Albuquerque Kids! Calendar Calendar Calendar

the event. Free, Books on the Bosque, 6261 Riverside Plaza Lane NW, Suite A-2, 525-9114, booksonthebosque.com.

May 6, Heidi’s Ice Cream Grand Opening, noon - 7pm. The folks from Heidi’s Raspberry will celebrate their first day of operations today. Free, The Jam Factory, 3427 Vassar NE, heidisraspberryfarm.com.

May 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 27 & 28, Expo NM Flea Market, 7am-3pm. Check out the trinkets and charms you’ve been missing for over a year; 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.

May 6, 20, Chess in the Parks, 8:3011:30am. 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.

May 7, 36th Annual Run for the Zoo, 7am-noon. For all ages and fitness levels, including a Half Marathon, 10K Timed, 5K Timed and a 1-mile Fun Run/Walk that travels through the back of the zoo. Various prices, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th SW, 764-6280, cabq.gov/artsculture /biopark/events/run-for-the-zoo.

May 13, Stamp Out Hunger, 8am. Put non-perishable donations in a bag and leave near the mailbox for the letter carrier to pick up for this national food drive delivered by USPS. Free, 247-2052, rrfb.org.

May 19, Offcenter Arts Little House Auction, 5-8pm. Music, food, fun and bidding on unique artist-made little houses. This is a fundraiser for OffCenter. Free, Fusion Theatre 708 1st NW, 2471172, offcenter.org.

May 20, Rio Rancho’s Biggest Yard Sale, 8am-2pm. Find treasures you didn’t know you needed. Free, Cabezon Park, 2305 Cabezon SE, 892-4499, rrnm.gov/Calendar.

May 21, 37th Annual Car Show, 10:30am-3:30pm. Antique, classic, exotic and sports cars, along with trucks, motorcycles and vintage camper trailers will be on display in the parking lot. Automobile art and model vehicles will be exhibited. Free, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 2430-7255, cabq.gov/artsculture/albuquerque-museum/events/ 37th-annual-car-show.

May 21, Picnic in the Park, 1pm. ABQ Assoc. for Gifted & Talented Students does not require student be officially recognized as gifted by a school organization. Bring a picnic lunch to the park and have snacks, cupcakes and lawn games. Free, Email info@AAGTS.org with “PARK” in the subject line to reserve a spot, even last minute. Free, A Park

Above, 2441 Westside Ct SE, Rio Rancho, 562-221-2725, AAGTS.org.

May 27, Heritage Spinning and Weaving, 1:30-3pm. Learn practices used for dyeing wool with indigo. Included with admission, Casa San Ysidro, 973 Old Church Rd, Corrales, 898-3915, cabq.gov/artsculture/albuquerque-museum/events/heritage-spinning-and-weav- ing-2.

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.

June

Arts &Crafts

June 2, Creating a Mosaic Coaster, 14pm. Stained glass artist Rebecca Bulgrin presents this event; ages 10+, parents are encouraged to attend. Limited to 12, call to register. Free, Open Space Visitors Center, 6500 Coors NW, 768-4951, nmaic.org.

June 3, 10, 17, 24, Family Art Workshops, 1-2:30pm. 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

June 14, Amazon Drawing Class, 1011am. Learn with Sailer Fine Art and instruction. Free, Intergenerational, ages 6 and up, under 10 must attend with an adult; call for reservations. Free, Escape in Time, 1100 San Mateo NE, suite 21, 3505413, escapeintimeabq.com.

June 20, Pipe Cleaner Animals, 3:304:30pm. Create animals like a tiger, squirrel, monkey or chameleon. Supplies provided; ages 9-12, registration required and limited to 12. Free, Taylor Ranch Library, 5700 Bogart NW, abqlibrary.org. June 28, Perler Beads, 3pm. Get creative with plastic fuse bead crafting. Use one of the patterns provided or make your own design. For ages 9-12, limited to 15. Free, South Broadway Library, 3904 Isleta SW, 877-5170, abqlibrary.org.

Classes & Workshops

June 4, 11, 18, 25, 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, masks required. By donation, Kadampa Meditation Center NM, 142 Monroe NE, 292-5293, meditationinnewmexico.org/calendar.

Cultural Centers & Museums

June 6, 13, 20, 27, Toddler Time, 910am. 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.

June 10, Second Saturday at Casa San Ysidro, 1-4pm. ABQ’ Museum’s history property in Corrales offers family programming. At 1pm will be a presentation about NM’s archives. Free, Casa San Ysidro, 973 Old Church Rd, Corrales, 8983915, cabq.gov/artsculture/albuquerquemuseum/events/second-saturday-atcasa-san-ysidro-1.

June 24, Heritage Spinning and Weaving, 1:30-3pm. Guests will learn the use of traditional and local dye plants to replicate colors of time periods used for dying wool. The process of mordanting will be demonstrated and dyed. Included with admission, Casa San Ysidro, 973 Old Church Rd, Corrales, 8983915, cabq.gov/artsculture/albuquerquemuseum/events/heritage-spinning-andweaving-2.

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

June 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, , 11-12, 18-19, 24-25, 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.

June 9, 15, 16, 17 , 36th Festival Flamenco de Alburquerque, 6:30pm. A festival that showcases the power of flamenco and honors the legacy of this event. $95/$80/$65/$50, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org.

Exhibits

June 2, 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.

June 2, Fractals Rock!, 8 & 9pm. A full-dome 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 3-12/$8 seniors/$10 adults, NM Museum of Natural History & