Albuquerque Kids! Calendar Calendar Calendar

Simple Sort!, 4-5pm. People naturally sort or group things in order to find, display, or compare them more easily. Using observation and classification skills brings order to our hectic lives. For ages 6-9. Free, Los Griegos Library, 1000 Griegos NW, 761-4020, abqlibrary.org. Explora at the Library. Explora brings activities like exploring kaleidoscopes, a behind the scenes look at computer coding and the art-science connections by using pigments to use paints. Free, various dates, times and library locations, abqlibrary.org.

Music

3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Outdoor Music Series, 6-8pm. Musicians will be playing outside around the silos. Seating is firstcome, first-served. Dinner reservations available. Free, Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm, 4803 Rio Grande NW, Los Ranchos, 344-9297, lospoblanos.com/events/outdoor-musicseries.

4, 5, 11, Music Under the Stars, 710pm. Live music in the Amphitheater rain or shine; food and drink available for sale. See website for full schedule.

$17-$40, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 255-9798, cabq.gov/artsculture/albuquerque-museum/events/music-underthe-stars.

5, Concerts @ the Library: The Dawn Hotel, 1030-11:30am. Indie rock and America songs that explore history, literature and a sense of place. Free, Ernie Pyle Library, 900 Girard SE, 256-2065, abqlibrary.org.

12, Otilio Ruiz & Chuy Martínez, 2pm. Chuy Martinez is a skilled musician and natural storyteller who started singing at the age of five and formed the children’s group, Voces De Coronado. Free, South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, 764-1742, ampconcerts.org/event/417383/otilioruiz-amp-chuy-martnez.

12, 26, Family Music Festivals, 4:308pm. Enjoy music by two western music bands, food from local vendors and visit the raport show between performances. Free ages 17 and under/$20, includes entrance to the zoo, Wildlife West Nature Park, 87 North Frontage Road, Edgewood, wildlifewest.org.

26, Community Concert with Jimmy Climbs, 6-8:30pm. A family-friendly event highlighting musicians and performers; paletas, face painting, bosque traveling exhibit truck, rock climbing wall and hands-on nature activities. Bring a chair or blanket & picnic dinner; all ages. Free, Tijeras BioZone Education Center Open Space, 15600 Central SE, cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/openspace/events.

Open Houses

17, ABQ Girl Choir Open House, 5pm. For girls who love to sing, grades 2-12, no auditions required. Free, First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE, abqgirlchoir.org.

Science & Nature

1, Night Walk at the Botanic Garden, 6:30-8pm. Explore the Garden under the light of the moon. Bring family and explore the wonders of nightfall and walk on a guided tour in search of nightblooming plants, nocturnal animals and night pollinators. $9-$15, ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 2601 Central NW, 7682000, cabq.gov.

5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, Saturday & Sunday Guided Bird Walks, 8:3010am. Join a volunteer naturalist and fellow birders for a guided walk; limited to 12, please register. $3 parking/day use fee, Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, 2901 Candelaria NW, rgnc.org.

8, Twilight Tour at the Zoo, 6:308pm. Experience the sights and sounds of the Zoo at twilight. Observe interesting animal behavior while taking a tour led by a guide. $9-$15, Zoo - ABQ BioPark, 903 10th SW, 764-6214, cabq.gov/artsculture /biopark/events/twilight-tour-at-the-zoojune.

25, Guided Tour: Candelaria Nature Preserve Open Space, 10am-noon. Join staff and volunteer experts and explore Open Space properties and experience what public lands have to offer. Free, Candelaria Nature Preserve Open Space, End of Arbor Road, 768-4208, cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/openspace/events.

State Parks Free Entrance Days: details can be found at nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks-state.htm.

Storytelling

Area Libraries offer various storytelling events regularly. Check websites for calendars and details: abqlibrary.org, riorancholibraries.org, placitaslibrary.com.

19, Storytelling Under the Cottonwood, 10:30am-noon. Hear wisdomtales told by storyteller Dianne Rossbach. $3 parking/day use, Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, 2901 Candelaria NW, rgnc.org.

Just for Teens

12, Book Page Apples, 2-4pm. Make a red apple out of an old book. All materials provided, registration required. For adults but teens and welcome to attend. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6269, abqlibrary.org.

Especially for Parents

3, Happy Arte Hour, 7pm. Adults join for artistic fun in a relaxed social setting. Hang out with friends, on a date or solo and connect with fellow art enthusiasts. Drinks and snacks available for purchase; registration requested. Free/$5 donations encouraged, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org.

11, Science on Tap: Inertial Confinement Fusion: What is it? Why is it important? What does the future hold?, 6pm. Grab a beer and enjoy a relaxed presentation co-sponsored by UNM, Explora and the museum; ages 21+. $5, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 601 Eubank SE, 245-2137, nuclearmuseum.org.

12, Bloodmobile Blood Drive, 10am2pm. Schedule an appointment at donors.vitalant.org and use code A2CHL. Free, Cherry Hills Library parking lot, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org.

25, Explora Adult Night: “The Science of Beer,” 6:30-10:30pm. Beerthemed activities, samples, cash bars, live music, food trucks and Explora’s hands-on exhibits. VIP tickets include early entry and a commemorative glass; 18+. VIP early entry with commemorative beer glass available in advance, Explora, 1801 Mountain NW, 600-6072, explora.us/programs/adult-night.

For Teachers

10, Mysterious Matter EC Teacher Workshop, 10am-noon. Investigate properties of solids, liquids and gasses by comparing and contrasting different matter. Free with registration, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 600-6072, explora.us/events.

24, Crazy about Chromatography EC Teacher Workshop, 2-4pm. Investigate colored markers, food coloring and candy to see what unexpected colors each contains. Free with registration, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW. 600-6072, explora.us/events.

Also of Interest

1, Back-to-School Jumpstart, 67:30pm. A 1.5-hour workshop for young people and their guardians that helps prepare for a new school year after experiencing the death of a significant person; guardians will be present. NE Heights location to be provided by email the week of Aug 1, griefnm.org/event /back-to-school-jumpstart.

1, Tasty Tuesdays @ Hyder Park, 4:308:30pm. 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.

1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-31, PreSchool Open Gym, 11:45am-12:30pm. For ages 5 and under. $5 if not enrolled, SAGA Gymnastics, 3400 Candelaria NE, 884-6949, sagagym.com.

5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, 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.

5, 19, 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.

12, Back to School Rummage Sale, 8am-2pm. Clean out the closet and sell items or come down and browse. Food trucks will be on site. Free for shoppers, Cabezon Park, 2307 Cabezon SE, Rio Rancho, 891-5015, rrnm.gov.

18, Movies under the Stars, Rio Rancho, “Lady and Tramp” 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/4658/Movies-under-the-stars. 26, Teddy Bear Picnic, 1:30-3:30pm. Dress in your picnic best and have a full picnic lunch, a teddy bear story, crafts and games; bring a favorite plush pal. $10 per person (Each child and parent must register). Ages 2 and up. Registration deadline is August 18. $10, Cabezon Park, 2307 Cabezon, Rio Rancho, rrnm.gov/calendar.aspx?PREVIEW=YES&EID=9731.

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.