Albuquerque Kids! Calendar Calendar Calendar

sored by UNM, Explora and the museum; ages 21+. $5, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 601 Eubank SE, 2452137, nuclearmuseum.org.

21, Explora Adult Night: “Sowing Science,” 6-9pm. Meet with a beekeeper for some sweet summer honey, jam out to some eco-beats and sign up for a chance to mentor NM’s youth with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Jericho Nursery and ABQ Astrological Society will be on hand and Three Sisters Kitchen will provide treats; 18+. Free for members/$10, Explora, 1801 Mountain NW, 600-6072, explora.us/programs/adult-night.

22, Sand Tray Workshop for Adults, 10am-noon. Creating “Sand Tray” is another way to tell a story, to dig deep inside grief, to find strengths and increase resilience. It is an effective approach for those who have experienced a traumatic event; for bereaved adults, 18+; please register. Free, The Center for Hope & Healing, 4125 Carlisle NE, griefnm.org/events.

For Teachers

24, Seeds and Soil EC Teacher Workshop, 10am-noon. Learn how to plant seeds of STEM with students. Get dirty with soil and dirt, design seed through the engineering design process and determine an ideal seed bomb. Free with registration, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 600-6072, explora.us/events.

Also of Interest

1-2, 2023 Annual Lavender U-Pick It Experience, 7-11am. Free admission, fee to pick bundles, Jo’s ABQ Farms, 2017 Rio Grande NW, 710-2074, josfarms.com.

1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30, Expo NM Flea Market, 7am-3pm. NM’s largest open air market. $2/$7 per car parking, admission included for all in the car, Expo NM, 300 San Pedro NE, 319-2849, exponm.com/p/fleamarket.

1, 15, Chess in the Parks, 8:30-11:30am. Join chess players, coaches and volunteers. Chess equipment, clocks and chess variant sets provided. Volunteer coaches are on hand to teach and discuss; occasional mini tournaments and events. Free, ABQ Downtown Growers’ Market, Robinson Park, 810 Copper NW, learnerschess.org/chessintheparks.

3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31, Pre-School Open Gym, 11:45am-12:30pm. For ages 5 and under. $5 if not enrolled, SAGA Gymnastics, 3400 Candelaria, NE, 884-6949, sagagym.com.

6-9, Railrunner Round-Trip to International Folk Art Market. The Rail Runner is extending its schedule during the market dates. See website for full details, riometro.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=447.

7, 14, 21, 28, Movies in the Park, dusk. Food vendors on site, bring blankets, lawn chairs, food and drink; alcohol, weapons and video recorders not permitted). Free, various community centers, bernco.gov/community-services/cultural-services/cultural-servicesevents/movies-in-the-park.

11, 25, Tasty Tuesdays @ Hyder Park, 4:30-8:30pm. Food trucks and music hosted by community members and neighborhood associations in ABQ parks. Free, Hyder Park, 700 Pershing SE, visitalbuquerque.org/event/tasty-tuesdays-%40hyder-park/53431.

14, Kids Zone, 9am-noon. This fun and creative workshop is for ages 5-12 who have experienced a death. Through physical activities and art, children will learn about grief and ways of coping. Though children are dropped off, adults should be on-call in case of emergencies. Registration required by July 7. The Center for Hope & Healing, 4125 Carlisle NE, 3230478, griefnm.org/event/kids-zone.

21, 24, 26, 27, FIFA Women’s World Cup, 6pm. Join with pregame festivities and kickoff: food trucks and breweries on the NHCC Campus; please register. Free, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org.

28, Movies under the Stars, Rio Rancho, “E.T.,” 8:30-10:10pm. Free hamburgers and hot dogs provided by the Army National Guard. All ages, bring blankets, folding chairs and picnic baskets; no alcohol or smoking. Free, Cabezon Park, 2307 Cabezon, Rio Rancho, rrnm.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=15.

New Mexico Farmers’ Markets have ever changing information. Find the most up-to-date info at farmersmarketsnm.org/find-a-market.

The Children’s Hour provides weekly educational and entertaining public radio programing and podcasts for listeners of all ages, created by and for kids and families, ChildrensHour.org, 89.9 fm KUNM.

August

Arts &Crafts

5, 12, 19, 26, Art Workshops, 12:30pm. All ages enjoy projects with a variety of art mediums, all materials supplied; child and grown-up friendly. Included with admission, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 243-7255, cabq.gov.

Classes & Workshops

6, 13, 20, 27, Meditation for Kids, In Person, 10-11:30am. In this fun class, children build inner strength and confidence by developing good qualities with a short meditation, teaching and activities to increase patience, respect, giving and kindness; ages 4-10. By donation, Kadampa Meditation Center NM, 142 Monroe NE, 292-5293, meditationinnewmexico.org/calendar.

Cultural Centers

& Museums

5, Meet A Scientist, 10am-1pm. Meet a variety of local scientists who demonstrate how STEAM is used throughout the city. Included with admission/free for members & under age 1, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 600-6072, explora.us.

