Winter solstice, Aztec Christmas in Farmington: Calendar of events for Dec. 21-27
A winter solstice celebration will take place at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 at the Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave. The event features live music by Cynthia Sylvester and the Secret Seven Acoustic Duo, while the library’s solstice marker will be framed by sunlight at noon. Admission is free. Visit infoway.org or call 505-599-1270.
The Simply Science program, a weekly series of science experiments aimed for children 6 and older, will be offered at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 at the E3 Children’s Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. in Farmington. Admission is $1. Call 505-599-1425.
A winter solstice observation will take place at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 at Aztec Ruins National Monument, 725 Ruins Road in Aztec. The back wall of the Great House will be aligned with the setting sun as it reaches the horizon. Free. Call 505-334-6174.
Trivia Night begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 at at Traegers Bar, 5170 College Blvd., Suite 106, in Farmington. Call 505-278-8568.
Cowboy Karaoke with DJ Justin Hogue will be presented at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 at the Wooden Nickel, 900 W. Broadway Ave. in Bloomfield. Call 505-632-2457.
Early Explorers, a weekly science program for children ages 2 to 5, will be presented at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22 at the E3 Children’s Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-599-1425.
A winter coat and toy drive featuring live music by Animas, Dustin Moore, Deion Hayz, Kodi Grant, Renegade Louis, Same Flame, Red Lotus, Signal 99, Midnight Architect and DJ Recess, will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22 at Dino’s Hideaway & Lounge, 405 County Road 390 on Crouch Mesa. Admission is a new toy, or new or gently used child’s coat, and is limited to those 21 and older. Call 505-632-5132.
Rob Webster performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22 at Traegers Bar, 5170 College Blvd., Suite 106, in Farmington. Call 505-278-8568.
Cowboy Karaoke will be offered at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22 at VFW Post 614, 201 S. Park Ave. in Aztec. Call 505-290-9795.
The Stillwater Band performs at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22 and Saturday, Dec. 23 at SunRay Park & Casino, 39 County Road 5568 between Farmington and Bloomfield. Call 505-566-1205.
Aravapia performs at 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22 and Saturday, Dec. 23 at the Wooden Nickel, 900 W. Broadway Ave. in Bloomfield. Call 505-632-2457.
Fenders II will perform at 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22 and Saturday, Dec. 23 in the Cedar Bow Entertainment Area at the Northern Edge Casino, 2752 Indian Service Road 36 in Farmington. Call 505-960-7000.
An arts and crafts fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23 at the Northern Edge Casino, 2752 Indian Service Road 36 in Farmington. Call 505-960-7000.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23 at Locket Street Eats, 112 N. Locke Ave. in downtown Farmington, for photos ops and to hand out surprise gifts. Admission is free.
Twas a Nightmare Before Christmas, an all-metal show featuring Under Exile, Heart Museum, Born of Winter, Graves of the Monuments, Eyes of a Killer and Altum, will take place at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23 at Dino’s Hideaway & Lounge, 405 County Road 390 on Crouch Mesa. Cover is $10, and admission is limited to those 21 and older. Call 505-632-5132.
The Aztec Community Christmas Dinner will be served from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25 at the Aztec Senior Community Center, 101 S. Park Ave. in Aztec. Visitors can dine or carry out. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Delivery is limited to Aztec and the surrounding area. Call 505-334-2881.
The Tuesday Morning Birders group meets at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26 at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway in Farmington. Participation is free to experienced and novice birders. Admission is free. Call 505-599-1422.
Morning Storytime takes place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27 at the Bloomfield Public Library, 333 S. 1st St. in Bloomfield. Admission is free. Call 505-632-8315.
A Brown Bag Birding session will be held at noon Wednesday, Dec. 27 at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway in Farmington. Participants are invited to bring lunch and join the center staff in the observation room to watch wildlife. Admission is free. Call 505-599-1422.
Jose Villareal performs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27 at Clancy's Irish Cantina, 2701 E. 20th St. in Farmington. Admission is free. Call 505-325-8176.
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