Ongoing Events

ALBUQUERQUE AQUARIUM/RIO GRANDE BOTANIC GARDEN Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 2601 Central Avenue, NW, Albuquerque, 764-6200.f

BATAAN MEMORIAL MUSEUM Artifacts from the Bataan Death March, Medal of Honor ribbons and biographies. Private tours available; call to arrange. Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Open on alternating Mondays during summer months.1050 Old Pecos Trail, 474-1670.

BORDERS BOOKS, MUSIC AND CAFE Sanbusco Market store: Toddler and preschool story time Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. with Linda; cookies and juice follow. 500 Montezuma Avenue, 954-4707. No registration required.f

BORDERS BOOKS, MUSIC AND CAFE Zafarano store: Children’s Story Time Fridays at 11 a.m. 3513 Zafarano Road, 474-9450. No registration required.f

BRADBURY SCIENCE MUSEUM Displays, videos and interactive exhibits on the history of the atomic bomb and contemporary research conducted at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday-Monday, 1-5 p.m. Admission is free. 15th and Central Avenue in Los Alamos, 667-4444.

EXPLORA Family-oriented science center creating opportunities for discovery through interactive experiences in science, technology and art. Programs for toddlers to adults. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Closed July 4. Ages 12 and up $7, seniors $5, children $3, under 1 free. Children and toddlers must be accompanied by a paying adult. 1701 Mountain Road NW in Albuquerque, 505-224-8300.f

HARWOOD MUSEUM OF ART Historic and contemporary art and culture of the Taos region. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; noon to 5 Sunday. Free art making for families on Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m. All ages. Also, monthly Homeschoolers activities for two age groups. Adults $8, seniors, students, AAA Members $7; New Mexico residents admitted free on Sundays with proof of residence. 238 Ledoux Street, Taos. Call 575-758-9826, ext. 105 for program details.f

INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS MUSEUM The National Collection of Contemporary Indian Art. Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. 108 Cathedral Place, 983-8900.f

MUSEUM OF INDIAN ARTS AND CULTURE Including The Roland Discovery Center: interactive exhibits, puzzles, and games for the young and young at heart. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day during the summer. $6 NM residents; $9 all others; NM residents with ID free on Sundays; NM resident seniors with ID free on Wednesdays; children 16 and under are always free. 710 Camino Lejo, 476-1250.f

MUSEUM OF INTERNATIONAL FOLK ART Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day during the summer. $6 NM residents; $9 all others; NM residents with ID free on Sundays; NM resident seniors with ID free on Wednesdays; children 16 and under are always free. 706 Camino Lejo, 476-1200.f

MUSEUM OF SPANISH COLONIAL ART Special activities for families and children include “possible bags,” an art activity bag; the MoSCA Treasure Hunt; puzzles, books, historical costumes and hands-on activities in the Youth Art and Activity Center. Docent tours at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Special tours for children and adults can be arranged by calling the Education Department at 982-2226, x122. Museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Sunday during the summer. $3 NM residents, $6 all others. NM residents with ID free on Sundays. Children 16 and under are always free. 750 Camino Lejo on Museum Hill, 982-2226.f

NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF ART Guided tours free with museum admission. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day during the summer. $6 NM residents; $9 all others; NM residents with ID free on Sundays; NM resident seniors with ID free on Wednesdays; children 16 and under are always free.107 W. Palace Avenue, 476-5072.f

NEW MEXICO HISTORY MUSEUM Santa Fe’s new state-of-the-art museum. Explore history from the indigenous people through the Atomic Age, including the clash and melding of cultures. In addition to galleries, the museum features the Discovery Center, a gathering space for families to engage in hands-on, self-paced activities. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day during the summer. $6 NM residents; $9 all others; NM residents with ID free on Sundays; NM resident seniors with ID free on Wednesdays; children 16 and under are always free. Free Friday evenings 5 to 8 p.m.113 Lincoln Avenue, 476-5200.

NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND SCIENCE Various exhibits, Planetarium, and movies at the giant-screen Lockheed-Martin DynaTheater. Museum is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. DynaTheater movies are shown each hour from 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. Call for admission prices. 1801 Mountain Road, NW, Albuquerque, 505-841-2800.f

PALACE OF THE GOVERNORS Various exhibits from colonial New Mexico. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day during the summer. $6 NM residents; $9 all others; NM residents with ID free on Sundays; NM resident seniors with ID free on Wednesdays; children 16 and under are always free. Free Friday evenings 5 to 8 p.m. 105 W. Palace Avenue, 476-5100.

