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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.

Family Nature Club: Exploring Elena (all ages)

Sep 05, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Elena Gallegos Open Space —

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.

Cactus and Succulent Show

Sep 05, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM — ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden —

Join cactus enthusiasts from the Cactus and Succulent Society of New Mexico for a fun educational event.

Engaging with the Natural and Human Community Presents: L BaLoMbiNi Dragonfly Sculpture Demo!

Sep 05, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

L BaLoMbiNi invites participants into a creative and engaging Dragonfly Sculpture Demo exploring art, nature, and imagination.

Family Art Workshops

Sep 05, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

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

NM Philharmonic

Sep 05, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM — ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden —

Music Under the Stars

September 9, 2026 Air Quality Control Board Meeting

Sep 09, 2026 from 05:30 PM to 06:30 PM — Basement Hearing Room, Plaza del Sol Building —

Find information on the September 9, 2026 Air Quality Control Board Meeting.

Transit Advisory Board Meeting (TAB)

Sep 10, 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.

Rio Grande Pool Doggy Paddle

Sep 12, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM — Rio Grande Pool —

Bring your pup for a splashing good time at Rio Grande Pool.

Nepali Society of New Mexico Presents: Teej!

Sep 12, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 08:30 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Celebrate culture, community, and tradition—join the Nepali Society and the Open Space Visitor Center as we celebrate Teej!

Blues Night on Civic Plaza Featuring Judith Hill + Michael Matison+ Levi Platero

Sep 12, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 09:30 PM — Civic Plaza —

Paratransit Advisory Board Meeting (PTAB)

Sep 15, 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.

Pop Up Repair Clinic - Main Public Library

Sep 16, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM — Main Public Library —

Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education Center provides hands-on bicycle safety education.

Bands of Enchantment Live events + Music Festival Sept 16th-19th

Sep 16, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Elkhorn Media and the City of Albuquerque

Bands of Enchantment Live events + Music Festival Sept 16th-19th

Sep 17, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Elkhorn Media and the City of Albuquerque

Mobile Food Pantry Returns This Fall With Four Additional Dates

Sep 18, 2026 02:00 PM to Dec 18, 2026 04:30 PM — Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center —

More dates have been added! The Mobile Food Pantry at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center has been extended through the end of 2026.

Bands of Enchantment Live events + Music Festival Sept 16th-19th

Sep 18, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Elkhorn Media and the City of Albuquerque

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch

Sep 19, 2026 from 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM — John A Milne & Gutierrez Canyon —

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

Bosque Adventure Hike!

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

Join us for a free, family-friendly hike and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors together!

Celebrate culture, community, and creativity at the OSVC Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration!

Sep 19, 2026 from 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for a FREE vibrant, family-friendly event honoring the rich traditions, art, music, and stories of Hispanic and Latinx communities. Enjoy live performances, hands-on cultural activities, traditional crafts, and local cuisine that highlight the diversity and heritage of our community.

Bands of Enchantment Live events + Music Festival Sept 16th-19th

Sep 19, 2026 from 04:00 PM to 11:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Elkhorn Media and the City of Albuquerque