Family calendar
Sunday, Oct. 15
CHAIRLIFT RIDES: View the fall colors at Ski Santa Fe, 1477 N.M. 475, 505-982-4429. The Super Chief Quad chair runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; one way $10; round trip $15.
Monday, Oct. 16
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.
Tuesday, Oct. 17
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. MAKING MASKS AT THE LIBRARY: Kids ages 6-12 are invited to participate in a mask-making craft project from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive; 505-955-2828. Registration is required. The free program is sponsored by the Friends of Santa Fe Public Library.
Wednesday, Oct. 18
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. 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 505466-7323. MAKING MASKS AT THE LIBRARY: Kids ages 6-12 are invited to participate in a mask-making craft project from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave.; call 505-955-6837. Registration is required. The free program is sponsored by the Friends of Santa Fe Public Library. DISNEY STAR AT THE LENSIC: Scottish Gaelic singer and multi-instrumentalist Julie Fowlis, who sang as Merida in Disney Pixar’s movie Brave, is known for her genuine curiosity to explore other traditions and natural ability to cross genres. The show is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets prices range from $5 to $60. Visit performancesantafe.org for more information.
Thursday, Oct. 19
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. MAKING MASKS AT THE LIBRARY: Kids ages 6-12 are invited to participate in a mask-making craft project from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Oliver La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano St.; 505-955-4863. Registration is required. The free program is sponsored by the Friends of Santa Fe Public Library.
Friday, Oct. 20
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.
Saturday, Oct. 21
SANTA FE FARMERS MARKET: 1607 Paseo de Peralta, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. PARANORMAL NEW MEXICO: The Land of Enchantment’s history is full of vivid stories about ghosts, UFOs, legendary monsters, magic and other unexplained phenomena. The author of The Essential Paranormal Bucket List, Riley Mitchell, will discuss a number of the most enduring mysteries at 2 p.m. at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave. Riley will have copies of his book available for purchase after the talk. PAINT & SCULPT OUT: Hundreds of students from Santa Fe Public Schools’ music education programs will flood Canyon Road with performances for a parade at noon and performances from 1 to 3 p.m. MODEL TRAIN SHOW: The Santa Fe Model Railroad Club will present a show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the DeVargas Center, in the old Hasting’s space.
Saturday, Oct. 21
MODEL TRAIN SHOW: The Santa Fe Model Railroad Club will present a show from noon to 4 p.m. at the DeVargas Center, in the old Hasting’s space.