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SUMMARY:Boots in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Boots In The Park Albuquerque is back and bigger than ever\, ready to take over Balloon Fiesta Park May 15\, and 16 with Post Malone\, Jelly Roll\, Jessie Murph\, Koe Wetzel\, The Band Perry\, and much more than music
URL:https://abqmom.com/event/boots-in-the-park/2026-05-16/
CATEGORIES:Festivals And Fairs,Summer Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T101317
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day in Old Town
DESCRIPTION: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! \nEnjoy a bite to eat from local food trucks. Favorite Old Town restaurants will be serving signature plates and running specials. \nTreat Mom to the perfect gift! Old Town Merchants will have booths around the Gazebo\, selling everything from soaps and candles to jewelry and art. Visit all the booths before making your way through the rest of Old Town to stop by your favorite shops and discover new ones. \nEnjoy free kids’ activities such as a 25-foot climbing wall\, presented by the City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation Department\, and free face painting. \nMother’s Day in Old Town is a rain or shine event. Well behaved pets on a leash are welcome.
URL:https://abqmom.com/event/mothers-day-in-old-town/
LOCATION:Old Town Albuquerque\, 200 N Plaza St NW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals And Fairs,Mother's Day,outdoor activity
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260510T170000
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SUMMARY:29th Placitas Studio Tour - Mother's Day Weekend
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNestled in the base of the northern Sandia Mountains\, forty-eight studios scattered throughout beautiful Placitas will host sixty-two artists for its 29th Annual Placitas Studio Tour.  What makes the tour different from other studio tours is\, only artists who live or have their full-time studio in Placitas can participate in the tour. This unique opportunity offers a once-a-year-behind-the-scenes opportunity to visit artists’ studios where inspiration and creativity merge into amazing art. \nCreations in paintings\, steel\, pottery\, glass\, fiber\, mosaic\, ceramics\, jewelry\, sculpture\, wood\, photography\, gourd art\, paper\, metal\, wearables\, mixed media and so much more will be for sale. \nThe public is invited to the free Preview Exhibit at the Placitas Community Library which offers a month-long exhibition featuring work by all sixty-two participating artists. The exhibit will be open to the public from April 14th to May 10th\, in the Gracie Lee Community Room at the Library located at 453 NM State Hwy 165.  Visit the library’s website at: https://placitaslibrary.com for hours of operation. \nVisit the Tour’s website at www.placitasstudiotour.org  to explore this year’s beautiful brochure\, Visit the artists’ pages and download the 2026 tour map. Brochures are also available at the La Puerta Real Estate\, Homestead Village\, throughout Bernalillo and Sandoval Counties and all studio locations. \nPlacitas\, NM is located off I-25 between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. From I-25\, take Exit #242 and turn east on Highway 165 to Placitas. Follow the colorful blue and yellow tour signs to each studio.
URL:https://abqmom.com/event/29th-placitas-studio-tour-mothers-day-weekend/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:Placitas Artist’s Studios\, NM 165\, Placitas\, NM\, 87043\, United States
CATEGORIES:artisan,community event,Festivals And Fairs,free!,Mother's Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T101317
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T141744Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Garden Festival
DESCRIPTION: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 for this event. Educational speakers address topics pertaining to local plants and wildlife. Each day of the festival also includes guided bird walks\, guided nature walks\, crafts for kids\, nonprofit booths\, bird identification with the Bird Alliance of Central New Mexico\, live birds from Wildlife Rescue\, a biofacts table\, and refreshments. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking is $5. Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Center park for free.
URL:https://abqmom.com/event/spring-garden-festival/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:Rio Grande Nature Center State Park\, 2901 Candelaria Rd. NW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals And Fairs,horticulture,Mother's Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T035309Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:All ages! Bring the family!
