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Vacation Bible School at Tramway Community Church
2026-07-20 08:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Tramway Community Church, 4800 Tramway Ridge Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111, United States
Description: Come join us for Vacation Bible School at Tramway Community Church! Spend the week learning what it means to be planted in Christ with Bible lessons, music, service projects, games, and more! We will end the week with a Friday fun day featuring water activities, bouncy houses and more! Be sure to register early and invite a friend! We can’t wait for this year’s VBS!

Dates: July, 20th-24th

Cost: $10 (includes snacks and t-shirt)
Ages: 4 years old through entering 6th graders
Registration Link: https://tramway.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3637576

North Fourth Arts Summer Camp - From Soil to Studio
2026-07-20 09:00 - 15:30 | North Fourth Art Center, 4904 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107, United States
Students will explore the hidden world of plants and bugs to inspire their creative process.

Africa Family Night at the Zoo
2026-07-21 17:30 - 20:30 | ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
As the zoo transforms for an evening of discovery, journey through some of the continent’s most fascinating habitats—from the dense rainforests of the Congo Rainforest and unique island environments of Madagascar and the Aldabra atoll, to the expansive savannas and lively watering holes that support Africa’s iconic wildlife.
Designed for families of all ages, this interactive evening will feature hands-on activities, animal encounters, educational stations, games, crafts, and opportunities to learn about remarkable species such as gorillas, lemurs, giant tortoises, hippos, giraffes, zebras, and more! You’ll discover how animals adapt to their environments, how ecosystems are connected, and why conservation efforts are essential to protecting wildlife around the world.
You can be directly involved with conservation efforts! Bring old cell phones, tablets, and smart watches with you for recycling. The ABQ BioPark is a participating member of the Gorillas on the Line campaign, which helps protect wild gorillas. Many electronics contain minerals that are mined in regions near gorilla habitats in Central Africa, including the Congo Rainforest. By recycling your devices, you help reduce the demand for newly mined materials while supporting gorilla conservation and environmental sustainability. Every recycled phone is a small action that can make a big difference for wildlife and their habitats!
You’ll also meet the zoo’s dedicated giraffe care team and learn how they help care for the BioPark’s giraffe herd. Giraffe branded merchandise will be available for purchase, all funds will go directly to support giraffe conservation efforts.
Please note that only the Africa area of the zoo will be open, the rest of the zoo will be closed. This event is for all ages, explore the schedule of evening tours for adults 18 and over

Price

Price includes all taxes and fees. $17.05 adults, $11.90 youth and seniors. NM BioPark Society Members receive a 10 percent discount. This event will occur rain or shine, so please prepared for the elements. It is highly recommended that you come prepared with sunscreen, insect repellent, and a water bottle. Space is limited; advanced ticket purchase online is required. No walk-ins, no refunds or transfers. Food will be available for purchase at this after hours event. Tickets will be timed entry at 5:30 pm or 6:30 pm, check-in will start at 5:15 pm and the doors will close at 7:30 pm.

Isotopes Home Game v. Round Rock
2026-07-21 18:30 - 22:00 | Isotopes Park
Cheer on the Isotopes as they take on Round Rock. Game promotions and specials below.
July 21 – Dollar Dog Night
July 23 – Youth Summer Program Day
July 24 – First Responders Night, duffle bags for first 2,000 fans
July 25 – Green Chile Cheeseburgers night, post-game fireworks (weather permitting)
July 26 – Lunch bags for first 2,000 fans

Mini Excavations - The HUB
2026-07-22 02:00 - 03:00 | The Hub @ Enchanted Hills, 7845 Enchanted Hills Blvd, Ro Rancho, NM, 87144, United States
Become an archaeologist for the day! Dig into a plaster block to uncover the surprise hidden inside. Use tools to chip away pieces and brushes to clear debris as you excavate—just like a real dig site. You’ll leave with your discovery and a new appreciation for archaeology.
Attendance is limited to 40 due to limited supplies. First come, first served.

Digging Up Bones with Joey and Kira - East Mountain Library
2026-07-22 11:00 - 12:00 | East Mountain Library
When a time machine lands in Denise’s backyard, Joey and Kira decide to travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Will Joey’s dream of chewing on Dinosaur bones come true or will he and Kira become Dino food?

Summer Reading Concert: the Adjacents - Erna Fergusson Library
2026-07-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Erna Fergusson Library
Get ready to rock with this the electrifying duo! The Adjacents play blues, soul, and rock. Stephanie and Lou will leave you breathless with their vibrant sound.

