Star Wars Fest at Loma Colorado Library
2026-04-25 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | 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.

Ape-ril® Discovery Days at the BioPark Zoo
2026-04-25 10:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Earth Day 2026 in the Railyard Park
2026-04-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Join the RPC and more than 20 community partners for a free Earth Day event in the Railyard Park!
• Graze Days • Live Music • Worm Fun
• Face Painting • Stilt Walker • Food Truck
• Kids’ Nature Play • Seed Ball Making • Live Raptor
• Instrument Petting Zoo • Nature Trivia Game
• Guided Plant Tours • Much, Much More

Bernalillo Arbor Day Sale
2026-04-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Bernalillo Community Garden, 118 Calle Malinche, Bernalillo, NM, 87004, United States
Tree, shrub and flower sale while supplies last!

The Rio Grande Community Farm Spring Festival and Plant Sale!
2026-04-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Rio Grande Community Farm, 1701 MONTAÑO RD NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107, United States
Join us at the
Rio Grande Community Farm Annual Spring Fundraiser:
Spring Festival + Plant Sale!
Saturday, April 25
10 AM – 4 PM at the Gazebo
Food trucks
Local vendors & artisans
Beer garden by Steel Bender Brewyard
Kids’ corner
Bring your friends, family, and your green thumbs
Suggested donation: $5

Park 'n the Park
2026-04-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Campus Park, 2516 King Blvd NE, RIO RANCHO, NM, 87144, United States
The City of Rio Rancho Parks, Recreation, and Community Services is proud to present our annual Park ‘n the Park Car Show on Saturday, April 25 at Campus Park (2516 King Blvd.) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take a stroll of over 300 cars; a beautiful collection of all makes and models 1991 and older. There will be music by Steve’s Cruisin’ with the Oldies, and local food trucks!
For questions regarding vehicle registration please call 505-892-4499/505-891-5015 or email cabezon@rrnm.gov. Classic Car Registration Fee: $30 (per vehicle) $35 (On-Site Day of Registration). Online Registration Deadline: April 22 by noon.

Día del Libro at the NHCC
2026-04-25 10:00 - 18:00 | National Hispanic Cultural Center, ​1701 4th St. SW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87102, United States
Día del Libro
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
NHCC Campus
Instituto Cervantes de Albuquerque celebrates International Book Day, Día del Libro, with an outdoor event open to the public, featuring a variety of activities. The centerpiece of the event will be a fair featuring booth from independent Albuquerque bookstores offering books in both Spanish and English. The Center will present the first 50 attendees with a complimentary book and a rose.
Free Community Event
Activities Include:
10:00 am: Opening Ceremonies with Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, Guest of Honor; Patricia Pinzón, Cónsul General of Mèxico in Albuquerque; Zack Quintero, National Hispanic Cultural Center Executive Director; Carlos Madrid, Director of Instituto Cervantes de Albuquerque; Mistress of Ceremonies and former Poet Laureate of the City of Albuquerque, Jessica Helen López.
11:00 am: Peruvian Dance and Music performance by Peru-Dance Abq, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Peru in Denver.
11:00 am: Docent-guided tour of the NHCC’s Torreón fresco.
11:30 am: Free Demonstration: Spanish Class, honoring not only World Book Day but also Spanish Language Day—both celebrated on April 23.
12:00 pm: Poetry Slam session hosted by local group Chicharra Press, featuring local poets
1:00 pm: Film Screening of the Spanish film El jugador de ajedrez (2017), which features an in-person discussion with producer, Juan Antonio Casado—an event organized by the Spanish Resource Center of the Embassy of Spain in Washington.
2:00 pm: Tour of the NHCC’s History and Literary Arts Library with Amy Padilla, NHCC Librarian.
3:00 pm: Docent-guided tour of the NHCC’s Torreón fresco.
3:00 pm: Mariachi Performance by students from Albuquerque’s San José High School. Leyendo con México, a bike raffle and literacy-promotion event hosted by the Consulate General of Mexico in Albuquerque.
4:00 pm: Musical on Mexican history ¡Viva México!, presented in collaboration with the Consulate General of Mexico in Albuquerque, in Wells-Fargo Auditorium.
5:00 pm: Poetry in the Plaza: Main Stage
7:00 pm: Huehuetenango Songbook: Concert of 16th- and 17th-century music from the Huehuetenango collection—a repertoire of polyphonic music and Gregorian chant fragments compiled between 1582 and 1635 in a remote region of what is now western Guatemala—performed by Argentine tenor Jonatan Alvarado and Argentine lutenist and vihuelist Ariel Abramovich.
Special thank you to our sponsors and partners.