URL:https://abqmom.com/event/spring-craft-fair/
LOCATION:Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center\, 9800 4th St. NW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87114\, United States
CATEGORIES:artisan,community event,Festivals And Fairs,Mother's Day
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T140000
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SUMMARY:Spring Fest at Winrock Town Center
DESCRIPTION: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 and open to the general public. \nLive entertainment schedule:\nMariachi San Jose  10:30 -12:00\nRock 101 12:30 – 2:00 \nFREE RSVP TICKETS HERE \nEvent Guidelines & Info \nFree parking is available throughout Winrock\, with the most convenient access located in the parking garage adjacent to the park. Entrances near Ulta\, Nordstrom Rack\, and across from the park. \nOutside beverages are not permitted. \nWell-behaved dogs are welcome but must remain on a leash at all times. Please clean up after your pet. \nRestrooms are located across from the park and downstairs in Suite 434 (across from Hyena’s Comedy Club). \nChildren must be supervised at all times. \nFor families attending Spring Fest\, a complimentary Tag Your Tots safety station will be available\, provided by COPS Global.
URL:https://abqmom.com/event/spring-fest-at-winrock-town-center/
LOCATION:Winrock Park\, 2100 Louisiana Blvd NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals And Fairs,free!,Mother's Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260503T180000
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CREATED:20260420T233138Z
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SUMMARY:Kite Festival at Wildlife West Nature Park
DESCRIPTION:MAY 2 & 3\nWLW Annual Kite Festival – 10am-6pm Wildlife West Kite Festival is held in the front field and is Free .. bring a kite or buy one at the park. Food venders available. Zoo admission – regular prices.
URL:https://abqmom.com/event/kite-festival-at-wildlife-west-nature-park/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Wildlife West Nature Park\, 87N Frontage Rd\, Edgewood\, NM\, 87015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals And Fairs,free!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260503T160000
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CREATED:20260417T170349Z
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SUMMARY:Flor de Mayo Folk Art Fest
DESCRIPTION: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 textiles\, pottery\, jewelry\, wellness products and more. Bring your pet to the mariachi-led pet parade at 11am followed by live music by local favorite\, Juanita. Keep the kids entertained with the kids craft table and free drop-in piñata-decorating and paper flower workshop.
URL:https://abqmom.com/event/flor-de-mayo-folk-art-fest/
LOCATION:La Parada\, 8917 4TH STREET NW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87114\, United States
CATEGORIES:artisan,Festivals And Fairs,pets
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260503T150000
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SUMMARY:Corrales Healing Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://abqmom.com/event/corrales-healing-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Corrales Recreation Center\, 500 Jones Rd\, Corrales\, NM\, 87048\, United States
CATEGORIES:class/seminar,Festivals And Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260503T170000
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CREATED:20260222T165631Z
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SUMMARY:Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach year\, the Association hosts a festival that engages Celtic dance\, athletics\, games\, music\, arts\, history and oral traditions that promote Celtic Heritage in New Mexico. \nWe’re excited to announce Ally the Piper with her band will be headlining our 2026 Festival! \nFree parking! No outside food or drinks. No Glass. Chairs\, umbrellas\, and sunblock encouraged!
URL:https://abqmom.com/event/rio-grande-valley-celtic-festival-2/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5500 Balloon Fiesta Parkway NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, United States
CATEGORIES:athletics,Festivals And Fairs,music,outdoor activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260502T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260502T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T101317
CREATED:20260304T214311Z
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SUMMARY:Albuquerque Turkish Festival
