Ape-ril® Discovery Days at the BioPark Zoo
2026-12-05 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
Join us every Saturday in April for special Discovery Days! Visit our tabletop Discovery Stations to learn about the great apes that live at the ABQ BioPark and the challenges facing their wild counterparts. You can also pick up some Great Ape-ril® merch, 100% of the proceeds go to great ape conservation!
See how our primate zoo babies are growing up, like Bulan the orangutan, gorillas Gila and Mashika, and Rahsia the siamang! The 2026 highlights are:

April 4: Chimpanzees on the Ape Walk

Human-Animal conflict focus: illegal pet trade

April 11: Siamangs in Asia

Human-Animal conflict focus: habitat fragmentation

April 18: Orangutans in Asia

Human-Animal conflict focus: palm oil farming

April 25: Gorillas on the Ape Walk

Human-Animal conflict focus: coltan mining

These Great Ape-ril® events are included with regular admission.

IPCC Family Story Time
2026-12-05 13:00 - 14:00 | NM
Family Story Time at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center library is a chance for children and families to gather, share stories and activities relating to Native American culture, history, and storytelling traditions.
Free for children and adult family member.

Family Art Workshops at Albuquerque Museum
2026-12-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, 87104, United States
Stop by the Albuquerque Museum School during your visit to make an art project. We welcome families to the Museum with opportunities to get creative together.

Workshops are included with paid admission. General admission: $3–$6.

Read to the Dogs - Cherry Hills Library
2026-12-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Cherry Hills Library
Your child can read to registered therapy dogs in a relaxed atmosphere. The dogs sit calmly and quietly for a story while children practice reading out loud without fear of judgment. It’s a great way for children to gain confidence in their reading. Registered dogs are provided by Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Southwest Canine Corps of Volunteers, Warm Hearts Network, and High Desert Therapy Dogs.

WRTS Parents Night Out
2026-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 | NM
Did you know we offer a Parent’s Night Out every first Saturday of the month? If you need a little break or want to go do something just for you while the kids get to play and have fun, bring them over to WRTS! Our next experience is happening on February 7th 6-9pm ✨

Crafty Club - Central & Unser Library
2026-12-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87121, United States
Join us for fun crafts, music, and learning! All materials will be provided. For ages 3 – 8.

Family Craft at Taylor Ranch Library
2026-12-09 15:30 - 16:30 | NM
Don’t miss our family crafting adventure on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 3:30 – 4:30.

Mystery Book Group
2026-12-10 14:00 - 17:00 | NM
Looking for something good to read, and a group of friends to share it with? If you like mysteries or diverse books, you’re in luck!
Join one of our book clubs. Check the calendar to find out what we’re reading & discussing.

STEAM/STEM 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month
2026-12-10 15:30 - 17:00 | South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
In this class we will make a simple Kirigami window decoration, Watch how simple lines and strategic cuts transform into beautiful geometric designs.
For ages 8-Adult.
**Registration Required
Come join us for unique activities involving STEAM/STEM concepts. Everything from engineering your own vessel to learning binary code maneuvering a robot in battle.

Free Lowe's kids workshops
2026-12-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Lowe’s
Free, monthly workshops for kids at local Lowe’s locations

Read With a Ranger - Taylor Ranch Library
2026-12-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Taylor Ranch Library, 5700 Bogart NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87120, United States
Become a Reading Ranger! On the second Saturday of each month, kids and families can join Petroglyph National Monument park rangers to read a story, work on fun activities, and earn a Reading Ranger badge. Don’t miss out on the fun!

Snail Mail Social
2026-12-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Special Collections Library, 423 Central NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
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 list, card-making inspiration, and more!

Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the Aquarium & Botanic Garden
2026-12-15 09:00 - 10:00 | ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
The ABQ BioPark hosts low sensory events for families as well as adults-only events throughout the year. Check the current upcoming event schedule at BioPark Events.
For the first Tuesday of the month at the Zoo and the third Tuesday at the Aquarium and Botanic Garden, a limited number of tickets will be available from 9 am to 10 am.

Diversity Book Group at Tony Hillerman Library
2026-12-17 14:00 - 17:00 | NM

Street Cars & Cable Cars
2026-12-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Sandia Peak Tram, 30 Tramway Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87122, United States
The Street Cars and Cable Car Shows will be held in the Tram parking lot the third Saturday of the month: May 16, June 20, July 18 and Aug 15 from 9am – 12pm. If you are planning to bring your car as a participant, please arrive between 8:30 and 9am. Parking is first come, first serve. The event is FREE to attend as a car owner or car spectator.

Stories Under the Cottonwood
2026-12-19 10:30 - 11:30 | NM
Join us for Stories Under the Cottonwood at The Rio Grande Nature Center State Park.
Stories Under the Cottonwood is offered at 10:30am on the third Saturday of each month.
This is a participatory story session filled with fun natural history facts, songs, poems, and stories for the tall and the small, especially for those aged 5 to 10 years old. Children should always bring their own adult, so they can enjoy the fun, too!
Aside from the Parking Fee, there is no additional charge for this program. The Parking Fee is $5.00 per vehicle exact cash (Friends of the RGNC permit holders enter free with valid permit displayed).

International District Book Group
2026-12-21 17:00 - 18:00 | NM
see the branch calendar for this month’s selection. For ages 18+.

Nuclear Museum Free Admission Day for Valencia County & Isleta Pueblo Residents
2026-12-27 08:00 - 17:00 | National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 601 Eubank Street SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123, United States
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is proud to announce a new partnership with Meta. Through a generous community grant, we are launching a monthly Free Admission Day program designed to enhance equitable access to world-class STEM education.
This initiative removes financial barriers for our neighbors, inviting families to explore nuclear science, historical artifacts, and hands-on technical exhibits.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Who: Residents, students, and veterans of Valencia County and Isleta Pueblo.
What: Free Museum Admission.
When: The fourth Sunday of every month (April 2026 – March 2027, excluding October 2026).
Requirement: Please provide proof of residency at the front desk.

Adult Book Club at East Mountain Library
2026-12-31 17:30 - 18:30 | NM
Join us on the last Thursday of the month from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. in the East Mountain Community Room to discuss our latest selections! Our group alternates monthly between fiction and non-fiction titles. All are welcome to attend.

The Outsiders at Popejoy
2027-02-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Popejoy Hall, 203 Cornell Dr, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, United States
The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, is THE OUTSIDERS.
Adapted from S.E. HINTON’s seminal novel and FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA’s iconic film, this thrilling new musical features a book by ADAM RAPP with JUSTIN LEVINE, music and lyrics by JAMESTOWN REVIVAL (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Tony Award® winner JUSTIN LEVINE, music supervision, orchestration, and arrangements by JUSTIN LEVINE, choreography by RICK KUPERMAN & JEFF KUPERMAN, and direction by Tony Award® winner DANYA TAYMOR. Entertainment Weekly says, “THE OUTSIDERS has the power to inspire an entire generation.”

Mama Mia! at Popejoy
2027-05-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Popejoy Hall, 203 Cornell Dr, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, United States
A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads.
And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!
Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago.
