Come experience National Community College Month events in April

Santa Fe Community College proudly participates in the national observation of Community College Month in April. Community College Month celebrates the vital role that community colleges play in building the local workforce and the economy. This is an opportunity for students, alumni, and others to reflect on the college’s important role in creating community vibrancy for themselves, their families, neighbors, and the community.

Social media users can post on how SFCC has impacted them by sharing stories with the hashtag #CCMonth. The theme for 2025 is “Best Decision Ever,” so adding the additional hashtag #BestDecisionEver will expand awareness. Social media posts might convey how the college has helped someone get a new career that has changed their life. Or reflect how fitness classes helped someone get in shape and improved their health. Maybe you’ve taken Continuing Education classes that taught you a new skill and helped you make great friends in the community.

Since last May, when SFCC kicked off its 40th anniversary celebration, the college has bustled with special events and activities, including open houses, art openings, literary readings, free workforce training, activities for student parents and their young children, fitness competitions, and community gatherings as well as the many credit and noncredit classes that meet in person and online.

SFCC welcomes the community to visit the campus during open hours anytime throughout the year. This April during Community College Month, SFCC encourages everyone to experience and enjoy our beautiful and dynamic campus during one of our many activities.

The following Community College Month Calendar highlights some key events in April. Most events are free and open to the public. To find locations, go to SFCC’s maps. Some of the events listed may charge a registration fee or require pre-registration. Register now for events with a limited capacity that may quickly fill. Any event that is a fundraiser is sponsored in coordination with Santa Fe Community College Foundation. Check SFCC’s Calendar of Events and see the list of Community College Month 2025 Events for the latest updates.

Community College Month events in April 2025
Listing is chronological by date.

“Palladium 1000” art exhibition.
Ongoing from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through April 11
Installation of soft sculpture artwork by Amy Parish continues through April 11 in SFCC Visual Arts Gallery. Read more. 505-428-1501.

Growing a Scientist With Explora!
Wednesday, April 2, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Free children’s event in conjunction with Explora Museum. Registration required here. Contact: parentingstudents@sfcc.edu

FAFSA Open House
Thursday, April 3, 2 to 7 p.m. in Room 611.
SFCC’s Financial Aid Department will be available to help guide continuing and prospective students (family members welcome) through the process of submitting the FAFSA. Free. For information on what to bring contact: finaid@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1268.

AEA (Aquatic Exercise Association) event
Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5. Hours TBA.
 A co-sponsored event for professional development and CE credits for School of Fitness Education adjunct faculty and workshops for instructors. Open to community members. Register here. 505-428-1615.

SFCC Career Fair
Wednesday, April 9. Noon to 3:30 p.m.
Many employers will have tables in the Campus Center to meet with jobseekers. Open to the public. 505-428-1406. Or email career.services@sfcc.edu for information.

Santa Fe Creative Coding Institute Student Showcase
Thursday, April 10. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Teens and elementary students showcase projects at Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road. Read more. 575-766-4752.

Building Trades Open House
Thursday, April 10. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Learn about new certificate programs in the building trades in the Trades and Advanced Technology Center. 505-428-1235.

Car Wash
Friday, April 11 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Student Car Club Fundraiser at the Automotive Technologies Center. $10 donation. 505-428-1177.

Workshop with Olympic swimmers Lilly King and Josh Davis
Saturday, April 12. Hours TBA
Swimming Workshop hosted at William C. Witter Fitness Education Center. Registration required. Limited availability. Visit Event Calendar for more information or call 505-428-1615.

Second Annual Hound Hustle
Sunday, April 13. 8 a.m. to noon.
SFCC has partnered with TCR and the Santa Fe Animal Shelter. This event features a 5k run and 1k fun run with your dogs. Register here. Participants will run outside the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center. 505-428-1615.

Culture of Hope
Wednesday, April 16. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SFCC celebrates and showcases displays of culture and hope, as demonstrated by members of our campus and the local community. SFCC encourages you to reflect on what the theme of “Culture of Hope” means to you and invites you to take part in this free event. Free food and refreshments. In the Main Hallway and Campus Center. 505-428-1000.

FAFSA Open House
Wednesday, April 16, 2 to 7 p.m. in Room 611.
SFCC’s Financial Aid Department will be available to help guide continuing and prospective students (family members welcome) through the process of submitting the FAFSA. Free. For information on what to bring contact: finaid@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1268.

Spring Holiday
Friday, April 18.
Campus closed. No classes or services will be available.

Spring Writing Generation with Alfredo Celedón Luján
Wednesday, April 23 (reading). 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 30 (creative session). 6 to 7 p.m.
SFCC Library and Creative Writing Program present a free Spring Writing Generation online series with Alfredo Celedón Luján. The first session is a reading by the author. The second session is a creative session led by the author. Pre-register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WriGenSp2025 to receive an email with an online link on the morning of the events. Read more. 505-428-1506.

Controlled Environment Agriculture Open House
Saturday, April 26. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Greenhouse Tours. Learn about aquaponics and hydroponics. Plant and Seedling Sale. At the Trades and Advanced Technology Center. 505-428-1205. Email Academic Director Charlie Shultz at richard.shultz@sfcc.edu for more information.

Total Immersion™ Swim Effortless Freestyle Workshop
Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27. All day.
Fees apply. Contact tomas.duran@sfcc.edu for more information.  There will be reduced lap swimming for this event. William C. Witter Fitness Education Center. 505-428-1615.

Pickleball Club Tournament
Sunday, April 27. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Campus Cupboard fundraiser at William C. Witter Fitness Education Center. 505-428-1615. Register here.