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Fun Albuquerque Events

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City of Albuquerque Events

The following is a listing of government events sponsored on by the City of Albuquerque.

Stories and Music in the Sky - Exploring Balloon Museum Exhibits

Aug 26, 2026 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum —

Join us for Stories and Music in the Sky, a presentation of award-winning early childhood education programming featuring stories, music, movement, and art produced by the Albuquerque Balloon Museum. There are different themes held every week for children up to 6 years old.

Stories and Music in the Sky - Exploring Balloon Museum Exhibits

Aug 26, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum —

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Aug 27, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Lensic 360

Coffee with a Cop

Aug 28, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM — Golden Corral —

Join the Albuquerque Police Department Northwest Area Command officers for coffee and conversation.

Songs & Stories: Ray Wylie Hubbard, Eliza Gilkyson, Jimmie Dale Gilmore

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

Presented by Lensic 360

APD Youth Basketball Camp

Aug 29, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM — Johnny Tapia Community Center at Wells Park —

The Albuquerque Police Department is proud to host its First Annual Basketball Camp, and high school students are invited to join us for a day of fun, teamwork, and community connection.

Back to School: Stuff the Bus!

Aug 29, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Hinkle Fun Center & Flix Brewhouse Parking Lot —

Help us fill a city bus with school supplies to help students across Albuquerque start their school year confidently.

Heritage Spinning and Weaving: Fiber Products

Aug 29, 2026 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM — Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez / Minge House —

Purchase Casa San Ysidro admission online

City Launches Age-Friendly Housing Design Competition

Sep 01, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 01:30 PM — Join us at Fusion for the Competition Kickoff (virtual attendance is also available) —

Design professionals and students invited to explore options for aging in place.

Conversations with Collections

Sep 02, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Included with Museum admission

District 6 "Community Conversations" with Councilor Nichole L.Rogers - September 3, 2026

Sep 03, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM — Cafe de Lat —

Join the Councilor's monthly conversations with the community on current topics within District 6 and Albuquerque!

Reptiles After Hours

Sep 03, 2026 from 05:30 PM to 08:00 PM — ABQ BioPark Zoo —

A conservation fundraiser for adults 18 and over.

Family Nature Club: Exploring Elena (all ages)

Sep 05, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Elena Gallegos Open Space —

Join an Open Space educator for a family-friendly hike and engage in hands-on learning together as a family, listen to natural history fun facts, enjoy storytelling, and seek out wildlife.

Cactus and Succulent Show

Sep 05, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM — ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden —

Join cactus enthusiasts from the Cactus and Succulent Society of New Mexico for a fun educational event.

Engaging with the Natural and Human Community Presents: L BaLoMbiNi Dragonfly Sculpture Demo!

Sep 05, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

L BaLoMbiNi invites participants into a creative and engaging Dragonfly Sculpture Demo exploring art, nature, and imagination.

Family Art Workshops

Sep 05, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Stop by the Albuquerque Museum School during your visit to make an art project. We welcome families to the Museum with opportunities to get creative together.