Directory of summer activities for children and families in the Clovis, Portales, and Tucumcari areas.
Information compiled and published for FREE by 211 staff and volunteers. To make sure YOUR events are listed next year call 575-769-2103 to be add. Deadline for data submission is April 28 approximately.
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We hope you find interesting and engaging activities for you kids this summer! Don't forget to take some time and play yourself!
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Type: Things to Do
Activity: Horses - Visit and/or Volunteer
By: Abrazos Adventure, the horse connection
Description: A chance to visit, learn about horses and help with them such as feeding, watering and brushing. We no longer offer riding. This link will take you to my Facebook page of albums with photos and stories where you can find out more. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057455927739&sk=photos_albums
Age group: All ages
Dates/Times: Mon-Sun in the afternoons
Cost: No cost
Contact: Wendy Toombs
Contact Ph#: 575-760-4444
Where: 246 S Roosevelt Road V
City: Portales
other: Text or call to make appointment. No deadlines.
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Type: Things to do
Activity: Roy Walker Gym
By: City of Clovis
Description: Roy Walker Recreation Center consists of two full-sized gymnasiums with volleyball options, a fully equipped weight room, a multi-purpose room, and a boxing gym.
Age group: All Ages
Dates/Times: M-Th 9a-8p, F 9-5, Sat 10-2p Closed Sun
Cost: FREE!
Contact Ph#: 575-763-7868
Where: 316 W 2nd Street
City: Clovis
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Type: Things to do
Activity: Clovis Wing Shooting Complex and Archery Range
By: City of Clovis
Description: The range, managed by the City of Clovis has trap and skeet shooting indoor & outdoor archery & air rifle practice
Age group: All Ages
Dates/Times: Summer Hours 12p- 6p
Cost: Trap & Skeet $8 (25 targets) Sport Clay $50 (100 Targets) Archery& Air Rifle $5/hour or 3 hr for $10
Contact: Lisa Fox
Contact Ph#: 575-308-5496
Where: 726 CR 17
City: Clovis
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Type: Things To Do
Activity: Walking Trail-Goodwin Trails
By: City of Clovis
Description: Paved walking trail
Age group: All Ages
Dates/Times: Mon-Sun from sunrise to sunset.
Cost: FREE!
Contact: Nicolle Holcomb
Contact Ph#: 575-769-7870
Where: 3300 North Prince St.
City: Clovis
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Type: Things To Do
Activity: Walking Trail-Green Acres
By: City of Clovis
Description: Walking trail, skateboard park, fishing
Age group: All Ages
Dates/Times: Mon-Sun from sunrise to sunset.
Cost: FREE!
Contact Ph#: 575-769-7870
Where: 21st & Main
City: Clovis
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Type: Things To Do
Activity: Hillcrest Park Zoo
By: City of Clovis
Description: 2nd Largest Zoo in NM
Age group: ALL
Dates/Times: Tues-Sun 9a-4p, cleared by 4:30p; Closed Mon & all city holidays.
Cost: $35/person Clovis Residents and Military 1/2 price 2nd Sat of the month. Seniors 1/2 price entry on 4th Sat of the month
Contact: Santana Salaz
Contact Ph#: 575-769-7873
Where: 1208 N. Norris Clovis, NM
City: Clovis
other: Hillcrestparkzoo.com Admission to the zoo is included with your encounter bookings.
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Type: Things To Do
Activity: Animal Encounters: Reptiles at Hillcrest Park Zoo
By: City of Clovis
Description: Reptile Encounter: Experience an up close encounter with a variety of reptiles, including snakes, iguanas, tortoises and invertebrates, Guided by a knowledgeable zookeeper.
Age group: ALL
Dates/Times: Tues-Sun 9a-4p, cleared by 4:30p; Closed Mon & all city holidays.
Cost: $35/person Clovis Residents and Military 1/2 price 2nd Sat of the month. Seniors 1/2 price entry on 4th Sat of the month
Contact: Santana Salaz
Contact Ph#: 575-769-7873
Where: 1208 N. Norris Clovis, NM
City: Clovis
other: Hillcrestparkzoo.com Admission to the zoo is included with your encounter bookings.
