Santa Fe Kids! Calendar Calendar Calendar May

Area Libraries offer activities like Lego Club, Book Groups, Read to the Dogs, Game Time, Chess, AfterSchool Clubs, Story Time, Movies and Knitting Clubs. Check websites for calendars and details: santafelibrary.org, vglibrary.org.

May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Youth Chess Club, 5:45pm. Play, practice and have fun in-person at the library, virtually at sites.google.com/site/childchesssantefe. Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, 9556780, santafelibrary.org.

May 4, 11, 18, 25, 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. Children must be accompanied by an adult, mats provided but if you have one, bring it. Free, La Farge Library, 1730 Llano, 955-4862, santafelibrary.org.

May 6, 20, Parent and Tot Creative Movement, 10am. Preschool aged children use fun, music and stories to exercise their minds and bodies in a relaxed environment with a chosen adult. Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org

May 31, All Together Now!, 1pm-3pm. Celebrate the beginning of library programs, the reading contest and community with NM themed treats, giveaways, and crafts; all ages. Free, Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon, 4667323, vglibrary.org.

Wags and Words. Children can practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a furry friend; for early school age; call during library hours or email to sign up: mkatencio@santafenm.gov. Dogs are from the SF Animal Shelter Pet Outreach Program. Various dates, times and library locations, santafelibrary.org.

Music

May 26, Swing Set: Live Jazz Band, 7:21-8:21pm. Part of Last Friday Art Walk, stroll through the Railyards Arts District and enjoy Swing Set’s music. Free, North Railyard, 332 Read, railyardsantafe.com. Kids Sing Along with Queen Bee Music Association. Early childhood literacy skills are explored through fun songs and play alongs. Children actively participate in every session; pre-schoolage children. Free, various SF libraries, dates, times, santafelibrary.org.

Science & Nature

May 4, 11, 18, 25, Seeds & Sprouts, 10:30-11:30am. From fun in the backyard to in-house programming, children learn about seasonal growing cycles and other gardening-related practices. Included with admission/free 17 and under 4-6pm, SF Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

May 6, 13, 20, 27, Meet Cornelius the Snake, 1pm. The beloved corn snake gets to socialize with children during this informal meet and greet. Included with admission, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

May 6, 13, 20, 27, Science Saturday, 2-4pm. Science fun for all ages with experiments and activities. Included w/admission, SF Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

May 14, Community Day at the Garden, 10am-4pm. Free admission to the Garden for NM residents and students with ID. Free, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, SF, 471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org.

May 27, Rocky Tucker’s Bird Watching Tours, 7:30-11am. Each tour is limited to 25 guests, please sign up and carpool. Free/$5 donation, Leonora Curtin Wetlands, 49A W Frontage, golondrinas.org.

Stage

May 5-7, “High School Musical,” Performed by Pandemonium Productons. 7pm Fri, Sat; 2pm Sun. Troy and Gabriella audition for a school musical while jealous Sharpay Evans tries to squash their chances. El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe, 555 Camino de la Familia, 982-3327, pandemoniumprod.org/current-production.

Storytelling

May 4, 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, SF Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

May 31, Santa Fe Animal Shelter Safety and Care Storytime, 10:30am. Listen to stories and tips on how to stay safe around dogs plus surprising facts about this hometown shelter; preschool ages. Free, La Farge Library, 1730 Llano, 955-4867, 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.

Reading Rudolfo Anaya with the SF International Literacy Festival. A children’s story hour celebrating the Godfather of Chicano literature with guest readers presenting Anaya’s bilingual books for kids. Various dates, times and library locations, 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

May 13, The 45th Santa Fe Run Around, 8am. A 5K run and 1K kids fun run starting and finishing on the Plaza.