Be Active!

Did you know that even a 20-minute walk in nature can help children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) concentrate better? www.neefusa.org/health

At the city of Farmington's Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Affairs we offer tons of programs and activities that keep kids of all ages physically and mentally active, like our monthly Park Play Days. Each month we pick a neighborhood park for a little organized, FREE fun! These are great places to meet your neighbors and remember how awesome a trip to the park can be. Meet us at the following parks this summer:

Milagro Park - June 26 - 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Westside Estates Park - July 16 - 10:00 am till noon
Indian Center Park - August 19 - 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Beckland Park - September 7 - 10:00 am till noon

Below are more upcoming walks and outdoor activities, but make sure check out our full summer Gateways Activity Guide here!

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Herb & Xeriscape Demonstration Garden Tours, June 15 from 9:00 to 10:30 am at Riverside Nature Center.

Walk a Shelter Dog. Get exercise and fresh air and make a shelter dog's day! Farmington Regional Animal Shelter.

Butterfly Walk on June 22 from 1-3pm at Riverside Nature Center.

Summer Art Walk. June 14, 219 from 5-9 p,. Historic Downtown Farmington - the HeART of Farmington

Downtown Stroll & Art Walk

Downtown Farmington has four major Art Walks a year. Our summer walk is June 14 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. In addition to the galleries located in Historic Downtown Farmington, many of the non-art-related businesses participate by hosting local artists during the Art Walks.
www.fmtn.org/Downtown

All Shook Up. The Music of Elvis Presley (c) book by Joe DiPietro

Sandstone outdoor summer theater presents All Shook Up!

Join us at Lions Wilderness Amphitheater for our outdoor summer theater production of All Shook Up! Shows are Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: $12 for adults, $8 for seniors/students, $7 children under 12 yrs old.

Get more info and tickets here!

Field Day

Join the Farmington Recreation Center at Kiwanis Park for an afternoon of activities including parachute games, an obstacle course, races of all kinds, and more on Friday, June 21 from noon till 3 pm! Don’t forget your sunscreen and water bottle. Popsicles will be provided! For kids eight (8) to 12 years old. Register online at www.fmtn.org/WebTrac under "Cultural & Special Events." $5.00 (505) 599-1184

Dragonfly Walk

Join our nature center staff on a walk to observe and learn about dragonflies on Saturday, June 29 from 10 am till noon at Riverside Nature Center. We will catch a few for up-close study, as well as watch them in their river and wetlands habitat. Binoculars are helpful. We will look for these colorful insects near the wetland and along the river on a walk of about a mile. FREE
(505) 599-1422

Gateways Activity Guide - Summer 2019 - May - August

Get your Gateways Activity Guide!

Never miss out on what's going on at Farmington Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs again! Access it online at www.fmtn.org/PRCA or call (505) 599-1197 to request a copy.

Gateways includes info on: