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City of Albuquerque Events

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

Artist Demonstration with Dick Wimberly!

Aug 22, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join artist Dick Wimberly for an engaging live painting demonstration exploring the art of simplifying and organizing the natural world into a compelling landscape composition.

Route 66 Lecture Series: Photographing the Other Route 66

Aug 23, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Included with Museum admission

Other Route 66 Lecture Series: Photographing the Other Route 66

Aug 23, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Included with Museum admission

SOLD OUT Twilight Tour at the Zoo

Aug 25, 2026 from 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM — ABQ BioPark Zoo —

Experience the sights and sounds of the Zoo at twilight!

Sean of the South Live in Albuquerque!

Aug 25, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Sean Dietrich Works, LLC.

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

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.