Craft and Watch: Ferngully Fairy Houses
2026-04-22 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123, United States
Celebrate Earth Day, by creating your very own fairy house made with recycled materials! Then we’ll watch Ferngully, a movie about fairies and their quest to save their home – the Rainforest! Supplies limited; first come, first served.

Earth Day Seed Bombs at South Broadway Library
2026-04-22 16:00 - 17:00 | South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
It’s Earth Day–do you usually do anything? Can you believe that 2026 will be the 56th anniversary of the holiday? Join us at the home of the Seed Library for a fun DIY craft in honor of Earth Day. We will be creating colorful seed bombs, a fun and simple project you can do to help you grow a beautiful garden or gift to friends. For all ages.**Registration is required.

Chess Club - Esther Bone Memorial Library
2026-04-22 16:30 - 17:30 | Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree Rd, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124, United States
Chess develops critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision making, while giving children opportunities for healthy competition. Our club will encourage learning, sportsmanship, and fun for players 8 and up. Attendance is limited by available space.

Free Color Exploration Kits at Color Wheel Toys
2026-04-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Color Wheel Toys, 6855 4th St NW, Building D, Los Ranchos, NM, 87107, United States
Thursday April 23 and Friday April 24th 10-5: Free color exploration kits giveaway. We have a few different types of kits – basic instructions and tools to try some new skills and explore art concepts. No purchase necessary – one free kit per customer; if you’d like more than one, you can purchase additional kits for $1 cash at the register.

Santa Fe Children's Museum Earth Day Celebration
2026-04-23 10:00 - 18:00 | Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Join us for a full day of Earth-loving fun as we celebrate our amazing planet and discover simple, meaningful ways to care for it!
Enjoy hands-on activities, learning, and community connection—all inspired by protecting the Earth we call home.
All day activities include:

Seeds & Sprouts Program | 10 am–12 pm
Make seed balls and seed ball launchers. Plus, explore and discover our worm bin!
Free Tree Pick-Up (for pre-registered families)
Make & Take: Add your promise to our Earth Day Pledge Wall and share how you’ll help care for our planet.
Block Table Challenge: Test your eco-skills with a hands-on Waste Sort Activity!
Thursdays Are Yours | 4 pm – 6 pm |**FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL**
Make seed balls and seed ball launchers. Plus, explore and discover our worm bin!

Little Learners Storytime - Esther Bone Memorial Library
2026-04-23 10:30 - 11:00 | Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree Rd, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124, United States
Do you love reading? Your child will too! Come bond with your child and boost their early reading skills. There will be stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes and fun! This storytime is intended for children to enjoy with an adult caregiver.

Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (Cherry Hills)
2026-04-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Cherry Hills Library
Join an Open Space Educator with your little one (ages 0-6) at an Albuquerque Public Library and have fun together making discoveries about the natural world with hands-on science, story time, and an art project. Afterward, you’ll leave with a packet of ideas and activities to continue discovering at home.
Powerful Pollinators: Families will learn to love the insects of New Mexico by investigating one of the most important roles they have: pollination! The program will begin with a pollinator race illustrating each step of the pollination process. Youth will then complete an art activity focused on butterflies before ending the program with a bee-themed book.
There is no fee and registration is not required.

Curious Crafters - The HUB
2026-04-23 15:00 - 17:00 | The Hub @ Enchanted Hills, 7845 Enchanted Hills Blvd, Ro Rancho, NM, 87144, United States
Curious Crafters is a drop-in program where kids can explore art, science, and imagination through exciting DIY projects. Each project will take 15-20 minutes to complete. No attendance limit, while supplies last. Ages 6-13.

Family Board Games at Alamosa Library
2026-04-23 15:30 - 17:00 | Alamosa Library
Come and play board games as a family. Enjoy classics such as Candy Land and Sorry with younger children, while older children can practice their math and reading skills with Monopoly and Life. Fun for the whole family!

Critter Care 101 (Ages 9-12)
2026-04-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87121, United States
Join Natural History Museum educators as they guide tweens in exploring the exciting world of insect, reptile, and amphibian care. The Museum will bring live insects and other critters for tweens to observe while learning about how to care for them in the wild and at home. For ages 9-12.

Mrs. Doubtfire
2026-04-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Popejoy Hall, 203 Cornell Dr, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, United States
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Albuquerque in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.

20th Annual CrawDaddy Blues Fest
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Mine Shaft Tavern, 2846 State Hwy 14, Madrid, NM, 87010, United States
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.
Gates open at noon. Great live blues, Fresh Boiled Crawfish & Cajun specialties!
Tickets $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.
We 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.
There 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.

