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Mother's Day in Old Town

Celebrate Mom with food, fun, and free entertainment.

 

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Save the Date! | Sunday, May 10, 2026 | 1-5 p.m. | Historic Old Town 

Celebrate Mom on her special day in Old Town at this free community event presented by the City of Albuquerque. Dance the afternoon away as you enjoy performances by Ballet Folklorico de Aztlan, Mariachi Xochitl, and Black Pearl Band NM. Grab a bite to eat from a local food truck or savor a meal in an Old Town restaurant. Lucky Paws will also be in attendance with pet adoptions so you can find your next four-legged family member. The free kids’ activities will entertain with face painting and a climbing wall. There will be plenty of shopping to find a special gift for the mothers in your life.  It’s the perfect way to celebrate with the family! 

Gazebo Entertainment Schedule 

1 p.m. - Ballet Folklorico de Aztlan - Ballet Folklorico

2:15 p.m.- Mariachi Xochitl - Mariachi

3:30 p.m.- The Black Pearl Band NM - New Mexican/Variety

Food

Enjoy a bite to eat from local food trucks including CCR Roasting, Rando's 505 and more. Old Town restaurants will be joining in on the celebration, ready with their signature plates and specials.

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Discover what Old Town Merchants have to offer as they set up booths around Old Town Plaza, featuring locally made goods and specialty items. Participating businesses include Back Alley Brujas, Lillie's Handmade Soap, Smoke Signals, San Felipe Snow Cone, Plaza Gifts, Salsa Saint, David Behrens Gallery, Old Barrel Tea Co., Turquoise Tree Flower Shop, Gobble This, and many more. Come explore, shop, and support your favorite local businesses!

Kids' Activities 

Enjoy a fun day in Historic Old Town for the whole family! Kids can get creative with free face painting and test their climbing skills on the 25’ rock wall provided by the Department of Parks & Recreation.

Animal Welfare Image of a guitar with a girl sitting on top.

The City of Albuquerque Department of Animal Welfare is bringing dogs of every kind, size, and color!

Every adoption includes:
• Spay or neuter surgery
• Vaccinations
• A microchip
• One free day of basic dog training

Event Details

Mother's Day in Old Town is a rain or shine event. Well behaved pets on a leash are welcome. 

Opportunities for vending at Old Town events are reserved for Old Town Merchants. 

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