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Fun Albuquerque Events

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City of Albuquerque Events

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

Free First Wednesday

Apr 01, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

General admission to Albuquerque Museum is free on the First Wednesday of the month.

Stories and Music in the Sky

Mar 04, 2026 11:00 AM to Apr 18, 2026 12:00 PM — 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.

Sculpture Garden Tours

Mar 18, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Enjoy a pleasant stroll through our sculpture garden with a friendly guide who will share the stories about the artists and their works. Weather permitting.

Old Town Walking Tours

Mar 15, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Explore the historic Old Town neighborhood on foot with an informative guide who will provide insight into the people and places that shaped the community. Weather Permitting.

District 7 Councilor Connect

Apr 03, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM —

Join District 7 City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn on the first Friday each month at 10:00 a.m. for information important to the District.

Collection Spotlight: Women in Abstraction

Mar 25, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM —

Free event via Zoom

Fromm Family Foods "Give Back Weekend" Fundraiser for City Shelter Pets

Mar 13, 2026 10:00 AM to Mar 15, 2026 07:00 PM — Boofy's Best for Pets —

Three-day fundraiser for city shelter pets

Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Council meeting

Apr 03, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM — Zoom —

Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Council meeting.

East Gallery Exhibit Intertwined Detritus by Jane Cornish Smith!

Mar 14, 2026 02:00 PM to Apr 25, 2026 05:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for the Intertwined Detritus exhibit, it shines a light on challenges facing bodies of water across the globe. Created by artist Jane Cornish Smith, the exhibition underscores how trash and silt threaten the viability and health of community waters.

Nature Unveiled, featuring works by artists Kate Russell and Ioana Villatoro.

Mar 14, 2026 02:00 PM to Apr 14, 2026 04:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us in the West Gallery at the Open Space Visitor Center to experience an extraordinary art exhibition.

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Mar 14, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presenting Partners by Rab & Banff and Lake Louise Tourism

Lucky Paws Adoption Van Is On The Move - Boofy's Best for Pets - Golf Course RD NW, #c2 Store

Mar 15, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM — Boofy's Best for Pets —

Fromm Family Foods Give Back Weekend Fundraiser for city shelter pets and pet adoption

City Council Meeting

Mar 16, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 10:30 PM — City of Albuquerque Government Center, Vincent E. Griego Chambers —

Albuquerque City Council Meeting.

Paratransit Advisory Board Meeting (PTAB)

Mar 17, 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 paratransit service in Albuquerque.

Stories and Music in the Sky

Mar 18, 2026 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum —

Stories and Music in the Sky

Mar 18, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum —

A Free Vermicomposting Workshop!

Mar 19, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for an engaging class on composting—especially vermicomposting (composting with worms). If you’re curious about turning food scraps into nutrient-rich soil naturally, this is a session you won’t want to miss!

Third Thursday

Mar 19, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 08:30 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Free night at the Museum

Lucky Paws Adoption Van Is On The Move - PetSmart -Winrock

Mar 20, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM — PetSmart —

Offsite pet adoption

Bosque Adventure Hike!

Mar 21, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for this free family friendly hike!