Navajo Times

Ignacio High School class reunion
2026-07-18 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Oxford Grange, 8018 Highway 172, Ignacio, CO, United States
IGNACIO, Colo. – The Ignacio High School Class of 1973 Reunion and potluck is Saturday, July 18, at the Oxford Grange (8018 Highway 172) at noon. Spend an afternoon sharing memories and catching up. Information: Peggy, 970-759-0059.

Shonto Rodeo
2026-07-18 13:00 - 2026-07-19 17:00 | Shonto rodeo arena, Shonto, AZ, United States
SHONTO, Ariz. – The Shonto Rodeo is July 18-19 at 1 p.m. (DST). Awards include $500 to all-around female/male (must enter both days two or more events) and buckles to event/all-around winners. Administration fee is $15. Includes Pink Sunday with Harry Brown Field Day and Tiny Toons Wooly Riding at 10 a.m. Entries taken Monday through Wednesday by Debbie Williams at 928-856-9195 from 6-9 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. Information: Harriett Brown, 928-614-4426.

‘National Treasure’ outdoor movie
2026-07-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Henderson Fine Arts Center lawn, Farmington, NM, United States
FARMINGTON – The Henderson Fine Arts Center invites the community to an evening of mystery, fun and family entertainment during a free outdoor screening of “National Treasure” on July 18 on the lawn with activities at 8 p.m. The action-adventure film follows historian and treasure hunter, Ben Gates, as he reaches against mercenaries to uncover the legendary Templar Treasure hidden somewhere in American history. Concessions will be available. Information: 505-566-3430.

Diné Medicine Men Association meeting
2026-07-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Becenti Activity Hall, Becenti, NM, United States
COYOTE CANYON, N.M. – The Diné Medicine Men Association will meet Sunday, July 19, at the Becenti Activity Hall (three miles east of Highway 491 and Route 9 Junction, one mile south of Route 9) at 9 a.m. Diné traditional medicine men/women are mandated to attend the meeting. Medicine men/women can apply for a certificate. The meeting is open to the public. Bring favorite dish for potluck dinner. Information: Lois Becenti, 505-870-3832.

Kin Dah Łichí’í Chapter meetings
2026-07-19 13:00 - 2026-08-05 12:00 | Kin Dah Łichí’í Chapter House, Ganado, United States
KIN DAH ŁICHI, Ariz. – Kin Dah Łichí’í Chapter announces a regular meeting on Sunday, July 19, at 1 p.m. A planning meeting is scheduled Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 10 a.m.

Fort Defiance Chapter CLUPC meeting
2026-07-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Fort Defiance Chapter, Fort Defiance, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Fort Defiance Chapter announces a Community Land Use Planning Committee meeting on Monday, July 20, at the Fort Defiance Chapter, Senior Citizen’s Center building at 9 a.m. The public is invited. Information: 928-729-4352.

Harvest Time Church camp meeting
2026-07-20 10:00 - 2026-07-25 20:30 | Harvest Time Church, Kayenta, AZ, United States
KAYENTA – The Harvest Time Church camp meeting will be held July 20-25 with services at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. (DST). Pastor will be Eugene Platero and speakers include Thomas Arviso, Harrison Mann and Bronson Taylor.

Straw construction activity
2026-07-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency, 6507 Kit Carson Drive, Fort Defiance, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Youth, ages 10-17, are invited to a straw construction activity on Monday, July 20, at the Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency complex (located behind That’s-A-Burger) from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Open to 10 youth participants only. Information: Nate, 928-729-4336.

Drawing games
2026-07-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency, 6507 Kit Carson Drive, Fort Defiance, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Children are invited to drawing games on Monday, July 20, at the Diné Youth-Fort Defiance complex from 12-1 p.m. The event will include a presentation on “Character Counts: Caring”. Information: Tachelle, 928-729-4336.

Diné Youth STEAM event
2026-07-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency, 6507 Kit Carson Drive, Fort Defiance, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency, in conjunction with The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, invites children to do some fun STEAM activities during STEAM Time on Monday, July 20, from 12-1 p.m. Information: Tachelle, 928-729-4336.

