Family calendar
Sunday, Oct. 22
MEET CORNELIUS: The Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, invites families to visit with its beloved corn snake, Cornelius, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. During this weekly program, Cornelius comes out to socialize and feed. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $5 for children and free for infants under 1 year old. For more information, call 505-989-8359 ext. 115. 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 Hastings space. CLIMATE BIKE RIDE: The Climate Change Leadership Institute presents the 2017 Climate Ride, starting at 11 a.m. at the Fort Marcy park. Students of all ages and families are welcome to participate in the 10-mile bike ride, which will be escorted by police. A helmet is required. The ride ends at the Tesuque Village Market for a fundraiser lunch at 1 p.m. Students who are participating in the bike ride eat free; lunch tickets for adults cost $75. Visit www.take responsibility.us. BOOK SALE BAG DAY: Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library host a book sale at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive, 505-955-2828. Bag-day; 1 to 4 p.m.; santafelibraryfriends.org. IMMIGRANT RIGHTS OPEN MIC: Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie, 505-424-1601. Featuring poet activists Isabel Ribe and Tara Evonne Trudell; sign up at 5:45 p.m.; $10 suggested donation benefits the Santa Fe Dreamers Project. SANTA FE COMIC CON: Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino, 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, 877-848-6337. Entertainers and comic-book artists; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; $25 to $250; kids’ discounts available; tickets on sale at We Know Video Games, Santa Fe Place mall, 505-780-5610, hiltonbuffalothunder.com/ entertainment, and santafe comiccon.com/tickets.
Monday, Oct. 23
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.
Tuesday, Oct. 24
SANTA FE FARMERS MARKET: 1607 Paseo de Peralta, 505-9834098, Saturdays and Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; santafe farmersmarket.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. FEED THE CHILDREN: Pojoaque Pueblo, the Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino and Feed the Children are holding a benefit dinner with acclaimed chefs at 6 p.m. at Buffalo Thunder. Proceeds will go toward food, supplies, personal care items and books for children and families in need in the Santa Fe area. Individual tickets are $150; two tickets are $250. Two tickets and a hotel room are $350. Visit www.feedthechildren.org/pueblo for more information.
Wednesday, Oct. 25
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. WEE WEDNESDAYS AT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: Toddlers and parents are invited to a morning of discovery and play from 9 to 11 a.m. The museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, opens an hour early for toddler-focused explorations, activities and story time. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $5 for children and free for infants under 1 year old. For more information, call 505-989-8359, ext. 115.
Thursday, Oct. 26
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. SEEDS AND SPROUTS: Learn all about plants through weekly themed activities from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail. Children will do hands-on gardening and nature craft projects. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $5 for kids 16 and over and free for anyone under 16. For more information, call 505-989-8359 ext. 115. 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, 505955-2828. 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 505-9556837. HALLOWEEN AT SFCC: The Santa Fe Community College Halloween Festival will offer free, safe trickor-treating, candy, games and face painting from 3:30 to 6 p.m. in the Main Hallway and Campus Center on campus, 6401 Richards Ave. All children are invited to participate.
Friday, Oct. 27
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. DIÁ DE LOS MUERTOS ART: The Friday afternoon art program the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive, features Día de los Muertos-related crafts. All adults must be accomanied by a child for this free family program sponsored by the Kate Klein Fund. Call 505955-2828 for more information. OPEN ART STUDIO AT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: From 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., the museum, at 1050 Old Pecos Trail, hosts weekly explorations into the arts with special guests and hands-on activities. Past monthly themes have included recycled art, culinary arts and stories. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $5 for children and free for infants under 1 year old. For more information, call 505-989-8359 ext. 115.
Saturday, Oct. 28
SANTA FE FARMERS MARKET: 1607 Paseo de Peralta, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. HAUNTED LIBRARY: The community is invited to the Haunted Library Halloween Celebration from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon. Food and beverages will be provided, as well as games, face painting, a story time and other family fun. There will be a costume contest with prizes and goody bags for all children. Admission is free, but donations of candy, novelties, food or cash are gladly welcomed. Call 505-4667323. HALLOWEEN AT CARLOS GILBERT: From noon to 5 p.m., the elementary school, at 300 Griffin St., hosts a celebration with a haunted house, games, bounce houses, a basket raffle, live entertainment, face painting, a costume contest, food, music and more. The costs is $1 per ticket, $20 for a wristband purchased in advance or for a $25 wristband at the door. For more information, visit carlos gilbertptk.com. 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 Hastings space.
Sunday, Oct. 29
FOLK ART MUSEUM CELEBRATES DAY OF THE DEAD: The Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo on Museum Hill, will host an all-ages celebration from 1 to 4 p.m., featuring traditional altars, seasonal refreshments, music, sugar skull decorating and hands-on art projects. The event is free. For more information, visit www.internationalfolkart.org.
Ongoing groups
MOMS OFFERING MOMS SUPPORT: Local chapter of the international MOMS Club offers support and activities for stay-at-home mothers. Visit santafemomsclub.weebly.com. FIRST-TIME MOMS OVER 40: Support group to explore the complex physical, emotional and spiritual issues that come with raising children as mature women. Call 505-471-0928. MANY MOTHERS: Provide inhome support to new mothers who are adjusting to the many changes a new baby brings. Call 505-9835984, email info@manymothers.org or visit www.manymothers.org.