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City of Albuquerque Events

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Free Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk at the Open Space Visitor Center Grounds and Traditional Garden!

Apr 25, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join Dara Saville of Albuquerque Herbalism for a relaxed and informative walk through the Open Space Visitor Center grounds.

Disney’s My Son Pinocchio Jr.!

Apr 25, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by New Mexico Young Actors

East Gallery Closing Reception for Jane Cornish Smith, artist.

Apr 25, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for this closing reception in the East Gallery with Jane Cornish Smith!

Disney’s My Son Pinocchio Jr.!

Apr 26, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by New Mexico Young Actors

The Wallflowers

Apr 28, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Lensic 360

Eric Johnson- Texaphonic Tour 2026

Apr 30, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by AMP Concerts

OSVC West Gallery Exhibit: "Between Earth and Sky"

May 01, 2026 05:00 PM to Jun 12, 2026 07:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for this exquisite exhibit: Between Earth and Sky is an evocative exhibition exploring the quiet, transformative relationship between land and atmosphere, inviting viewers to reflect on place, light, and our connection to the natural world.

Tommy Emmanuel, CGP

May 01, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Emporium Presents, LLC

The OSVC Annual Poet's Picnic!

May 02, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Celebrate the power of words and the beauty of nature at the OSVC Annual Poet’s Picnic! Bring your favorite poems, share your own work, or simply relax and listen as local poets take the stage in our scenic outdoor setting.

39th Annual Run for the Zoo

May 03, 2026 from 07:00 AM to 12:00 PM — ABQ BioPark Zoo —

Run for the Zoo… and walk with us too!

Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)

May 07, 2026 11:00 AM to May 13, 2026 12:00 PM — Erna Fergusson Public Library —

Join an Open Space Educator with your little one at an Albuquerque Public Library and have fun together making discoveries about the natural world with hands-on science, story time, and an art project.

City Council Budget Meetings - No "Community Conversation" for May 7, 2026

May 07, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM — Albuquerque Government Center —

Due to the Albuquerque City Council Budget meetings, Councilor Roger's monthly conversation for May is preempted.

Taste of Nob Hill (Route 66 Centennial Celebration Event)

May 09, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM — Triangle Park - Nob Hill —

Nob Hill businesses to offer a "Taste of Nob Hill" as part of the "Route 66 Centennial Celebration!" Businesses are invited to sign up now!

Join us for a free lecture, Acequias of Albuquerque: Walking Ancient Waterways, with Joyce Salisbury and Kim Hafermalz.

May 09, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Discover the hidden waterways beneath our feet! Join us for a free lecture, Acequias of Albuquerque: Walking Ancient Waterways, with Joyce Salisbury and Kim Hafermalz. Learn how these historic irrigation systems shaped Albuquerque’s landscape, culture, and communities, and why they still matter today. This engaging talk brings history to life and invites you to see the city through the flow of its ancient waters.