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2, Visual Arts Museum: First Sunday

Free Admission, 10am-4pm. Free for all NM residents, reserve tickets online, masks or cloth face coverings required. National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org, my.nmculture.org/1097/4927. 5, Free First Wednesday, 9am-5pm. General admission is free on the first Wed of the month. Timed ticketing applies. Free, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, ABQ, 243-7255, holdmyticket.com. 5, 12, 19, 26, Toddler Time, 9-10am. Explora opens an hour early for caregivers and toddlers to enjoy early childhood exhibit areas, storytime and a music jam. Included with admission/free for members & under age 1, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8323, explora.us. Explora is a learning place that welcomes visitors of all ages and provides real experiences with real things that put people’s learning in their own hands. Science, technology, engineering, art, math exhibits are designed for all ages. Open 10am-5pm, Tues-Suns, 1701 Mountain NW, ABQ, 600-6072, explora.us.

National Hispanic Cultural Center

offers virtual experiences including online building visits on its website, social media and YouTube channel. The Visual Arts Museum is now open 10am4pm, Tues-Suns; The Historic and Literary arts building is open 10am-4pm, Thus, Fris and a guided Torreón Tours of the “Mundos de Mestizaje” fresco are offered 11am, Thus, Fris. Timed tickets are limited and available online; those not fully vaccinated must wear a mask, 1701 4th SW, ABQ, 246-2261, nhccnm.org. NM Dept of Cultural Affairs has links with info like reopenings for museums, historic sites and other institutions that have resources, activities and exhibits online. The “Visit Virtually” section includes links to museums, cultural ctrs and libraries, newmexicoculture.org.

NM Museum of Natural History &

Science is open 10am-4pm, Weds-Suns and features eight permanent exhibit halls that take guests through time. Tickets must be purchased online, 1801 Mountain NW, ABQ, 841-2869, nmnaturalhistory.org/visitors/visitor-information.

Dance

Ongoing, Cultural Dance Program,

noon, Sats & Suns. Pueblo communities celebrate seasonal cycles through prayer, song and dance. These dances connect ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from the Creator. Included with admission, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW. 843-7270, indianpueblo.org.

Keshet Dance & Center for the Arts

has a YouTube channel for online dance classes for kids ranging from fitness to hip-hop and jazz. keshetarts.org.

Exhibits

givers and toddlers to enjoy early childhood exhibit areas, storytime and a music jam. Included with admission/free for members & under age 1, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8323, explora.us.

Fairs & Festivals

1, Lights of Enchantment. A Community First program with more than 350 displays and more than 1 million points of light. Sandia Speedway, 100 Speedway Park SW, ABQ, holdmyticket.com, lightsofenchantment.com. 1-2, Winter Wonderland, 6pm. A drive-thru holiday experience combining holiday spirit and NM culture into a family friendly attraction with a walking section with vendors and Santa. A portion of ticket sals goes to Carrie Tingley Hospital. $30/vehicle, Expo NM, 300 San Pedro NE, winterwonderlandnm.com.

Library Events

Area Libraries offer activities like Lego Club, Book Groups, Read to the Dogs, Storytimes, Crafts, Movies and Knitting Clubs. Check websites for calendars and details: abqlibrary.org, riorancholibraries.org, placitaslibrary.com. 2, One Inch at a Time, 2:15-3:15pm. In this workshop, preschoolers will measure objects using a variety of tools, including "inchworms" as well as standardized tools like rulers and measuring tape. Free, Taylor Ranch Library, 5700 Bogart NW, 897-8816, abqlibrary.org. 8, Chess Club, 1-3pm. Bring a chess set and learn game strategy from Coach Avery, all ages; registration required, limited to 20. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org. 9, Bright Light, Dark Shadows, 2:153:15pm. In this workshop, preschoolers will explore light and shadows using flashlights. Free, Taylor Ranch Library, 5700 Bogart NW, 897-8816, abqlibrary.org. 10, Erna Fergusson’s Birthday, 2:305:30pm. Join for a celebration featuring an exhibit plus arts and crafts; all ages. Free, Erna Fergusson Library, 3700 San Mateo NE, 888-8100, abqlibrary.org. 12, Mirror, Mirror, 3:30-4:30pm. Everything that is seen is because of light. If an object is smooth and shiny, a beam of light will bounce off in a predictable direction. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org. 16, Sound Sleuths, 2:15-3:15pm. Sounds are part of everyday experiences. Children can progress to sound sleuths who can listen to and describe all they see, feel and hear vibrating. Free, Taylor Ranch Library, 5700 Bogart NW, 897-8816, abqlibrary.org. 20, Young Inventors, 3:30pm. Inventors find creative solutions for practical problems. Stories of young inventors and hands-on experience to inspire children. Free, South Valley Library, 3904 Isleta NW, 877-5170, abqlibrary.org.

