FAMILY CALENDAR

Sunday, Dec. 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. BROADWAY ON ICE: Skaters from ages 3 to 84 present the Santa Fe Skating Club’s annual holiday show at 1 p.m. at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center, 3221 Rodeo Road. Tickets can be pruchased online or at the door; $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 2 to 12; santafeskatingclub.org. SFCC DANCE AND DRAMA SHOWCASE: The Santa Fe Community College dance and drama classes will present an endof-semester showcase of their work at El Museo de Cultural, 555 Camino de la Familia, beginning at 7 p.m. In addition to drama, students will perform belly dance, jazz, flamenco and hip-hop. Call 428-1731 for information. MAKING HISTORY: The New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave., presents a block-printing workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public is invited to learn about block printing and print out custom-patterned wrapping paper to take home. New Mexico residents get in free the first Sunday of each month. CHANUKAH ON THE PLAZA: The community is invited to the grand menorah lighting with Mayor Alan Webber at 3 p.m. The event includes a performance by acrobatic troupe Aerial Aura, music by Los Klezmerados and refreshments; no charge.

THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MOUSE KING: Dance Arts Los Alamos presents the show at Duane Smith Auditorium in Los Alamos at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Children 3 and under are free. SANTA FE YOUTH SYMPHONY: The group offers several performances at the James A. Little Theater. The Intermezzo String Orchestra and Youth Philharmonic perform at 1 p.m.; the Youth Symphony Orchestra takes the stage at 3:30 p.m.; and a mariachi is at 6 p.m.; adults $15, ages 6-17 $8; ages 5 and under no charge, 505-672-5565, sfysa.org.

THE PROGRESSION!: Santa Fe Improv presents storytelling and comedic sketches by four teams of students and teachers; at Warehouse 21, 1614 Paseo de Peralta, at 6 p.m.; $15; discounts available, brownpapertickets.com/event/3904080.

Monday, Dec. 3

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, Dec. 4

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. 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. SFCC MUSIC SHOWCASE: Students in Santa Fe Community College chorus, voice and guitar classes will perform a variety of music from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Jemez Rooms on the SFCC campus, 6401 Richards Ave. Call 428-1731 for information.

Wednesday, Dec. 5

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, 6599 Jaguar Drive. 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. CAREER TALK FOR TEENS: High school students can learn about various careers from professionals in the field from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the La Farge 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.

Thursday, Dec. 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. 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.

Friday, Dec. 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. 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. CHRISTMAS AT THE PALACE: The Palace of the Governors and the New Mexico History Museum, 105 W. Palace Ave., present an evening of hot cider, cookies, live music, a chance to operate an antique printing press, old-fashioned activities and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus from 5 to 8 p.m. This family event is free, but donations of nonperishable food are welcome. The History Museum and Palace will close at 3 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 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. HOLIDAY CONCERT: The New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave., presents a free performance by the High Desert Harp Ensemble from 1 to 2 p.m. SFCC HOLIDAY CRAFTS FAIR: This popular free community event, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Santa Fe Community College, features about 75 artists selling jewelry, baked goods, woven handbags, pottery, painting, scarves, tinwork, straw appliqué, woodcarvings, holiday cards and ornaments.

Sunday, Dec. 9

MEET CORNELIUS: The Santa Fe Children’s Museum invites families to visit with corn snake Cornelius from 3 to 4:30 p.m., by admission. LAS POSADAS: A candle-lit procession re-creating Mary and Joseph’s search for a place to give birth to the baby Jesus travels around the Santa Fe Plaza and concludes in the Palace of the Governors Courtyard. The event includes carols, cookies and hot cider in the Palace Courtyard. The New Mexico History Museum and Palace will close at 3 p.m. to prepare for this free event from 5 to 7 p.m. WINTER CONCERT: The Santa Fe Community Orchestra presents works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Leonard Bernstein and Alexander Arutiunian at 2:30 p.m. in the James A. Little Theater. Admission is free; donations are appreciated.