Activities for Kids - June 2006 Calendar
Tumbleweeds
Note: (* = Suitable for children under 6)
1 Thursday, 7-9 p.m. BioPark Summer Nights with Sweet Sunny South, old-time bluegrass music. $8/adults, $4/Biopark Society members, children 3-12 and seniors. Lawn seating only; bring blankets or chairs. Rio Grande Botanic Garden and Albuquerque Aquarium, 764-6200.*
2 Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Preschool Prime Time Children under 5 have a special time to explore museum exhibits and enjoy hands-on art activities. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.*
2 Friday, 11 a.m. Children’s Story Time Borders Books, Music & Café, 3513 Zafarano Road, 474-9450.*
2 Friday, 7 p.m. Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Children’s Performance Featuring students from the school of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. $20/adult, $12/child. Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco, 988-1234.
3 Saturday, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Apple Island Music Preview Class Free preview class for infants, toddlers and pregnant mommies. Reservations required. Apple Island Music, 466-2442.*
3 Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spring Festival and Animal Fair Visit with costumed villagers as they do their daily chores on a Spanish colonial ranch. $7/adults, $3/children. El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Road, 471-2261.*
3 Saturday, noon Story Time for Ages 5-95 with Uncle Dave. Borders Books, Music & Café, 500 Montezuma Avenue, 954-4707.
3 Saturday, 12:15-1 p.m. Children’s Story Time Ages 0-6. Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon, Eldorado, 466-7323.*
3 Saturday, 5-6:30 p.m. Family Concert Enjoy an early evening of Western swing music performed by Sid Hausman, Liz Masterson and Washtub Jerry. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.*
3 Saturday “Dreamer” A trainer and his daughter nurse an injured horse back to health in this Kids First-approved movie hosted by the Santa Fe Film Festival. Film Center at the Cinema Café, 1616 St. Michaels Drive, 988-5225. Call for times.*
4 Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spring Festival and Animal Fair El Rancho de las Golondrinas. See June 3 listing.*
6 Tuesday, 11 a.m. Toddler and Preschool Story Time with Linda. Tea party and craft follow. Borders Books, Music & Café, 500 Montezuma Avenue, 954-4704.*
7 Wednesday, 8 p.m. Backyard Astronomy Live presentation in the planetarium followed by an outdoor viewing of the night sky, weather permitting. $5/adults, $3/preteens and seniors and free for SFCC students and members. Planetarium at Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Avenue, 471-8200.
8 Thursday, 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Apple Island Music Preview Class Apple Island Music. See June 3 listing.*
8 Thursday, 7-9 p.m. BioPark Summer Nights with Eliza Gilkyson, original folk music. $8/adults, $4/Biopark Society members, children 3-12 and seniors. Lawn seating only - bring blankets or chairs. Rio Grande Botanic Garden and Albuquerque Aquarium, 764-6200.*
8 Thursday, 8 p.m. Echoes of the Night A selection of Native American stories. $5/adults, $3/preteens and seniors and free for SFCC students and members. Planetarium at Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Avenue, 471-8200.
