• Gathering of Nations: The Last Dance

    Gathering of Nations: The Last Dance

    Considered the most prominent, popular, and legendary Native American event in North America, the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow will once again host tens of thousands of people and more than 750 tribes from throughout the United States, Canada, and around the world. The two-day festival will include more than 3,000 traditional Native American singers […]

  • Earth Day New Mexico Festival

    Balloon Fiesta Park 5500 Balloon Fiesta Parkway NE, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    Celebrate Earth Day at the Earth Day New Mexico Festival! Tickets are FREE through March 31. See the latest eco-friendly vehicles, try interactive activities, explore eco-friendly concepts, and discover how […]

  • The OSVC Annual Poet’s Picnic!

    Open Space Visitor Center 6500 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, United States

    Celebrate the power of words and the beauty of nature at the OSVC Annual Poet’s Picnic! Bring your favorite poems, share your own work, or simply relax and listen as local poets take the stage in our scenic outdoor setting. 2026 Poets’ Picnic Featured Poets Wayne Lee (wayneleepoet.com) is a Santa Fe, NM, writer, editor and […]

    Free
  • Kodomo no Hi (Japanese Children’s Day)

    ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden

    Join us for Japan's national holiday honoring children. Kodomo no Hi, or Children’s Day, is celebrated in Japan on May 5th. On this national holiday, children are respected and honored […]

  • 29th Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Day

    National Museum of Nuclear Science & History 601 Eubank Street SE, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History invites you to join us for the 29th Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Day — a day of discovery and appreciation honoring the extraordinary cultures of the AAPI community. Be captivated by the grace of traditional dance, the power of BK Taiko drums, and the intricate […]

  • 2026 Multicultural Arts Festival

    Singing Arrow Community Center 13200 Wenonah SE, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    Our Community Recreation & Education division invites you to Singing Arrow Community Center on May 2 for a day of multicultural fun! We'll have free music and dance performances by a variety of local groups, food trucks, local artists with beautiful wares, and much more.

    Free
  • Albuquerque Turkish Festival

    Raindrop Foundation Albuquerque 7901 Mountain Rd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110, Albuquerque, United States

    ALBUQUERQUE TURKISH FESTIVAL on SATURDAY, May 2nd, 2026 We will have the 11th Albuquerque Turkish Festival on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 that is organized by Raindrop Foundation-Albuquerque. What: Albuquerque Turkish Festival The Fest includes great Turkish and Mediterranean Cuisines that are known to be very rich and have many unique tastes. Some of the dishes […]

    Free
  • Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival

    Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival
    Balloon Fiesta Park 5500 Balloon Fiesta Parkway NE, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    Celebrating seven Celtic nations here in New Mexico, the Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival gives participants the opportunity to see and learn about many of the arts and athletics as well as the culture of nations like Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Brittany, Isle of Man, Cornwall and Galicia. Each year, the Association hosts a festival that […]

  • Corrales Healing Arts Festival

    Corrales Recreation Center 500 Jones Rd, Corrales, NM, United States

    Join us for the 3rd Annual ¡Viva Corrales! Healing Arts Festival on Sunday, May 3 from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Corrales Recreation Center. This free, all-ages event features 35+ local wellness vendors offering mini-services, consultations, demonstrations, and samples, along with food trucks and a full day of connection and community.

  • Flor de Mayo Folk Art Fest

    La Parada 8917 4TH STREET NW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    Come join us at La Parada / Farm & Table for a day filled with vibrant folk art, delicious food, and lively music! Celebrate New Mexican culture and heritage through the beautiful works of talented artisans showcasing their traditional crafts. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere as you browse through a variety of decor, handmade […]

    Free
  • Spring Fest at Winrock Town Center

    Winrock Park 2100 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    Join us at Winrock Park as we kick off the 2026 event season with Spring Fest. From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 9, the park will feature an artisan market, local food trucks, live entertainment, a kids market, family-friendly activities, Animal Protection NM, lemonade day, and more! Spring Fest at Winrock is […]

    Free
  • Spring Craft Fair

    Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center 9800 4th St. NW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    All ages! Bring the family!

  • Spring Garden Festival

    Spring Garden Festival
    Rio Grande Nature Center State Park 2901 Candelaria Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    Spring Garden Festival is a two-day celebration of nature in Spring that takes place on Saturday and Sunday of Mother’s Day weekend (usually the second weekend of May). Herbs, vegetables, wildflowers, and native plants are offered for sale, along with arts and crafts. Visitors are entertained each day by local bands that volunteer their talents […]

    $5
  • 29th Placitas Studio Tour – Mother’s Day Weekend

    Placitas Artist's Studios NM 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    The free Placitas Studio Tour, traditionally held over Mother’s Day Weekend has now become a three-day event, beginning Friday, May 8 and continuing through Mother’s Day Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 10am-5pm all three days. Nestled in the base of the northern Sandia Mountains, forty-eight studios scattered throughout beautiful Placitas will host sixty-two artists for […]

    Free