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 May 1 approximately.
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Children's Services / Classes / Day Camps / Events / Library Activities / Sports /
Summer Food Programs / Things to Do / Vacation Bible School
We hope you find interesting and engaging activities for you kids this summer! Don't forget to take some time and play yourself!
Type: Events
Activity: Unleashed Monster Truck Tour 2023
By: Curry County Event Center
For Ages: All
Cost: Various
When: May 26-27th, 2023
Where: 1900 E. Brady Ave. Clovis
Who to Call: KC Messick 575-309-3851
Other info: Tickets: hylitereal.com
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Type: Events
Activity: Summer Kids Series
By: Allen Theatres
Description: Free Movies each Wednesday
For Ages: All
Cost: FREE!
When: May 31st, June 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th, July 5th & 12th Wedensday 9am, 11:20 am, & 1:40 pm
Where: 2809 N Prince Clovis
Other info: http://www.allentheatresinc.com/city/clovis/
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Type: Events
Activity: Pioneer Days Rodeo
By: Curry County Event Center
Description: Three nights of rodeo action at the Curry County Event Center
For Ages: All
Cost: TBA
When: June 1 - 3
Where: 1900 E. Brady Ave. Clovis
Who to Call: KC Messick 575-309-3851
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Type: Events
Activity: 211 Cares: Diaper Drive
By: United Way of ENM
Description: Donate diapers to help reduce the stress of local moms and help local babies stay healthier.
For Ages: All
Cost: FREE!
When: Donations Accpeted throughout the month of June
Where: Drop off diapers @ UW Office (Clovis or Portales) Clovis, Portales
Who to Call: Erinn Burch dial 211
Other info: Fighting Child Abuse Starts with Showing Families that WE CARE!
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Type: Events
Activity: Roosevelt County on Cloth
By: ENMU Golden Student Success Center
Description: Explore Roosevelt County history and landmarks through images on cloth. Fabric squares with pre-printed outlines will be provided for stitchers to decorate in any style. Enthusiastic stitchers can pick up a kit with the cloth, needle, and a selection of embroidery floss to take home and/or join in weekly sit and stitch sessions. For casual participants, come sit and work with fabric markers, fabric paint, and other media in weekly sessions. Children may also color the images on coloring pages. At the end of the summer, squares that are turned in may be joined as a quilt to be displayed.
For Ages: All ages are welcome to participate, children need adult (age 16+) supervision
Cost: FREE!
When: Monday June 5: Kickoff party 5-6:30 pm Weekly sessions Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm Monday July 31: Wrap-up party 5-6:30 pm
Where: We will meet downstairs at the GSSC. Portales
Who to Call: (575) 562-2624
Other info: Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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Type: Events
Activity: Down at the Depot
By: Tucumcari MainStreet
Description: Mark your calendars for three fun filled evenings Down At The Depot!! Bring your lawn chairs and join Tucumcari MainStreet June 24th, July 14th and August 19th for live music, food, shopping and good family fun at our monthly Down At The Depot events.
For Ages: All Ages
Cost: FREE!
When: June 24th, July 14th, August 19th
Where: 100 Railroad Ave Tucumcari
Who to Call: Connie Loveland (575) 461-3701
Other info:
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Type: Events
Activity: High Plains Junior Rodeo
By: Curry County Event Center
Description: Kids from across the high plains compete.
For Ages: All
Cost: TBA
When: Jul 6-9th
Where: 1900 E. Brady Ave. Clovis
Who to Call: KC Messick 575-309-3851
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Type: Events
Activity: 211 Cares: School Supply Drive
By: United Way of ENM
Description: Help children succeed in school. Help Teachers focus on the new year, not on stocking the supply shelves. Donate School supplies.
For Ages: All
Cost: Donate!
When: Jul 15- Aug 5
Where: Clovis, Portales
Who to Call: call 211
Other info: Drop off supplies @ United Way Office (Clovis or Portales)
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Type: Events
Activity: 211 Cares: Stuff The Bus
By: United Way of ENM
Description: Help children succeed in school. Help Teachers focus on the new year, not on stocking the supply shelves. Donate School supplies.
