Santa Fe Kids! Calendar Calendar Calendar

storytime where parents can receive parenting info and chat with other parents. For preschool-age children and their adults. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar, 955-2828, Santafelibrary.org.

10, 24, Summer Story Time, 10-11am. A guest will read an art-related book appropriate for ages 3-5 followed by a hands-on craft. Free, NM Museum of Art, 107 W Palace, 476-5072, nmartmuseum.org.

14, Indiana Bones Storytelling Performance, 3pm. Action, adventure, history and fun. Indiana Bones weaves tales of mystery and adventure with science and history. Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org. Bilingual Books and Babies, various dates, times and libraries. Books, songs and finger games for children ages 6 mo2 years. Free, santafelibrary.org. Story Time and Craft, various dates, times and libraries. Enjoy stories and a crafts with different themes. Free, santafelibrary.org.

Also of Interest

1, 15, 22, 29, Sand Play Saturday, 10:30am-noon. An opportunity for toddlers through elementary school-age children to explore, discover and think creatively through sand, water, toys and kitchen utensils. Volunteers, experts in early childhood development and staff facilitate. Free, Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos, 316-3596, railyardsantafe.com.

4, 11, 18, 25, Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Del Sur Tuesdays, 3-6pm. The market provides fresh and local food as well as activities and family fun with pop ups by Youth Works Food Truck, Cooking with Kids, SF Children’s Museum, and others. Free, PMS, 4801 Beckner, 9834098, SantaFeFarmersMarket.com.

15, 29, Summer Movie Series, 7-10pm. Live music, bring outdoor chairs/blankets, drinks and snacks. Free, Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos, railyardsantafe.com.

August

Arts & Crafts

4, First Friday at Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 5-7pm. A family friendly artfilled evening. Free to NM residents, Georgia O’Keefe Museum, 217 Johnson, 946-1000, okeeffemuseum.org.

4, 18, Fine Art Fridays, 2-4pm. Exploration into the arts with guest facilitators and hands-on activities that encourage children to explore their creativity. Included with admission, SF Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

6, Family Art Making, 10am-noon. Families join a fun art-making session; explore the galleries to find inspiration and create; light snacks. Free NM residents, Plaza Bldg, NM Museum of Art, 107 W Palace, 476-5072, nmartmuseum.org.

12, Create Station, 8am-1pm. This drop-in activity station provides art- making materials plus guided activities for all ages. Free, Railyard Art Market 1607 Paseo De Peralta, 476-5072, nmartmuseum.org.

19, Create Station, 10am-4pm. This drop-in activity station provides artmaking materials plus guided activities for all ages. Free, NM Art Museum, 107 W. Palace, 476-5072, nmartmuseum.org.

22, Create Station, 3-6pm. This drop-in activity station provides art-making materials plus guided activities for all ages. Free, Del Sur Farmer’s Market on south side, 476-5072, nmartmuseum.org.

Classes & Workshops

1-4, Summer High School Photography Workshop, 10am-noon. Whether you are using professional DSLRs or cell phone cameras, all are welcome. Learn in the studio and out and explore digital editing tools and concepts, also explore photos in the museum. Limited to 12, registration required, chris.nail@dca.nm.gov. Free, NM Museum of Art, 107 W Palace, 476-5072, nmartmuseum.org.

2, Arts Alive!: Recycled Piñatas, 10am-2pm. Hands-on workshop, children must be accompanied by an adult. Museum free during workshop (call or email to guarantee). Groups of 6 or more contact Patricia Sigala, 476-1212, patricia.sigala@dca.nm.gov. Free, Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, On Museum Hill, 476-1200, internationalfolkart.org.

3, Arts Alive!: National Honey Bee Day, 10am-2pm. Hands-on workshop, children must be accompanied by an adult. Museum free during workshop (call or email to guarantee). Groups of 6 or more contact, 471-9103, ext 5, christie@santafebotanicalgarden.org.

Free, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, 471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org.

Cultural Centers & Museums

2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Wee Wednesdays, 10:30am. Parents and toddlers enjoy discovery with story time and play. Included with admission, SF Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

3, Community Day at the Garden, 9am-5pm. Free NM residents & students, SF Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, 471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org.

3, Homeschool Heroes Seeds & Sprouts Field Trip, 10am-noon. Homeschoolers receive free admission to museum and join the Seeds & Sprouts extended program. Free, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Thursdays Are Yours, 4-6pm. Visitors enjoy immersive exhibits for free, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

13, Family Fun Day: All About Style!, 11am-3pm. Join in a celebration of expression through personal style. Participating families will receive pass for free admission to the museum. Free, Georgia O’Keefe Museum, 217 Johnson, 946-1000, okeeffemuseum.org.

Dance

5-6, 2nd Annual Nakotah LaRance, 10am-4pm. Youth Hoop Dance Championship open to ages up to 26. See website for full details, lightningboyfoundation.com.

Fairs and Festivals

18, IndigenousWays Festival, 5-9pm. Three unique events showcasing leading Indigenous musicians, artisans and drummers along with wisdom keepers, weavers and other performers. Free, Railyards Santa FE, 740 Cerrillos, railyardsantafe.com/event/creative-natives.

19-20 Santa Fe Indian Market, 9am5pm. Free, Santa Fe Plaza, 63 Lincoln, swaia.org/2023-schedule-of-events.

25-27, TradFest. A festival of live music, jamming, camping, workshop and activities for the family with 15 national and local musicians. Free weekend passes under 13/$20 ages 32-16/$25-$80 adults. Bishop’s Lodge at Camp Stoney, 7855 Old Santa Fe Trail, santafetradfest.org.

Library Events

1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Wags and Words, 67pm. Children can practice reading by sharing a story with a furry friend; for early school-age children; call or email to sign up: mkatencio@santafenm.gov. Dogs are from the SF Animal Shelter Pet Outreach Program. Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, 955-6837, santafelibrary.org.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Yoga and Movement for Kids, 10:3oam. Join for children’s yoga, joyful movement and kinesthetic creativity; children of all ages have fun getting bodies moving. All children must be accompanied by adult, mats provided but if you have one, bring it. Free, La Farge Library, 1730 Llano, 955-4862, santafelibrary.org.

4, Beat the Heat Movie Matinee, 3pm. Cool off in the air conditioned community room for a family friendly movie, popcorn and lemonade. Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, 955-6837, santafelibrary.org.

5, 19, Parent and Tot Creative Movement, 10am. Preschool-age use fun, music and stories to exercise their minds and bodies in a relaxed environment w/adult. Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org.

26, Author Visit: Ali DeMoro, “The Jealous Little Munchkin,” 11:30am. Life is thrown upside down for Munchkin the cat. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar, 955-2830, santafelibrary.org.

Music

26, SF Waldorf School’s Music de Sol, A Summer Benefit Concert, 59pm. A community event open to all with 3 live bands and local food trucks; bring a blanket or chair. Preschool-high school now enrolling. Free for kids/$10-$25 sliding scale, SFWS, 26 Puesta de Sol, 4676431, santafewaldorf.org/sol.

Science & Nature

3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Animal Meet & Greet, 12:30-1pm. Learn fun facts about the museum pets and see them eat their lunch. Say “hi” to Cornelius (Corn snake), Bisquick (Tortoise), Fafnir (Lizard) and Loki (Mexican Black Kingsnake). Included with admission, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Seeds & Sprouts, 10:30-11:30am. Kids explore nature from fun in the backyard to in-house programming, learn about seasonal growing cycles and other gardening-related practices. Included with admission, SF Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

5, 12, 26, Science Saturday, 2-4pm. Science fun for all ages with exciting experiments and activities. Included with admission, SF Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

Stage

8, 12, 15, 24, SF Opera Family Nights:“Rusalka,” “Tosca,” “The Flying Dutchman,” “Orfeo.” Designated performance evenings that make attending the opera a more accessible experience for all. $15 ages 6-22/$30 first 2 adults, $50 additional adults, Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera, 986-5900, santafeopera.org/community/family-nights.

Storytelling

3, Fun with Firefighters, 1-2pm. The Museum partners with the SF Fire Department to bring a story time where firefighters read some of their favorite books and everyone can go outside to see the firetruck. Included with admission, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

Bilingual Books and Babies, various dates, times and libraries. Books, songs and finger games for children ages 6 months-2 years. Free, santafelibrary.org.

Also of Interest

5, 12, 19, 26, Sand Play Saturday, 10:30am-noon. An opportunity for toddlers through elementary school-aged children to explore, discover and think creatively through sand, water, toys and kitchen utensils. Volunteers, experts in early childhood development and staff facilitate. Free, Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos, 316-3596, railyardsatafe.com.

12, 26, Summer Movie Series, 7-10pm. Bring outdoor chairs/blankets along with drinks and snacks. Free, Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos, railyardsantafe.com.