Parent Journaling Club
2026-07-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123, United States
Parent Journaling Club (for parents of children of any age). Journaling is often a solo act, but in a group setting it becomes a shared creative experience. Journaling is an easy way to practice expressing your thoughts without the commitment of writing a full story or book. Just show up, write a little, and see where the page takes you. You’ll write, but sharing is always optional. Truly, no pressure to share. Our group welcomes both brand-new journalers and seasoned writers alike.
What Is a Journaling Club?
Journaling is often a solo act, but in a group setting, it transforms into a shared creative experience. It is an easy, low-stakes way to practice expressing your thoughts without the pressure of writing a full story or a book. You simply show up, write a little, and see where the page takes you.
A journaling club offers camaraderie and a facilitated, exploratory space filled with writing prompts (which you can follow, riff on, or completely disregard). These gatherings offer a shared space for creativity and conversation, drawing inspiration from Suleika Jaouad’s work. Each meeting finds its own rhythm—sometimes funny, sometimes deeply reflective, but always meaningful.
You will write knowing that sharing is always optional. When we do invite sharing, the focus is entirely on the process or any new insights that surfaced for you—not on reading your exact words aloud (unless you want to). Truly, there is no pressure. Everyone is welcome—brand-new journalers and seasoned writers alike.
Want to learn more? Check out my Substack post from June 11, 2026, Journaling: A Small But Mighty Parenting Practice at thequietskills.substack.com.
Register now for this no-cost event, using the QR code in the event flyer!

Young Adult Book Club (Ages 12-18) - Loma Colorado Library
2026-07-22 15:30 - 16:30 | Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM, 87144, United States
Love books? Join fellow teens each month to discuss a book chosen by club members. Enjoy snacks, great conversations, and occasional themed activities. Connect with other readers, share your thoughts, and discover new favorite books in a fun, relaxed setting. Books available for checkout while supplies last!

Coffee with a Cop
2026-07-23 09:00 - 10:30 | NM
Join us for a cup of coffee and a casual conversation with our department This is a great opportunity to meet the officers who serve our community, ask questions, share concerns, and build positive connections.
Everyone is welcome.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Starbucks
2400 12th St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104

Kids Engineering Challenge at the Wheels Museum
2026-07-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheels Museum, 1100 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
Kids ages 5 and up are invited to put their engineering skills to the test by building the tallest straw tower & designing a protective package to keep an egg safe during an 8-foot drop. Prizes will be awarded for the tallest standing tower & successful egg drop designs.

Cardboard City - Loma Colorado Library
2026-07-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM, 87144, United States
Build big and watch as it all comes crashing down! Use boxes, art supplies, and imagination to design a cardboard metropolis complete with skyscrapers, roads, and “code-approved” building sections. Once construction wraps up, a prehistoric visitor arrives to stomp, smash, and topple the city in spectacular fashion. Today’s ruins are tomorrow’s archaeological discoveries!

Digging Up Bones with Joey and Kira - South Valley Library
2026-07-23 11:00 - 12:00 | South Valley Public Library, 3904 Isleta SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States

Digging Up Bones with Joey and Kira - Westgate Library
2026-07-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Westgate Library, 1300 Delgado Dr SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87121, United States

Lego Club (Fourth Thursdays) - Rudolfo Anaya Library
2026-07-23 15:30 - 17:00 | Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Library, 7704 2nd St. NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107, United States
Join us for Lego fun with Duplos, Legos, and specialty kits. We have big blocks, too!

Digging Up Bones with Joey and Kira - Erna Fergusson Library
2026-07-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Erna Fergusson Library

Live @ Winrock: The Mango Cakes & JD Nash and the Rash of Cash
2026-07-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Winrock Park, 2100 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110, United States
We are excited to return for a second year to Winrock Park, with free concerts on Fridays in May, June and July. Last year established Winrock as THE place to be on Fridays! Join us for your favorite local bands, food trucks, beer, wine and vendors, a grassy park, a playground. Something for everyone!
The concerts will start at 6:30 and feature two groups each night.

Feel free to bring chairs to the concert.
Food trucks will be onsite and outside food is welcome in the park.
Please do not bring alcohol or glass bottles.
Bring your water bottle, as there are water stations in the park.
There is ample parking around Winrock. We encourage people to take advantage of the large underground parking lot.
This concert series is made possible due to a very generous Visit Albuquerque Innovator Grant.

Darius Rucker: Songs of Summer Tour 2026
2026-07-24 19:00 - 22:00 | First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater, 5601 University Blvd SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87105

Free Movies in the Park: Hoppers
2026-07-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Manzano Mesa Park, 501 Elizabeth St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123, Albuquerque, NM, 87123, United States
🎬🍿 Free movies under the stars are back in Albuquerque.
Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque are bringing back the annual “Movies in the Park” series with free outdoor movie nights happening at parks across the metro through July 31.
Movies begin at sundown, and guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks for the family-friendly events. 🌙✨
Gates open at 7 p.m. Movies begin at 8 p.m.
July 24 is Hoppers at Manzano Mesa Park.

Lavender in the Village Festival
2026-07-25 08:00 - 15:00 | Balloon Fiesta Park, 5500 Balloon Fiesta Parkway NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113, United States
The Lavender in the Village Festival is a fundraising event produced by the Rio Grande Community Farm.

