Events

Fall Festival

Sunday, Sep 19, 2010
noon - 5pm

Santa Fe Children's Museum
1050 Old Pecos Trail
Santa Fe, 87504

Come celebrate the beginning of a new season at the Museum during the annual Fall Festival!
This is a great way to help your child connect to the cyles of the earth and reap the bounty from all the planting done in the garden during the summer.
Atomic Grass, an awesome local bluegrass band, will play traditional and contemporary bluegrass music. Atomic Grass, formed in 1977, is one of the longest-running bluegrass groups in New Mexico.
Take part in many hands-on activities appropriate for the entire family. Fashion fall wreaths out of greenery from the garden. Build bird feeders with pine cones and suet so you can feed your backyard friends during the fall and winter. Create lavender bath salts with this aeromatic herb from the Earthwoks Garden, and fashion unique corn husk dolls. You can also cook pumpkin pancakes and make delicious apple cider with an apple press. Raptors from the Santa Fe Raptor Center will also be making a visit. Join us!

New Mexico State Fair

Friday, Sep 10, 2010 - Sunday, Sep 26, 2010
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

For info, visit exponm.com

Santa Fe Renaissance Fair

Saturday, Sep 18, 2010 - Sunday, Sep 19, 2010
10am - 6pm

El Rancho de las Golondrinas
334 Los Pinos Rd
La Cienega, 87507

Revel in the amazing antics of Santa Fe’s own Clan Tynker! * Cheer on the brave pursuits of jousting, sword fighting and Celtic games! * Kids! Defend the Spanish Galleon from marauding pirates! * Win treasure playing Catapulting Frogs, Jacob’s Ladder and other games of knightly skill! * Indulge in belly dancing and other live entertainment on 3 stages! * Dress in your most elegant finery and compete for prizes in the costume contest! * Spend your hard-earned gold with vendors selling shields, blades, cloaks, turkey legs, jewels and other goods! * Bow at the feet of their Majesties Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand! ...and MUCH MORE! For more information, visit sfrenfair.org

THE SANTA FE MOUNTAIN CENTER IS CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF ADVENTURE AND LEARNING

Sunday, Sep 19, 2010
1-4pm

Santa Fe Mountain Center
1524 Bishop's Lodge Road
(Next to Shidoni)
Tesuque, 87574

Over 25,000 vulnerable & at risk children, youth & adults have benefited from the Santa Fe Mountain Center's experiential education (learning by doing) and adventure based methodologies.

Now you and your family will have the opportunity to experience our adventures! Climb our high ropes courses, hang out on our "beach," play games and enjoy our beautiful Tesuque location.

Take on the thrill — challenge yourself to get up off the ground and experience our adventures.

Support your friends, your family and your community.

Please be sure to join us at 2:00pm to hear from several of our participants and learn more about our programs and successes.

Chess Club

Monday, Sep 20, 2010
7pm

All ages, levels welcome. FREE.

New Mexico State Fair

Friday, Sep 10, 2010 - Sunday, Sep 26, 2010
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

For info, visit exponm.com

Community Workday at the Railyard Park

Tuesday, Sep 21, 2010
9 a.m. - 11a.m.

Railyard Park and Plaza
Cerrillos Road
Guadalupe
Santa Fe, 87501

Community workdays every month from April to October. The workdays will be in the morning -- the time will shift as the weather changes.

STEWARDS WEEKLY GARDENING DAYS
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 11a.m.
Railyard Community Garden (Meet at the Railyard Park performance green - grass slope near the train tracks)
Info: info@railyardpark.org or 505-982-6975

Infant/parent open swim

Tuesday, Sep 21, 2010
9-10am therapy pool, 10-11am Leisure pool

Genoveva Chavez Community Center
3221 Rodeo Rd.
Santa Fe, 87504

Parents and infants only swim at 10am.
Parents and infants/toddlers only at 11am.
Drop-in $8

New Mexico State Fair

Friday, Sep 10, 2010 - Sunday, Sep 26, 2010
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

For info, visit exponm.com

Prenatal Yoga

Tuesday, Sep 21, 2010
5:30-6:45pm

Santa Fe Soul Health & Healing Center
2905 Rodeo Park Drive East
Building 3
Santa Fe, 87505

Each class begins with a roundtable where we take time for discussion and friendship. This is an opportunity for each mother-to-be to talk about how she is feeling and ask any questions. There is a special comraderie and closeness that comes during this time and most women find the support to be invaluable.

The discussion is followed by meditation to quiet the mind and bring focus to the body and the woman's growing baby. Then we move in to breathwork, stretching, strength building, and balancing postures that help to prepare the body and mind for the process of giving birth. Each class is a unique experience tailored to all stages of pregnancy. We finish the yoga session with deep rest and relaxation.

PreSchool Story Time

Tuesday, Sep 21, 2010
10:30 am to 11:15 am

Oliver La Farge Library
1730 Llano Street
Santa Fe, 87505

2 to 5-year-olds. Children will enjoy stories, songs, finger games, puppets, and crafts. Open enrollment. It's free!

Toddler and Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, Sep 21, 2010
11 am

Every Tuesday morning, gather round for a storytime adventure. We feature a new, irresistible tale and fun activities.

ACOUSTIC and Poetry Open Mic Night

Wednesday, Sep 22, 2010
7:00pm

Warehouse 21-Santa Fe Teen Arts Center
1614 Paseo de Peralta
Santa Fe, 87501

The most quiet is when a book is closed, words unspoken or a song unsung.

Seeking acoustic musicians, comedians and poets ....and more unique talent!

Come on down and be a part of Open Mic
Each Wednesday!

Books and Babies

Wednesday, Sep 22, 2010
10:30am to 11am

Oliver La Farge Library
1730 Llano Street
Santa Fe, 87505

A program for babies 6 months to 2-years-old and their caregivers. Ongoing sessions.

It's never too early to start your child on the road to reading.
Your child will enjoy books, songs, and finger games from the comfort of your lap.

To register and for more information, call:
Thursdays at Southside Children's: 955-2828
Wednesdays at La Farge Children's: 955-4863

This is a free program sponsored by a grant from the Brindle Foundation.

Child Development Specialist

Wednesday, Sep 22, 2010
2:30–4:30pm

Santa Fe Children's Museum
1050 Old Pecos Trail
Santa Fe, 87504

Our child development specialists are here to help answer parenting questions and develop effective parenting strategies. The Wednesday Specialist is a licensed family and child therapist.