Native STEAM Day at Explora - Free!
2026-04-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum, 1701 Mountain Rd. N.W., Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States
We hope you’ll join us tomorrow for our annual Native STEAM Day. Native American communities have long been innovators in science, engineering, and environmental knowledge. Indigenous ways of knowing connect science with culture, land, and sustainability, from farming and water systems to astronomy and design. Join us to explore these powerful connections and celebrate the creativity, knowledge, and innovation of Native STEAM. Enjoy table-top activities from NM CIRCLES Alliance, a simulation sheepherding activity, blue corn mush tasting, and all of Explora’s exhibits. This event is open to the public and free with admission. We’ll see you tomorrow, Friday, April 24, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.

American Indian Week – Spring Arts Market
2026-04-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th Street NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States
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.
Spring Arts Market Dance Schedule 4/24 & 4/25
10AM-11AM – The Next Generation Dance Group (Pueblo of Acoma)
11AM-12PM – Red Mesa Dance Group (Pueblo of Jemez)
12PM-1PM – Northern/Southern Tewa Dancers (Ohkay Owingeh)
1PM-2PM – Oak Canyon Dance Group (Pueblo of Jemez)
2PM-3PM – Sky City Buffalo Ram Dancers (Pueblo of Acoma)
3PM-4PM – White Mountain Apache Crown Dancers (White Mountain Apache)

Día De Los Niños: Día Scavenger Hunt - Central & Unser
2026-04-24 10:00 - 18:00 | Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87121, United States
Join us at Central & Unser Library to celebrate Dia de los Niños with a family friendly Día scavenger hunt, available at the Information Desk. The scavenger hunt celebrates children’s literacy and will send families through a challenging (but not too challenging!) search.
Participating children will receive a free book, courtesy of the Friends for the Public Library (while supplies last).
Dia de los Niños is a celebration of children, families, and reading that emphasizes the importance of literacy for children from all backgrounds.

Gathering of Nations: The Last Dance
2026-04-24 10:00 - 23:30
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.
Native Artisans, Crafters, and Traders will be participating, displaying, and selling their work in the Indian Trader’s Market.

Día De Los Niños: Multicultural Storytime
2026-04-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123, United States
Join us at Lomas Tramway Library to celebrate Dia de los Niños with a fun, multicultural storytime! Enjoy bilingual stories, songs, and crafts, celebrating languages and cultures together! For ages 0–5.
Participating children will receive a free book, courtesy of the Friends for the Public Library (while supplies last).
Dia de los Niños is a celebration of children, families, and reading that emphasizes the importance of literacy for children from all backgrounds.

Community Art Studio (Ages 17+)
2026-04-24 15:00 - 17:00 | main library, 501 Copper Ave NW, Albuquerque, 87102, United States
Are you an artist? Do you miss creating amongst friends, community, or just other people or do you want to find a new circle of creators? Join us in partnering with Art Street by creating art within a communal space with great lighting and company. Whether it be drawing, painting, stitching, or doodles – the options can be endless when you join us at the Library. Bring your own art pieces and materials to continue or find inspiration amongst the stacks! We will provide some of the basics, but highly recommend bringing your own kit from home. For ages 17+.

Spaceballs (PG) at South Broadway Library
2026-04-24 15:00 - 17:00 | South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
Visit us at the South Broadway Library Friday afternoons to watch specially themed movies each month. In April, Fridays are all about the spoofs.
Today we are screening Spaceballs (PG). A rogue pilot and his best friend team with a princess to help her save her planet when an evil space commander wants to steal all the planet’s air in this “Star Wars” spoof. Runtime: 96 minutes.

Crafternoon: Prize Ribbon Making For Teens at X Studio
2026-04-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum, 1701 Mountain Rd. N.W., Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States
Crafternoon in April is all about Kindness Crafts as we anticipate the opening of our new Science of Kindness Exhibit. Award those you care about with their own custom prize ribbon. We will have the supplies you just think of the superlative.
For teens 13-19

City Nature Challenge: Piedras Marcadas Canyon Trail
2026-04-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Piedras Marcadas Canyon Trail, 9421 Jill Patricia St NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87114, United States
City Nature Challenge is an international effort to find and document plants and wildlife in cities around the world.

You’re invited to participate in a guided hike with educators from Open Space Division and Petroglyph
National Monument to explore our local plants and animals on the Piedras Marcadas Canyon Trail. Enjoy a beautiful sunset surrounded by all the West Mesa ecosystem has to offer.

Teen Science Cafe at X Studio
2026-04-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum, 1701 Mountain Rd. N.W., Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States
More information to come!

