Navajo Times

Family Board Game Night
2026-06-12 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Children and Youth Library, West Aztec Avenue 200, Gallup, NM, 87301, United States
GALLUP – Children, parents, and grandparents are invited to Family Board Game Night on Friday, June 12, at the Children and Youth Library (200 W. Aztec Ave.) from 3-5 p.m. Enjoy an evening of friendly competition and nostalgia with board games, card classics, and tabletop favorites that have brought generations together for decades. Information: 505-863-1291.

Relay For Life
2026-06-12 18:00 - 2026-06-13 01:00 | McKinley Courthouse Square, Gallup, NM, United States
GALLUP – The 27th Annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life “Cruisin’ For a Cure” is June 12-13 at the Courthouse Square (207 W. Hill). Survivor and caregiver registration begins Friday at 5 p.m., followed by the opening ceremony at 6 p.m. Activities include games, scavenger hunt, special laps, and more. Registrants receive a free T-shirt (while supplies last). Closing ceremony is at midnight with festivities ending at 1 a.m. Volunteers are welcome. Information: Joyce, 505-862-1457 or Linda, 505-297-9515.

Sounds of the Southwest
2026-06-12 22:00 - 2026-06-27 01:00 | Fire Rock Navajo Casino, Church Rock, NM, United States
CHURCH ROCK, N.M. – Fire Rock Navajo Casino announces the Sounds of the Southwest, a musical lineup of country beats and Latin dance music, on the following dates:
• June 12-13: DJ Leo
• June 19-20: Silver Country
• June 26-27: DJ Quico
Bands take stage from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. No cover charge. Must be 21 and over. Information: www.NavajoGaming.com.

Birdsprings annual camp meeting
2026-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Birdsprings Baptist Church, Birdsprings, AZ, United States
BIRDSPRINGS, Ariz. – The annual Birdsprings camp meeting will be held Saturday, June 13, at 10 a.m. (MST), at the Birdsprings Baptist Church (late Eugene and Vina Yazzie’s residence). Speaker will be Matthew Noble. Everyone is invited to enjoy singing, testimonies, preaching, and good food.

Book binding workshop
2026-06-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Children and Youth Library, West Aztec Avenue 200, Gallup, NM, 87301, United States
GALLUP – Join Octavia Fellin Public Library and artist, Kim Esparza, for a Junk Journaling Workshop and learn about book binding on Saturday, June 13, at the Children and Youth Library (200 W. Aztec Ave.) from 1-3 p.m. A junk journal is a handmade book made up of recycled items such as papers from magazines, brochures, patterned paper, music sheets, envelopes, and packaging. Information: 505-863-1291.

Family camp meeting
2026-06-14 08:00 - 2026-06-19 17:00 | El Nathan Conference Center, Flagstaff, AZ, United States
FLAGSTAFF – The annual Flagstaff Mission to the Navajos Family Bible Camp is June 14-19 at the El Nathan Conference Center (3910 E. El Paso Dr.) in Flagstaff. Speakers will be Benjamin Yazzie and Irvinson Jones of Dził Ná’oodiłii Bible Church.

Motorcycle rally, camp meeting
2026-06-14 19:00 - 2026-06-21 21:00 | Covenant of Faith Church, Hidden Springs, United States
HIDDEN SPRINGS, Ariz. – The Covenant of Faith Church presents “Healing of the Nations” Motorcycle Rally with a camp meeting on June 14-21 at 7 p.m. (MST). Speakers include Mike Begishe, Ray Kirtland, Scott Webb, and more. Hidden Springs is located west of Tuba City at Highway 264 and 89 junction. Information: 480-539-5285.

SMIS youth camps
2026-06-15 08:00 - 2026-07-30 17:00 | St. Michael Indian School gym, St. MIchaels, AZ, United States
ST. MICHAELS, Ariz. – St. Michael Indian School announces Youth Camps for students in grades K-6. Camps include cheer, basketball, running, volleyball, and more hosted by SMIS Cardinal Athletics. Entry fee is $50. For information and to register for a camp, visit https://smispridestore.square.site/

Domestic Violence Info Series
2026-06-15 10:00 - 2026-07-27 12:00 | Fort Defiance, Fort Defiance, AZ, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – The Domestic Violence Info Series, in collaboration with Children Youth Family Development, Victim Witness Services for Northern Arizona, and Gallup Battered Families, will be offering informative sessions about recognizing warning signs, understanding healthy relationships, safety planning, and local support resources on the following dates: June 15, June 29, July 13, and July 27. Sessions will take place from 10 a.m. to noon in Fort Defiance (1000 Manning Dr.). Attend one session. Registration per session is limited (register one week prior). To confirm a spot, call 928-729-1627.

