FAMILY CALENDAR
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Sunday, July 21
STARGAZER SHOWS: The Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, presents educational productions in its Stargazer Portable Planetarium from noon to 5 p.m.; by admission: $7.50 for adults, $5 for children and free for infants and museum members. SUMMER READING PROGRAM PARTY: Visit the Main Library from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. for a wrap-up party with entertainer Andy Mason for the 2019 Summer Reading program, A Universe of Stories. The event includes songs, prizes and refreshments. NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH ART: Begin collecting art, jewelry, pottery and more from the next generation of Native American artists and craftspeople. Children and grandchildren of artists associated with the Palace of the Governors’ Portal Program will demonstrate and sell their own arts and crafts at the courtyard of the New Mexico History Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enter through the blue gate on Lincoln Avenue. ¡VIVA MEXICO!: Celebrate the arts, music and cuisine of Mexico during this annual festival at El Rancho de las Golondrina, the living history museum near La Cienega. The event, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., includes a full lineup of entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, and food booths. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and teens and free kids 12 and under. STORYTELLING WITH JOE HAYES: The popular storyteller returns to the grounds of Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lejo on Museum Hill. The annual outdoor summer series focuses on tales of the Southwest; 7 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 11; no charge.
Monday, July 22
YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS PROJECT: Children ages 8 to 14 are invited to visit the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive, from 3 to 5 p.m. for guidance from theater professionals on improvisation and acting skills, creating character monologues and writing short plays. The project will culminate with performances Aug. 3 and Aug. 4 at the Santa Fe Playhouse. The project continues Monday afternoons through July 29. YOUTH CONCERT: The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival presents a free youth concert at 10 a.m. at the St. Francis Auditorium, 107 W. Palace Ave.
Tuesday, July 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. 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. FOLK ART AFTERNOON: The Santa Fe Public Library and the Museum of International Folk Art present a free hands-on art project — medallion necklaces — for families from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Southside Branch Library. TABLETOP GAMING NIGHT: Families are invited to a monthly night of games, including the newly released Fireball Island, Exploding Kittens, Sequence for Kids, Azul and more from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Main 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. WONDER ON WHEELS: The Vista Grande Public Library presents a traveling museum’s exhibit called A Galaxy of Wonders, designed by the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can touch a piece of a lunar meteorite, see an Apollo space suit and enjoy activities.
Wednesday, July 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. 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. YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS PROJECT: Children ages 8 to 14 are invited to visit La Farge Branch Library from 3 to 5 p.m. for guidance from theater professionals on improvisation and acting skills, creating character monologues and writing short plays. The project will culminate with performances Aug. 3 and Aug. 4 at the Santa Fe Playhouse. SUMMER READING CLUB: The Vista Grande Public Library explores the universe with activities, game and crafts from 2 to 3 p.m. as part of its summer reading program, A Universe of Stories. NATURE PLAYTIME: Encourage your child to explore the natural world in a safe environment during a special free program for infants and children through age 5 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the New Mexico Wildlife Center, 19 Wheat St., Española. The program also will be held July 31, and Aug. 7 and 24.
Thursday, July 25
BOOKS AND BABIES: Books, songs and finger games from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. at the Southside Branch Library. 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.
Friday, July 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.
Saturday, July 27
SAND PLAY SATURDAY: Children are invited to visit the Railyard Park for Sand Play Saturday, an opportunity for toddlers all the way up through elementary school students to explore, discover and think creatively through sand, water, toys and kitchen utensils. Volunteers, experts in early childhood development and Railyard Park Conservancy staff facilitate creative play from 10 a.m. to noon in the park’s sand area. HEALTHY KIDS CELEBRATION: Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, the Santa Fe Fire Department and the Genoveva Chavez Community Center present the eighth annual Healthy Kids Celebration and Family Fitness Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chavez Center. The free event includes fitness classes, a magician, face painting, sand art, visits with medical providers and free food. STORYTELLING WITH JOE HAYES: The popular storyteller returns to the grounds of Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lejo on Museum Hill; 7 to 8 p.m.; no charge.
Sunday, July 28
STORYTELLING WITH JOE HAYES: The popular storyteller returns to the grounds of Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lejo on Museum Hill; 7 to 8 p.m.; no charge.