Día de los Niños: Bring-Your-Own-Blanket Picnic Storytime - Juan Tabo
2026-04-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111, United States
Join us at Juan Tabo Library to celebrate Dia de los Niños with a bring your own blanket family picnic storytime. The storytime will be held outside in front of the library under the big shady tree, weather permitting. Children of all ages and their families will enjoy stories from around the world. Bring your own blanket and snacks!
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.

April Family Dance--All Ages Community Dance to Live Music
2026-04-25 10:30 - 12:30 | Albuquerque Square Dance Center, 4915 Hawkins Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109, United States
Family Dance Saturday April 25th, 10:30-12:30, hosted by NM Folk Music and Dance Society (NM FolkMADS). Family-friendly community dancing for ALL: all ages, all genders, all kinds of families, all are welcome! A caller teaches each dance–no experience needed to have fun! Enjoy a local band and 2 hours of multigenerational movement and connection! Pay what you want! Check out folkmads.org for more info. Event hosted by FolkMADS at the Albuquerque Square Dance Center. Dance terms are non-gendered and calling is kid and beginner friendly! Dances include a variety of traditional group dances such as: reels, circles, group waltzes, mixers, contras, squares, etc. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

SOL Forest School Open House
2026-04-25 10:30 - 13:30 | Tijeras, NM
Have you heard of SOL Forest School and wish to know more? Are you a new family interested in our Summer and/or Fall 2026-2027 programs? Join us for our spring Open House in the Forest to meet our team and visit with current families.

Friends of the Library Taylor Ranch Pop-Up Book Sale
2026-04-25 10:30 - 16:00 | Taylor Ranch Library, 5700 Bogart NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87120, United States
You’re invited to a special pop-up sale at the Taylor Ranch Library on Saturday, April 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.! We’ll be bringing our best adult fiction & non fiction, kid’s books, puzzles, CDs, DVDs, vintage finds, and a few surprises.

As always, all items will be available at 70–90% off the original list price. Paperbacks start at just 25 cents each!

Entry is free for everyone throughout the day.

The Friends of the Library use funds from book sales to support programming, staff development, community outreach, and more for the public library system of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County.

The Friends rely on the generous donations of books and other media from the community. Small donations can be dropped off at the local library branches and larger donations at the Main Library. For more information about the Book Sales, Bookshop, donation guidelines, and how to become a member, please visit friendsofthepubliclibrary.org.

Saturday Shake & Shimmy - South Valley Library
2026-04-25 11:00 - 12:00 | South Valley Public Library, 3904 Isleta SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States
Music and movement for the whole family.
This weekly literacy program is designed to enhance coordination, spatial awareness, and motor skills.
Join us for a little dance, a little singing, some really good music, maybe an adventure and a good story or two. Bring everyone!

Ask a Gardener!
2026-04-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Tony Hillerman Library, 8205 Apache Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110, United States
Have a plant that is struggling? Not sure why? Want to start a Garden, not sure where to begin? Do you have gardening questions?
Your local Master Gardeners are community volunteers trained in basic horticulture by NMSU and the Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Service, and they are here to help you.
You can also visit Master Gardeners at www.abqmastergardeners.org, or call their hotline at 505-243-1386

Día Del Niño at the National Hispanic Cultural Center
2026-04-25 11:00 - 15:00 | National Hispanic Cultural Center, ​1701 4th St. SW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87102, United States
Saturday, April 25, 2026
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
NHCC | Domenici Education Building
Join us for a day of celebrating the youth in our community during this free event for families of all ages and sizes!
For more information, please call or email Elena Baca at 505-246-2261 or elenad.baca@dca.nm.gov.
Free Community Event.

PLEASE MAKE YOUR PERFORMANCE RESERVATION HERE!

Bessie's Presents Celebrating Route 66 Centennial
2026-04-25 11:00 - 16:00 | Bessie’s, 3915 Central Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States
Bessie’s presents Celebrating Rt. 66 Centennial car show, pop-up market, food, and live music featuring No Limitz this Saturday from 11am to 4pm.

Teddy Bear Picnic at The Block
2026-04-25 11:00 - 17:00 | The BLOCK, 7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87144, United States
Bring your favorite bear and a picnic blanket!

Bear Hunt

Storytelling & Music from the Stage

11am-2pm Face Painting

1pm Teddy Bear Parade

3pm “Brother Bear” Outdoor Movie

Special “Bear Books” from Enchanted Bookstore

Free Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk at the Open Space Visitor Center
2026-04-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, 87120, United States
Join Dara Saville of Albuquerque Herbalism for a relaxed and informative walk through the Open Space Visitor Center grounds.