7, 14, 21, 28, Toddler Time, 9-10am. Explora opens an hour early for caregivers and toddlers to enjoy early childhood exhibit areas, story-time and a music jam. Included with admission/free for members & under age 1, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 600-6072, explora.us. NM Dept of Cultural Affairs has information about NM museums, historic sites and other institutions. Find information about free days for kids and on certain days of the month, newmexicoculture.org.

Dance

5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, Cultural Dance Program, 11am & 2pm, Sats & Suns. Pueblo communities celebrate seasonal cycles through prayer, song and dance. These dances connect ancestors, community and traditions while honoring gifts from the Creator. Included with admission, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW, 843-7270, indianpueblo.org.

Exhibits

1 -31, “At Play in the Atomic Age.” This exhibit features more than 100 artifacts on loan. Join and look at the toys, books, games, and music of the Atomic Age. $15, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 601 Eubank SE, 245-2137, nuclearmuseum.org.

4, First Friday Fractals, 6 & 7pm. A full-dome planetarium show that takes viewers on a tour of fractals in nature and zooms through complex mathematical fractals; ages 3+. $5 ages 3-12/$8 seniors/$10 adults, NM Museum of Natural History & Science, 1801 Mountain NW, 841-2800, nmnaturalhistory.org/events/ first-friday-fractals.

4, Fractals Rock!, 8 & 9pm. A fulldome planetarium show that takes viewers on a tour of the fractals in nature with less talk and more rock. They include more 3D fractal zooms (which can make some people motion sick) and very little explanation; ages 3+. $5 ages 312/$8 seniors/$10 adults, NM Museum of Natural History & Science, 1801 Mountain NW, 841-2800, nmnaturalhistory.org /events/first-friday-fractals.

Fairs and Festivals

5, 5th Annual Burque Niños Block Party, 2-10pm. Proceeds raised from this event will go toward programs to help children and their familys through Cuidando Los Niños. This all-ages event features live music. $20, fusion Meadows Theatres, 708 1st NW, 515-1116, tickets.holdmyticket.com/tickets/416051.

5, Westside Summerfest, 5-10pm.

Small businesses with handcrafted products, food trucks, libations, a kids area and entertainment by local talent. Free, Ventana Ranch Community Park, 10000 Universe NW, 768-3556, cabq.gov/artsculture/things-to-do/annual-events/sum- merfest/westside-summerfest.

11, Family Picnic Night, 6-9pm. Spend the evening surrounded by floral landscapes, food, fun and live music. Bring your own or order a picnic ahead of time. Bring chair and coolers but not alcohol, tents, canopies or pets. See website for details, ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 2601 Central NW, 768-2000, cabq.gov/artsculture/biopark/events/fa mily-picnic-night-at-the-botanic-garden/view.

12, India Day ABQ, 5pm. A parade, flag ceremony, music, dancing, food, clothing, jewelry, henna and traditional performances. Free, North Domingo Baca Park, 7521 Carmel NE, 914-888-4959, visitalbuquerque.org/event/india-day-albuquerque/53150.

12, 26, Wildlife West Family Music Festivals, 4-9pm. Live music is at 4:30 & 7pm in the all-weather amphitheater, raptor show, zoo visitation to see NM wildlife species and food trucks. $20/free 17 and under, Wildlife West Nature Park, 87 N. Frontage, 281-7655, wildlifewest.org. 19-20, 4th Annual Pirate Viking Summer Festival. A pirate viking steampunk celebration with food, live music, adult- and kid-friendly activities and dancing. Stories, games, craft vendors, food, drinks, water fights, tug-owar competition, taverns and mangy characters walking about. Free 17 & under with a paid parent, $11-$100, Wildlife West Nature Park, 87 E Frontage Rd, Edgewood, nmrenceltfest.ticketspice.com/pirate-viking-summer-festival.

25-27, Bubonicon 54. NM’s longest running Sci-Fi & Fantasy literary and arts convention with panels and presentations, a costume contest, art show, dealers room, Green Slime Awards, auctions and fan programming. This year’s theme: “Across the Multiverse” (Alternate Dimensions, Parallel Worlds). $28 weekend pass ages 13-19/$48 weekend pass adults,ABQ Marriott Uptown, 2101 Louisiana NE, bubonicon.com.

25-27, Bubonicon 54 Art Show. This art show is held in conjunction with Bubonicon, NM’s oldest and only science fiction convention. Artwork that fits into science fiction, fantasy, horror, mythology or superheros is welcome and displayed for sale; all ages, (no charge for K-12 student sellers). Free, ABQ Marriott Uptown, 2101 Louisiana NE, bubonicon.com.

Library Events

Area Libraries offer activities like Lego Club, Book Groups, Read to the Dogs, Story Times, Crafts, Movies and Knitting Clubs. Check websites for calendars and details: abqlibrary.org, riorancholibraries.org, placitaslibrary.com.

5, Ernie Pyle Day, 10:30am-noon. Festivities including music by The Dawn Hotel, a display of Ernie Pyle memorabilia and cake to commemorate the Pulitzer Prize winning author and his esteemed contributions to the history of American journalism. Free, Ernie Pyle Library, 900 Girard SE, 256-2065, abqlibrary.org.

16, LEAP into Science: Science of a