Open drawing tutorial
2026-07-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency, 6507 Kit Carson Drive, Fort Defiance, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Diné Youth-Fort Defiance presents an open fun drawing tutorial for ages 5-17 on Monday, July 20, from 3-4 p.m. Children will enjoy drawing Disney characters and more. Information: 928-729-4336.

Easy bake pizza-making event
2026-07-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency, 6507 Kit Carson Drive, Fort Defiance, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency, in collaboration with professional baker and chef, Conan Francisco, invites children, ages 5-12, to an easy bake pizza-making event on Monday, July 20, at the DY complex from 4-6 p.m. Participants, 5-7, must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. Information: Janet (Ms. Apple), 928-729-4336.

Shark Week, snow cones
2026-07-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency, 6507 Kit Carson Drive, Fort Defiance, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Diné Youth-Fort Defiance presents Shark Week and Snow Cones for ages 5-17 on Monday, July 20, from 6-7:45 p.m. Information: Tasha, 928-729-4336.

Kids music, crafts
2026-07-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency, 6507 Kit Carson Drive, Fort Defiance, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Children will enjoy listening to music, creating crafts, painting, and coloring on Tuesday, July 21, at the Diné Youth-Fort Defiance complex from 6-7:15 p.m. Free and open to ages 5-10. Information: 928-729-4336.

Gourd dance, health fair
2026-07-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Navajo Nation Veteran’s Memorial Powwow Arena, Window Rock, United States
WINDOW ROCK – In partnership with the Navajo Department of Health, Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country presents the 3rd Annual Back to School Blessings Gourd Dance and Health Fair Wednesday, July 22, at the Navajo Veteran’s Memorial Powwow Arena in Window Rock. Information: 928-357-6766.

CPR, first-aid training class
2026-07-22 08:30 - 10:30 | Many Farms Chapter House, Many Farms, AZ, United States
MANY FARMS, Ariz. – New Life will be having a CPR, First-Aid, and AED Training Class on Wednesday, July 22, at Many Farms Chapter at 8:30 a.m. Information: 928-349-3577.

"Character Counts: Citizenship" activity
2026-07-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency, 6507 Kit Carson Drive, Fort Defiance, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Diné Youth-Fort Defiance presents a “Character Counts: Citizenship” activity on Tuesday, July 22, at the DY complex (behind That’s-A-Burger) from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: Nate, 928-729-4336.

ODY Chapter Youth Outreach
2026-07-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Klagetoh Chapter House, Ganado, AZ, 86505, United States
KLAGETOH, Ariz. – Klagetoh Chapter will host the Office of Diné Youth Chapter Outreach on Wednesday, July 22, from 1-2:30 p.m. The event will feature prevention activities, character/life skills, arts and crafts, education, and reading literacy. Children need to be accompanied by adult during event. Information: 928-729-4336.

Summertime movie for kids
2026-07-22 16:30 - 18:30 | Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency, 6507 Kit Carson Drive, Fort Defiance, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Diné Youth-Fort Defiance will host a summertime movie featuring “Ice Age” on Wednesday, July 22, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free and open to all ages. Participants, ages 0-7, must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. Snacks will be provided (while they last). Information: Janet (Ms. Apple), 928-729-4336.

Willow Springs horse expo
2026-07-23 08:00 - 2026-07-26 17:00 | Steamboat, Highway 264, milepost 434, Steamboat, United States
STEAMBOAT, Ariz. – The Willow Springs Horse Expo will take place July 23-26 in Steamboat (five miles west of Steamboat, milepost 420, Highway 264). Free family-friendly event. Visit the Facebook page for details. Information: Jay Begaye, 505-977-4598 or 505-870-8271.

Youth bingo activity
2026-07-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency, 6507 Kit Carson Drive, Fort Defiance, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – The Christmas in July youth bingo activity will be held Thursday, July 23, at the Diné Youth-Fort Defiance complex (behind That’s-A-Burger) from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Limited to 18 youth participants. Open to Fort Defiance Agency youth. Information: Nate, 928-729-4336.

Animal science for kids
2026-07-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency, 6507 Kit Carson Drive, Fort Defiance, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Diné Youth-Fort Defiance presents Animal Science for Kids on Thursday, July 23, from 12-1:15 p.m. Children, ages 5-12, will enjoy fun animal facts, trivia, poster board and snow cones. Information: Tasha, 928-729-4336.

