On Friday's in the summer, come to Downtown Farmington's gazebo in Orchard Park, grab some lunch, take a break from work, listen to live music and relax. Three Rivers Eatery & Brew House will sell burgers and hotdogs so come enjoy yourself! TGIF is brought to you by the Farmington Downtown Association and is sponsored by City of Farmington's Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Affairs.

Preschool children and their families bring lunch and meet at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park for a picnic, followed by a story or activity and a stroller-friendly walk in the park. Learn about plants, insects, birds, and all the interesting wildlife. Feed the friendly ducks, and go home in time for naps. This program continues every week throughout the spring and summer.

Outdoor concerts hosted most Saturday nights at 6:00 p.m. throughout the summer. Concerts take place on the picturesque terrace, next to the river, at Farmington Museum at Gateway Park.

Enjoy a popular production brought to you by Sandstone Productions. Experience live theater in the beautiful, natural sandstone outdoor amphitheater, at Lion Wilderness Park. Concessions are available. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays and begin at 8:00 p.m. For tickets and more information, call (877)599-333.

The Farmington Museum is proud to announce an incredible gift of 21 historic Navajo blankets generously donated by XTO Energy Inc., a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation. The Navajo blankets range in age from 1870 to 1900 and contain two third-phase Chief’s blankets, a small wearing blanket, and many other examples of early Navajo weaving from the blanket period. It is through their donation that the cultural beauty, legacy, and local Navajo heritage can be appreciated, preserved, and utilized to inspire future generations of Navajo weavers.

Local plants were, and are, used in many ways for food, household items, and art. Visit this exhibit at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway, which will change throughout the summer to learn about the many uses of our local plants. Some of these uses will be featured in Saturday activity programs and walks.

Come visit "Stan", the Tyrannosaurus Rex, who is generously on loan from the Museum of Natural History & Science in Albuquerque, from NOW until September 8. Bring your family and friends to this FREE dinosaur diversion and other dinosaur exhibits at the Farmington Museum.