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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.

Third Thursday

Oct 15, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 08:30 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Free evening at the Museum

Community Outreach Day

Oct 16, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM — Participating Senior Affairs centers and Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless —

Description: Free flu vaccines, health screenings and education provided by UNM College of Pharmacy at multiple Albuquerque locations

Wolf Awareness Day

Oct 16, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM — ABQ BioPark Zoo —

Learn about wolves at the Zoo!

Conversations with Collections

Oct 16, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Included with Museum admission

Artificial Intelligence, Real Consequences

Oct 16, 2026 from 01:30 PM to 02:30 PM — Highland Senior Center —

Learn how artificial intelligence is being used in scams and what to watch for

Mobile Food Pantry Returns This Fall With Four Additional Dates

Oct 16, 2026 02:00 PM to Dec 18, 2026 04:30 PM — Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center —

More dates have been added! The Mobile Food Pantry at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center has been extended through the end of 2026.

3rd Annual Clyde Warrior Award Ceremony

Oct 16, 2026 from 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Native Professional Advancement Center in collaboration with American Indians for Opportunity (AIO), the Native Leadership Collective, and Albuquerque’s Office of Equity and Inclusion.

Haunted House - The Trails Have Eyes

Oct 16, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM — Joan Jones Community Center —

Free haunted house experience at Joan Jones Community Center

E-waste Recycling Event

Oct 17, 2026 from 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Tingley Beach (north parking lot) —

Clear out your closets and give wild animals a gift! Recycle your old electronics at the ABQ BioPark

10th Annual Albuquerque Chinese American Film Festival

Oct 17, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by Chinese American Citizens Alliance - Albuquerque Lodge

Día Del Rio

Oct 17, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Tingley Beach Train Station —

Help us clean up the Rio Grande Bosque!

Family Nature Club: Valuable Volunteering (all ages)

Oct 17, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Tingley Beach —

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.

Reading Room Rumble: Central and Unser Library

Oct 17, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Central and Unser Library Community Room —

Reading Room Rumble is your free local video game tournament hosted by Parks and Recreation!

Cosmic Carnival and Star Party

Oct 17, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 10:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for a full day and evening of out-of-this-world fun at the Cosmic Carnival & Star Party, presented in partnership with the Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS)!

Family Art Workshops

Oct 17, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 02:00 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.