• Giant Dino Heads! (Ages 9-13) – Loma Colorado Library

    Loma Colorado Library 755 Loma Colorado Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM, United States

    Go big or go extinct! This hands-on art program invites participants to dream up what dinosaurs might have looked like using oversized cardstock, fasteners, paint, and imagination. Expect bold colors, creative choices, and plenty of prehistoric flair as ancient creatures roar back to life!

    Free
  • Pizza with Police

    Join the Albuquerque Police Department Valley Area Command Officers for Pizza and conversation! Speak with officers about your concerns and get to know the officers and other members in your community! Our specialy vehicles will be there. Where: Dion's 6308 4th St NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 505-584-7971

  • Upcycled Mosaics – The HUB

    The Hub @ Enchanted Hills 7845 Enchanted Hills Blvd, Ro Rancho, NM, United States

    Turn everyday odds and ends into art! Use pebbles, buttons, and other upcycled materials to design your own mosaic masterpiece. Create a pattern, picture, or abstract design—your imagination is the only limit. Leave with a colorful creation you made yourself. No attendance limit. While supplies last.

    Free
  • Raptors of NM – Tony Hillerman Library

    Tony Hillerman Library 8205 Apache Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    Join President of Raptor NM and Raptor Specialist Laura McCann at a presentation you will meet three live birds-of-prey and learn about the importance of raptors in our ecosystems. Also, you will learn what humans can do to help conserve these wild neighbors! She has done over 300 live bird presentations throughout the state of […]

    Free
  • Wonders on Wheels Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

    Loma Colorado Library 755 Loma Colorado Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM, United States

    The Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum is making a special appearance for our Summer Reading Program! Sponsored by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, participants will get to view the exhibit "The Arts of Democracy in New Mexico" commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. A visit from the Wonders on Wheels […]

    Free
  • A World Without Flowers: How an Evolutionary Shift Sparked a Co-evolutionary Process That Led to the Colorful World We Know Today

    South Broadway Library 1025 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    This presentation gives an overview of how insects, animals, and plants evolved together to transfer pollen, including the origin of flowers. It covers key pollinator types, a short local note on Rio Grande Valley pollinators (native vs. non‑native), what it means for our global food supply, and simple stewardship tips. Presented by Lance Capaldi.

    Free
  • World Seabird Day at the Aquarium

    ABQ BioPark Aquarium 2601 Central Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    July 3rd is the annual World Seabird Day, chosen to mark the last recorded sighting of the now-extinct Great Auk in 1844. Seabirds spend their lives at sea, this group includes gulls, albatrosses, petrels, shearwaters, and many more! Collectively, they are one of the most threatened vertebrate groups in the world. Discover all you ever […]

  • After Hours Dinner at The Lantern (American Cuisine)

    The Lantern Ridge Farm Market 12540 NM-14, Sandia Park, NM, United States

    Join us on July 3 for American Dinner Night, part of our Tasting the World series. Enjoy a curated dining experience inspired by the fresh, vibrant flavors of America—featuring Grilled Ribeye, Smoked Brisket. Gather around the table for an evening of great food, community, and global inspiration.

    $35
  • A Fourth of July Weekend Celebration: NMPhil at the Botanic Garden

    ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden

    Celebrate your Fourth of July weekend and 250 years of Independence among the verdant ambiance of the Botanical Garden of the ABQ BioPark with the NMPhil! Enjoy a festive program featuring Summon the Heroes by John Williams, selections from Wicked and Chicago, Gershwin’s Strike Up the Band, the patriotic flair of Sousa’s Stars and Stripes […]

    $10 – $25
  • Pancakes on the Santa Fe Plaza

    Santa Fe Plaza

    Pancakes on the Plaza returns July 4, 2026, bringing a full morning of breakfast, live music, and community activities to downtown Santa Fe. Fourth of July may be our nation’s birthday celebration, but in Santa Fe, it isn’t just fireworks that define the day. For nearly 50 years, this event has brought together art, vintage […]

    $12
  • Rio Rancho Red, White & Blue Run

    Rio Rancho Aquatic Center 745 Loma Colorado Dr NE, Rio Rancho, NM, United States

    Kick off your Independence Day with the Red, White, and Blue Run on Friday, July 4, 2025! 10K 4-Mile Run/Walk 2-Mile Walk Kids K All participants receive a great event T-shirt and finisher medal, with awards for overall and age group winners. Celebrate the holiday with fitness, family, and community fun! Register today: www.irunfit.org Proceeds support […]

    $15 – $40
  • Edgewood July 4th Extravaganza – Parade, Fireworks & More!

    A full day and night of activities for the whole family to enjoy in Edgewood! DAYTIME (8:00am - 3:00pm) Parade on NM 344 (8am) Car Show (9am-3pm) Arts & Crafts Makers Market (9am-3pm) Field Games & Water Play (11am-2pm) Declaration of Independence (12pm) Food Trucks & Picnic TOWN SIESTA (3:00 - 5:00pm) EVENING (6:00 - […]

    Free
  • Los Lunas Fourth of July – Parade, Fireworks & More

    Come and join us on July 4th, 2026, for an opportunity to engage with your community in celebration, patriotism, and summer fun on Independance Day. Show your Spirit in our parade and bring your dancing shoes later at our celebration! Times and locations will be updated as event information is released.

    Free