Participants will explore a variety of local edible and medicinal plants while learning about plant identification, traditional uses, ethical harvesting practices, and cultivation techniques. This is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your connection to the land and learn practical, time-honored plant knowledge.
This free community event is generously sponsored by the Open Space Alliance.

Centennial Concert Series
2026-04-25 12:00 - 16:00 | Route 66 Visitor Center, 12300 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87121, United States
The Route 66 Visitor Center is turning up the volume in celebration of 100 years of the Mother Road with the Centennial Concert Series, presented by the New Mexico Music Hall of Fame.
Join the celebration every Saturday from April 11 through May 30, noon to 4 pm, for live performances by some of New Mexico’s most celebrated musicians. Enjoy the sounds of local talent, grab a bite from local food trucks, and sip on a drink from Tractor Brewing Company.
While visiting, explore Centennial Roots, a striking photographic exhibit that captures the landscapes, cultures, and traditions shaped alongside Route 66 in New Mexico.
Food and Drink Options
Come hungry and enjoy a variety of local flavors available for purchase. Visit the Latin Flavor food truck for their famous empanadas and sweet plantains, or savor freshly roasted corn from CCR Roasting. Refresh with a cold beer from Tractor Brewing Company.
Entertainment Schedule
Saturday, April 11 – Salsa

12 p.m. – Ivón Ulibarrí & Café Mocha
2 p.m. – Son Como Son

Food Trucks – Latin Flavor, CCR Roasting
Saturday, April 18 – Jazz

12 p.m. – Chris Cordova Latin Jazz Trio
1 p.m. – Albuquerque Jazz Orchestra
2:15 p.m. – Doug Lawrence & Friends

Food Trucks – Cavitas Green Taco Machine, Aces Fry Guy
Saturday, April 25 – Mariachi

12 p.m. – Mariachi Promesa
12:30 p.m. – Mariachi Tenampa – Angel Espinoza
2 p.m. – Darren Cordova Y Calor

Food Trucks – Busy Bee Frozen Custard, Randos 505
Saturday, May 2 – Throwback to 60s & 70s – Variety

12 p.m. – Picoso
1:15 p.m. – Franc Chiwiwie
1:45 p.m. – Alumni Guest Artists

Food Trucks – The Munchie Truck, Gourmet Doner Kebab
Saturday, May 9 – New Mexico Traditional Spanish

12 p.m. – Little Ralph Paiz
1 p.m. – Tripple X with Luis Smoothie Soto
2:30 p.m. – Red Wine Band with David Nunez

Food Trucks – Umami Food truck, Red Taco Shop
Saturday, May 16 – New Mex/Tejano

12 p.m. – Little Ralph Paiz
1 p.m. – Sorela
1:45 p.m. – Stefani Montiel
2:30 p.m. – Los Texmaniacs Max Baca & Josh Baca

Food Trucks – Word of Mouth, Latin Flavor
Saturday, May 23 – Blues y Mas

12 p.m. – Chris Dracup & Funk of The West
2 p.m. – Hillary Smith & Chill House

Food Trucks – The Brain Freezer, Gourmet Doner Kebab
Saturday, May 30 – Funk & Soul

12 p.m. – DCN Project
1 p.m. – Animated Jukebox
1:45 p.m. – Jerry Lopez & Lenny Lopez
2:30 p.m. – David & Company

Food Trucks – Zia Strong Snac Shac, The Original Chicano Dog

IPCC Family Story Time
2026-04-25 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
2026-04-25 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.

Indigenous Connections and Hoop Dancing
2026-04-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, 87120, United States
Come experience culture, movement, and tradition with Benjamin Shendo, a proud member of the Jemez and Cochiti Pueblo communities and founder of Indigenous Connection 1696, LLC, based in Jemez Springs, New Mexico.

Through dynamic classes and workshops, Benjamin creates opportunities to reconnect with Indigenous traditions using movement, storytelling, and hands-on expression. His offerings include hoop dancing, capoeira, lacrosse, leather crafts, and more—each rooted in cultural knowledge and community connection.
With a vision to reach schools and programs across New Mexico, Benjamin welcomes participants of all ages to learn, grow, and engage with traditions in meaningful and accessible ways.
Join us for an inspiring experience that celebrates culture, creativity, and connection.