Reading adventure crafts
2026-06-15 11:30 - 12:30 | Office of Diné Youth, Fort Defiance, AZ, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Diné Youth-Fort Defiance will host Reading Adventure Crafts on Monday, June 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Celebration includes storytelling and crafts. Read aloud, book swap, and share a story. Information: Tasha, 928-729-4336.

Kids paint, color event
2026-06-15 14:30 - 15:30 | Office of Diné Youth, Fort Defiance, AZ, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Children, ages 7-17, are invited to paint and color on Monday, June 15, at the Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency building from 2:30-3:30 p.m. The free event will include canvas painting, pottery, and coloring. Supplies provided. Information: Tasha, 928-729-4336.

Movie, coloring event
2026-06-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Office of Diné Youth, Fort Defiance, AZ, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Watch a movie and color some sheets on Monday, June 15, at the Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency building from 3-5 p.m. Movie to be announced. Information: Tachelle, 928-729-4336.

Sawmill Chapter meeting
2026-06-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Sawmill Chapter House, Sawmill, AZ, United States
SAWMILL, Ariz. – Sawmill Chapter announces a regular meeting on Monday, June 15, at 6 p.m. Information: 928-729-4433.

Nature walk for youth
2026-06-15 18:00 - 20:00 | old Sawmill Hill Trail, Fort Defiance, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency presents a Diabetes Prevention Nature Walk for youth, ages 10-17, on Monday, June 15, at the old Sawmill Hill Trail (meet at the bottom of Sawmill Hill) at 6 p.m. Bring water bottle. Information: Tasha, 928-729-4326/4336.

Fort Defiance CLUPC meeting
2026-06-16 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 Tuesday, June 16, at 9 a.m. The meeting will take place at the chapter house or senior citizen center. Information: 928-729-4352.

Chapter youth outreach
2026-06-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Nahata Dziil Chapter House, Sanders, AZ, United States
SANDERS, Ariz. – Nahata Dziil Chapter will host the Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Youth Outreach on Tuesday, June 16, from 1-2:30 p.m. The event will feature prevention activities, character/life skills, arts/crafts and team building. Free and open to all ages. Child needs to be accompanied by adult. Information: 928-729-4336.

ODY chapter youth outreach
2026-06-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Houck Chapter House, Houck, AZ, United States
HOUCK, Ariz. – The Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Chapter Youth Outreach will be held Tuesday, June 16, at Houck Chapter from 3-4:30 p.m. The event will feature prevention activities, character/life skills, team building, arts/crafts, and education. Free and open to all ages. Child needs to be accompanied by adult. Information: 928-729-4336.

Hot Wheels racing, crafts
2026-06-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Office of Diné Youth, Fort Defiance, AZ, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency presents Hot Wheels Racing and Crafts on Tuesday, June 16, from 4-5 p.m. Bring own Hot Wheels to race. Show and tell. Crafts and race tracks will be provided. Open to all. Information: Tachelle, 928-729-4336.

Leupp Youth Camp
2026-06-17 10:00 - 2026-06-19 17:00 | Ranch Hands Ministry Church, Leupp, AZ, United States
LEUPP, Ariz. – Ranch Hands Ministry presents the All Church Youth Camp on June 17-19, hosted by RHM Remnants and the Antioch Mission Church of Los Angeles, at 10 a.m. Open to youth in junior high and college students. The church is located 1.5 miles north of the El Paso Station on Navajo Route 15. Information: Pastor Joel Chee, 928-310-3788.

Fitness Bingo
2026-06-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Office of Diné Youth, Fort Defiance, AZ, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency will host Fitness Bingo on Wednesday, June 17, from 3-4 p.m. There will be games, prizes, and snacks. Bring a water bottle. Information: Tachelle, 928-729-4336.

ODY chapter youth outreach
2026-06-17 15:30 - 17:00 | Cornfields Chapter House, Cornfields, AZ, United States
CORNFIELDS, Ariz. – The Cornfields Chapter Youth Outreach is Wednesday, June 17, from 3:30-5 p.m. The event will feature prevention activities, character/life skills, team building, arts and crafts, and education. Free and open to all ages. Child needs to be accompanied by adult during event. Information: 928-729-4336.

