Free First Fridays at the Balloon Museum
2027-02-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113
Every first Friday of the month is free admission all day at the Balloon Museum, except during Balloon Fiesta.

Ape-ril® Discovery Days at the BioPark Zoo
2027-02-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2027-02-13 10:00 - 14:00, 2027-02-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2027-02-27 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.

The Outsiders at Popejoy
2027-02-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2027-02-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2027-02-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2027-02-12 19:30 - 22:30, 2027-02-13 02:00 - 17:00, 2027-02-13 19:30 - 22:30, 2027-02-14 13:00 - 17:00 | 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.”

Street Cars & Cable Cars
2027-02-20 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.

Nuclear Museum Free Admission Day for Valencia County & Isleta Pueblo Residents
2027-02-28 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.