The Rio Grande Community Farm is a nonprofit organization dedicated to sustainable agriculture, community education, and the preservation of Albuquerque’s farming heritage. Through events like Lavender in the Village, the Farm connects people with the land, with each other, and with the agricultural traditions that shape our region.

Portable Planetarium - Taylor Ranch Library
2026-07-25 10:30 - 12:00 | Taylor Ranch Library, 5700 Bogart NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87120, United States
Visitors can search the night sky and explore the solar system in the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science’s portable planetarium system, provided by The Albuquerque Astronomical Society. Audience responses guide the content of the live show, with choices ranging from flying to planets or gazing at constellations. For ages 3+. Limited to 35 participants.

Square Dancing at the Wheels Museum
2026-07-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Wheels Museum, 1100 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
Watch local dancers perform, then join in the fun! Learn the basics of America’s national folk dance as a caller guides dancers through lively, easy-to-follow steps. Couples, singles, and kids all welcome. No experience or partner needed!

Wheels & Goals with the NM Goatheads
2026-07-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Wheels Museum, 1100 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
Join the Rio Rancho chamber of Commerce at Wheels Museum for a special family fun day welcoming the New Mexico Goatheads before their inaugural season begins. Enjoy local food vendors, museum exploration, and a chance to meet the team before puck drops!

Read to the Dogs - Juan Tabo Library
2026-07-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111, United States
Children can come to the library and practice their reading in a relaxed atmosphere with a patient listener. Trained therapy dogs will sit calmly and quietly for a story. This is a great way for children to gain confidence in their reading.

Heritage Spinning and Weaving: Indigo Dyeing at Casa San Ysidro
2026-07-25 13:30 - 15:00 | Casa San Ysidro, 973 Old Church Road, Albuquerque, NM, 87048, United States
Indigo was one of the dyes used by Spanish Colonial spinners and weavers to obtain beautiful shades of blue. The dye was often sold or traded from Mexico and is one of few natural dyes that does not require a mordant. This class features the use of indigo dye. Both wool and cotton will be dyed by participants.

Bedazzling Books (Ages 13+) - The HUB
2026-07-25 14:00 - 16:00 | The Hub @ Enchanted Hills, 7845 Enchanted Hills Blvd, Ro Rancho, NM, 87144, United States
Let your favorite books shine! During this special Summer Reading event, participants can personalize a book cover using gems, transforming ordinary novels into dazzling, one-of-a-kind creations. BYOB—Bring your own book! Or choose one from our selection. All supplies provided. Attendance is limited to 20.

For Real Life! Bluey Event at Barnes & Noble
2026-07-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Barnes & Noble Coronado Mall, 6600 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110, United States
Join us as we read all about the Heeler Family and meet all of Blueys’s friends. We will also play some games like Keepy Uppy, the Magic Xylophone and other fun activities. Perfect for ages 5-8 or anyone who loves Bluey!

Omenka Igbo Cultural Celebration
2026-07-25 16:00 - 20:00 | Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, 87120, United States
Jon us for this free cultural celebration.

The Igbo ancient civilization, one of the pivotal cultures in West Africa, showcases a rich history supported by fascinating archaeological discoveries. The Igbo people primarily inhabited the southeastern region of present-day Nigeria, and their civilization dates back to at least the 9th century AD. One of the most significant archaeological sites is Igbo-Ukwu, where excavations in the 1930s unearthed a wealth of artifacts that provide insight into the advanced nature of Igbo society.
The Igbo-Ukwu findings include intricately crafted bronze sculptures, beads, and pottery, indicating a high level of sophistication in metalwork and artistic expression. These artifacts suggest that the Igbo were engaged in extensive trade networks, exchanging goods with neighboring regions and possibly even distant cultures. The discovery of glass beads, likely imported from the Middle East or Europe, further supports this notion of extensive trade connections.
Additionally, the presence of ceremonial objects and regalia points to a complex social structure with religious and political institutions. The craftsmanship and artistry of the Igbo people were not only functional but also carried significant symbolic and cultural meanings, reflecting their rich spiritual beliefs and societal values.
These archaeological facts not only highlight the ingenuity and resilience of the Igbo civilization but also contribute significantly to our understanding of ancient African societies. As the 2026 Cultural Festival unfolds, attendees will have the opportunity to explore these fascinating aspects of Igbo heritage, celebrating a civilization that has profoundly influenced the cultural landscape of Africa and beyond.

Motionless in White: The Sweat and Blood Tour
2026-07-28 18:30 - 22:00 | First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater, 5601 University Blvd SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87105

Car Crash Challenge at the Wheels Museum
2026-07-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Wheels Museum, 1100 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
Kids ages 5 and up are invited to design and build a car using popsicle sticks, straws, and tape to safely transport a hard-boiled egg down a ramp and into an impact wall. The car that keeps its egg secure and undamaged wins a prize!