Camp meeting, trail ride
2026-06-17 18:00 - 2026-06-20 15:00 | Leupp, Leupp, AZ, United States
LEUPP, Ariz. – The All Church Camp Meeting and Trail Ride is June 17-20 at the Kelly residence (Navajo Route 2 and 6732 junctions) with speaker Tom White at 6 p.m. Includes a trail ride on Saturday at 7 a.m., starting between Leupp and Winslow, followed by praise, worship and a meal at 1 p.m.

Wellness center adjusted hours
2026-06-18 06:00 - 20:00 | Tséhootsooí Medical Center Nihi Dine’é Bá Wellness Center, Fort Defiance, AZ, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – The Nihi Dine’é Bá Wellness Center, Wellness Department, will have adjusted hours of operation on Thursday, June 18, for gym members due to a Division of Healthy Living and Outreach staff meeting. The wellness center will be open from 6-8 a.m., closed from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and open from 1-8 p.m. Information: 928-729-8063.

Navajo Nation presidential candidates forum
2026-06-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Phil Thomas Performing Arts Center, State Route 504, Shiprock, NM, 87420, United States
SHIPROCK – The Navajo Nation Presidential Candidates Forum will be held Thursday, June 18, at the Phil L. Thomas Performing Arts Center (next to Shiprock High School) from 5-8 p.m. (MDT). Hear directly from the candidates, learn where they stand, ask questions, and be informed. Event will be broadcast live on all three stations (KNDN 960 AM, KGAK 1330 AM, KNDN 97.5 FM). Information: lrafael@basinbroadcasting.com.

Father’s Day crafts
2026-06-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Office of Diné Youth, Fort Defiance, AZ, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Youth, ages 6-17, are invited to make Father’s Day crafts on Thursday, June 18, at the Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency building from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Information: Tasha, 928-729-4336.

SMIS garage sale
2026-06-19 08:00 - 2026-06-20 14:00 | St. Michael Indian School, St. Michaels, AZ, United States
ST. MICHAELS, Ariz. – St. Michael Indian School will host a garage sale on June 19-20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit SMIS. Accepting donations to use at the sale. Drop off items at the main office.

Navajo presidential forum
2026-06-19 12:00 - 17:00 | San Juan College, Farmington, NM, United States
FARMINGTON – The “Navajo Presidential Forum” is Friday, June 19, at San Juan College from noon to 5 p.m. Veterans related issues will be discussed.

Native men’s conference
2026-06-19 15:00 - 2026-06-20 15:00 | Victory Life Fellowship Church, Shiprock, NM, United States
SHIPROCK – Victory Life Fellowship Church announces the “Iron Meets Iron” Native Men’s Conference on June 19-20 in Shiprock (five miles west of Shiprock on Highway 64). Worship and praise by Maveret Lee with speakers Arnold Smallcanyon, Herman Harrison, Mark Thomas, Bryce Scott, and Frederick Long. Friday is from 3-9 p.m., and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Includes breakfast and lunch. Overnight stay available (bring sleeping bag).

White Eagle Gourd Society Dance
2026-06-20 12:00 - 20:00 | Ute Mountain Recreation Center, Towaoc, CO, United States
TOWAOC, Colo. – The Summer Celebration White Eagle Gourd Society Dance, celebrating 49 years and honoring all veterans, is Saturday, June 20, at the Ute Mountain Ute Recreation Center from 12-8 p.m. Head staff includes: MC, Elvin Keeswood; head gourd dancer, Caleb David Johnson; head singer, Ramone Yazzie Sr.; arena director, Jacob Salabiye; water boy, Nizhoni P. Edsitty; and color guard, Shiprock Veterans Organization (Bobby Negale Sr.). Gourd societies, royalties, and vendors are invited. Bring own chairs. Information: Leonard Anthony, 505-436-5499 or Eugene Taylor, 505-210-2019.

Lock-N-Load Bull Riding
2026-06-20 13:00 - 17:00 | Ralph Johnson Memorial Arena, Ganado, AZ, United States
GANADO, Ariz. – The 10th Annual Prettyboy’s Lock-N-Load Bull Riding will be held Saturday, June 20, at the RJ Memorial Arena at 1 p.m. Events include wooly, calf, steer, peewee, junior bull riding, ladies, novice, and open bull riding. NNJBRA event. Awards include buckles, 2SVGE PBR sunglasses, and bull rope bags. Call-in entries taken by NNJBRA CES at 505-387-9700. Information: 928-225-1094.