ODY chapter youth outreach
2026-07-23 15:30 - 17:00 | Red Lake Chapter House, 327 A Walnut Ave, Navajo, NM, 87328, United States
NAVAJO, N.M. – Red Lake Chapter will host the Office of Diné Youth Chapter Youth Outreach event Thursday, July 23, from 3:30-4:45 p.m. The event will feature prevention activities, character/life skills, team building, arts and crafts, education, and reading literacy. Free and open to all ages. Children need to be accompanied by adult during event. Information: 928-729-4336.

Game of Skate
2026-07-23 16:30 - 17:30 | Office of Diné Youth Skate Park, Fort Defiance, AZ, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency presents the Game of S-K-A-T-E for ages 6-17 on Thursday, July 23, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Rounds will depend on amount and ages of participants. Register on site. Information: Tachelle, 928-729-4336.

Tséyi’ Association anniversary celebration
2026-07-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Tséyi’ Diné Heritage Cottonwood Campground picnic area, Chinle, United States
CHINLE – Tséyi’ Association presents the Canyon De Chelly – Canyon Del Muerto Tséyi’ 8th meeting and 30th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, July 23, at 5 p.m., at the Tséyi’ Diné Heritage Cottonwood Campground picnic area in Chinle. Bring own chairs. Information: Erie, 928-380-5726.

Robert Chee memorial trail ride
2026-07-24 08:00 - 2026-08-07 17:00 | Whitehorse Ranch, Whitehorse, UT, United States
LEUPP, Ariz. – A 250-mile horse ride from Utah to the Leupp Ranch Hands Ministry camp meeting will pay tribute to the late trail master, Robert Chee, from July to September. Arrival ride dates and places are as follows:
• July 24: Whitehorse Ranch in Utah
• July 25: Montezuma Creek campsite
• July 26: Red Mesa Navajo Christian Church
• July 27: Hooghan Si’ani Bible Church
• July 29: Emmanuel Mission
• July 31: Rock Point Stoney Ranch
• Aug. 2: Many Farms Full Gospel Church
• Aug. 4: Chinle Grace Fellowship Church
• Aug. 5: Ride inside Canyon De Chelly
• Aug. 7: Leave Chinle
Information: Watson, 928-406-9806.

Arts and crafts activity
2026-07-24 09:00 - 10:00 | Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency, 6507 Kit Carson Drive, Fort Defiance, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – The Christmas in July arts and crafts activity will be held Friday, July 24, at the Diné Youth-Fort Defiance complex (behind That’s-A-Burger) from 9-10 a.m. Open to Fort Defiance Agency youth. Information: Nate, 928-729-4336.

Navajo rug weaving workshop
2026-07-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Octavia Fellin Public Library, Gallup, NM, United States
GALLUP – Explore the art of traditional Diné rug weaving with master weaver, Lois A. Becenti, on Friday, July 24, at the Octavia Fellin Public Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) at 10 a.m. Learn essential techniques such as warping, carding, and spinning. Looms are available. Bring own supplies and current project to work on. Workshop is for ages 19 years and older. Information: 505-368-1291.

Spark flying disc
2026-07-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency, 6507 Kit Carson Drive, Fort Defiance, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Spark Flying Disc for youth of all ages is Friday, July 24, at the Diné Youth-Fort Defiance complex from 12-1 p.m. Includes music and other outdoor games. Dress appropriately for the weather, wear a hat, and bring water. Information: Tachelle, 928-729-4336.

Diné Chapter NACNA youth convention
2026-07-25 08:00 - 2026-07-26 17:00 | Ben’s Spiritual Site, Summit, United States
SUMMIT, Ariz. – The Diné Chapter of the Native American Church of North America Youth Convention “Empowering our Youth Through the Teachings of the Sacred Medicine,” is July 25-26 at Ben’s Spiritual Site (Highway 264, milepost 464). Sponsored by Navajo Nation Fair Baby Brave, Kameron Elijah Leyva. Information: Dustin Leyva, 505-686-1779.
