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City of Albuquerque Events

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

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!

"The Big Reveal" - How Did District 6 decide to spend $1.7 Million?

Oct 17, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 01:30 PM — International District Library —

Join District 6 in celebrating the many contributions and the results of votes cast to help shape the future of the District!

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.

Slow Looking

Oct 17, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Included with Museum admission, registration required

Post-State Fair Community Salons - International District Potluck

Oct 17, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM — StreetVision Housing Strategies —

State and local Officials host a series of stakeholder sessions connecting State Districts and Communities after the State Fair.

NMGMC Annual Movie SingAlong "Chicago"

Oct 17, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by New Mexico Gay Men's Chorus

Haunted House and Trunk or Treat

Oct 17, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM — Joan Jones Community Center —

Free haunted house experience at Joan Jones Community Center

Foothills Wild Guided Hike

Oct 18, 2026 from 08:30 AM to 10:30 AM — Elena Gallegos | Cottonwood Spring Trailhead —

Come learn about the local flora and fauna in the Sandia Mountains.

Car Show: "On a Sunday Afternoon"

Oct 18, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Free event at the Albuquerque Museum

30th Annual Prime Time 50+ Expo

Oct 20, 2026 from 08:30 AM to 01:00 PM — New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science —

Celebrate 30 years of the Prime Time 50+ Expo, a community event dedicated to connecting New Mexico’s older adults with health, wellness and lifestyle resources

AEC Meeting Schedule

Oct 21, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM — 7th Floor Energy & Sustainability Room —

AEC Meetings

Stories and Music in the Sky - Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta® - The Importance of Launch Directors

Oct 21, 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.