DESCRIPTION:ALBUQUERQUE TURKISH FESTIVAL on SATURDAY\, May 2nd\, 2026 \nWe will have the 11th Albuquerque Turkish Festival on Saturday\, May 2nd\, 2026 that is organized by Raindrop Foundation-Albuquerque. \nWhat: Albuquerque Turkish Festival \nThe Fest includes great Turkish and Mediterranean Cuisines that are known to be very rich and have many unique tastes. Some of the dishes served are Shish Kebabs\, Gyros\, Lahmajoon\, Gozleme\, Kofta\, Salads and Olive Oil Dishes\, a rich variety of desserts\, pastries\, appetizers and many more. ALL FRESH and HEALTHY. Besides the delicious food\, you will find Whirling Dervish on the stage\, handmade gifts and souvenirs for your loved ones. You will also see traditional Turkish Artists at work while they are hand crafting Ebru (water marbling). \nWhere: Raindrop Foundation Turkish Cultural Center\n7901 Mountain Rd NE Suite A & E Albuquerque\, NM 87110 \nWhen: Saturday\, May 2nd\, 2026\nTime: 11am – 7pm \nWhy: Raindrop Albuquerque is trying to contribute to the cultural\, educational and social life of our wonderful city\, Albuquerque and cultivate friendship among Turkish-Americans and New Mexico. \nContact: Raindrop Foundation-Albuquerque\n7901 Mountain Rd NE Suite A\nAlbuquerque\, NM 87110\ne-mail: abq@turkishhouse.org\nPh.: (505) 859 3751
URL:https://abqmom.com/event/albuquerque-turkish-festival/
LOCATION:Raindrop Foundation Albuquerque\, 7901 Mountain Rd. NE Albuquerque\, NM 87110\, Albuquerque\, 87110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals And Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260502T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T101317
CREATED:20260427T184636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T184636Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Multicultural Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://abqmom.com/event/2026-multicultural-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Singing Arrow Community Center\, 13200 Wenonah SE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals And Fairs,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T101317
CREATED:20260216T221557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T034819Z
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SUMMARY:29th Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBe captivated by the grace of traditional dance\, the power of BK Taiko drums\, and the intricate beauty and vibrancy of the Asian American\, Native Hawaiian\, and Pacific Islander culture and artistry. This family-friendly event celebrates the ancestry\, native languages\, and unique experiences that weave the rich tapestry of our heritage. \nThe event is included with paid museum admission.
URL:https://abqmom.com/event/29th-annual-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-heritage-day/
LOCATION:National Museum of Nuclear Science & History\, 601 Eubank Street SE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals And Fairs,museum
ORGANIZER;CN="The National Museum of Nuclear Science &amp%3B History":MAILTO:brobin@nuclearmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T101317
CREATED:20260408T184046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T184046Z
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SUMMARY:Kodomo no Hi (Japanese Children's Day)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Japan’s national holiday honoring children. \n\nKodomo no Hi\, or Children’s Day\, is celebrated in Japan on May 5th. On this national holiday\, children are respected and honored for their individual strengths and happiness is wished upon them. Families celebrate Kodomo no Hi by flying colorful koi kites called koinobori which represent the members of the family\, kids wear kabuto origami helmets\, and families display samurai dolls. \nTogether with our community parters\, we will celebrate with activities and demonstrations at various locations in the Botanic Garden! \nFull schedule details coming soon! \n\nFree with regular admission.
URL:https://abqmom.com/event/kodomo-no-hi-japanese-childrens-day/
LOCATION:ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
CATEGORIES:family fun,Festivals And Fairs,outdoor activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260502T163000
DTSTAMP:20260613T101317
CREATED:20260319T184255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T033341Z
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SUMMARY:The OSVC Annual Poet's Picnic!