Drag Bingo with SHEnanigans
2026-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | The BLOCK, 7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87144, United States
Get ready for a night of fierce fun and fabulous performances!
What: DRAG BINGO
When: Friday, April 24th | 7–9 PM
Where: THE BLOCK
📍 7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM
💃 Hosted by Dee Dee Van Carter & Ben Jammin
🎤 Featuring performers, live vocals & amazing prizes
Expect high-energy performances, cheeky banter, and plenty of chances to WIN, all while sipping your favorite drinks in one of Rio Rancho’s coolest spots.
💵 Donation to play: $25
✨ VIP Seating:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sandoval-county-pride-drag-bingo⁠
Grab your friends and family, bring your best energy, and let the Queens call the numbers 👑
❤️ All donations support the Inaugural Sandoval County Pride and the Imperial Sovereign Court of New Mexico Charities!

Free Movie Night: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
2026-04-24 20:00 - 21:30 | ACS Headquarters, 1210 San Mateo Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108, United States
Join us Friday, April 24 for our next movie night!
Albuquerque Community Safety Headquarters will play host to a FREE outdoor screening of the 1990 classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
Free food, seating and fun will be provided onsite!
🎬Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
🗓️ Friday, April 24
🕗 8-9:30pm

Chess in the Park - Downtown Growers Market
2026-04-25 08:30 - 12:00 | Robinson Park
Come to enjoy some fun casual chess, chess coaching, and Giant Chess!
No Cost to Attend and no RSVP is required:
Just show up and pull up a chair to learn or play Learn more about Chess in the Park and Learners Chess at www.learnerschess.org.
Second & Fourth Saturdays at the Downtown Growers Market

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Walks 2026
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, 87120, United States
This is where we begin.
A commitment to NAMIWalks is a step toward strength, taken with courage, compassion, and community. It’s walking forward with your head held high and your arms open—ready to embrace the life-changing support that NAMI and the NAMI community make possible.
Discover the power of unity at NAMIWalks.Experience what it truly means to show up—for others and for yourself.
Every step you take directly supports mental health in our community, strengthening NAMI’s vital programs, services, guidance, and advocacy. By sharing your journey, you help build hope—and you receive it in return.
No one finishes a NAMIWalks alone.
Together, we are NAMIWalks—standing side by side, like the beams of a strong home. Built on care. Held by connection. Stronger because we move forward together.

World Tai Chi Day Celebration
2026-04-25 09:30 - 11:00 | Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, 87120, United States
Join a global movement of health, harmony, and healing! Be part of this worldwide celebration of peace, wellness, and community. Experience the gentle power of Tai Chi and Qigong while connecting with others in a shared moment of global unity on the back patio of the Open Space Visitor Center.

The demonstration will be led by Master Dug Corpolongo of Sifu Dug’s Internal Martial Arts.
Sifu Dug Corpolongo began studying Taijiquan, Xingyi & Bagua in 1979 and has been teaching since 1990. He is a Senior Student of Grandmaster Henry Look. Sifu Dug was inducted into the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2002 and the Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Honors in 2012 and in 2022. He retired in 2010 from the National Executive Board of the United States Amateur Athletic Union/Chinese Martial Arts Division after serving for more than 10 years as National Head Coach and National Chair. He currently serves on the United States Kuoshu Federation as a head judge of Internal Martial Arts styles.
All are welcome. No experience necessary.

City Nature Challenge: Elena Gallegos Open Space
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Elena Gallegos Open Space, 7100 Tramway Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87122, United States
City Nature Challenge is an international effort to find and document plants and wildlife in cities around the world.
Join Open Space staff on a mission to document local plants and animals within the Middle Rio Grande Valley. Learn how to download and use Seek and iNaturalist to contribute to an international citizen science initiative!

Elena Gallegos Open Space | Double Shelter

7100 Tramway Blvd NE

Albuquerque, NM 87122

Free Hike with Nature Niños
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Copper Head Parking Lot, 15000 Copper Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123, United States
Come join us for a FREE COMMUNITY HIKE! — As we step into spring we would love to have you join us on this hike where it connects us closer to nature and each other!
📅 Date: April 25th, 2026
📍 Location: U Mound Loop
⏰ Time: 10am – 12pm
💰 Cost: Absolutely FREE!
🔗 Register online

Star Wars Fest at Loma Colorado Library
2026-04-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM, 87144, United States
Mark your calendars for Star Wars Fest 2026 on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Loma Colorado Library.
Meet your favorite Star Wars characters courtesy of the 501st and Rebel Legions, complete your Mandalorian training by collecting sigils at our different activity stations, test your skills at the Mandalorian Training Camp, participate in trivia, costume, and Wookie call competitions, go on a bounty hunter’s quest, and fuel up with free snacks from the Cantina!
Photo opportunities are available throughout the event, and we will announce the winners of our free raffles each hour. Crafts include a light saber making station, paint-a-Grogu, Ewok hats, Holorcrons, and more.
Star Wars fans of all ages are invited to this no-cost event! Costumes are encouraged but not required to join in the fun.