For Ages: All
Cost: Donate!
When: August 5th
Where: Clovis, Portales
Who to Call: call 211
Other info: While shopping on NM's TAX FREE Weekend add some school supplies to your cart and donate at the door of Walmarts )Clovis/Portales),Big Lots & Office Max
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Type: Events
Activity: 102st Annual Curry County Fair
By: Curry County Events Canter and Fairgrounds
Description: Livestock shows, concerts, daredevils, vendors, exhibits & more
For Ages: All
Cost: TBA
When: Aug.15-19th, 2023
Where: 1900 E. Brady Ave. Clovis
Who to Call: KC Messick 575-309-3851
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Type: Events
Activity: Roosevelt County Fair
By: County Fair Board & Extension Office
Description: Oldest county fair in NM. Food, fun, concerts and competition!
For Ages: All Ages
Cost: Daily charge
When: Aug. 23-27
Where: 705 E Lime St Portales
Who to Call: 575-356-4417
Other info: Send email tomorrow 5/3/23
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Type: Events
Activity: CGRA Barrel Race
By: Curry County Event Center
For Ages: All
Cost: TBA
When: Sept 2nd & 3rd
Where: 1900 E. Brady Ave. Clovis
Who to Call: KC Messick 575-309-3851
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Type: Events
Activity: Fired Up
By: Tucumcari MainStreet
Description: Tucumcari’s longest running community festival will be happening downtown on September 9th!! you won’t want to miss the Fire performances, live music, car show, vendors and more!
For Ages: All Ages
Cost: FREE!
When: September 9th
Where: 100 Railroad Ave Tucumcari
Who to Call: Connie Loveland (575) 461-3701
Other info:
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Type: Events
Activity: Portales New Deal Tour
By: ENMU Golden Student Success Center
Description: "Are you interested in historical sites and artwork located in Portales? The New Deal programs only existed from the late 1930s-1940s but resulted in striking cultural artifacts. Listen to a short lecture about some of the agencies and the programs’ effect on American economy and culture. Immediately afterwards, join us for a walk around the ENMU campus and then an optional drive downtown to see local art and architecture by the Work Progress Administration (WPA), Federal Arts Project (FAP), and more. Individuals are expected to provide their own transportation downtown for the second part of the tour."
For Ages: 16 and up
Cost: FREE!
When: TBD
Where: Golden Student Success Center – Presentation Area GSSC 105. Portales
Who to Call: (575) 562-2624
Other info: Limit of 20 people per session.
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Type: Events
Activity: Summer Cribbage Tournament
By: ENMU Golden Student Success Center
Description: "The Summer Cribbage tournament is a way to bring ENMU staff, faculty, and students together with community members." •
For Ages: 13 and up
Cost: FREE!
When: TBD
Where: Golden Student Success Center - Presentation Area GSSC 105 Portales
Who to Call: (575) 562-2624
Other info: Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Maximum Enrollment: 20+ Depending on Interest
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Type: Events
Activity: Night at the Museum Movie Night
By: ENMU Golden Student Success Center
Description: Join us for a fun night of hands-on activities with Roosevelt County History and a movie showing of ‘Night at the Museum’. Attendees are encouraged to wear their PJ’s. For junior high aged kids and older.
For Ages: Junior High +
Cost: FREE!
When: TBD
Where: Golden Student Success Center – Upstairs GSSC Room 216 Portales
Who to Call: (575) 562-2624
Other info: Minors must be escorted to the room and must be checked in & checked out once event is over. Maximum enrollment of 10 students. Please contact the Office of Distance Learning to register.
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Type: Library Activity - ENMU
Activity: Bored? Board Games
By: ENMU Golden Student Success Center
Description: This program will offer participants age 9 and older the opportunity to get out of their house and have some fun through a variety of games.
For Ages: 9+
Cost: FREE!
When: Friday July 28th 2-4pm
Where: We will meet in the GSSC Presentation Room (downstairs) Portales
Who to Call: (575) 562-2624
Other info: