Family calendar
Sunday, Sept. 24
NIGERIAN DRUMMER AKEEM AYANNIYI: Come to the Main Library at 1:30 p.m. for a demonstration of the traditional talking drum and the ashiko, djembe and bata drums. Experience traditional Yoruba stories, rituals and mythology through drumming, storytelling and dance. The free event is sponsored by Southwest Roots Music. For more information, call the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave., at 505-955-6837. MUSEUM HILL COMMUNITY DAY: the Museum Hill Partners — which include the International Folk Art Alliance, Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, Museum of International Folk Art, Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, the National Park Service, the Santa Fe Botanical Garden and the Wheelwright Museum of The American Indian — join forces for Community Day — a day of fun, free, family-friendly events celebrating the resources on Museum Hill. Admission to all museums and the Botanical Garden also will be free. The event, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., commemorates the 15th anniversary of the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, the 30th anniversary of the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture and the Santa Fe Botanical Garden, and the 80th anniversary of the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian. Activities include a matanza, Native dances, storytelling, live music and artist demonstrations. COMMUNITY HORSE SHOW: HIPICO Santa Fe, 100 S. Polo Drive, 505-474-0999. Hunter and jumper competition; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23 and 24; no charge.
Monday, Sept. 24
NATURE PLAYTIMES: Toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to the Pajarito Environmental Education Center in Los Alamos to explore the natural world from 10 to 11 a.m. Each Playtime features a craft, story and outside activity; no charge; 3540 Orange St.; call 505-662-0460. STORY TIME AT BEE HIVE: Bee Hive, 328 Montezuma Ave., 505-780-8051. Stories and songs for all ages; 10:30 a.m. weekly; beehivekidsbooks.com; no charge.
Tuesday, Sept. 26
SANTA FE FARMERS MARKET: El Mercado del Sur, Plaza Contenta, 6009 Jaguar Drive, 505-550-3728. Live music, cooking demonstrations and family activities; 3 to 6 p.m.; no charge; lani@santafefarmersmarket.com. BOOKS AND BABIES: Children can come and enjoy books, songs and finger games from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave.; call 505-955-6837. 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 Oliver La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano St.; 505-955-4863.
Wednesday, Sept. 27
CHILDREN’S CHESS CLUB: The Santa Fe Children’s Chess Club meets every Wednesday evening at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave., 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. BOOKS AND BABIES: Children can come and enjoy books, songs and finger games from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Oliver La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano St.; 505-955-4863. EVENING FARMERS MARKET: 1607 Paseo de Peralta, Wednesdays from 3 to 7 p.m.; last week; santafefarmersmarket.com, 505-983-4098. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and more for children ages 2 to 5 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive; 505-955-2828. AFTER-SCHOOL READING CLUB: The Vista Grande Public Library, in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, invites kids in grades K-4 to participate in a reading program from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Meetings include stories, games, crafts and other activities. The program is free, but registration is required. Call 505-466-7323.
Thursday, Sept. 29
FREE ADMISSION TO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: The Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, offers free admission to children under 16 every Thursday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. BOOKS AND BABIES: Children ages 6 months to 2 years can enjoy books, songs and finger games from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 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.; call 505-955-6837.
Friday, Sept. 30
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: Bring your infants, toddlers and preschoolers for stories, songs and crafts at the Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, 11:30 a.m. ALL-AGES CHESS: The Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, presents a chess program from 3 to 5 p.m. All players under 12 must have parental permission. FRIDAY AFTERNOON ART: Families are invited to participate in a free art program called Come Play With Clay from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive; 505-955-2828. The program is sponsored by the Kate Klein Fund. All adults must be accompanied by a child. HARVEST FESTIVAL: Autumn is a vibrant time to visit El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Road in La Cienega, a historic ranch and living history museum. The Harvest Festival offers a host of activities, demonstrations, vendors and performances. Taste syrup from a burro-driven sorghum mill, help make cider by cranking a traditional apple press and pick a pumpkin from a scarecrow-guarded patch. Children can stomp grapes by foot, make cornhusk dolls or roll their own delicious tortilla by hand. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and teens and free for kids 12 and under. NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY: In celebration of public lands, fees will be waived for entrance to National Park Service areas. In the Los Alamos area, that includes both Bandelier National Monument and the Valles Caldera National Preserve. The Manhattan Project National Historical Park in downtown Los Alamos has no entrance fee. Also, the bookstore at the Bandelier visitors center will offer a 15 percent discount and the gift shop will have discounts on selected items. The Valles Caldera bookstore also will offer a discount.
Saturday, Oct. 1
SANTA FE FARMERS MARKET: 1607 Paseo de Peralta, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. COMMUNITY DAY AT THE CHILREN’S MUSEUM: The Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, will host a celebration of children from noon to 4 p.m., with free admission to the museum and family activities, including a portable planetarium, performances by local youth groups, hands on activities, face painting, music and more. Food trucks will be on-site to offer lunch and snacks. HARVEST FESTIVAL: Autumn is a vibrant time to visit El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Road in La Cienega, a historic ranch and living history museum. The Harvest Festival offers a host of activities, demonstrations, vendors and performances. Taste syrup from a burro-driven sorghum mill, help make cider by cranking a traditional apple press and pick a pumpkin from a scarecrow-guarded patch. Children can stomp grapes by foot, make cornhusk dolls or roll their own delicious tortilla by hand. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and teens and free for kids 12 and under.
Ongoing groups
MOMS OFFERING MOMS SUPPORT: Local chapter of the international MOMS Club offers support and activities for stay-at-home mothers. Visit santafemomsclub.weebly.com. FIRST-TIME MOMS OVER 40: Support group to explore the complex physical, emotional and spiritual issues that come with raising children as mature women. Call 505-471-0928. MANY MOTHERS: Provide in-home support to new mothers who are adjusting to the many changes a new baby brings. Call 505-983-5984, email info@manymothers.org or visit www.manymothers.org.