Mother's Day in Old Town

Celebrate Mom with food, fun, and free entertainment.

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Mother's Day in Old Town | Sunday, May 11, 2025 | 1-5 p.m. | Historic Old Town

This free event celebrates Mom on her special day in Old Town and features food, shopping, music and more. Eat, dance, and enjoy time with the family in Historic Old Town!

Gazebo Entertainment Schedule

1 p.m.- Watermelon Mountain Jug Band- Folk/Bluegrass

2:45 p.m.- Ballet Folklorico Del Norte- Traditional Mexican Folk Dance

3:30 p.m.- Divino- Traditional Latin

Food

Enjoy a bit to eat from local trucks including CCR Roasting, Rando's Food Truck, Chilaquick, and Fresco. Old Town restaurants will be serving their signature plates and running specials for the occasion.

Shopping

Treat mom like a queen with the perfect gift from a local store! Old Town businesses will have booths around the Gazebo, selling everything from soaps and candles to jewelry and art. Participating vendors include Salem's Tea House, Puzzled, Back Alley Brujas, Brown Bear Gallery & Gifts, Plaza Gifts, Turquoise Tree Flower Shop, San Felipe Snow Cone, Lapis Room, and Salsa Saint. Visit all the booth before making your way through the rest of Old Town to stop by your favorite shops and discover new ones.

Activities

Enjoy free kids’ activities such as a 25-foot climbing wall, presented by the City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation Department, and free face painting.

Add another member to the family with pet adoptions sponsored by the City of Albuquerque Department of Animal Welfare. All adoption fees will be waived and each adoption will include spay/neuter, microchip, required vaccinations, and one free initial vet visit. For dogs, you will also receive one free dog training class.

Getting There

Streets in and around Historic Old Town will be closed to traffic for the Mother's Day festivities. Plan accordingly and be respectful of residents and posted parking signs in the area. Free parking will be available at the Albuquerque Museum.