FAMILY CALENDAR
Sunday, Sept. 2
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. 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, by admission. HARVEST & FIBER FEST: The Wildlife West Nature Park in Edgewood hosts its fifth annual festival showcasing fiber arts and celebrating the harvest season. All activities are by admission: $9 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for students and free for children 4 and younger. MAKING HISTORY: Explore railroad heritage and learn about future train technologies during a hands-on program at the New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. New Mexico residents free the first Sunday of the month. FIESTA DE LOS NIÑOS: El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Road, presents storytelling, magic shows, crafting activities and games from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; general admission $8; seniors and teens $6; children 12 and under no charge. SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: Closing night of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden Amphitheater on Museum Hill. Shakespeare in Santa Fe presents the comedy at 7:30 p.m.; tickets are $10-$45, santafebotanicalgarden.org. FIESTA FINE ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Plaza, with concerts, dances and food concessions.
Monday, Sept. 3
FIESTA FINE ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Plaza, with concerts, dances and food concessions.
Tuesday, Sept. 4
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 enjoy books, songs and finger games from 4 to 4:30 p.m.; 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 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano St.; 505-955-4863. STORY TIME: The Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, presents a story time for preschoolers and toddlers at 11 a.m. Children and caregivers can enjoy stories, crafts and activities. Free and open to all families in the community. MARIACHI MATINEE: An annual showcase of local bands and dancers in celebration of the upcoming Fiesta de Santa Fe, 2 p.m at the Lensic Performing Arts Center; tickets are $10, 505-988-1234, ticketssantafe.org.
Wednesday, Sept. 5
CHILDREN’S CHESS CLUB: Meets from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. at the Main Library. BOOKS AND BABIES: Children can enjoy books, songs and finger games from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano St.; 505-955-4863. SPANISH BILINGUAL BOOKS AND BABIES: Children can enjoy books, songs and finger games at 10:30 a.m. at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave.; call 505-955-6837; or at 4 p.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive; 505-955-2828. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and more for children ages 2 to 5 from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive; 505-955-2828. 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.; toddler-focused explorations, activities and story time, by admission. CAREER TALKS FOR TEENS: The La Farge Branch Library hosts a monthly event in which professionals share information about their careers with teenagers. The goal is to expose high school students to interesting, in-demand careers and give them the opportunity to network. The talks will be held on the first Wednesday of every month from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. AFTER-SCHOOL READING CLUB: The Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, presents a free program from 3 to 4:30 p.m. for kids in grades K-3. Meetings include stories, games, crafts and other activities intended to encourage reading and library use. Prior registration is required; call 505-466-7323.
Thursday, Sept. 6
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. BOOKS AND BABIES: Children can enjoy books, songs and finger games from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive; 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.
Friday, Sept. 7
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: The Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, 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. FIESTA DE SANTA FE: Arts & Crafts and food concessions on the Plaza from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; entertainment from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 8
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; by admission. 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; by admission. FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE: The Southside Branch Library hosts a free screening of the animated film Early Man from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. FAMILY WALK: The Santa Fe Conservation Trust and the Railyard Park Conservancy offer a guided, family-friendly walk from 9 to 10 a.m. from the Railyard Park Community Room to Acequia Trail. Anne Nelson of the Railyard Park Conservancy will lead the walk. FIESTA PET PARADE: About 2,000 children and pets in costumes, with thousands of supporters and tourists looking on. Lineup is at the New Mexico School for the Arts, 275 E. Alameda St. Food concessions and entertainment on the Plaza follows from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 9
HISTORICAL/HYSTERICAL PARADE: Also known as Desfile de la Gente, the annual Fiesta de Santa Fe parade will be held at 1 p.m. in the downtown area.