FAMILY CALENDAR
Sunday, July 22
MAGICIAN PARTY: The Santa Fe Public Library Summer Reading Program presents a party with magician Cody Landstrom at 1:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave. “GREASE”: Pandemonium Productions Pandemonium Players (ages 6 to 16) presents the musical at 2 p.m. at the James A. Little Theater, 1060 Cerrillos Road. Tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for ages 11 and under; 505-982-3327. MEET CORNELIUS: The Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, invites families to visit with corn snake Cornelius from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $5 for children and free for infants. Call 505-989-8359, ext. 115. SEEDS AND SPROUTS: Learn all about plants through weekly themed activities from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Santa Fe Children’s Museum. ¡VIVA MEXICO!: Celebrate the music, culture, food and art of Mexico from 10 a.m. 4 p.m. at El Rancho de las Golondrinas in La Cienega, with mariachis, a Mercado and food prepared by local Mexican chefs. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for teens and seniors and free for kids 12 and under. SANTA FE CONCERT BAND: Classical selections, show tunes and marches at 2 p.m. at Federal Park, South Federal Place and Washington Avenue; donations accepted. STORYTELLING WITH JOE HAYES: The storyteller returns to the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian on Museum Hill for a summer series regaling tales of the Southwest; 7 to 8 p.m.; no charge. FLAMENCO YOUTH DE SANTA FE: EmiArteFlamenco Youth Company (ages 5 to 18) performs at the Lensic at 2 p.m.; $20, ages 12 and under $15, ticketssantafe.org.
Monday, July 23
STORY TIME AT BEE HIVE: Stories and songs for all ages at 10:30 a.m. at Bee Hive, 328 Montezuma Ave.; no charge. YOUTH CONCERT: The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival presents its young musicians at St. Francis Auditorium, 107 W. Palace Ave.; 10 a.m.; no charge.
Tuesday, July 24
BOOKS AND BABIES: Children can enjoy books, songs and finger games from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Main Library. SPANISH BILINGUAL BOOKS AND BABIES: Children can come enjoy books, songs and finger games at 10:15 a.m. at La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano St.; 505-955-4863. FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE: The Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, will offer a free screening of The Secret Life of Pets, rated PG, at 2 p.m. ARTS ALIVE SERIES: Learn Huichol beading at the Museum of International Folk Art on Museum Hill from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; children must be accompanied by an adult; no charge.
Wednesday, July 25
CHILDREN’S CHESS CLUB: Meets from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. at the Main Library.
SPANISH BILINGUAL BOOKS AND BABIES: Children can enjoy books, songs and finger games at 10:30 a.m. at the Main Library or at 4 p.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive. 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. at the museum; toddler-focused explorations, activities and story time. SUMMER READING CLUB: The Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, invites children to participate in a summer of reading, music and fun. The free club meets from 2 to 3 p.m. AFRICAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR: The nonprofit humanitarian and relief organization dedicated to helping Africa’s most vulnerable children will perform lively African songs and dances at 7 p.m. at the Zion Worship Center, 22 Cities of Gold Road in Pojoaque. Donations appreciated.
Thursday, July 26
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. FREE ADMISSION TO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: The Santa Fe Children’s Museum offers free admission to children under 16 every Thursday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. ARTS ALIVE SERIES: Learn Huichol beading at the Museum of International Folk Art on Museum Hill from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; children must be accompanied by an adult; no charge.
Friday, July 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; $5 suggested donation; free to members and children under 12. STORY TIME: The Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado presents a story time for preschoolers and toddlers at 11 am. Children can enjoy stories, crafts and activities. ALL-AGES CHESS: The Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado 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 hosts weekly explorations into the arts with special guests and hands-on activities. CHUCKWAGON SHOW: A Cowboy Sunset Chuckwagon Barbeque and Western Music concert will be held at 6 p.m. at the Wildlife West Nature Park in Edgewood. Call Wildlife West for reservations at 505-281-7655. For more information, visit www.wildlifewest.org.
Saturday, July 28
SAND PLAY SATURDAY: The Railyard Park Conservancy presents a free children’s program from 10 a.m. to noon at the Railyard Park Children’s Play Area, 740 Cerrillos Road. Play and Learn in the outdoor science classroom for toddlers — aka “the sandbox.” Toys, tools and equipment provided. MODEL TRAINS: Be the conductor of model trains from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Santa Fe Children’s Museum. Tracks are set up and maintained by the Santa Fe Model Railroad Club. SCIENCE SATURDAYS: The Santa Fe Children’s Museum offers science fun for all ages from 1 to 3 p.m. with guest scientists and STEM instructors. A new experiment or activity every week. STORYTELLING WITH JOE HAYES: The storyteller returns to the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian on Museum Hill for a summer series regaling tales of the Southwest; 7 to 8 p.m.; no charge.
Sunday, July 29
MEET CORNELIUS: The Santa Fe Children’s Museum invites families to visit with corn snake Cornelius from 3 to 4:30 p.m. SEEDS AND SPROUTS: Learn all about plants through weekly themed activities from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Santa Fe Children’s Museum. Children will do hands-on gardening and nature craft projects. STORYTELLING WITH JOE HAYES: The storyteller returns to the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian on Museum Hill, for a summer series regaling with tales of the Southwest; 7 to 8 p.m.; no charge.