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n2026 Poets’ Picnic Featured Poets \n\nWayne Lee (wayneleepoet.com) is a Santa Fe\, NM\, writer\, editor and teacher. Lee’s poems have appeared in Tupelo Press\, Slipstream\, The New Guard\, Writer’s Digest and other journals and anthologies. He was awarded the 2012 Fischer Prize and has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and four Best of the Net Awards. His collection The Underside of Light was a finalist for the 2014 New Mexico/Arizona Book Award; his collection Dining on Salt: Four Seasons of Septets was published by Cornerstone Press in April 2025; and his collection The Beautiful Foolishness is forthcoming from Casa Urraca Press in 2026. Lee is the host of the online Tuesday Poetry Practice community.\n\nRene Mullen’s work can be found in Santa Fe Literary Review\, Blue Collar Review\, Poets.org\, and is the winner of the 2023 Charles and Fanny Fay Wood Poetry Prize. He has been on multiple poetry slam teams\, on regional stages\, and holds a Political Science MA from UW-Milwaukee and a Creative Writing MFA from Randolph College. Born and raised in the village of Rogers\, Connecticut\, he calls the Southwest home.\n\nSharon Niederman is an award-winning Southwestern author and photographer living in the North Valley. She specializes in documenting cuisine\, travel\, women’s stories and history in words and images. She recently returned to Albuquerque after 15 years living in northern NM. Her collection\, Ungentrified: Poems of the North Valley and Beyond is her first published poetry collection.\n\nPoet\, photographer\, translator\, and social activist Margaret Randall was born in New York City and grew up in New Mexico. Out of Mexico City in the 1960s\, she co-founded and edited a bilingual poetry journal\, El Corno Emplumado\, that published the best work of the decade. Taking active part in the Mexican student movement of 1968 and then living in Cuba for eleven years and Nicaragua for four\, Randall returned to the United States in 1984\, only to face deportation when the government declared her writings “against the good order and happiness of the United States.” With the support of many\, she won her case in 1989. Randall is the author of more than two hundred books\, most recently I Never Left Home: Poet\, Feminist\, Revolutionary; Artists in My Life; Wild Card (poems); and Letters from the Edge: Outrider Conversations and More Letters from the Edge (based on correspondence from longtime friends). Most recently\, out in spring 2026\, are: The Calendar’s Whim (poems)\, Pages Lost and New (essays)\, and Letters that Breathe Fire (letters published in El Corno Emplumado).\n\n2026 Poets’ Picnic Musician\n\nWriter and musician Tom Andes is the author of the detective novel Wait There Till You Hear from Me (Crescent City Books 2025) and Guess This is Kaput: Stories (forthcoming\, Cowboy Jamboree Press). His stories have appeared in Best American Mystery and Suspense Stories 2025 and received the Shamus Award from the Private Eye Writers of America. He lives in Albuquerque\, where he is a working musician. His latest musical release is The Ones That Brought You Home (Southern Crescent Recording Co. 2025). His first full-length record\, Wonderful Days\, will be released in 2026. He can be found at tomandes.com.\n\nPoets’ Picnic Organizers\nDale Harris lives in Albuquerque’s Sawmill Neighborhood and helps coordinate the annual Poets Picnic at the Open Space Visitor Center. She is the author of five books of poetry and her poems have been widely anthologized. Dale was the editor and emcee for Central Avenue\, a monthly poetry chapbook and reading series in Nob Hill 2002 – 2008\, and an associate editor for the Malpais Review Poetry Quarterly. She currently works as an editor for Hummingbird Hollow Press\, an independent publishing service.\nWidely published in journals and anthologies—many in poetic form—\n\nScott Wiggerman is the author of four books of poetry\, Leaf and Beak: Sonnets\, Presence\, and Vegetables and Other Relationships; his fourth collection\, Beginning and Ending with Emily: Ghazals & Golden Shovels\, will appear in 2026 (Casa Urraca Press). In addition\, he is the editor or co-editor of nearly two dozen poetry publications\, including the best-selling craft books Wingbeats I & II: Exercises & Practice in Poetry.  A member of the Texas Institute of Letters\, Wiggerman\, along with writer and husband David Meischen\, has been running Dos Gatos Press for twenty years.\nJoin us for a day of poetry\, nature\, and connection—it’s a picnic for the soul!
URL:https://abqmom.com/event/the-osvc-annual-poets-picnic/
LOCATION:Open Space Visitor Center\, 6500 Coors Blvd NW\, Albuquerque\, 87120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals And Fairs,free!,outdoor activity,performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T101317
CREATED:20260312T225824Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day New Mexico Festival
DESCRIPTION: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 small changes can make a big impact. The Kids Marketplace is also back at the Earth Day Festival New Mexico\, and it’s cuter and more creative than ever! Support local young entrepreneurs as they showcase handmade crafts\, art\, goodies\, and more. Come shop\, explore\, and cheer on the kiddos!