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Type: Things To Do
Activity: Animal Encounters: Camels at Hillcrest Park Zoo
By: City of Clovis
Description: A Camel Encounter in NM like to Other;Customers will enjoy an exclusive, behind-the-scenes encounter with Hillcrest Park Zoo’s beloved Bactrian camels, Alexander Camelton and Eliza Camelton! Get up close, learn fun facts, and create unforgettable memories with these gentle giants. 30 minutes of vegetable feeding with both camels!
Age group: All Ages
Dates/Times: Tues-Sun 9a-4p, cleared by 4:30p; Closed Mon & all city holidays.
Cost: $35/person Clovis Residents and Military 1/2 price 2nd Sat of the month. Seniors 1/2 price entry on 4th Sat of the month
Contact: Santana Salaz
Contact Ph#: 575-769-7873
Where: 1208 N. Norris Clovis, NM
City: Clovis
other: Hillcrestparkzoo.com Admission to the zoo is included with your encounter bookings.
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Type: Things To Do
Activity: Animal Encounters: Bat-Eared Foxes at Hillcrest Park Zoo
By: City of Clovis
Description: Meet Our Bat-Eared Foxes at Our NM Zoo! You will meet our two bat-eared foxes while comfortably seated on a bench inside the animals’ habitat. This activity is for children eight years and older. The animals may come up and touch you (rubbing against you) but we ask that you do not reach out and touch them. The encounter guide will provide you with general information about the bat-eared foxes and also info specific to our individuals. Photos are welcomed and encouraged.
Age group: All Ages
Dates/Times: Tues-Sun 9a-4p, cleared by 4:30p; Closed Mon & all city holidays.
Cost: $35/person Clovis Residents and Military 1/2 price 2nd Sat of the month. Seniors 1/2 price entry on 4th Sat of the month
Contact: Santana Salaz
Contact Ph#: 575-769-7873
Where: 1208 N. Norris Clovis, NM
City: Clovis
other: Hillcrestparkzoo.com Admission to the zoo is included with your encounter bookings.
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Type: Things To Do
Activity: Clovis Aquatic Center
By: City of Clovis Parks and Recreation
Description: Indoor pool with open swim and swim classes offered
Age group: All Ages
Dates/Times: Open year round, call to hear current hours
Cost: $2 ages 3-11; $3 ages 12-59; $2.50 ages 60 and over
Contact Ph#: 575-762-4517
Where: 1700 E. 7th St.
City: Clovis
other: Inside the Wellness Center at Hillcrest Park
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Type: Things To Do
Activity: Lunar Observing
By: Clovis Astronomy Club
Description: Night sky and lunar observing May-August 2026 facebook page clovisnm astronomy
Age group: All Ages
Dates/Times: Site is only open Sat & Sun 9-4p
Cost: Free to participate if at Oasis there is State Park fee of $5 per vehicle
Contact: Gary Zapotoczny
Where: 757-846-7509
City: Clovis
other: No pets allowed. Bring your binoculars, telescopes, red lense flashlights, egs. If you have them & enjoy a night of learning under the stars
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Type: Things To Do
Activity: Star Party
By: Clovis Astronomy Club
Description: Join us for a varius nights of star gazing at Ned Houk and Oasis State Parks. Follow us on Facebook for details
Age group: All Ages
Dates/Times: Follow us on FACEBOOK /ClovisNM/AstonomyClub
Cost: Free to participate if at Oasis there is State Park fee of $5 per vehicle
Contact: Gary Zapotoczny
Contact Ph#: 757-846-7509
Where: Varies
City: Clovis/Portales
other: No pets allowed. Bring your binoculars, telescopes, red lense flashlights, egs. If you have them & enjoy a night of learning under the stars
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Type: Things To Do
Activity: Int'l Observe the Moon Night
By: Clovis Astronomy Club
Description: Lunar Observing at 7 p via telescopes
Cannon AFB Library: 5/22/26 7:30p-10p| 6/26/26 7:30p-10p
Clovis- Carver Library: Clovis-Carver 7/25/26 7-9p| 8/22/26 7-9p & 8/27/26 Partial Lunar Eclipse
At OASIS State Park:
Saturday May 9 7:30-10pm.