22, Grow Your Own Garden

Seedlings, 11am-12:30pm. Learn how to germinate and grow seedlings at home for yard and garden; registration required. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org. 23, A Balancing Act, 2-4pm. This workshop invites children and families to have fun exploring and manipulating the placement of weight in objects to learn about balance. Free, Erna Fergusson Library, 3700 San Mateo NE, 888-8100, abqlibrary.org. 23, Do You See What I See?, 2:153:15pm. In this workshop, children and families use mirrors to bounce light all over the room to see around corners. Free, Taylor Ranch Library, 5700 Bogart NW, 897-8816, abqlibrary.org. 29, Recycled Robot Revamp, 10amnoon. Bring creativity and ingenuity and rejuvenate recycled materials into robots. All materials provided, ages 5+. Free, San Pedro Library, 5600 Trumbull SE, 256-2067, abqlibrary.org.

Open Houses

22, Immanuel Lutheran School,

10am-noon. ILS is committed to providing children with a Christian education; ages two years old preschool through 8th grade; Christian teachers, small class sizes, challenging academics, K-8 sports, fine arts, before and after care. Free, 300 Gold SE, 243-2589, immanuelabq.org.

Science & Nature

15, Family Nature Club Hike, 10amnoon. Join an Open Space Educator on a family-friendly hike through the bosque and down to the river. Hands-on learning, natural history fun facts, storytelling and seek out wildlife. See website for what to bring. Registration required at play.cabq.gov. Free, Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors NW, 768-4955, visitalbuquerque.org/event/family-natureclub-hike/48655. 20, World Penguin Day, 10am-2pm. Learn more about penguins including the macaroni, king and gentoo penguins that live at the zoo. Included with admission, ABQ BioParkZoo, 903 10th SW, 768-2000, cabq.gov.

22, Grow Your Own Garden

Seedlings, 11am-12:30pm. Learn how to germinate and grow seedlings at home. Instruction about heat mats, grow lights, seeds, fertilizing and planting. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org. 22, Sea Turtle Awareness Day, 10am. Activities, art, films, hands-on stations and a children’s sea turtle craft. Included with admission, ABQ Aquarium, 2601 Central NE, 848-7180, cabq.gov. 30, Science of a Simple Sort, 2:153:15pm. Use observation and classification skills to bring order to chaos. Free, Taylor Ranch Library, 5700 Bogart NW, 897-8816, abqlibrary.org.

State Parks Free Entrance Days:

schedules and details can be found at nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parksstate.htm.

Storytelling

18, Family Storytime, 10:30-11am. A program geared toward preschool/ kindergarten age children and their adults. English language with a Spanish language component. Free, Alamosa Library, 6900 Gonzales SW, 836-0684, abqlibrary.org.

Also of Interest

The Children’s Hour provides weekly educational and entertaining public radio programing and podcasts for listeners of all ages, created by and for kids and families, ChildrensHour.org, 89.9 fm KUNM.

