Family calendar

Sunday, Oct. 29

MEET CORNELIUS: The Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, invites families to visit with beloved corn snake Cornelius from 3 to 4:30 p.m. During this weekly program, Cornelius comes out to socialize. Learn some facts about snakes and watch his weekly feeding. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $5 for children and free for infants under 1 year old. For more information, call 505-989-8359, ext. 115. FOLK ART MUSEUM CELEBRATES DAY OF THE DEAD: The Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo on Museum Hill, will host an all-ages celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. featuring traditional altars, seasonal refreshments, music, sugar skull decorating and hands-on art projects. The event is free. Visit www.internationalfolkart.org. EL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION: Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie, 505-424-1601, hosts a celebration including poetry and short-story readings, live music by Melange, dancers Saul Carpio and Lupita Salazar and Companía Chuscales & Mina Fajardo; 2 p.m.; $5 suggested donation. Bring mementos for the community altar to honor los antepasados. FREAK OR TREAT FAMILY DAY: Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Circle, 505-395-6369. A Halloween-themed addition of performances in the immersive installation House of Eternal Return; 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $12 to $20.

Monday, Oct. 30

NATURE PLAYTIMES: Toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to the Pajarito Environmental Education Center in Los Alamos to explore the natural world from 10 to 11 a.m. Each Playtime features a craft, story and outside activity; no charge; 3540 Orange St.; call 505-662-0460. STORY TIME AT BEE HIVE: Bee Hive, 328 Montezuma Ave., 505-780-8051. Stories and songs for all ages; 10:30 a.m. weekly; beehivekidsbooks.com; no charge.

Tuesday, Oct. 31

SANTA FE FARMERS MARKET: Growers offer their goods at the Farmers Market Pavilion, 1607 Paseo de Peralta, 505983-4098, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; santafefarmersmarket.com. BOOKS AND BABIES: Children can come and enjoy books, songs and finger games from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave.; call 505-955-6837. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and more for children ages 2 to 5 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Oliver La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano St.; 505-955-4863. HALLOWEEN GHOST TOUR: Meet at the Hotel St. Francis, 210 Don Gaspar Ave. A downtown walking tour of haunted sites; 5:30 p.m.; $17; call for reservations, 505-983-7774; theoriginalsantafeghosttour.weebly.com. TRICK-OR-TREATING AT “HOUSE OF ETERNAL RETURN”: Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Circle, 505-395-6369. An event for ages 12 or under ($14 admission) accompanied by one or two adults (admitted at no charge); 4 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 1

CHILDREN’S CHESS CLUB: The Santa Fe Children’s Chess Club meets every Wednesday evening at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave., 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. BOOKS AND BABIES: Children can come and enjoy books, songs and finger games from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Oliver La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano St.; 505-955-4863. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and more for children ages 2 to 5 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive; 505-955-2828. AFTER-SCHOOL READING CLUB: The Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, invites kids in grades K-4 to participate in a reading program from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Meetings include stories, games, crafts and other activities. The program is free, but registration is required. WEE WEDNESDAYS AT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: Toddlers and parents are invited to a morning of discovery and play from 9 to 11 a.m. The museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, opens an hour early for toddler-focused explorations, activities and story time. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $5 for children and free for infants under 1 year old. For more information, call 505-989-8359 ext. 115. COMMUNITY DAY AT THE BOTANICAL GARDEN: Free admittance to the Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo on Museum Hill, for New Mexico residents and students from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Botanical Garden will be decorated for Halloween. Decorate a mini-pumpkin on your visit.

Thursday, Nov. 2

FREE ADMISSION TO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: The Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, offers free admission to children under 16 every Thursday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. SEEDS AND SPROUTS: Learn all about plants through weekly themed activities from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail. Children will do hands-on gardening and nature craft projects. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $5 for kids 16 and over and free for anyone under 16. For more information, call 505-989-8359, ext. 115. BOOKS AND BABIES: Children ages 6 months to 2 years can enjoy books, songs and finger games from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 505-955-2828. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and more for children ages 2 to 5 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave.; call 505-955-6837. “ALMOST, MAINE”: Bryan Fant Theater, Capital High School, 4851 Paseo del Sol, 505-476-1000. The Capital High School Theatre Arts Department presents John Cariani’s romantic comedy; 7:30 p.m.; $5 at the door, students $3.

Friday, Nov. 3

GARDEN SPROUTS: Stories and hands-on activities for children ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver from 9 to 10 a.m., weather permitting; sponsored by the Santa Fe Botanical Garden and the Railyard Park Conservancy. Meet at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on Museum Hill, 725 Camino Lejo; $5 suggested donation; free to members and children under 12. STORY TIME: Bring your infants, toddlers and preschoolers for stories, songs and crafts at the Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, 11:30 a.m. ALL-AGES CHESS: The Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, presents a chess program from 3 to 5 p.m. All players under 12 must have parental permission. OPEN ART STUDIO AT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: From 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., the museum, at 1050 Old Pecos Trail, hosts weekly explorations into the arts with special guests and hands-on activities. Past monthly themes have included recycled art, culinary arts and stories. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $5 for children and free for infants under 1 year old. For more information, call 505-989-8359, ext. 115. FRIDAY AFTERNOON ART: Families are invited to participate in a free program on dot art from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive; 505-9552828. The program is sponsored by the Kate Klein Fund. All adults must be accompanied by a child.

Saturday, Nov. 4

SANTA FE FARMERS MARKET: Growers offer their goods at the Farmers Market Pavilion, 1607 Paseo de Peralta, 505983-4098, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; santafefarmersmarket.com. MODEL TRAIN SHOW: The Santa Fe Model Railroad Club will present a show from noon to 4 p.m. at the DeVargas Center, in the old Hastings space. SATURDAY SCIENCE: Join a local scientist from the Alliance for Science, Hubert Van Hecke, for hands-on science activities at the Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, from 1 to 3 p.m. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $5 for children and free for infants under 1 year old.

Sunday, Nov. 5

MEET CORNELIUS: The Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, invites families to visit with beloved corn snake Cornelius from 3 to 4:30 p.m. During this weekly program, Cornelius comes out to socialize. Learn some facts about snakes and watch his weekly feeding. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $5 for children and free for infants under 1 year old. For more information, call 505-989-8359, ext. 115.