RIO GRANDE ZOO Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Call for prices.  903 Tenth Street, SW, Albuquerque, 505-764-6200.f

ROCKIN’ ROLLERS Public skate Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. Family Skate, Friday 6-8 p.m. $5 includes skates and scooters. 473-7755.

SANTA FE BOTANICAL GARDEN LEONORA CURTIN WETLAND PRESERVE Adjacent to Rancho de las Golondrinas located south of Santa Fe, this 35-acre nature preserve hosts a diversity of plants and wildlife, trails with numbered interpretive markers, a pond and docents to answer questions. Open May through October: 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Docents lead small group tours at 10 a.m. on Saturdays. Free. For directions to site, call 471-9103.f

SANTA FE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Open 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday; noon-8 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Earthworks Education, 1-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Sunday Scientists, 2-4 p.m. Sundays. Preschool Prime Time, 9 a.m.-noon Fridays. Saturday Artists, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. $5 for N.M. residents with ID, $9 for all others, $2 for N.M. residents with ID on Sundays. 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.f

SANTA FE FARMER’S MARKET Annie Rose has a play area for kids every Saturday and Tuesday with fun gardening-related books, toys, and sometimes baby bunnies! Call for specific dates. Free. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Santa Fe Farmers Market, 1607 Paseo de Peralta. 983-4098.f

SANTA FE PUBLIC LIBRARY Main Library, 145 Washington Avenue, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Children’s Room closes at 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m., 955-6780. La Farge Branch, 1730 Llano Street, Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Sundays, 955-4860. Southside Branch, 6599 Jaguar Drive, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Sunday, 955-2810. Preschool Story Time: Stories, songs, finger games, puppets and crafts. Weekly sessions; call for specific dates. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays at La Farge; 10:30-11:15 a.m. Wednesdays at Southside; 10:30-11:15 a.m. Fridays at Main. Books and Babies: Weekly sessions for ages 6 months through 2 years, 10:30 –11:a.m. Wednesdays at La Farge, and 1-1:30 p.m. Thursdays at Southside. Call library for specific session dates and to register.f

SANTA FE SOUTHERN RAILWAY Ride a working freight through high desert scenery on a 4 1/2 hour round trip from the historic depot in Santa Fe to Lamy. Rides available all year round. Group rates available. Call 989-8600 for times, rates and reservations.f

SUNDAY COMMUNITY FAIR A new community event in the heart of the Santa Fe Railyard, featuring local artists and craftspeople, farmers, ranchers, and food artisans, as well as musicians, refreshments, and entertainment. The Sunday Community Fair is intended to help build a stronger local economy, support small businesses, and celebrate our community. Free; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. every Sunday. Santa Fe Farmers Market, 1607 Paseo de Peralta. 983-4098.f

THE GEORGIA O’KEEFFE MUSEUM Drawings, watercolors, pastels and sculpture. Video about Georgia O’Keeffe. Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday during the summer; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Call for prices; free Friday evenings 5 to 8 p.m. 217 Johnson, 995-0785.

THE PLANETARIUM AT SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Entertaining and informative astronomical programs, ranging from scientific documentaries to science fiction stories filled with science facts to cultural programs including Native American and Chinese sky lore. Public programming February through December. Adults $5; preteens and seniors $3; free for SFCC students, employees and planetarium members. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Regular programs are not suitable for children under 5 years old. Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Avenue, 428-1677.

TWIRL KIDSPACE Learn magic tricks, make toys, play classic games—something different every week. Creative Adventures 3-5 p.m. on Thursdays, and Twirl Explorers 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays. Outdoor play 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 7 days a week.  Free; all ages welcome. 225 Camino de la Placita, Taos, 575-751-1402.f

VISTA GRANDE PUBLIC LIBRARY Hours:  noon-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Wednesday open until 8 p.m. Closed to the public Sunday and Monday. Children’s and Teen Programs. Children’s Story Time for ages 2-10, 10 a.m., 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month. Family Movie Night, 7 p.m. 2nd Friday of each month.14 Avenida Torreon, in Eldorado, 466-7323.f

WAREHOUSE 21 Dance concerts, theater productions and other events, and classes for youth under 21.1614 Paseo de Peralta, 989-4423. For updated events information, visit www.warehouse21.org.

WHEELWRIGHT MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN Contemporary and historic Native American art with an emphasis on the Southwest. Talks, seminars, meet-the-artist receptions, and many other events. Private, not-for-profit, no admission fee, donations welcome. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 704 Camino Lejo, 982-4636.