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Albuquerque Area Kids! Calendar Calendar

Just for Teens

8, Get Crafty with a New Year

Vision Board, 2pm. Start the year off with a vision of what the next 12 months will bring. Poster board, glue, recycled books and magazines for collage will be provided. Bring images or quotes and ideas. Limit 15, ages 12+. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org.

11, DIY Transfer Drawing Candles

for Tweens and Teens, 6:30-7:30pm. Learn how to add artistic creations to candles with this transfer drawing class; ages 10-18, registration required, limited to 12. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org. 15, NM Trivia, 2-3pm. Show off your knowledge of the Land of Enchantment, play alone or in a team up to five people. Prizes, registration required, ages 16+. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 587-8321, abqlibrary.com. 15, Steampunk Crafts, 2-4pm. Make a plague doctor mask for cosplay. Materials provided, registration required; ages 13+. Free, Tony Hillerman Library, 8205 Apache NE, 291-6264, abqlibrary.org. 19, 26, Project Atom, 4-5:30pm. This out-of-school-time club for high school students is an in-person program focusing on nuclear science. It is intended for high school students who want to expand their knowledge of nuclear science. Free, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 601 Eubank SE, 2452137, nuclearmuseum.org.

29, Teen Volunteer Orientation,

10am-noon. Open to 14 years and older who would like to volunteer at the BioPark on weekends during the school year. Meet new people, learn about the natural environment and make a difference. Free, ABQ BioPark Education Building, 2601 Central NW, 848-7172, cabq.gov. Teen Artists. Teens & Tweens ages 9-17 have your art featured in the Teen Room white board for two weeks. Sign up at Central & Unser Library, 8801 Central NW, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org.

Especially for Parents

7, Kids’ Night Out, 6-10pm. Parents can have a night out while their kids enjoy recreation, games, dinner, a dance party and movies; grades K-8. $10, Paradise Hills Community Center, 5901 Paradise, bernco.gov.

February

Arts & Crafts

8, Acrylic Pour Painting for Tweens

and Teens, 6:30-7:30pm. Learn how to make an abstract painting using the Dutch pouring technique. Ages 10-18, registration required, limited to 12. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org. 12, Valentine’s Day Craft, 11am-noon. Make a fun valentine, a family event; registration required. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org. 12, Valentine’s Day Craft, 3:30-5pm. Free,Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE, 291-6295, abqlibrary.org.

Classes & Workshops

6, 13, 20, 27, Kadampa Center Medi-

tation for Kids Online, 10-11:30am. In this lighthearted and fun class, children will build inner strength and confidence by developing good qualities with a short meditation, teaching and activities to help increase patience, respect, giving and kindness; ages 4-13. Free, meditationinnewmexico.org/calendar.

Cultural Centers & Museums

2, Free First Wednesday, 9am-5pm. General admission is free on the first Wed of the month. Timed ticketing applies. Free, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, ABQ, 243-7255, holdmyticket.com.

6, Visual Arts Museum: First Sunday

Free Admission, 10am-4pm. Free for NM residents, reserve tickets online, masks or cloth face coverings required. National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org, my.nmculture.org/1097/4927.

Exhibits

2, 9, 16, 23, Toddler Time, 9-10am. Explora opens an hour early for caregivers and toddlers to enjoy early childhood exhibit areas, storytime and a music jam. Included with admission/free for members & under age 1, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8323, explora.us.

Library Events

2, Groundhog Day Adventures, 3:304:30pm. Celebrate Groundhog Day and learn about shadows with stories, activities and crafts. Free, Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE, 291-6295, abqlibrary.org. 8, Chess Club, 1-3pm. Bring a chess set and learn game strategy from Coach Avery, all ages; registration required, limited to 20. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org. 5, The Force is With You, 2-4pm. This workshop invites children and families to have fun exploring the magic of magnetic forces using common household objects. Free, North Valley Library, 7704B 2nd NW, 897-8823, abqlibrary.org.

9, Bright Light, Dark Shadows,

10:30-113:30am. In this workshop, preschoolers will explore light and shadows using flashlights. Free, South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, 764-1742, abqlibrary.org.

