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City of Albuquerque Events

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

Ay, Compadre!

Aug 09, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by Sandia Performing Arts Company

Stories and Music in the Sky - Exploring Balloon Museum Exhibits

Aug 12, 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.

Summer Resource Fair

Aug 12, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM — Alvarado Transportation Center —

Get connected with helpful resources from the City of Albuquerque and other local organizations to best enjoy your summer.

Stories and Music in the Sky - Exploring Balloon Museum Exhibits

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

August 12, 2026 Air Quality Control Board Meeting

Aug 12, 2026 from 05:30 PM to 06:30 PM — Basement Hearing Room, Plaza del Sol Building —

Find information on the August 12, 2026 Air Quality Control Board Meeting.

Transit Advisory Board Meeting (TAB)

Aug 13, 2026 from 04:00 PM to 05:30 PM — Alvarado Transportation Center (Mercer Conference Room, 2nd floor) —

Engage with ABQ RIDE by providing input and feedback to help shape public transit in Albuquerque.

Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board Meeting 08-13-2026

Aug 13, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 09:00 PM — Vincent E. Griego Chambers-City of Albuquerque Government Center —

Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board (CPOAB) Meeting

Engaging with the Natural and Human Community Presents: A Live Painting Demonstration!

Aug 14, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

This demonstration provides a unique opportunity to observe a skilled artist at work while gaining a deeper understanding of the creative process behind landscape painting.

Obon Festival

Aug 14, 2026 from 06:30 PM to 09:00 PM — ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden —

Join us in a commemoration of ancestors and Japanese arts during the annual Obon Festival at the ABQ BioPark's Japanese Garden

Family Nature Club: In a Flash (all ages)

Aug 15, 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.

Engaging with the Natural and Human Community Presents: An art Workshop for Teens!

Aug 15, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join Susan E. Roden, instructor at the New Mexico Art League, for an engaging art demonstration created especially for teens.

Engaging with the Natural and Human Community Presents: Encaustic Wax Art Demonstration with Carolyn Berry!

Aug 15, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Carolyn Berry will present a demonstration exploring the history and basics of using with encaustic wax as an art medium. Using thin papers and collage images, she will create a sample art piece and discuss design strategies with attention to safety in working with hot wax, fusing skills and the unique properties of encaustic wax.