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Summer

A listing of child and family-friendly summer programs at the City of Albuquerque.

Click on a button below to quickly view information about a specific type of program, or scroll through this page to view all summertime programs for children and families.

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Information & Transportation

Summer Information

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Call 311 to find a free lunch location or a summer program at a community center near you.

Story Time in the Park

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Eat lunch and read with a teacher at one of 18 summer lunch sites. Each child who participates will receive a free book. No registration required.

ABQ Youth Pass

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Youth ages 10-18 can ride the bus for free with the ABQ Youth Pass. Passes will be distributed from select community centers on May 24 & 25.

Library Programs

Summer Reading Challenge

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Win the challenge by reading the most books between June 2 to July 28. Sign up at any library.

Library Events for Children

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Join a Lego club, take part in a read to the dogs gathering, participate in a big bubble circus, and so much more at your local library.

Museum Discovery Pass

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Use your library card to borrow a pass for free entrance to museums in Albuquerque.


Museum Programs

Summer Art Camp

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Summer Art Classes for Children, ages 4 to 14 at the Museum School.



Free Community Nights

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Free admission – 3rd Thursday of every month 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.



Family Art Workshops

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Every Saturday from 1 to 2:30 p.m., families can create a work of art inspired by what they see at Albuquerque Museum. A different project every week. Free with ABQ Museum admission.

Casa San Ysidro Museum

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Free admission to Casa San Ysidro Museum, every second Saturday of the month.




Stories in the Sky

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Young visitors to the Balloon Museum will enjoy stories, music, and movement during Stories in the Sky. Each week offers new excitement and learning. Each Wednesday there are two sessions: 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Admission is free for children and an accompanying adult.

Wednesdays at Balloon Museum

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Every Wednesday at the Balloon Museum, live arts and stories for family audiences followed by outdoor concerts in the summer months. Every other week offers exciting learning and wonderful concerts. Bring your own picnic & food trucks. Free Admission.

Community Center Programs

Community Center Summer Programs

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June 11 to Aug. 3. Free to children ages 5 to 15 years old. At each of the 17 neighborhood community centers, children enjoy breakfast, lunch and snacks and take part in an array of activities such as time in the game room, computer lab, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, field trips, and a talent show.

Therapeutic Summer Time Recreation

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Therapeutic Recreation programs are fully inclusive, and are offered throughout the city for persons with and without disabilities, age 6 through high school. Therapeutic Recreation offers a variety of services that include art, leisure education, performing arts, gross motor activities, and games.

Summer Playground Recreation Program

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The Playground Recreation Program offers summer recreation programs for children 6 through 11 years old at various elementary schools during the summer months. These programs provide planned, organized and supervised activities designed to meet the recreational needs of children that attend.

BioPark Programs

Teen Volunteers

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BioPark Nature Guides, Conservation Camp Councilors, Aquarium TouchPool helpers, and the student volunteer program offer engaging volunteer opportunities for teens.

Half Price Weekend

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Enjoy 50 percent off admission to the ABQ BioPark July 21 and 22.

 

Special Events

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There is so much happening at the ABQ BioPark - Sleepover at the Aquarium, Celebrate Global Tiger Day, Enjoy Zoo Music, Twilight Tours of the Zoo, and more.

Recreation Programs

Tennis Lessons

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Tennis lessons are available at the Jerry Cline Tennis Facility or the Sierra Vista Tennis Center. Register for tennis lessons online or by calling Jerry Cline at (505) 224-6682 or Sierra Vista at (505) 897-8815.

Swimming Lessons

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Lessons are $35 per child per 2 week session. Register at any pool or online.




Outdoor Spray Pads

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Beat the summer heat by visiting an outdoor spray pad at the Cesar Chavez Community Center or the Wells Park Community Center.

 

Summertime Events

Summerfest

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Summerfests are free community events around town. Events take place June 9, July 21, Aug. 4, and Aug. 18.

Freedom 4th

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Enjoy the largest firework show in the state, food, local beer in the Microbrew Garden and free children activities.

Shakespeare on the Plaza

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Enjoy a free public theatre program and spend an enchanting evening on Civic Plaza Thursdays - Sundays from June 8 - July 1.