Thank You to our sponsor, bosque school
Bosque School is a college preparatory, independent school in Albuquerque serving grades 6–12, designed for families who value academic excellence, creativity, and community. With small class sizes and a challenging curriculum, Bosque School encourages students to think critically, take intellectual risks, and engage deeply in their learning. Beyond academics, Bosque School is known for its emphasis on service learning, environmental stewardship, and empowering students to make a positive impact in their communities. Arts, athletics, and outdoor education are integral parts of the experience, helping students develop confidence, collaboration, and resilience. Approximately 50% of Bosque School families receive need-based financial aid, ensuring that the school is accessible to a diverse community of learners. Bosque School balances a challenging education with a supportive environment where each student is seen, known, and valued. If you’re looking for a school that combines academic challenge with creativity, innovation, and a supportive community, Bosque School may be the right fit for your family. Join their Fall Open House on Saturday, October 18. Visit their website to register today.
Peep Fall Leaves
How lucky we are to live in such a beautiful, vibrant landscape? Our seasons are distinct, and fall in New Mexico arguably takes the cake. With all of its changing colors, New Mexico’s fall leaves are not to be missed.
Fall Festivals and Fairs
It’s just about that time of year . . . when the weather is perfect for fairs and festivals. Fall in New Mexico means outdoor family fun, and there’s certainly no shortage of it. Check out the list of fairs and festivals in and around Albuquerque happening this fall.
Find Corn Mazes
Nothing says fall time like long stalks of corn to wander through. Some are scary and some are just fun.
Pumpkin Patches
There's no better way to celebrate fall than a trip to the pumpkin patch. Let those kids pick out a perfect pumpkin and carve away!
Apple Orchards
Move over, pumpkin spice. Apples with cinnamon. Apples with caramel. Or just apples on their own are the fall flavor so many of us crave. There are so many apple recipe options and don’t even get me started on the smell — THE BEST.
Green Chile Roasting
Welcome to fall, the most delicious-smelling season in New Mexico. Here are all of our favorite places in Albuquerque to find chile roasting.
Fall Eats and Treats
The flavors of fall are just a plentiful as the changing colors. There’s the front runner pumpkin and then crisp apples, cinnamon, caramel, and, of course, our very own New Mexico Green Chile.
Halloween Events
Here are some local happenings that are sure to be SPOOKtacular!
Trunk or Treats
Check out these Trunk or Treat events around Albuquerque!
Fall Recipe Round-Up
When the air gets chilly and the leaves get crunchy, do you get the urge to turn on your oven and bake or maybe pull out the crockpot for a good soup? Well, so do the contributors for ABQ Mom.
Farmer's Markets
If you’re looking for locally made honey or Acoma round bread, Albuquerque’s farmers markets have exactly everything you never knew you needed. Do you need some beeswax chapstick or perhaps a pickle paleta?
Thanksgiving Round-Up
Thanksgiving conjures up all the homey smells and feels of fall and family. Whether you celebrate big or small, we hope we can provide you with lots of ideas and to help make your Thanksgiving a memorable one.