9, Hanging Out: Cantilevered Struc-

tures, 3:30-5pm. Using clay and toothpicks, how far can you make a stable platform with no support on one end? Put an engineering hat on and give it a try; ages 8+. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org. 12, Can You Hear Me Now? 2-4pm. This workshop invites children and families to have fun listening to and exploring sound and vibration. Free, North Valley Library, 7704-B 2nd NW, 897-8823, abqlibrary.org. 17, Gravity Tumblers, 3:30-5pm. Learn about the interaction between gravity, friction and inertia while making quirky examples of nonlinear motion to take home. Free, South Valley Library, 3904 Isleta SW, 877-5170, abqlibrary.org. 19, A Balancing Act, 2-4pm. This workshop invites children and families to explore and manipulate the placement of weight in objects to learn about balance. Free, North Valley Library, 7704-B 2nd NW, 897-8823, abqlibrary.org. 19, Innovation Station, 2:30-4:30pm. Drop by to experiment, make and discover STEAM project. Projects may vary; ages 9-18. Free, Main Library, 501 Copper NW, 768-5141, abqlibrary.org. 26, Do You See What I See? 2-4pm. In this workshop, children and families will enjoy using mirrors to bounce light all over the room to see around corners. Free, North Valley Library, 7704 2nd NW, 897-8823, abqlibrary.org. 27, The Force is With You, 2-4pm. This workshop invites children and families to explore the magic of magnetic forces using common household objects. Free, Erna Fergusson Library, 3700 San Mateo NE, 888-8100, abqlibrary.org.

Science & Nature

2, 9, 16, 23, Toddler Time, 9-10am. Explora opens an hour early for caregivers and toddlers to enjoy early childhood exhibit areas, storytime and a music jam. Included with admission/free for members & under age 1,Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8323, explora.us.

9, Hanging Out: Cantilevered Struc-

tures, 3:30pm. Using clay and toothpicks, how far can ages 8+ make a stable platform with no support on one end? How will it be built, anchored? Kids can put on their engineering hat and give it a try. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org. 12, Discover STEAM Day, 10am-3pm. A day of family fun with interactive STEAM activities. Included w/admission, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 601 Eubank SE, nuclearmuseum.org. 12, Family Nature Club Hike, 10amnoon. Join an Open Space Educator on a family friendly hike through the bosque and down to the river. Hands-on learning, natural history fun facts, storytelling and seek out wildlife. See website for what to bring. Registration required at play.cabq.gov. Free, Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors NW, 768-4955, visitalbuquerque.org/event/family-natureclub-hike/48655.

12, Growing and Maintaining

Indoor Succulents, 6:30-7:30pm. Unravel the mysteries of succulent houseplants like aloes, registration required. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org. 18, Great Backyard Bird Count, 810:30am. Volunteer with other citizen scientists around the country for this annual snapshot of migratory birds. Meet tour guides in front of the Botanic Garden. Free, ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 2601 Central NW, 848-7180, cabq.gov.

19, Container Vegetable Gardening

with a Master Gardener, 10:30amnoon. Beginning gardeners interested in starting a vegetable container garden will learn the basics including proper container selection, what to grow and proper care. Free, South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, 764-1742, abqlibrary.org.

State Parks Free Entrance Days:

schedules and details can be found at nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parksstate.htm.

Storytelling

15, Family Storytime, 10:30-11am. A program geared toward preschool/ kindergarten children and their adults. English language with a Spanish language component. Free, Alamosa Library, 6900 Gonzales SW, 836-0684, abqlibrary.org.

Especially for Parents

4, Kids’ Night Out, 6-10pm. Parents can have a night out while their kids enjoy recreation, games, dinner, dance party, movies; grades K-8. $10, Paradise Hills Community Center, 5901 Paradise, bernco.gov.

9, Healing Hearts Event & Silent

Auction, 11am. The largest annual fundraiser for Children’s Grief Center. Check website for info, 323-0478, childrensgrief.org.