Saturday June 6th 8-11p
Saturday July 11th 8-11p
Saturday August 1st 8-11p
Saturday September 5th 8-11p
At Ned Houk Park:
Saturday May 23rd 7:30-11:p
Saturday June 20th 8-11:p
Saturday July 18th 8-11:p
Saturday August 15th 7:30-11:p
Age group: All Ages
Dates/Times: Follow us on FACEBOOK /ClovisNM/AstonomyClub
Cost: Free to participate if at Oasis there is State Park fee of $5 per vehicle
Contact: Gary Zapotoczny
Contact Ph#: 757- 846-7509
Where: Varies
City: Clovis/Portales
other: No pets allowed. Bring your binoculars, telescopes, red lense flashlights, egs. If you have them & enjoy a night of learning under the stars
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Type: Things To Do
Activity: Gun Range
By: City of Clovis
Description: The City of Clovis - Clovis Wing-Shooting Complex and Archery Range at Ned Houk Park, located at 726 C R 17. This newly constructed multi-faceted facility includes four trap/skeet overlay fields, a 12-station sporting clays course, indoor and outdoor archery ranges, an indoor airgun range, and a multipurpose building for hunter education and other activities.
Age group: All Ages
Dates/Times: 12p-6pm; Thur-Sun
Cost: fee vary
Contact: Nicolle Holcomb
Contact Ph#: 575-769-7870
Where: 5 miles north of Clovis on Rt 209 (Prince Street)
City: Clovis
other: www.cityofclovis.org/shootingrange
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Type: Things To Do
Activity: Disc golf; Fishing; Playgrounds; Picnic pavilions @ Ned Houk Park
By: City of Clovis
Description: Ned Houk Park is located on Highway 209 North. There are 370-developed acres out of 3,200 acres available. This area provides 2 basketball courts (no net provided), 2 volleyball courts (no net provided), 2 ball fields, an archery range (must join club), a motor sports race track, trails for ATV vehicles and horses, a disc golf course, and a model airplane flying area (must join club). We have a bison herd at the park, and if you’re lucky, you will spot them on your way in! The park also has three lakes, and one is stocked with fish for recreational fishing. There are several picnic areas with playground equipment and restroom facilities, along with a large area with a band shell and tables. There are also 5 other covered pavillions available for rent. There are 6 table areas available for rent for birthdays, family reunions, squadron events and more! Also located in this park is the Old Homestead Museum and Pappy Thornton Farm Museum (available by appointment only).
Age group: All Ages
Dates/Times: Year round
Cost: FREE!
Contact: Nicolle Holcomb
Contact Ph#: 575-769-7870
Where: 5 miles north of Clovis on Rt 209 (Prince Street)
City: Clovis
other: www.cityofclovis.org Parks and Recreation
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Type: Things To Do
Activity: Explore Roosevelt History
By: Roosevelt County Museum
Description: Discover Roosevelt County History
Age group: All Ages
Dates/Times: T-F 10- 4p Sat 12p to 5p; Closed Sun and Mon
Cost: FREE! (donation box)
Contact: Hayley Goebel
Contact Ph#: 575-562-2592
City: Portales
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Type: Things To Do
Activity: Potter Pool
By: City of Clovis Parks and Recreation
Description: Outdoor pool at Potter Park
Age group: All Ages
Dates/Times: Memorial Day weekend -Labor Day M-F 12p-7p Sa & Su 12-5p
Cost: $2 ages 3-11; $3 ages 12-59; $2.50 ages 60 and over
Contact Ph#: 575-762-2285
Where: 601 N Upsilon St
City: Clovis
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Type: Things To Do
Activity: Miniature Golf & more
By: Clovis Fun Center
Description: Bring your family out for a FUN Adventure! Clovis Fun Center promotes activities for all ages! Stop by for Go-Karts, Miniature Golf, Bumper Boats, Batting Cages, and Paintball! We offer a great family oriented environment with lots of fun.
