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Playtime at Central & Unser Library
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87121, United States
Everybody wants to play and learn and share and grow – and what better place than at the library? Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday afternoons of the month to build and get creative and meet a new friend or two! Recommended for ages 0-6. No registration required.

NM Shakespeare Festival Presents: Scenes from Julius Caesar and The Winter's Tale
2026-05-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Cherry Hills Library
Expand your knowledge and appreciation of Shakespeare’s work with a special visit from members of the New Mexico Shakespeare Festival’s (NMSF) Education Outreach Program. They will perform scenes from Julius Caesar and The Winter’s Tale, this season’s festival shows. Stay for a Q & A – talkback session following the performances.
For more information about the NMSF and their 2026 season of free Shakespeare in the Park, visit their website at nmshakes.org.

Diversity Book Group at Tony Hillerman Library
2026-05-21 14:00 - 17:00
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.

Drop-In STEAM: UV Bracelets - Main Library
2026-05-21 16:00 - 17:00 | main library, 501 Copper Ave NW, Albuquerque, 87102, United States
Come use special beads to create your own bracelet and learn about ultraviolet rays from the sun. This activity takes between 15 – 20 minutes for you to complete at your own pace. No registration is required. For ages 5 – 12 (and their adults too!)

DIY Bag Charms for Teens at Explora
2026-05-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum, 1701 Mountain Rd. N.W., Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States
Join us to challenge yourself and have some fun designing your own bag charms.
for teens 13-19

ABQ Museum Third Thursday: Focus on Youth
2026-05-21 17:00 - 20:30 | Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, 87104, United States
Celebrate creativity, perspective, and emerging voices at May’s Third Thursday as we spotlight Focus on Youth, a dynamic exhibition featuring photography and film by Albuquerque Public Schools students. This annual showcase offers a powerful glimpse into the ideas, identities, and stories shaping the next generation. Throughout the evening, visitors can also enjoy live performances and creative activations featuring talented young artists from across Albuquerque, making it a vibrant night dedicated to youth expression in all its forms.

Flowers With Mom: DIY Floral Frame at Park Square Market
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Park Square Market, 6511 Americas Pkwy, Albuquerque, NM, 87110, United States
May 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Park Square Market, 6511 Americas Pkwy, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA

Each ticket provides a 5×7 frame, dried pressed flowers, tools to get creative, an optional polaroid photo with mom, along with $10 off at Park Square Market! This is a completely DIY event with no instruction provided. Enjoy your company and make memories that last forever at a beautiful, unique local spot in Uptown ABQ!

Festival Sefardí 2026: A Tapestry of New Mexico Identity
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:00
Festival Sefardí is New Mexico’s only annual celebration of the unique history and culture of the Sefardic Jews in the Southwest. This May, we celebrate our 17th year and are excited about this year’s program!
The descendants of Jews who arrived in New Mexico in the late 16th century, fleeing the Spanish Inquisition, known today as the “Conversos,” “Anusim,” “crypto-Jews,” or “Hidden Jews”—constitute a significant but often overlooked portion of New Mexico’s Hispanic population.
During the weekend, an extraordinary group of artists and scholars will help illuminate this profound history, alongside its significance on New Mexico’s multicultural expression.
Research and public dialogue will be emphasized, including topics such as Coyotes y Genizaros: Caste, Under-Class, and Peonage in Contemporary Nuevo Mexico, and a discussion on Diaspora and Querencia with Camilla Bustamante and Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb.

The schedule includes ample time for reflection, conversation, movement, and creativity, encouraging participants to share and process their feelings and insights throughout the weekend. Anthony Fleg will facilitate a writing workshop called Writing to Heal, following an experimental somatic exploration on the themes of paradox and multiplicity with Evie Vigil & Blanca Stacy Villalobos of Song Dog Relations.

Dino Discoveries: Carnivores Vs. Herbivores - Main Library
2026-05-22 10:30 - 11:30 | main library, 501 Copper Ave NW, Albuquerque, 87102, United States
Come join the Natural History Museum for “Dino Discoveries: Carnivores Vs. Herbivores” and enjoy a reading of a dinosaur related book. The Museum will bring fossils and casts that highlight the differences between dinosaurs that ate meat and dinosaurs that ate plants. For ages 0-8.

Community Art Studio (Ages 17+)
2026-05-22 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+.

Paper Garlands for Teens at Explora
2026-05-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum, 1701 Mountain Rd. N.W., Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States
Maximalist May keeps giving this time with whimsy. Join us to make your own paper garland that will bring some expression to whatever room you put it in!
Teens ages 13-19 welcome.

