Kids paint, color event
2026-06-15 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Denver) | 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.

Traditional Cultural Summit
2026-06-23 08:00 - 2026-06-25 17:00 | Ben’s Spiritual Site, Summit, United States
SUMMIT, Ariz. – The Traditional Cultural Summit is June 23-25 at Ben’s Spiritual Site (milepost 464, Highway 264) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join the Division of Behavioral and Mental Health Services for cultural presentations, education sessions rooted in Diné teachings and philosophies, and holistic wellness services. Educational and interactive booths are welcome. Information: Wahaila Begaye, 928-871-7937 or wnbegay@navajo-nsn-gov.

Summertime Youth Fun Day
2026-06-25 13:00 - 16:30 | Wide Ruins Chapter House, Wide Ruins, AZ, United States
WIDE RUINS, Ariz. – Diné Youth-Fort Defiance presents the Chapter Summertime Youth Fun Day on Thursday, June 25, at Wide Ruins Chapter from 1-4:30 p.m. Activities will include outdoor games, arts and crafts, character, prevention, STEAM, and recreation. Free and open to all youth. Information: 928-729-4336.

Buckin’ for 8 Bull Riding Challenge
2026-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Grants rodeo grounds, Grants, NM, United States
GRANTS, N.M. – The Third Annual Buckin’ for 8 Bull Riding Challenge is Saturday, June 27, at the Grants rodeo ground at 6 p.m. Awards include buckles to first and jackets to second. Entries will be taken by CES at 505-387-9700. Walk-in entries taken two hours prior to event. Added attraction is the Wild Horse Race (limit six teams). Entry fee is $350 ($100 deposit) with $1,000 added money and awards. Information: 505-409-8177 or 505-730-4346.

Native summer youth camps
2026-06-29 08:00 - 2026-07-11 17:00 | El Nathan Christian Camp, Flagstaff, AZ, United States
FLAGSTAFF – The All Native Summer Youth Camps for children in grades 3-12 is June 29 to July 11 at the El Nathan Christian Camp (3910 E. El Paso Dr.). Activities include basketball, archery, swimming, bowling, bible studies, singing, crafts, and food. For grades 3-8, the camp is from June 29 to July 3 with registration ending June 26. For grades 8-12, the camp is from July 7-11 with registration ending July 3. Camping and scholarships available. Information: 928-315-5843 or kayannk@hotmail.com.

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.

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.

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.

Ramah Navajo Fair, Rodeo
2026-08-21 08:00 - 2026-08-23 17:00 | Pine Hill fairgrounds, Pine Hill, NM, United States
PINE HILL, N.M. – The 31st Annual Ramah Navajo Fair and Rodeo “Soil to Soul, Growing a Healthier Community” is Aug. 21-23. Festivities include non-stop rodeo action, gourd dance, music, food, pageant, basketball tournament, parade, and community events. The full schedule, vendor applications, rodeo/parade entry information, and entertainment lineup is still being finalized and will be released soon.
