Family calendar
Sunday, Nov. 19
SANTA FE SYMPHONY: The full orchestra joins the Santa Fe Symphony Chorus in a performance of Handel’s Messiah at 4 p.m. Tickets are $22 to $80. Half-price tickets are available for children ages 6 to 14 with adult purchase (no children under 6 admitted). Call 505-988-1234. MEET CORNELIUS: The Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, invites families to visit with beloved corn snake Cornelius from 3 to 4:30 p.m. During this weekly program, Cornelius comes out to socialize. Learn some facts about snakes and watch his weekly feeding. 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. “WILLY WONKA”: Pandemonium Productions, a children’s theater company, presents the Roald Dahl classic at 2 p.m. at the James A. Little Theatre on the campus of the New Mexico School for the Deaf, 1060 Cerrillos Road. For ticket information, call 505-982-3327. “ROBIN HOOD” AT THE LIBRARY: The Santa Fe Public Library presents a performance by the Hampstead Stage Company at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave., at 1:30 p.m. The free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library. For information, call 505-955-6783. FAMILIES MAKE HISTORY WORKSHOP: New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave., 505-476-5200. A monthly series; this session: make cornhusk dolls for Thanksgiving decorating; 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; by museum admission.
Monday, Nov. 20
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, Nov. 21
SANTA FE FARMERS MARKET: Growers offer their goods at the Farmers Market Pavilion, 1607 Paseo de Peralta, 505-983-4098, 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, Nov. 22
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. 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, Nov. 23
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. ATALAYA TURKEY TROT: This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Atalaya Elementary School Turkey Trot 5K Race and 1K Kids’ Fun Run. Join participants at the Santa Fe Plaza for a celebration and new course. With over 450 runners, the trot has become an annual tradition for the Santa Fe community and for the many visitors who come to town for the holidays. The race is also is the biggest fundraiser for the Atalaya Elementary PTA, providing critical funding to support our kids and teachers! For more information, go to the Atalaya PTA website: www.atalayapta.org/turkeytrot/.
Friday, Nov. 24
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. 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. HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING: Celebrate the holidays with the tree lighting at the historic downtown Santa Fe Plaza beginning at 3 p.m. Enjoy music, caroling, hot chocolate and a special visit from Santa. CIRCUS LUMINOUS: Circus Luminous is a Thanksgiving Weekend tradition in Santa Fe, playing to sold-out audiences at the Lensic Performing Arts Center each year since 2003. Aerialists, acrobats and other performers from throughout Northern New Mexico will dazzle kids and adults alike. The show is at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $12 to $45 and are available at ticketssantafe.com.
Saturday, Nov. 25
SANTA FE FARMERS MARKET: Growers offer their goods at the Farmers Market Pavilion, 1607 Paseo de Peralta, 505983-4098, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; santafefarmersmarket.com. NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF ART REOPENING: In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the museum’s first day, as well as the century since, the newly renovated museum, 107 W. Palace Ave., will host a free, daylong birthday event for all ages from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the museum, on the surrounding streets, as well as on the historic Santa Fe Plaza. CIRCUS LUMINOUS: Aerialists, acrobats and other performers from throughout Northern New Mexico will dazzle kids and adults alike. Two separate shows are at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets range from $12 to $45 and are available at ticketssantafe.com.
Sunday, Nov. 26
MEET CORNELIUS: The Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, invites families to visit with beloved corn snake Cornelius from 3 to 4:30 p.m. During this weekly program, Cornelius comes out to socialize. Learn some facts about snakes and watch his weekly feeding. 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. CIRCUS LUMINOUS: Aerialists, acrobats and other performers from throughout Northern New Mexico will dazzle kids and adults alike. The show is at 4 p.m. Tickets range from $12 to $45 and are available at ticketssantafe.com.