EMPIRE-CON
2026-05-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Empire Board Game Library, 3503 Central Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106, United States
It’s our 11th Anniversary and last year was a lot of fun so we’re doing it again!
3-Day Pass for Empire’s 11th Anniversary Board Game Mini-Convention are on sale and limited in number (we’ve only got so much capacity)
This fabulous pass covers all of your game time for 3 days: the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th of May (Memorial Day weekend)
Like last year, there will be hosted events, game scheduling to halp maximize your weekend, and of course swag bags that are filled to the brim with games and other assorted accouterments.
Your 3-Day Pass includes entry into any and all tournaments

Esteban and Esteban Jr. Nature Collective
2026-05-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, 87120, United States
Join the Office of African American Affairs at the Open Space Visitor Center for a guided hike experience.

Monthly guided hikes and workshops in one of ABQ’s many open spaces/trails. Gives opportunity for African American residents and families to reconnect with the natural sciences and outdoorsmanship. Hiking gives participants experience and knowledge of ecosystems, conservation, navigation, safety, physical fitness, nutrition, and social emotional learning. Open Space has various sites with guides and facilitators.

Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez / Minge House Heritage Day
2026-05-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Casa San Ysidro, 973 Old Church Road, Albuquerque, NM, 87048, United States
Casa San Ysidro is pleased to announce Heritage Day 2026! Each year in May, Casa San Ysidro joins the Corrales Historical Society in celebrating local heritage with a free event that exhibits the living traditions of New Mexico. Visitors can explore the museum’s collection of rare artifacts, participate in a variety of historical activities, witness live music, and learn about heritage arts from traditional New Mexican artists.

Radio-Controlled Airplane Show at Wildlife West
2026-05-23 10:00 - 18:00 | Wildlife West Nature Park, 87N Frontage Rd, Edgewood, NM, 87015, United States
An amazing radio-controlled airplane flying show and demonstration with numerous vintage airplanes. Food truck
available. Free event only in the Wildlife West south Kite field.

Touch-a-Truck at Power Ford NM
2026-05-23 10:30 - 15:30 | Power Ford NM, 1101 Montaño Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87107, United States
Join us Saturday, May 23 from 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM for a free community event the whole family can enjoy.

Get up close with large scale vehicles, sit inside, take photos, ask questions, and enjoy free food while you’re here.

We’re proud to partner with APD, Bernalillo County Sheriff, New Mexico State Police, Albuquerque Fire Rescue, the New Mexico National Guard, and many more!

Power Ford NM
1101 Montaño Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107

Bring the family and come check it out!

Dino Discoveries: Carnivores Vs. Herbivores - East Mountain Library
2026-05-23 11:00 - 12:00 | East Mountain Library

Summer of Nonviolence KickoffEvent
2026-05-23 11:00 - 12:30 | Manzano Mesa Park, 501 Elizabeth St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123, Albuquerque, NM, 87123, United States
Join us this Saturday as we kick off the 3rd annual Summer of Nonviolence!
Help make the commitment to creating safer spaces, supporting youth, and building peace across Bernalillo County. Take the pledge, connect with community, and be part of the movement.
✌️Summer of Nonviolence Kick-Off Event
📍Manzano Mesa Park
🗓️Sat., May 23 | 11am-12:30pm
🆓 Coffee and Crêpes
💻 cabq.gov/SONV

ABQ Food Park New Location Opening Day
2026-05-23 11:00 - 17:00 | ABQ Food Park, 2113 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87112, United States
🎡🍟🔥OPENING DAY – MAY 23RD, 2026 🔥🍗🎡
ABQ Food Park | 11 AM
🚨 BIG NEWS ALBUQUERQUE 🚨
Yes, the ABQ Food Park has officially closed at our San Antonio location and we are relocating to our NEW HOME at:
📍 2113 Eubank Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(Eubank & Menaul)
Now it’s time for the next chapter. 🔥
Our new location gives us:
✅ More food truck spaces than ever before ✅ More room for community events ✅ More vendor opportunities ✅ More parking
✅ More entertainment possibilities
We’re planning: 🚗 Car Meets
🚘 Lowrider Conventions 🎶 Parking Lot Concerts 🛍 Vendor Markets
🌮 Food Trucks 🎮 Games 🎉 Weekend Events
🫧 Foam Parties…and so much more!
Vendor space is NOW AVAILABLE for: 🖼 Arts & Crafts Vendors
🍪 Baked Goods Vendors 🛒 Small Businesses …and more!
🚚 FOOD TRUCK SPACE AVAILABLE
Daily • Weekly • Monthly options available!

