FAMILY CALENDAR

Sunday, Sept. 22

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., by admission: $7.50 for adults, $5 for children and free for infants and museum members. STARGAZER PLANETARIUM: The Children’s Museum presents an exploration of the cosmos through films and other programs in its portable planetarium; from noon to 5 p.m. by admission.

SENSORY FRIENDLY MORNING: The Children’s Museum offers morning activities for children with autism or sensory sensitivities. This event, from 10 a.m. to noon, features low lighting, trained staff and a large menu of sensory supports. Cost is $5.

MUSEUM HILL COMMUNITY DAY: Visit Museum Hill for a day of free, family-friendly activities and art from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The participating organizations include the Museum of International Folk Art, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, the Santa Fe Botanical Garden, the International Folk Art Market, Museum of Spanish Colonial Art and the Wheelwright Museum of The American Indian. Each organization will present entertainment, crafts, activities and storytelling.

Monday, Sept. 23

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.

Tuesday, Sept. 24

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.

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.

STORY TIME: The Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, presents a story time for preschoolers and toddlers at 11 a.m.

AFTER-SCHOOL READING CLUB: Kids in kindergarten to third grade are invited to the Vista Grande Public Library from 3 to 4:30 p.m. for stories, games, crafts and other activities to encourage reading.

Wednesday, Sept. 25

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. 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.

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.

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.

AFTER-SCHOOL READING CLUB: Kids in kindergarten to third grade are invited to the Vista Grande Public Library from 3 to 4:30 p.m. for stories, games, crafts and other activities to encourage reading.

Thursday, Sept. 26

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. 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, Sept. 27

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.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON ART: Visit the Southside Branch Library from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. for a family program called Come Play. All adults must be accompanied by a child.

Saturday, Sept. 28

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, by admission.

STARGAZER PLANETARIUM: The Children’s Museum presents an exploration of the cosmos through films and other programs in its portable planetarium; from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. by admission.

YOUTH CODING CAMP: The Main Library is offering a free, two-day, hands-on Coding Camp focused on kids in sixth grade and older. The camp, which runs from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:15 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 1:45 p.m. Sunday, will involve serious work, said Mark Galassi, the program’s coordinator. Send email to mark@galassi.org to sign up. Space is limited.

APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL: Los Luceros Historic Site, 253 Rio Arriba County Road 41 in Alcalde, hosts a free event with apple picking, music and performances, vendor booths and other activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

BARRIO DE ANALCO FALL FESTIVAL: The San Miguel Mission, 401 Old Santa Fe Trail, hosts an event with mule-packing demonstrations, Danza Azteca ceremonials, colonial-era clothing on parade, walking tours, docent chats relating the history of the 400-year old site and more from noon to 4 p.m. No charge for outdoor activities; $2 for a pass to the chapel; free for kids 12 and under.

Sunday, Sept. 29

MEET CORNELIUS: The Children’s Museum invites families to visit with corn snake Cornelius from 3 to 4:30 p.m., by admission.

STARGAZER PLANETARIUM: The Children’s Museum presents an exploration of the cosmos through films and other programs in its portable planetarium; from noon to 5 p.m. by admission.