Also of Interest

6, Corrales Winter Market, 11am-1pm. Locally grown food and produce; see website for online store. Free, 500 Jones Rd, Corrales, corralesgrowersmarket.com.

15, Deadline for 2022 Aldo Leopold

Writing Contest. The writing contest is divided into three levels: grades 6-7, 8-9 and 10-12. Volunteer judges evaluates each essay about the topic “The Land Ethic.” Entries must be emailed to LeopoldWritingContest@usgo.net by 11:59pm, leopoldwritingprogram.org/ writing-contest.html. New Mexico Farmers’ Markets have ever changing information. Find the most up-to-date info at farmersmarketsnm.org/find-a-market.

Ongoing, Kids’ Imagination Trail.

Bring the kids to run, jump and play. Don’t forget to visit the other animals too. Wildlife West Nature Park, 87 N Frontage Rd, Edgewood, 281-7655, wildlifewest.org.

Santa Fe Area Kids! Calendar Calendar December Highlights

Music 18-21 & 23-24, A Baroque Christmas,

6 & 8:30pm. Santa Fe Pro Musica presents a holiday tradition in the festively decorated chapel. $20-$90, Loretto Chapel, 207 Old Santa Fe Trail, lensic.org.

Open House 19, Holiday Open House, NM Muse-

um of Art, noon-5pm. Enjoy a day of carolers, food and an appearance by Santa. NM Museum of Art, 107 W Palace Ave, 476-5072, nmartmuseum.org.

School Break Camps 20-22, Randall Davey Audubon Center and Sanctuary, Winter Break

Nature Camps, 9am-3pm. Single-day winter exploration camps for 5-12 year olds; after care available for additional charge. $60 per day/$150 all three days, 1800 Upper Canyon, 983-4609, randalldavey.audubon.org.

20-23, 27-30, Genoveva Chavez Community Center, Winter Break Camps,

7:30-am-5:30pm. For ages 6-12. Please provide a full sack lunch and snack. Group activities include sports, games and arts and crafts $40-$15/per day based on sliding scale, 3221 Rodeo Rd, 955-4005, chavezcenter.com/youth-programs.

20-23, 27-30, Wise Fool’s Kids Circus

Programs, 9am-3:30pm. For ages 7-12, no experience required for this space for kids to have fun trying circus in a safe, non-competitive environment. $285, Wise Fool New Mexico, 1131 Siler, Suite B, 992-2588, wisefoolnewmexico.org.

20-24 & 27-31, Santa Fe Children’s

Museum Winter Camp 2021, 8:40am3:15pm. Ages 5-8 can explore the magic world of wizardry and adventure into the arctic. Week 1: Winter Wizard Lap, Week 2: Arctic Animal Adventure. Aftercare available, see website for details. 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

Also of Interest

17, 31, Music & Play in the Park, 4:306pm. An all-ages, family friendly event featuring live and recorded music, movement games, yoga and sound healing. $11$33 suggested donation, Alto Park, 1121 Alto, 428-8648, newmexico.org.

24, Christmas Eve Canyon Road

Farolito Walk, 5-8pm. This celebrated SF tradition begins at dusk, illuminated by candle-lit bags that line the streets and walls. Carolers will gather around bonfires to sing songs of the season Stroll Canyon Road by the light of the farolitos; caroling, and comradery. Free, visitcanyonroad.com/farolitos.

31, A City Different New Year’s Eve

on the Plaza, 8pm. The Plaza will be warmed by stationary heaters and piñon bonfires. Three bands will perform on the Bandstand and the Kiwanis Club will provide free hot chocolate and biscochitos. At 11:45pm, Mayor Alan and city officials will host the countdown where a hand-crafted Zia symbol will rise against a backdrop of fireworks. Free, SF Plaza, 63 Lincoln, santafe.org. January

Arts & Crafts 8, Family Mornings at Folk Art:

Light and Shadow, 11am-noon. Storytime, art activity and exploration in the galleries. Free, Museum of International Folk art, 706 Camino Lejo, On Museum Hill, 476-1200, internationalfolkart.org.

