FAMILY CALENDAR

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Sunday, Oct. 28

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. SANTA FE DEAD: Santa Fe Playhouse presents a Halloweenthemed immersive theater adventure in Unit 1264 of the Santa Fe Place mall, next to the post office, 4250 Cerrillos Road. 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; 1 to 4 p.m. and 6:40 to 9 p.m. This 45-minute adventure is recommended for brave souls 12 years of age and up. Tickets are $25 or $20 for those 15 and under. Visit santafeplayhouse.org/nowplaying to reserve a spot or call 505-988-4262. DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS MARIACHI CONCERT: The Lensic; all proceeds benefit the nonprofit Playschool of the Arts for Kids; 2 p.m.; $20-$40, 505-988-1234, ticketssantafe.org. YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB: Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St., 505-988-4226. Geared toward youth ages 14-18; this session: All American Boys, by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely; 4-5:30 p.m. on the last Sunday of the month. DAY OF THE DEAD EVENTS: Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill, 505-476-1200. Annual free event; decorate sugar skulls, make paper altars, have your face painted, sample traditional Mexican treats, and listen to the Los Flores del Valle band; bring flowers, candles, or mementos for the community altar; 1 to 4 p.m. SPIRITS OF NEW MEXICO’S PAST: El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Road, 505-471-2261. The living-history museum’s Halloween event; historical skits; live music by the Lone Piñon band; storytelling; curandera Veronica Ramos; kids’ activities; 5 to 8 p.m.; $8, seniors and teens $6; children 12 and under no charge, golondrinas.org.

Monday, Oct. 29

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. 30

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. SPANISH BILINGUAL BOOKS AND BABIES: Books, songs and finger games from 4 to 4:30 p.m. at La Farge Branch Library. STORY TIME: The Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, presents a story time for preschoolers and toddlers at 11 a.m. SANTA FE DEAD: Santa Fe Playhouse presents a Halloweenthemed immersive theater adventure in Unit 1264 of the Santa Fe Place mall, next to the post office, 4250 Cerrillos Road; 6:40 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 or $20 for those 15 and under. Visit santafeplayhouse.org/nowplaying to reserve a spot.

Wednesday, Oct. 31

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. 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. 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. SANTA FE DEAD: Santa Fe Playhouse presents a Halloweenthemed immersive theater adventure in Unit 1264 of the Santa Fe Place mall, next to the post office, 4250 Cerrillos Road; 4 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 or $20 for those 15 and under. Visit santafeplayhouse.org/nowplaying to reserve a spot. COMMUNITY DAY AT THE GARDEN: Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill, 505-471-9103. Decorate a mini-pumpkin for Halloween; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free admission to New Mexico residents and students; for more information, visit santafebotanicalgarden.org. GHOST TOURS: The Dark Side of Santa Fe: Ghosts and Mysteries, a tour for all ages led by Stefanie Beninato; 6:30 to 8:15 p.m.; $20, kids $13, swguides.com, 505-988-8022. HOUSE OF HALLOWEEN: Meow Wolf presents new art installations, parties and contests from 4 to 7 p.m.; visit meowwolf.com for details. SFCC HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL: Santa Fe Community College. 6401 Richards Ave., 505-428-1665. Haunted house ($3 admission), escape room ($5), trick or treating, games and prizes; 3:30 to 7 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 1

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. ALIEN HALLOWEEN SKATE NIGHT: Rockin’ Rollers Event Arena, 2915 Agua Fría St., 505-473-7755. Roller skate your way through the night to music by Future Scars and Edward Almost; also, enter the costume contest; 8:30 p.m.; $5-$10 suggested donation at the door. Donations of winter clothes, bed sheets, children’s toys, women’s underwear and feminine-hygiene products collected in support of Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families.

Friday, Nov. 2

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.

Saturday, Nov. 3

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.