Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Farmington for 2026. The Christmas Parade brings Santa down Main Street in Historic Downtown on Thursday, December 3, and San Juan College lights its campus with thousands of luminarias on Saturday, December 5. We check every date on the host’s own website or the official visitors bureau calendar and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our New Mexico Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Farmington
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Farmington
- Christmas Parade: Thursday, December 3, 5:30 pm, free
- Santa rides Main Street from Wall Street to Auburn
- San Juan College Luminarias: Saturday, December 5, from 5 pm, free
- Every date checked on the Farmington visitors bureau site on Nov 11
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Evening paradeFree
Farmington Christmas Parade
- When: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 5:30 to 7 pm
- Where: Main Street, Historic Downtown Farmington, Farmington, NM 87401 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Farmington’s long-running evening Christmas parade rolls down Main Street through Historic Downtown, from Wall Street to Auburn, with lighted floats, carolers and holiday scenes.
Santa Claus makes his appearance along the route, which is the moment most of the kids on the curb are waiting for. The judging platform sits near Main Street and Orchard.
Parent tip: Anywhere along Main Street downtown is good viewing, but the stretch near Orchard puts you by the judging platform, where floats tend to slow down and show off.
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- Young Professionals Network (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Main Street, Historic Downtown Farmington, Farmington, NM 87401 (opens in maps)
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San Juan College Luminarias
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 5 to 10:30 pm (walking from 5 pm, driving route from 6 pm)
- Where: San Juan College Campus, 4601 College Blvd, Farmington, NM 87402 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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San Juan College says thank you to the community for the 47th year with thousands of glowing luminaria bags lining rooftops, sidewalks, courtyards, parking lots and student housing across campus.
Families can walk the display starting at 5 pm, or stay warm in the car on the drive-thru route that opens at 6 pm.
Parent tip: For the drive-thru, enter from Butler Avenue heading north on Sunrise Parkway; the Pinon Hills Boulevard entrance is closed that night, and drivers are asked to switch to parking lights.
- Host
- San Juan College (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- San Juan College Campus, 4601 College Blvd, Farmington, NM 87402 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our New Mexico Christmas train rides page.
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When each Farmington Christmas event for kids happens
Line up on Main Street for the parade on Thursday night, then come back out Saturday to walk or drive through the San Juan College luminarias.
- Farmington Christmas ParadeFarmington · Dec 3
- San Juan College LuminariasFarmington · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our New Mexico Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Las Cruces. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Farmington Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Farmington this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Farmington for 2026: the Christmas Parade on December 3 and the San Juan College Luminarias on December 5.
When is the Farmington Christmas Parade in 2026?
Thursday, December 3, 2026, starting at 5:30 pm along Main Street in Historic Downtown Farmington, from Wall Street to Auburn.
Is Santa in the Farmington Christmas Parade?
Yes. The parade includes an appearance by Santa Claus, along with lighted floats and carolers.
When are the San Juan College Luminarias in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026. Walking starts at 5 pm, the drive-thru route opens at 6 pm and the display runs until 10:30 pm. It is free.
Who do I contact about these Farmington events?
For the parade, info@sjcbr.com. For the luminarias, San Juan College at currys@sanjuancollege.edu. Both are listed on the Farmington visitors bureau event pages.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in New Mexico?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s New Mexico Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Farmington on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.