Mark your calendars for June 13, 2026 from 1:30PM – 8:30PM because Civic Plaza Downtown Albuquerque is about to BURST with UNITY, PRIDE, LOVE, & COMMUNITY! This year’s theme says it loud and clear: UNITY — “None of us are . free until we are ALL free.” Get ready for an unforgettable day packed with […]
Create delicate butterfly magnets using recycled book pages. Fold and shape vintage paper wings, then attach them to a clothespin body with a magnet backing. A simple and charming craft perfect for book lovers.
Step into the world of Camp Big Top, where friendship, courage, and a little bit of circus magic can change everything. Join local author and circus artist Alexandra Diaz for a one-of-a-kind book launch celebrating her newest middle-grade novel. Inspired by the spirit of circus arts and the challenges of growing up, Camp Big Top […]
Become a scientific illustrator as you use grids, symmetry and more to draw your favorite animals and plants. Investigate how science and art work together as you use magnifying glasses to examine insects and plants to illustrate them. This program is funded by the Friends of the Public Library. For ages 9-12. Registration is required. Limited […]
Make no bones about it, the happiest music on Earth plus magic and comedy promises tons of fun for the whole family!
Basilaris performs original jazz fusion music all over New Mexico as well as the surrounding states. They have three full-length albums available on all the major streaming platforms. Their influences include Return to Forever, Weather Report, Miles Davis, and the Head Hunters as blending elements from rock, country, hip-hop, and classical music.
Taste a variety of chips, and see if you can guess their flavors! Rate which ones you like, and which ones you don't. Do you agree with your friends? Teen […]
Last year was the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service. Come learn about USA’s postal history and make your own postcard featuring images from the history of the USPS, or just write letters and cards from our stationery collection. Check out our Snail Mail guide for more letter writing events, an epistolary fiction […]
Foxy Festival ignites with color, culture, and pure New Mexico magic, headlined by Latin Grammy winners Flor de Toloache, who's fierce, genre‑bending mariachi electrifies the crowd, and the legendary Ivón Ulibarri y Café Mocha, bringing irresistible salsa and Afro‑Latin rhythms that turn the whole festival into a dance floor. The energy keeps rising as NM […]
Fold your way to a steampunk masterpiece. Re-engineer old stories into industrial artifacts using gears, copper, and grit. For Teens. Registration required.
Welcome all master craftsmen and brick builders extraordinaire to the Central Unser Lego Club. Come build with us to learn teamwork, social skills, problem solving and self-confidence. Whether you're designing a futuristic city, racing vehicles or creating your own wild inventions, there's always something new to explore. Recommended for ages 6+. No registration required.
Come explore the world of Japanese paper folding! Each month we will learn to fold two new shapes. All materials will be provided Recommended for ages 6 to adult; younger […]
Eight mandolins are better than one! Come listen and find out as the Albuquerque Mandolin Orchestra plays music in a variety of musical traditions.
Come check out the Southwest’s biggest and baddest true street car drag race. M&F Auto Sales presents the 2026 All Out Call Out! The Southwest’s largest “true” streetcar drag racing event! There is a class for everyone. From 14-second slowpokes to the 7-8 second Let It Eat guys. You don’t want to miss this event, […]
Summer fun at one of the City's largest parks! Celebrate warm weather and outdoor fun at a community gathering during an Albuquerque Summerfest. This free concert series features local businesses […]