2026 New Mexico Wine Festival
2026-05-23 12:00 - 18:00
Join us this Memorial Day Weekend, May 23 to 25, from 12 PM to 6 PM, at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque for New Mexico’s premier wine event. Sample and take home selections from over 200 wines hand crafted by New Mexico’s best wineries.
As you discover your next favorite vino, enjoy exceptional live music, browse local artisans, and indulge in gourmet food offerings. Don’t miss the opportunity to pair a delicious lunch with a glass of fine New Mexico wine all while taking in stunning views of the Sandia Mountain range.

21 and over only!

Bike Rodeo & Pop-Up Clinic - Los Griegos Library
2026-05-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Los Griegos Library, 1000 Griegos Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107, United States
May is National Bike Month! Grab your helmet, water bottle and sunscreen to join the Esperanza Bike Safety Education Center and Bike Rodeo in the west parking lot of the Los Griegos Public Library. All ages welcome!

Dungeons & Dragons Character Creation - Los Griegos Library
2026-05-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Los Griegos Library, 1000 Griegos Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107, United States
Learn about the classic role-playing game and how to develop a character with a veteran player. Backstory, personality traits, flaws, and special abilities will all be discussed to create a unique and memorable character. Character sheets will be provided. Ages 13-25.

Star Wars Craft and Watch: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace (PG)
2026-05-23 14:00 - 16:30 | Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123, United States
May the 4th be with you! Come to the Lomas Tramway library and watch Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (PG) while making Jabba the Hutt Slime! Supplies limited; first come first served.

Grow Your Own Garden Club
2026-05-23 14:30 - 16:00 | Cherry Hills Library
Are you interested in increasing your self-sufficiency and living more sustainably while you grow your own vegetables, herbs and fruit at home? Come join our Grow Your Own Garden Club! We meet monthly to exchange ideas, support each other in our attempts at urban homesteading, share progress on projects and learn new topics each month on different approaches to backyard gardening in our changing climate and our unique high desert homeland.
No registration necessary, but all participants will need to have a space for growing. For adults & teens.

Now You See Me, Now You Don't (2025) PG-13 - Erna Fergusson Library
2026-05-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Erna Fergusson Library
Come watch the latest blockbusters at the library!

Old Town Golden Hour
2026-05-23 16:00 - 19:00 | Old Town Albuquerque, 200 N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States
Plaza Don Luis is happy to present ‘Old Town Golden Hour.’ Your Saturday springtime ritual in the heart of Old Town. Join us for live music and entertainment, savory and sweet bites, fresh flower bouquets and Plaza wide specials featuring discounted wine from our three wineries.
Guests can enjoy a rotating lineup of live musicians and savory food vendors each week, alongside a curated group of resident vendors who will anchor the experience.

Candlelight Concerts in Albuquerque: The Best of Hans Zimmer
2026-05-23 18:30 - 19:30 | African American Performing Arts Center, 310 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108, United States
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Albuquerque. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at African American Performing Arts Center under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: African American Performing Arts Center
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts.
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Albuquerque
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program

Time – Inception
This Land – The Lion King
Zooster’s Breakout – Madagascar
Supermarine – Dunkirk
Honor – The Pacific
A Dark Knight – The Dark Knight
Wonder Woman Suite
Gladiator Suite
Cornfield Chase – Interstellar
Dune Suite
Discombobulate – Sherlock Holmes
Pirates of the Caribbean Suite

Candlelight Concert: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons
2026-05-23 20:30 - 21:30 | African American Performing Arts Center, 310 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108, United States
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Albuquerque. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons at African American Performing Arts Center under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: African American Performing Arts Center
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts.
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Albuquerque
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program

Coldplay – Clocks
Imagine Dragons – Radioactive
Coldplay – Adventure of a Lifetime
Coldplay – Fix You
Imagine Dragons – Eyes Closed
Imagine Dragons – Thunder
Coldplay – The Scientist
Coldplay – feelslikeimfallinginlove
Imagine Dragons – Follow You
Imagine Dragons – Bad Liar
Imagine Dragons – Believer
Coldplay – Sky Full of Stars
Coldplay – Viva la Vida
Coldplay – My Universe

Performers

String Quartet – Listeso – Albuquerque

Nuclear Museum Free Admission Day for Valencia County & Isleta Pueblo Residents
2026-05-24 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.

Free Sunday Mornings at Albuquerque Museum
2026-05-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, 87104, United States
Free admission to Albuquerque Museum on Sunday mornings, 9 am–1 pm
General admission* to Albuquerque Museum is free on Sunday mornings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
EXCEPTION: No free admission during Balloon Fiesta