URL:https://abqmom.com/event/earth-day-new-mexico-festival/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5500 Balloon Fiesta Parkway NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Earth Day,Festivals And Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260425T233000
DTSTAMP:20260613T101317
CREATED:20260319T182509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T191909Z
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SUMMARY:Gathering of Nations: The Last Dance
DESCRIPTION: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 and dancers competing for prizes\, and more. \nNative Artisans\, Crafters\, and Traders will be participating\, displaying\, and selling their work in the Indian Trader’s Market. \n 
URL:https://abqmom.com/event/gathering-of-nations-the-last-dance/2026-04-25/
CATEGORIES:artisan,community event,fair,Festivals And Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T101317
CREATED:20260404T005712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T005712Z
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SUMMARY:American Indian Week – Spring Arts Market
DESCRIPTION:The highly anticipated annual Spring Arts Market brings over 60 Native vendors to the IPCC courtyard\, along with cultural dance performances all day starting at 10am. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for visitors to shop for authentic Native art directly from artists and learn about the techniques and stories behind their work. \nSpring Arts Market Dance Schedule 4/24 & 4/25 \n10AM-11AM – The Next Generation Dance Group (Pueblo of Acoma) \n11AM-12PM – Red Mesa Dance Group (Pueblo of Jemez) \n12PM-1PM – Northern/Southern Tewa Dancers (Ohkay Owingeh) \n1PM-2PM – Oak Canyon Dance Group (Pueblo of Jemez) \n2PM-3PM – Sky City Buffalo Ram Dancers (Pueblo of Acoma) \n3PM-4PM – White Mountain Apache Crown Dancers (White Mountain Apache)
URL:https://abqmom.com/event/american-indian-week-spring-arts-market/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Indian Pueblo Cultural Center\, 2401 12th Street NW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87104\, United States
CATEGORIES:artisan,community event,family fun,Festivals And Fairs,performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T101317
CREATED:20260424T182455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T182455Z
UID:10042724-1777017600-1777050000@abqmom.com
SUMMARY:20th Annual CrawDaddy Blues Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Mine Shaft Tavern is pleased to announce that we will be hosting the 20th Annual CrawDaddy Blues Fest.  The event will be held May 16 and May 17.  \nGates open at noon.  Great live blues\, Fresh Boiled Crawfish & Cajun specialties!   \nTickets $35 Per Day and available at www.holdmyticket.com.  Tickets are $40 day of event at door.  Parking & a shuttle will be available on the north end of town.  \nWe bring in fresh live crawfish from Gulf Coast region.  If you love crawfish\, you need to come out to this event.  In addition to crawfish\, green chile blue crab cakes\, gumbo\, BBQ and more.  Fresh squeezed Hurricanes served here!  There will be a full bar and plenty of shade.  Rain or shine.  Kids under 12 are free\, no coolers or outside beverages or food allowed.    \nThere are four stages during the festival—inside the historic Mine Shaft Tavern\, the Deck at the Mine Shaft Tavern\, the Big tented amphitheater\, and the Hurricane Bar. 
URL:https://abqmom.com/event/20th-annual-crawdaddy-blues-fest/
LOCATION:Mine Shaft Tavern\, 2846 State Hwy 14\, Madrid\, NM\, 87010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals And Fairs,food,music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T101317
CREATED:20260216T203503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T222803Z
UID:10038723-1776513600-1776528000@abqmom.com
SUMMARY:Albuquerque's 320th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Albuquerque’s 320th Birthday with food\, fun\, live music\, and local flair in the heart of the city. This party will feature birthday must-haves such as free face painting\, entertainment and specials at a variety of participating Old Town stores. \nMark the occasion by adding another member to the family with pet adoptions. 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 training class. \nTake part in this year’s Ceremony by carrying a banner from a founding family! Those interested can contact alfredo_fernandez@cox.net for more information. The ancestors of the Founders will meet at the Don Francisco Cuervo y Valdes statue at the corner of Romero St. and Charlevoix St. at 1 p.m. The procession of banners will make its way to the Gazebo at Plaza Vieja at 1:30 p.m. \nJoin in the festivities of Albuquerque’s Birthday Celebration by singing and dancing along to live music throughout Old Town. On Saturday\, April 18 from noon-4 pm Poco A Poco patio will feature local performers including the Burque Trio and John Martinez. Enjoy the sounds as you shop at local businesses and celebrate 320 years of the City!
