Arts &amp; Culture Upcoming Events

Sculpture Garden Tours

Oct 09, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Take a stroll through Albuquerque Museum's outdoor sculpture gardens, led by a knowledgeable docent

Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez / Minge House, Albuquerque Museum's historic house and property in Corrales, will schedule your group for a guided tour by reservation only. Times vary; see description for times.

Old Town Walking Tours

Oct 06, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Take a historic stroll through Old Town, led by a knowledgeable Albuquerque Museum docent

Family Art Workshops

Oct 05, 2024 from 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM

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

Virtual Reality (VR) Balloon Experience

Oct 05, 2024 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Let your imagination LIFT OFF.

Balloon Fiesta Week in Old Town

Oct 05, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Entertaining the masses with free, live, local music after the morning balloon launch.

Harvest Festival At the Botanic Garden

Oct 05, 2024 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Day 1!

Lecture Series: Kubicek Balloons

Oct 06, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Join us for an exciting lecture series!

Balloon Fiesta Week in Old Town

Oct 06, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Entertaining the masses with free, live, local music after the morning balloon launch.

Harvest Festival At the Botanic Garden

Oct 06, 2024 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Day 2!

Lecture Series: Zozobra the Balloon: History and a Merging of Cultures

Oct 07, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Join us for an exciting lecture series!

Balloon Fiesta Week in Old Town

Oct 07, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Entertaining the masses with free, live, local music after the morning balloon launch.

New Mexico Day at the Balloon Museum

Oct 07, 2024 from 07:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Join us at the Balloon Museum for free (NM residents)!

Balloon Fiesta Week in Old Town

Oct 08, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Entertaining the masses with free, live, local music after the morning balloon launch.

Balloons in the Sky

Oct 09, 2024 from 07:00 AM to 09:00 AM

Join us for hands-on activities!

Stories & Music In the Sky: Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Special Event: Balloons in the Sky

Oct 09, 2024 from 07:00 AM to 09:00 AM

Join us for Stories & 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.

Lecture Series: History of Ballooning in Indianola

Oct 09, 2024 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Join us for an exciting lecture series!

Collection Spotlight: Women Ceramic Artists

Oct 09, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Online on Zoom

Balloon Fiesta Week in Old Town

Oct 09, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Entertaining the masses with free, live, local music after the morning balloon launch.

Balloon Fiesta Week in Old Town

Oct 10, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Entertaining the masses with free, live, local music after the morning balloon launch.

STEAM Night: Floating with Buoyancy

Oct 10, 2024 from 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM

Don't miss hands-on activities, food trucks, live music, and more!

Lecture Series: Flying Fractals

Oct 11, 2024 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Join us for an exciting lecture series!

Balloon Fiesta Week in Old Town

Oct 11, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Entertaining the masses with free, live, local music after the morning balloon launch.

Lift Your Spirits

Oct 11, 2024 from 04:00 PM to 09:00 PM

A Craft Cocktail Festival!

Second Saturday: The Legend of La Llorona

Oct 12, 2024 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Free event at Casa San Ysidro

CROCtober Discovery Day

Oct 12, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM

Learn all about crocodiles and alligators during the CROCtober at the Zoo.

Balloon Fiesta Week in Old Town

Oct 12, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Entertaining the masses with free, live, local music after the morning balloon launch.

Train Tracks in your Garden Show

Oct 12, 2024 from 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM

Bring a backyard garden to life with motion and sound with miniature trains!

Halloween Sensory Friendly Night at the ABQ BioPark Aquarium

Oct 12, 2024 from 05:30 PM to 08:00 PM

Masters of Hawaiian Music

Oct 12, 2024 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM

Presented by AMP Concerts

Balloon Fiesta Week in Old Town

Oct 13, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Entertaining the masses with free, live, local music after the morning balloon launch.

Stories & Music In the Sky: Special Shapes Balloons

Oct 16, 2024 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Join us for Stories & 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 & Music In the Sky: Special Shapes Balloons

Oct 16, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Join us for Stories & 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.

Third Thursday: Planting Justice / Painted Desert

Oct 17, 2024 from 05:00 PM to 08:30 PM

Free event in connection with Broken Boxes: A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue

Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band

Oct 18, 2024 from 07:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Presented by Lensic360

The 8th Annual Chinese American Film Festival – Morning Session

Oct 19, 2024 from 08:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Presented by The Chinese American Citizens Alliance - Albuquerque Lodge

Wolf Awareness Day

Oct 19, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM

Learn about wolves at the Zoo!

The 8th Annual Chinese American Film Festival – Afternoon Session

Oct 19, 2024 from 12:30 PM to 03:30 PM

Presented by The Chinese American Citizens Alliance - Albuquerque Lodge

The 8th Annual Chinese American Film Festival – Youth Session

Oct 19, 2024 from 03:30 PM to 05:30 PM

Presented by The Chinese American Citizens Alliance - Albuquerque Lodge

Haunted Happy Hour at the Aquarium

Oct 19, 2024 from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM

Join us for this themed adults-only costume event and learn about some of the most misunderstood sea animals.

The Black Jacket Symphony Presents Elton John's "Madman Across the Water"

Oct 19, 2024 from 08:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Emporium Presents

A Word with Writers: Christopher Paolini

Oct 20, 2024 from 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM

Bookworks & the Albuquerque Public Library Foundation Present

Garden Homeschool Day

Oct 22, 2024 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Field trips are an important part of every child's education. Join us for the ABQ BioPark's first ever Garden Homeschool Day event.

Stories & Music In the Sky: The Improtance of Launch Directors

Oct 23, 2024 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Join us for Stories & 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.

Collection Spotlight: Women Ceramic Artists

Oct 23, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Online on Zoom

Stories & Music In the Sky: The Improtance of Launch Directors

Oct 23, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Join us for Stories & 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.

Jonathan Richman

Oct 25, 2024 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM

Presented by AMP Concerts

Heritage Spinning and Colcha

Oct 26, 2024 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM

Included with admission. Purchase ticket online.

Stories & Music In the Sky: Wind and the Albuquerque Box

Oct 30, 2024 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Join us for Stories & 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 & Music In the Sky: Wind and the Albuquerque Box

Oct 30, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Join us for Stories & 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.