Age group: All
Dates/Times: Summer hours beginning May 25th, T-Th 2-9p. Fri 2-10pm Sat 10a-10p Sun 2-9p Depending on weather. Closed Monays
Cost: Varies Depending on the activites choosen
Contact: Brittany Lenon
Contact Ph#: 575-742-1356
Where: 700 Fairlane
City: Clovis
other: No open toed Shoes. Must sign liability waiver.
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Type: Things to do
Activity: Splash Pad
By: City of Clovis
Description: Outdoor Splash Pad
Age group: All Ages
Dates/Times: 5/23 to 9/7
Cost: $1*
Contact Ph#: 575-762-4517
Where: 1001 Sycamore St
City: Clovis
other: Inside Hillcrest Park
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Type: Things to do
Activity: Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark
By: Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark
Description: Found outside of Portales, this location is iconic within the archaeological community as the type-site for the Clovis culture and a place to see Pleistocene megafauna. Guests are encouraged to stop by the visitor center, walk the trails, and see the interpretive center.
Age group: all
Dates/Times: Wed -Sun 9-5 closed for lunch
Cost: Admission fee for ENMU Students & Faculty & all children under the age of 6. https://www.bwdarchaeology.com/hours-and-fees
Contact: Blackwater Draw
Contact Ph#: 575-562-2202
Where: 508 NM-467
City: Portales
other: Called and left message; updated days and times; need open date
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Type: Things To Do
Activity: Miles Mineral Museum
By: ENMU
Description: Embark on an educational journey by scheduling a free tour of Eastern NM University's premier museums, Miles Mineral museum has a spectacular collection of geological, archaeological and anthropological specimens
Age group: All Ages
Dates/Times: M-F 8a - 5p
Cost: FREE!
Contact: Daniel Zion
Contact Ph#: 575-562-2174
Where: Roosevelt Science Center
City: Portales
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Type: Things To Do
Activity: Roller Skating
By: Roller World
Description: Roller Skating, Snacks & Parties . Call for party prices. Instructor available upon req
Age group: All Ages
Dates/Times: Fri 6-9p(all ages); Sat 2p- 5p & 7p -10p Su 5-8p Cheapskate Sunday $6.00
Cost: find prices at rollerworldnm.com - Or go to our Facebook or Instagram page
Contact: Lisa Thalleen
Contact Ph#: 575-762-5777
Where: 1721 Wallace St., Clovis
other: https://rollerworldnm.com
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Type: Things To Do
Activity: Cheer, gymnastics, tumbeling and trampoline
By: Zia Elite Gymnastics & more
Description: Activities, Crafts, Gymnastics, ThemeDays Fun for all Kiddos
Age group: Ages 5-15
Dates/Times: M-F 9a-3p
Cost: See our website or call
Deadline: ongoing
Contact: Shane Grah
Contact Ph#: 575-935-9423
Where: Hilltop Plaza, Clovis
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Type: Things To Do
Activity: Gennaro Natural History museum
By: ENMU
Description: The purpose of the museum is to promote understanding of the diversity of life, emphasizing the natural heritage of eastern NM and the greater Southwest. Of particular interest to visitors are the live, native species and preserved bird and mammal skins on display.
Age group: All Ages
Dates/Times: M-F 8a - 5p
Cost: FREE! (donation accepted and appreciated)
Contact: Daniel Zion
Contact Ph#: 575-562-2174
Where: Roosevelt Science Center
other: Gift shop now open- Donations to help feed the animals; snakes; fish; turtles;lizards, frogs, toads salamanders; Tarapin - Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Type: Things to Do
Activity: Museum Manager's Tour
By: ENMU Golden Library
Description: Tour the Roosevelt County Historical Museum
Age group: Adults- All children must be supervision
Dates/Times: 6/3/26 2-4p
Cost: FREE!
Contact: Reference Librarian
Contact Ph#: 575.562.2638
Where: GSSC (Golden Student Success Center), 1500 S. Avenue K, ENMU, Portales
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Type: Things to do
Activity: Interactive Science Museum
By: Clovis Community College
Description: Family Summer Science Night at the Interactive Science Museum
Age group: All Ages
Dates/Times: 6/25, 7/23 5-7p
Cost: FREE!
Contact: Elizabeth Chavez
Contact Ph#: 575.769.4760
Where: 500 Trades Rd, Clovis