Cultural Centers & Museums 2, NM Residents Free at Museum of International Folk Art,

10am-5pm. Ages 16 and under and foundation members are always free, 706 Camino Lejo, On Museum Hill, 476-1200, internationalfolkart.org.

Exhibits Ongoing, “Clearly Indigenous,”

10am-5pm. A groundbreaking exhibit of works in glass by 33 Indigenous artists plus glass artist Dale Chihuly. Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, 710 Camino Lejo, 476-1269, indianartsandculture.org.

Library Events

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

5, 12, 19, 26, Kids Sing-Along with

Queen Bee Music Association, 2pm. Singalong with Teacher Brian to fun tunes. Free, Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org.

5, 12, 19, 26, Children’s Chess

Online, 5:45pm. Learn to play chess with other kids; a virtual event. Free, santafelibrary.org.

Music 16, Musical Performance by Euforia,

2-3:30pm. A Mariachi Norteño Fusion musical group with members from SF and Rio Rancho. Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, On Museum Hill, 476-1200, internationalfolkart.org.

Open House

8, Little Earth Schoole, 7:30-am5:30pm. A multicultural and environmental curricula nurture life-long learners who will work to build diverse, just and peaceful communities; call to schedule. Free, 988-1968, LittleEarthSchool.org. 18, Santa Fe Waldorf School, 9-10am. Pre-school through high school. 467-6431, santafewaldorf.org/visit.

School Break Camps 3, Winter Break Camps, Genoveva

Chavez Community Center, 7:30-am5:30pm. For ages 6-12. Please provide full sack lunch and snack. Group activities include sports, games and arts and crafts $40-$15/per day based on sliding scale, 3221 Rodeo, 955-4005, chavezcenter.com/youth-programs.

Science & Nature 1, 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.

Storytelling 5, Silliness Storytime and Craft,

10:30am. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org. 6, Fun with Firefighters, 1-2pm. The Museum partners with SF Fire Department to bring a storytime 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.

11, Penguin Theme Storytime and

Craft, 10:30am. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org. February

Arts & Crafts

11, Valentine Creation Station, Create a valentine for someone you love. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org.

12, Family Mornings at Folk Art:

Celebrations: Lunar New Year, 11amnoon. Storytime, art activity and exploration in the galleries. Free, Museum of International Folk art, 706 Camino Lejo, On Museum Hill, 476-1200, internationalfolkart.org.

Library Events 2, 9, 16, 23, Children’s Chess Online,

5:45pm. Learn to play chess with other kids; a virtual event. Free, santafelibrary.org.

2, 9, 16, 23, Kids Sing-Along with

Queen Bee Music Association, 2pm. Singalong with Teacher Brian to fun tunes. Free, Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org. 12, Turtle Talk! A storytime with NM Wildlife Center, 1pm. Hear stories about turtles and meet a turtle from the Wildlife Center. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org.

18, National Love Your Pet Day Craft

Session, 2pm. Make a gift for the pet you love. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org.

Open House

26, Little Earth School, 7:30-am5:30pm. A multicultural and environmental curricula nurture life-long learners who will work to build diverse, just and peaceful communities; call to schedule. Free, 988-1968, LittleEarthSchool.org.

Science & Nature 8, 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.

Storytelling

3, Fun with Firefighters, 1-2pm. The Museum partners with SF Fire Department to bring a storytime 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.

23, African American Authors Story-

time and Craft, 10:30am. Celebrate African American Authors. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org.

Also of Interest

6, Lunar New Year Celebration, 14pm. Celebrate Asian New Year traditions; all ages. the Lunar Year 2022 celebrates the Year of the Tiger. Free, Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, On Museum Hill, 476-1200, internationalfolkart.org.

8, Chinese New Year Storytime and

Craft, 10:30am. Celebrate the Chinese New Year; 2022: The Year of the Tiger. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org.