City Featured Events
Information about City of Albuquerque events.
Fun Albuquerque Events
Albuquerque has lots of fun events featuring music, theater, visual arts, sports, and more!
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City of Albuquerque Events
The following is a listing of government events sponsored on by the City of Albuquerque.
10th Annual Albuquerque Chinese American Film Festival
Oct 17, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
— South Broadway Cultural Center
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Presented by Chinese American Citizens Alliance - Albuquerque Lodge
Día Del Rio
Oct 17, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Tingley Beach Train Station
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Help us clean up the Rio Grande Bosque!
Family Nature Club: Valuable Volunteering (all ages)
Oct 17, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Tingley Beach
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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.
City Council President Klarissa J. Peña invites everyone to "Route 66 WestFest 2026"
Oct 17, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM
— West Central Route 66 Vistior Center
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Route 66 WestFest - Celebrating the “Mother Road’s Centennial!"
Reading Room Rumble: Central and Unser Library
Oct 17, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Central and Unser Library Community Room
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Reading Room Rumble is your free local video game tournament hosted by Parks and Recreation!
"The Big Reveal" - How Did District 6 decide to spend $1.7 Million?
Oct 17, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 01:30 PM
— International District Library
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Join District 6 in celebrating the many contributions and the results of votes cast to help shape the future of the District!
Cosmic Carnival and Star Party
Oct 17, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 10:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for a full day and evening of out-of-this-world fun at the Cosmic Carnival & Star Party, presented in partnership with the Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS)!
Family Art Workshops
Oct 17, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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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.
Slow Looking
Oct 17, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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Included with Museum admission, registration required
Post-State Fair Community Salons - International District Potluck
Oct 17, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
— StreetVision Housing Strategies
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State and local Officials host a series of stakeholder sessions connecting State Districts and Communities after the State Fair.
NMGMC Annual Movie SingAlong "Chicago"
Oct 17, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by New Mexico Gay Men's Chorus
Haunted House and Trunk or Treat
Oct 17, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
— Joan Jones Community Center
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Free haunted house experience at Joan Jones Community Center
Foothills Wild Guided Hike
Oct 18, 2026 from 08:30 AM to 10:30 AM
— Elena Gallegos | Cottonwood Spring Trailhead
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Come learn about the local flora and fauna in the Sandia Mountains.
Car Show: "On a Sunday Afternoon"
Oct 18, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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Free event at the Albuquerque Museum
30th Annual Prime Time 50+ Expo
Oct 20, 2026 from 08:30 AM to 01:00 PM
— New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
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Celebrate 30 years of the Prime Time 50+ Expo, a community event dedicated to connecting New Mexico’s older adults with health, wellness and lifestyle resources
AEC Meeting Schedule
Oct 21, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM
— 7th Floor Energy & Sustainability Room
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AEC Meetings
Stories and Music in the Sky - Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta® - The Importance of Launch Directors
Oct 21, 2026 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM
— Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
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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.
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
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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
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Oct 23, 2026
04:00 PM
— UNM School of Architecture and Planning
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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
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Celebrate Halloween with a haunted house, trunk-or-treat, games and more at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center