URL:https://abqmom.com/event/albuquerques-320th-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:Old Town Albuquerque\, 200 N Plaza St NW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87104\, United States
CATEGORIES:community event,Festivals And Fairs,free!,outdoor activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260415T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T101317
CREATED:20260415T210529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T033308Z
UID:10040978-1776240000-1776272400@abqmom.com
SUMMARY:Bernalillo Fourth of July & Mayor's Benefit
DESCRIPTION:Splash fest for kids of all ages with water balloons & more. Bernalillo Fire Department will have a water cascade from their 33′ ladder engine. \nHot dogs & hamburgers served from 11 a.m.-1p.m.
URL:https://abqmom.com/event/bernalillo-fourth-of-july-mayors-benefit/
LOCATION:Rotary Park\, 370 Rotary Park Rd\, Bernalillo\, NM\, 87004\, United States
CATEGORIES:community event,Festivals And Fairs,Fourth of July
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260405T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260405T143000
DTSTAMP:20260613T101317
CREATED:20260221T210535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T211051Z
UID:10039057-1775392200-1775399400@abqmom.com
SUMMARY:Egg Hunt at the NM Renaissance Celtic Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hunt for eggs at the New Mexico Renaissance Celtic Festival! \n🌟 THREE Separate Golden Egg Hunts (free)\n1. Littles: Ages 0–4 12:45pm\n2. Kids: Ages 5–9 1:20pm\n3. Tweens: Ages 10–13 2:pm \n• Each hunt features golden prize egg\n• Special royal introduction before each age category\n• Areas separated for safety & fairness\n• Bunny-themed royal herald in medieval costume
URL:https://abqmom.com/event/egg-hunt-at-the-nm-renaissance-celtic-festival/
LOCATION:Wildlife West Nature Park\, 87N Frontage Rd\, Edgewood\, NM\, 87015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Easter Egg Hunt,Festivals And Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260405T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T101317
CREATED:20260221T211003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T211003Z
UID:10039061-1775383200-1775412000@abqmom.com
SUMMARY:NM Renaissance Celtic Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Prepare thy garb and ready thy spirit for a grand adventure\, for the New Mexico Renaissance Celtic Festival returns for its fifth glorious year — now spanning two enchanted weekends: March 28–29 & April 4–5\, 2026  at the Wildlife West Nature Park in Edgewood! \nHer Royal Majesty Mary\, Queen of Scots\, invites one and all to revel in the merriment of the realm! From brave clansmen and gallant knights to mischievous minstrels and dancing gypsies\, the Kingdom shall burst to life with over 120 master craft vendors\, a feast fit for royalty (yes\, the turkey legs are coming back!)\, and thrilling performances across multiple stages. \nMark thy calendars\, summon thy kin\, and begin planning thine own noble journey to the festival that captures the heart of New Mexico — a place where history\, fantasy\, and celebration intertwine! \nKids 17 and under are Free\nNo pets on Zoo property\, only Service Dogs on leash.\nNo outside food or drinks\nOnsite ATM’s are available \nFor a full list of scheduled entertainment\, activities and events\, visit nmrenceltfest.com.
URL:https://abqmom.com/event/nm-renaissance-celtic-festival/2026-04-05/
LOCATION:Wildlife West Nature Park\, 87N Frontage Rd\, Edgewood\, NM\, 87015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals And Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260403T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260403T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T101317
CREATED:20260403T232135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T232135Z
UID:10040775-1775203200-1775235600@abqmom.com
SUMMARY:Spring Festival & Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Spring is calling!Join us for the Rio Grande Community Farm’s Spring Festival + Plant Sale! Saturday\, April 25. 10am–4pm – on the Farm at 1701 Montano. riograndefarm.orgFrom the farm behind the Lavender in the Village Festival.\nCome soak up the sunshine with:* A glorious plant sale of flowers\, herbs\, and vegetable starts* Live music* Food trucks* Local artisan and culinary vendors* Beer garden from Steel Bender Brewyard* Kids corner crafting fun\nBring your friends\, your family\, and your green thumbs.Suggested donation: $5\nLet’s celebrate community\, sustainability\, and the start of a beautiful growing season.
URL:https://abqmom.com/event/spring-festival-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Rio Grande Community Farm\, 1701 MONTAÑO RD NW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87107\, United States
CATEGORIES:fair,Festivals And Fairs,horticulture
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