FAMILY CALENDAR
Sunday, Oct. 21
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. FALL BOOK SALE BAG DAY: The Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive, offers books for sale — $10 per bag — from 1 to 4 p.m. Teachers with an ID can get books for free for their classrooms beginning at 2 p.m. SANTA FE DEAD: Santa Fe Playhouse presents a Halloweenthemed immersive threater adventure in Unit 1264 of the Santa Fe Place mall, next to the post office, 4250 Cerrillos Road. In the spirit of Dawn of the Dead, the undead have taken over this section of the mall. Teams of up to six, armed with foam dart guns, will fight their way through an abandoned storefront trying to find the ultimate weapon, capable of taking down hoards of zombies. One part haunted house, one part theater and one part live-action video game, this 45-minute adventure is recommended for brave souls 12 years of age and up. Missions depart headquarters every 20 minutes. Tickets are $20 or $15 for those under 16. Visit santafeplayhouse.org/ nowplaying to reserve a spot or call 505-988-4262 for details.
Monday, Oct. 22
STORY TIME AT BEE HIVE: Stories and songs for all ages at 10:30 a.m. at Bee Hive, 328 Montezuma Ave.; no charge.
Tuesday, Oct. 23
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and more for children ages 2 to 5 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano St.; 505-955-4863. BOOKS AND BABIES: Books, songs and finger games from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave. STORY TIME: The Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, presents a story time for preschoolers and toddlers at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 24
CHILDREN’S CHESS CLUB: Meets from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. at the Main Library. 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. BOOKS AND BABIES: Books, songs and finger games from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; at La Farge Branch Library. FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR TEENS: High school students can learn about opening a bank account from professionals at the Guadalupe Credit Union from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the La Farge Branch Library. The session is in preparation for a financial literacy fair for teens in November. 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., by admission. AFTER-SCHOOL READING CLUB: The Vista Grande Public Library presents a free program from 3 to 4:30 p.m. for kids in grades K-3.
Thursday, Oct. 25
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. 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. BOOKS AND BABIES: Books, songs and finger games from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. at the Southside Branch Library. SANTA FE DEAD: Santa Fe Playhouse presents a Halloweenthemed immersive threater adventure in Unit 1264 of the Santa Fe Place mall, next to the post office, 4250 Cerrillos Road. Missions depart headquarters every 20 minutes. Tickets are $20 or $15 for those under 16. Visit santafeplayhouse.org/nowplaying to reserve a spot. EMERGENT LITERACY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD: Rio Grande Elementary School, 715 Camino Cabra, hosts a presentation on how educators and families help with children’s literacy development by Patricia Azuara, early-childhood coordinator for Santa Fe Public Schools, and Gigi Schroeder Yu, mentor teaching artist for the Santa Fe Opera’s Early Childhood Initiative; 6 p.m. HALLOWEEN COSTUME WORKSHOP: Seamstress Karen Billard will lead the workshop, for those 15 and up, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the David Loughridge Learning Center at Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Circle, 505-395-6369. Bring your sewing machines and project materials; $20, meowwolf.com. HOUSE OF HALLOWEEN: Meow Wolf presents new art installations, parties and contests from 4 to 7 p.m.; visit meowwolf.com for details.
Friday, Oct. 26
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 presents a story time for preschoolers and toddlers at 11 a.m. ALL-AGES CHESS: The Vista Grande Public Library presents a chess program from 3 to 5 p.m. All players under 12 must have parental permission. FRIDAY AFTERNOON ART: Children are invited to work on a Día de los Muertos craft project during this free program from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Southside Branch Library. HOUSE OF HALLOWEEN: Meow Wolf presents new art installations, parties and contests from 4 to 7 p.m.; visit meowwolf.com for details. SANTA FE DEAD: Santa Fe Playhouse presents a Halloweenthemed immersive threater adventure in Unit 1264 of the Santa Fe Place mall, next to the post office, 4250 Cerrillos Road. Missions depart headquarters every 20 minutes. Tickets are $20 or $15 for those under 16. Visit santafeplayhouse.org/nowplaying to reserve a spot.
Saturday, Oct. 27
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. OPERA AT THE LIBRARY: In celebration of National Opera Week, the Southside Branch Library presents a free concert at 1 p.m. featuring the Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera. The 10-year-old Santa Fe Opera program was created to nurture the talents of high school students interested in singing classical music. HAUNTED LIBRARY: The Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado celebrates Halloween from 4 to 7 p.m. with a special story time and family activities, treats, and a costume parade and contest. The event is free, but the library welcomes volunteers and donations. Call 505-466-7323. HOUSE OF HALLOWEEN: Meow Wolf presents new art installations, parties and contests from 2 to 5 p.m.; visit meowwolf.com for details. SANTA FE DEAD: Santa Fe Playhouse presents a Halloweenthemed immersive threater adventure in Unit 1264 of the Santa Fe Place mall, next to the post office, 4250 Cerrillos Road. Missions depart headquarters every 20 minutes. Tickets are $20 or $15 for those under 16. Visit santafeplayhouse. org/nowplaying to reserve a spot.