It Happened At The Airport, presented by Rio Rancho Players
2026-04-25 14:00 - 16:00 | R4 Creating, 1650 Rio Rancho Blvd SE Suite A, Rio Rancho​, NM, 1650 Rio Rancho Blvd SE Suite A, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124, United States
Rio Rancho players presents “It Happened At The Airport” – two one act plays – The Layover by Tracy Wells & Select Scenes from Airport Encounters by Scott Mullen.
Two fun-filled, sometimes poignant, one act plays exploring fate, friendship, and life’s meaning among travelers waiting for their flights to depart.
Buy tickets at www.rr-cc.org
General admission: $25
Seniors, Students, Military, Educators: $20

New Mexico Rocks! RV Exhibit
2026-04-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Los Griegos Library, 1000 Griegos Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107, United States
Join us for the Natural History Museum’s new traveling exhibit. New Mexico Rocks! is a specially retrofitted 38-foot RV exploring New Mexico’s regional geology though a hands-on science exhibit. For ages 8-18.

Disney’s My Son Pinocchio, Jr.
2026-04-25 14:00 - 17:00 | KiMo Theatre, 423 Central Ave, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
New Mexico Young Actors presents “Disney’s My Son Pinocchio, Jr.” This vibrant musical is told from the perspective of Geppetto, the lonely toymaker who wishes upon a star for a child of his very own. When the Blue Fairy brings the puppet, Pinocchio to life, Geppetto learns that becoming a father and learning to love someone for who they truly are may be magic, but it isn’t always easy!

With a cast of 40 actors between the ages of 9 and 19, a live band, and beloved songs from the original Disney film (including the sing-a-long favorites “When You Wish Upon a
Star” and “I’ve Got No Strings”), this musical will delight an audience of all ages.
Admission: $14 (Adult) / $12 (12 & under)

Grow Your Own Garden Club
2026-04-25 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.

Virtual Reality Gaming at the International District Library!
2026-04-25 15:00 - 17:00 | International District Library, 7601 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108, United States
Calling all gamers of varied ages and skill levels! Show your virtual reality gaming skills. We have a variety of fun games to play on our VR system, including Beat Saber, Racket NX, and more! For ages 13+.
Warning: Virtual reality can be unpredictable and can trigger physical, mental, and other health related problems. By attending this program, you acknowledge these risks and assume responsibility for your participation in the VR experience.

Free Movies at The Block
2026-04-25 15:00 - 17:00 | The BLOCK, 7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87144, United States
Outdoor movie season is officially here and we’re kicking it off with spring nights under the stars 🎬✨
All movies are FREE and everyone is welcome! Come get cozy—bring your favorite chair, blankets, and pillows. We’ve got everything else covered.
Our candy bar will be open for all your snack cravings (no outside food or drinks), and if you’re in the mood for a full meal, there are plenty of options to enjoy.
Saturday, April 25, 3 p.m. – Brother Bear
May 3, 7 p.m. – Over the Hedge
May 4, 7 p.m. – Star Wars: The Force Awakens
May 10, 7 p.m. – Labyrinth
May 17, 7 p.m. – UP
May 24, 7 p.m. – Jumanji

Tron: Ares (2025) PG-13 at Erna Fergusson Library
2026-04-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Erna Fergusson Library
Come watch the latest blockbusters at the library!

Last Saturdays on Harvard
2026-04-25 15:00 - 21:00 | Bricklight District, 143 Harvard Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106, United States
There’s a certain kind of Saturday that feels like a reset from the week. The sun is out, the pace is slower, and the city feels a little more like a neighborhood. The Last Saturday on Harvard is that kind of day.
You’ll wander a lively corridor filled with local makers, artists, and small businesses, each booth like a tiny storefront with a story behind it. You’ll find the candle you didn’t know you needed, the print that becomes the centerpiece of your wall, the treat you promised yourself you wouldn’t get, and then absolutely do. You’ll run into someone you haven’t seen in a while. You’ll meet someone new. You’ll leave with a bag in your hand and a little more joy than you arrived with…and here’s the best part: every time you show up, you’re helping build something bigger than a market.
Proceeds benefit Celebrate Albuquerque Foundation, and that support fuels our mission to grow a real network for creatives and small businesses, one built on education, opportunity, and connection. We’re creating more chances for local entrepreneurs to learn, get visible, build confidence, and expand into new neighborhoods.
This is how a city becomes more vibrant, more resilient, and more full of possibility.
So come take the stroll. Bring a friend. Stay awhile. Shop small. Dance with us. Feel the energy.
This is Last Sarurdays on Harvard!

Bring-Your-Own-Game Social at Juan Tabo Library
2026-04-25 16:00 - 17:30 | Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111, United States
Do you find yourself wanting to play your favorite board or card game, dominoes, checkers, chess, Go, Mahjong, RPG, you name it, and never having enough players to make it happen? Join us on the 4th Saturday of every month and meet fellow game enthusiasts. BYOG, “Bring Your Own Game”, and be prepared to teach it to others, or join a group and learn a new game. Some board games and cards will be provided.
