Family calendar
Sunday, Oct. 1
COMMUNITY DAY AT THE CHILREN’S MUSEUM: The Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, will host a celebration of children from noon to 4 p.m., with free admission to the museum and family activities, including a portable planetarium, performances by local youth groups, hands on activities, face painting, music and more. Food trucks will be on-site to offer lunch and snacks. HARVEST FESTIVAL: Autumn is a vibrant time to visit El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Road in La Cienega, a historic ranch and living history museum. The Harvest Festival offers a host of activities, demonstrations, vendors and performances. Taste syrup from a burro-driven sorghum mill, help make cider by cranking a traditional apple press and pick a pumpkin from a scarecrow-guarded patch. Children can stomp grapes by foot, make cornhusk dolls or roll their own delicious tortilla by hand. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and teens and free for kids 12 and under. CHAIRLIFT RIDES: Ski Santa Fe, 1477 N.M. 475, 505-9824429. The Super Chief Quad chair runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; one way $10; round trip $15; discounts available.
Monday, Oct. 2
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. STORY TIME AT BEE HIVE: Bee Hive, 328 Montezuma Ave., 505-780-8051. Stories and songs for all ages; 10:30 a.m. weekly; beehivekidsbooks.com; no charge. NMSA OPEN HOUSE: New Mexico School for the Arts, 275 E. Alameda St., 505-310-4194. The tuition-free high school invites the public to learn about its programs; 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 3
SANTA FE FARMERS MARKET: 1607 Paseo de Peralta, 505-983-4098, Saturdays and Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; santafefarmersmarket.com. BOOKS AND BABIES: Children can come and enjoy books, songs and finger games from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave.; call 505-955-6837. 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.
Wednesday, Oct. 4
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. BOOKS AND BABIES: Children can come and enjoy books, songs and finger games from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Oliver La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano St.; 505-955-4863. EVENING FARMERS MARKET: 1607 Paseo de Peralta, Wednesdays from 3 to 7 p.m.; last week; www.santafe farmersmarket.com, 505-983-4098. 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. AFTER-SCHOOL READING CLUB: The Vista Grande Public Library, in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, invites kids in grades K-4 to participate in a reading program from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Meetings include stories, games, crafts and other activities. The program is free, but registration is required. Call 505-466-7323.
Thursday, Oct. 5
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. BOOKS AND BABIES: Children ages 6 months to 2 years can enjoy books, songs and finger games from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 505-955-2828. 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. A CELEBRATION OF DOLORES HUERTA: Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 505-982-1338. The iconic civil-rights activist is honored with a free community dinner, live music, and presentations; 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; a screening of the documentary Dolores follows at 7 p.m.; $15 includes Q-&-A with Huerta following the film.
Friday, Oct. 6
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. 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. ANIMAL SHELTER GOES TO THE LIBRARY: Meet the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society, the city’s hidden gem. Learn how to participate, what pets need for care and how to be safe around dogs. The event is from 3:30 to 4:30 at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive.
Saturday, Oct. 7
SANTA FE FARMERS MARKET: 1607 Paseo de Peralta, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. ANIMAL SHELTER GOES TO THE LIBRARY: Meet the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society, the city’s hidden gem. Learn how to participate, what pets need for care and how to be safe around dogs. The event is from 2:30 to 3:30 at the La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano St.
Sunday, Oct. 8
ANIMAL SHELTER GOES TO THE LIBRARY: Meet the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society, the city’s hidden gem. Learn how to participate, what pets need for care and how to be safe around dogs. The event is from 1:30 to 2:30 at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave.