Calendar of events in Farmington for May 23 through May 29

Meet the Quirkles, a weekly, hands-on science program for children ages 4 and older, will be presented at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 23 at the E3 Children’s Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-599-1425.

A weekly dodgeball program for players of all abilities will be offered at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 23 at the Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-566-2480.

The Simply Science program, a weekly series of science experiments aimed for children 6 and older, will be offered at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23 at the E3 Children’s Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. in Farmington. Admission is $1. Call 505-599-1425.

The First Tee for Kids golf program returns at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 23 to the Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-566-2480.

Cowboy Karaoke with DJ Justin Hogue will be presented at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 23 at the Wooden Nickel, 900 W. Broadway Ave. in Bloomfield. Call 505-632-2457.

The Healing Field flag display, presented by the San Juan East Rotary, will take place all day Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27 at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Farmington, 1825 Positive Way in Farmington. Free. Call 505-320-9424.

Early Explorers, a weekly science program for children ages 2 to 5, will be presented at 10 a.m. Friday, May 24 at the E3 Children’s Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-599-1425.

A support group and exercise program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease will be offered at 10 a.m. Friday, May 24 at the Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-566-2480.

Art is for Everyone, a weekly art class led by Crystal Hazen, will be offered at 1 p.m. Friday, May 24 at the Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-566-2480.

The Riverfest Kickoff Party will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 24 at the River Reach Terrace in Berg Park, 400 Scott Ave. in Farmington. The event features live music by the Zia Chicks and Julie & the Boyz, art, and a beer and wine garden.

Breezin’ will perform at 6 p.m. Friday, May 24 at the No Worries Sports Bar and Grill, 1298 W. Navajo St. in Farmington. Call 505-436-2657.

Austin Van performs at 7 p.m. Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25 at the Lauter Haus Brewing Co., 1806 E. 20^th St. in Farmington. Call 505-326-2337.

Dark Sunshine performs at 8 p.m. Friday, May 24 at Dino’s Hideaway & Lounge, 405 County Road 390 on Crouch Mesa. Call 505-632-5132.

Cowboy Karaoke will be offered at 8 p.m. Friday, May 24 at VFW Post 614, 201 S. Park Ave. in Aztec. Call 505-290-9795.

Los Mitotitos perform at 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25 at SunRay Park & Casino, 39 County Road 5568 between Farmington and Bloomfield. Call 505-566-1205.

Desert Diamond performs at 10 p.m. Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25 in the Cedar Bow Entertainment Area at the Northern Edge Casino, 2752 Indian Service Road 36 in Farmington. Call 505-960-7000.

The Riverfest Run will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 25 in Animas Park, 135 Browning Parkway in Farmington. The event includes 10k, 5k and 2-mile walk divisions. Race-day registration ranges from $20 to $40.

The Locke Street Eats Crafts Show and Flea Market will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at Locke Street Eats, 112 N. Locke Ave. in downtown Farmington. Free.

Riverfest runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 25 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 26 in Berg and Animas parks along the Animas River in Farmington. The event includes live music, children activities, whitewater rafting, art, antique tractor rides, beer and wine gardens, vendors, food, Native American dancers and more. Free. Visit riverfestnewmexico.com.

Twisted Rebel will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at the No Worries Sports Bar and Grill, 1298 W. Navajo St. in Farmington. Call 505-436-2657.

Dance Night with live music will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Activity Room, 208 N. Wall St. in Farmington. Admission is $3. Call 505-599-1380.

Broken Arrow performs at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at Locke Street Eats, 112 N. Locke Ave. in downtown Farmington. Free.

A music festival featuring Sitton Shotgun, Stillwater, Billy Crawley Jr. and the Good Ol’ Boys and Lightning Rock will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 26 at the Wooden Nickel, 900 W. Broadway Ave. in Bloomfield. Cover is $10. Call 505-632-2457.

Matt Rupnow performs at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 26 at Wines of the San Juan, 233 N.M. Highway 511 in Blanco. Call 505-632-0879.

The Paddling Film Festival takes place at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 26 at the Totah Theater, 315 W. Main St. in downtown Farmington with six films. Tickets are $10.

The Tuesday Morning Birders group meets at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 28 at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway in Farmington. Participation is free to experienced and novice birders. Free. Call 505-599-1422.

Community line dancing classes will be offered at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 28 at the Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-566-2480.

Morning Storytime takes place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 29 at the Bloomfield Public Library, 333 S. 1^st St. in Bloomfield. Free. Call 505-632-8315.

A Brown Bag Birding session will be held at noon Wednesday, May 29 at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway in Farmington. Participants are invited to bring lunch and join the center staff in the observation room to watch wildlife. Free. Call 505-599-1422.

Jose Villareal performs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 at Clancy's Irish Cantina, 2701 E. 20^th St. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-325-8176.

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This article originally appeared on Farmington Daily Times: Riverfest, Healing Field flag display top this week's calendar events