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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.

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

Oct 21, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 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.

Age-Friendly Cottage Design Competition: Charrette & Feedback Sessions

Oct 22, 2026 10:00 AM to Oct 23, 2026 04:00 PM — UNM School of Architecture and Planning —

Registered competitors can receive feedback on their designs while community experts are invited to volunteer

Fall Festival at Manzano Mesa

Oct 23, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM — Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center —

Celebrate Halloween with a haunted house, trunk-or-treat, games and more at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center

Loveable AF: A QT Variety Show!

Oct 23, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 09:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by Health Equity Alliance for LGBTQ New Mexicans (Heal+NM)

Haunted House - The Trails Have Eyes

Oct 23, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM — Joan Jones Community Center —

Free haunted house experience at Joan Jones Community Center

MerryMakers Dance at Loma Linda Community Center

Oct 23, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM — Loma Linda Community Center —

Free Dance every Friday for people of all ages with disabilities and their caregivers.

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch

Oct 24, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM — USS Bullhead Memorial Park —

Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.

Operation Glaze: Free Donut Decorating Event

Oct 24, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts —

APD and Krispy Kreme hosts...

Neighborhood Summit

Oct 24, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM — Los Duranes Community Center —

The Office of Neighborhood Coordination invites you to our annual summit. Meet and learn with your neighbors. Hear updates from City Departments.

Artist Talk: Parliament of Trees!

Oct 24, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for an engaging artist talk featuring “Parliament of Trees,” a discussion exploring the Bosque as a rural and natural space within the heart of an urban environment.

Fright Night 2: The Bride of Fright Night!

Oct 24, 2026 from 12:30 PM to 08:30 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by Books on the Bosque

Artist Presentation: Exploring the Art, History, and Legacy of the Mimbres People with Bill Howden

Oct 24, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join artist Bill Howden for an engaging presentation exploring the remarkable artistry, history, and cultural legacy of the Mimbres people of southwestern New Mexico.