 Llano Street, Aztec. Free. Stop in Aztec Kare Drug all day for prizes, giveaways, and meet the clinic’s provider. https://www.karedrug.com/clinic.html.
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 20-22
Four Corners Vendor Event, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m., 600 NE. Aztec. Blvd, on the corner of Rio Grande, Free admission. Affordable vendor booths. Local shopping, artisans, crafts, food trucks. An ongoing, weekend indoor and outdoor attraction that’s growing. Details at fourcornersevent.com or [email protected].
Friday, Oct. 27
Halloween party, VFW Post 614, 201 S. Park Ave. Please bring your favorite scary finger food to share, costume contest, spooky eggs for a $1. Details: (505) 356-6077
Tuesday, Oct. 31
Aztec Safe Treats, 4 – 6 p.m. Downtown and Main Street businesses. Free. Businesses not on Plaza may be able to set up at Kare Drug parking lot or Rustic Creation lot if the Plaza is under construction.
Trunk or Treat, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 700 Navajo Ave., Come get treats from the trunks of the church’s parish members.
Saturday, Nov. 4
Powwow, noon, Aztec High School, 403 E. Zia St. Free admission. Kinteel Bi Gourd dance, vendor artisan market, cash prize powwow contest. Vendor booths available for $40. Information: (505) 334-9474 ext. 1077 or [email protected]
Vegas Night Fundraiser, 5 – 11 p.m., Aztec Senior Community Center. Tickets are $20 for a single, $35 for couples or $150 for table of eight. Come have dinner, play the raffles and games. Purchase tickets: (505) 482-7564 or email [email protected].
Saturday, Nov. 11
Teenek 100 USA, the Aztec Motocross grounds, 1771 Navajo Dam Rd. $80 for the sport, 30-mile loop or $95 for the expert, 60-mile loop. All registrations before Oct. 31 include T-shirt and socks. Packet pickup will be at Barefoot Bikes at 102 N. Main Ave. Online race registration is now open at teenekracing.com/usa Contact: (505) 386-6170.
Tuesdays
Outdoor kickboxing class classes, 8:30 a.m., Anytime Fitness, North Main turnaround behind the gym. Free. Details: (505) 334-9595, [email protected].
Book club, 10 a.m., Held every second Tuesday of the month, Aztec Public Library, 319 S. Ash St. Free., Copies of each title are available for checkout with a library card. Register at the library. Details (505) 334-7657.
Wednesdays
Aztec Farmers Market, 4:30-7 p.m., Westside Plaza, 1409 W. Aztec Blvd. Free. Shop locally-raised farm fresh products every Wednesday through Oct. 25. Details: (505) 634-6171, [email protected], www.buyfreshbuylocalnwnm.org/aztecfarmersmarket, www.facebook.com/aztecfarmersmarket.
Thursdays
Toddler story time, 10 a.m., Aztec Public Library, 319 S. Ash St., Free., Storytime programs introduce young children to books, rhymes, music and other fun activities. Ages 0-Pre-K! Details: (505) 334-7657.
Bingo, pool and cards, 9:30 a.m., Aztec Senior Center, 101 S. Park Ave. Details: (505) 334-2881.
Fridays
Karaoke, 8 p.m. Aztec VFW, 201 S. Park Ave.
BLOOMFIELD
Thursday, Oct. 19
Bloomfield Book Club meeting, 3 p.m., Bloomfield Public Library, 333 S. First St. Details: (505) 632-8315.
Bloomfield Growers Market, 4-6 p.m., Bishop Square Park on the corner of First Street and Broadway. Free. Shop locally grown fresh foods and homemade goods, come out for the final day. Details: [email protected], www.buyfreshbuylocalnwnm.org/bloomfieldmkt.
Tuesday, Oct. 31
Bloomfield PAL Halloween Carnival. Bring your kids to this fun and safe Halloween carnival featuring concessions, games, cake walk and more. For information call the Bloomfield Police Department at (505) 632-6311.
Mondays
Aztec Quilting Bee, 9:30 a.m., Bloomfield Multicultural Center, 333 S. First St. Free.
B.L.A.S.T. After-school program, 4-5 p.m., Bloomfield Multicultural Center, 333 S. First St. Free.
Mondays and Wednesdays
Basketball, 6-8 p.m., Bloomfield Multicultural Center, 333 S. First St. $30 punch card for 15 sessions, $2 drop-in. Ages 16 and older. Details: (505) 632-8315.
Mondays-Thursdays
Book sale, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Bloomfield Public Library, 333 S. First St.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Yoga, 6 p.m., Bloomfield Public Library, 333 S. First St. $2, free for fitness center members and city employees. Details: (505) 632-8315.
Wednesdays
Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Bloomfield Public Library, 333 S. First St. Details: (505) 632-8315.
Thursdays
Bloomfield Growers Market, 4-6 p.m., Bishop Square Park on the corner of First Street and Broadway. Free. Shop locally grown fresh foods and homemade goods every Thursday July 13 to October. Details: [email protected], www.buyfreshbuylocalnwnm.org/bloomfieldmkt.
Bloomfield Book Club meeting, 3 p.m., Bloomfield Public Library, 333 S. First St. Details: (505) 632-8315.
Kirtland
Friday, Oct. 27
Motorcyclists Veterans Salute, 7 p.m., Kirtland Central High School, 550 County Road 6100. Free. A motorcycle salute to veterans. Information: [email protected].
Durango
Sunday, Oct. 29
San Juan Symphony Chamber Singers-The Young Americans: Emerging Composers, 3 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. Durango. Admission for adult: $24; student/child: $5., The skilled Chamber Singers choir will tackle a variety of works by emerging American composers. More information at sanjuansymphony.org.
Saturday, Nov. 4
Record Show Extravaganza, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Four Corners Record Club, 21636 U.S. 160 W. Durango. Free admission. All ages welcome to shop 10,000-plus used records. Vendor space available. Contact: [email protected]
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