Family calendar
Sunday, July 9
FARMER MINOR AND DAISY THE PIG AT THE LIBRARY: Join the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave., for this Summer Reading Program event from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 505-955-6837. YOUNG NATIVE ARTISTS SUMMER SHOW: Palace of the Governor’s Courtyard, 505-476-5100. A market showcasing works by the children and grandchildren of the Portal Program artists; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; no charge. LAVENDER IN THE VALLEY FESTIVAL: Purple Adobe Lavender Farm, NM 84, 505-685-0082. Free tours of the farm, live music by country-Western musician Sim Balkey and guitarist Ronald Roybal, craft sales, and barbeque; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $5; ages 9 and under no charge.
Monday, July 10
NATURE PLAYTIMES: Toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to the Pajarito Environmental Education Center in Los Alamos to explore the natural world from 10 to 11 a.m. Each Playtime features a craft, story and outside activity; no charge; 3540 Orange St.; call 505-662-0460.
Tuesday, July 11
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and more for children ages 2 to 5 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Oliver La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano St.; 505-955-4863. SANTA FE BANDSTAND: On the Plaza; summer concert series: Salsa-Cuban-style band Son Como Son, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 12
CHILDREN’S CHESS CLUB: The Santa Fe Children’s Chess Club meets every Wednesday evening at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave., 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. SUMMER READING PROGRAM: The Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, presents its “Build a Better World” reading program from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Kids going into kindergarten to grade four are invited to hear stories and join in crafts, games and other activities related to the theme. Older students and parents are welcome to be assistants. This program is free but requires registration. For more information, call 505-466-7323. EVENING FARMERS MARKET: 1607 Paseo de Peralta, Wednesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. through Sept. 27. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and more for children ages 2 to 5 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive; 505-955-2828. FLAMENCO EN VIVO: Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill, 505-476-1200. Guitarist Ronaldo Baca; held in conjunction with the exhibit Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico; 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 5; by museum admission. SANTA FE BANDSTAND: On the Plaza; summer concert series: ndrés Cantisani and his band, 6 p.m.; blues/funk band The Peterson Brothers, 7:15 p.m.; no charge. MUSIC ON THE HILL: St. John’s College, 1160 Camino de Cruz Blanca, 505-984-6199. Outdoor concert series; Nacha Mendez Quartet, 6 p.m.; no charge.
Thursday, July 13
FREE ADMISSION TO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: The Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, offers free admission to children under 16 every Thursday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and more for children ages 2 to 5 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave.; call 505-955-6837. SANTA FE BANDSTAND: On the Plaza; summer concert series: Havana’s La Bodeguita del Medio restaurant house band TradiSon, 6 p.m.; no charge.
Friday, July 14
GARDEN SPROUTS: Stories and hands-on activities for children ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver from 9 to 10 a.m., weather permitting; sponsored by the Santa Fe Botanical Garden and the Railyard Park Conservancy. Meet at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on Museum Hill, 725 Camino Lejo; $5 suggested donation; free to members and children under 12. SUMMER READING PROGRAM: The Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, presents its “Build a Better World” reading program from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kids going into kindergarten to grade four are invited to hear stories and join in crafts, games and other activities related to the theme. Older students and parents are welcome to be assistants. (This is a repeat of the Wednesday session.) This program is free but requires registration. STORY TIME: Bring your infants, toddlers and preschoolers for stories, songs and crafts at the Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, 11:30 a.m. ALL AGES CHESS: The Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, presents a chess program from 3 to 5 p.m. All players under 12 must have parental permission. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: The Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, presents a free screening at 7 p.m. of a family-friendly movie. This film is is the further adventures of superhero in the world of block toys. It’s rated PG. Call for the title at 505-466-7323. Free admission, and popcorn is provided. “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”: Disney’s animated film comes to life on stage with Pandemonium Productions’ presentation of the classic musical at 7 p.m. the James A. Little Theater. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for kids. Call 505-982-3327. For more information, visit www.pandemioniumprod.org. MAD HATTER’S TEE PARTY: Students from the May Center for Learning’s summer program will design and build a fivehole miniature golf course in the Santa Fe Railyard, based on Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, for a miniature golf benefit tournament at 6 p.m. Students will wear costumes and perform scenes from the books during the event. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids, with proceeds benefiting the nonprofit school, which serves students with learning differences. For information, call May Center for Learning at 505-983-7407 or visit www.maycenter.org. RAILYARD PARK MOVIE: A free outdooor screening of Happy Gilmore, starring Adam Sandler, at 8 p.m. at the Railyard Park. The movie will be shown as part of the Mad Hatter’s Tee Party mini-golf fundraiser for the May Center for Learning.
Saturday, July 15
SAND DAY SATURDAYS: A free program for toddlers and preschoolers accompanied by their parents, 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Aug. 12, hosted by the Railyard Park Conservancy, 505-316-3596. PEACE PETS AT THE LIBRARY: Meet rescued exotic animals and learn about the care they need at 1:30 p.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive, or 3:30 p.m. at the Oliver La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano St. This free event is part of the Summer Reading Program. For more information, call the Southside Branch at 505-955-2820 or the La Farge Branch at 505-955-4863. FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE: The Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, presents a free screening at 1 p.m. of a family-friendly movie. Call for the title at 505-4667323. Free admission, and popcorn is provided. “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”: Disney’s animated film comes to life on stage with Pandemonium Productions’ presentation of the classic musical at 2 p.m. the James A. Little Theater. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for kids. Call 505-982-3327. For more information, visit www.pandemioniumprod.org.
Sunday, July 16
PEACE PETS AT THE LIBRARY: Meet rescued exotic animals and learn about the care they need at 1:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave.; free Summer Reading Program event. For more information, call 505-955-6837. “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”: Disney’s animated film comes to life on stage with Pandemonium Productions’ presentation of the classic musical at 2 p.m. the James A. Little Theater. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for kids. Call 505-982-3327. For more information, visit www.pandemioniumprod.org. Shows continue July 21-23.