FAMILY CALENDAR
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Sunday, Aug. 11
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.
MEET CORNELIUS: The Children’s Museum invites families to visit with corn snake Cornelius from 3 to 4:30 p.m., by admission.
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.
SUMMER ICE CREAM SOCIAL: The Vista Grande Public Library holds an ice cream social fundraiser at the Eldorado Community Center from 1 to 4:30 p.m., with live music by Road House Prophets, children’s activities, a silent auction, a live auction and, of course, ice cream. Tickets are $10 for participants 12 and older, $5 for those ages 6 to 11 and free for kids 5 and under. Family tickets, for two adults and all children under 18, are $25.
Monday, Aug. 12
STORY TIME AT BEE HIVE: Stories and songs for all ages at 10:30 a.m. at Bee Hive, 328 Montezuma Ave.; no charge.
TODDLER TALES: The David Loughridge Learning Center at Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Circle, presents reading sessions and music for families, followed by an open art studio; 10 a.m. to noon; no charge.
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 runs through Sept. 30 and will culminate with performances at 2 p.m. Sept. 28 and 29 at the Santa Fe Playhouse. The group also will perform Sept. 14 during the third annual Theatre Walk in the Rufina Arts District.
Tuesday, Aug. 13
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, 1730 Llano St.
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, Aug. 14
CHILDREN’S CHESS CLUB: Meets from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. at the Main 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.
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.
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 runs through Sept. 25 and will culminate with performances at 2 p.m. Sept. 28 and 29 at the Santa Fe Playhouse. The group also will perform Sept. 14 during the third annual Theatre Walk in the Rufina Arts District.
Thursday, Aug. 15
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.
BOOKS AND BABIES: Books, songs and finger games from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. at the Southside Branch Library.
INDIAN MARKET KICKOFF PARTY: A free all-ages event, including a preview of the IM: EDGE Contemporary Show will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 W. Marcy St., with performances by Navajo rock band Stateline and violinist Laura Ortman.
Friday, Aug. 16
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.
Saturday, Aug. 17
STARGAZER SHOWS: The Children’s Museum presents educational productions in its Stargazer Portable Planetarium; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., by admission.
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.
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.
LAMY WOODSTOCK BENEFIT: Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Woodstock at this family friendly benefit for the nonprofit Child Counseling Center and Play Therapy Institute of New Mexico. The two-day event, from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Lamy Depot Park, includes performances by more than 30 local musicians. Food vendors will be available. Tickets are $10 per day or $15 for both days.
MUSEUM FAMILY PROGRAM: The Museum of International Folk Art on Museum Hill, in a joint effort with the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, hosts a family program on 20th-century designer Alexander Girard from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Meet at the downtown O’Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson St. Children ages 4 to 12 and their grown-ups are invited to participate in this free program.
KIDS AND FAMILY DAY AT WILDLIFE CENTER: Bring the family to play and explore the wild world at the New Mexico Wildlife Center in Española, 19 Wheat St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. The event begins with a performance by children’s musician Andy Mason. The day continues with hands-on activities, crafts, face painting and more.
Sunday, Aug. 18
LAMY WOODSTOCK BENEFIT: Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Woodstock at this family friendly benefit for the nonprofit Child Counseling Center and Play Therapy Institute of New Mexico. The two-day event, from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Lamy Depot Park, includes performances by more than 30 local musicians. Food vendors will be available. Tickets are $10 per day or $15 for both days.