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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.

Mobile Food Pantry

Dec 19, 2025 from 02:00 PM to 04:30 PM — Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center —

Experience better living through better laughter!

ACS Holiday Community Event

Dec 19, 2025 from 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM — Albuquerque Community Safety Headquarters (San Mateo and Kathryn SE) —

The Seasons of Nonviolence welcomes the city of Albuquerque to our annual Holiday Community Event. Join us as we come together to celebrate the season with joy, laughter, and community spirit! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for an evening filled with holiday cheer. Santa will be here to meet the family and pass out gifts!

Family Nature Club: All About Adaptations (all ages)

Dec 20, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

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.

Coats & Cocoa

Dec 20, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM — Thomas Bell Community Center —

Free event for the family where youth and teens can receive a free winter coat.

The Nutcracker

Dec 20, 2025 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Ballet Repertory Theatre of New Mexico

The Nutcracker

Dec 20, 2025 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Ballet Repertory Theatre of New Mexico

The Nutcracker Tea Performance

Dec 21, 2025 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Ballet Repertory Theatre of New Mexico

60th Annual ABQ RIDE Luminaria Tour

Dec 24, 2025 from 05:30 PM to 07:15 PM — Civic Center Parking Structure —

ABQ RIDE continues the Albuquerque Christmas Eve tradition with the Annual Luminaria Tour on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

New Year's Before Dark

Dec 31, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Balloon Museum —

Free family fun to celebrate the new year!

New Year’s Eve Before Dark

Dec 31, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Free event

New Year Party

Dec 31, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM — North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center —

Join us at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center for a New Year party balloon drop!

2026 Polar Plunge

Jan 03, 2026 from 09:45 AM — Sierra Visa Pool —

Take the plunge at Sierra Vista Pool

Shaun Cassidy – The Road to Us

Jan 06, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Lensic 360

Family Nature Club: Carving out History (all ages)

Jan 10, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Rinconada Canyon Trailhead —

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.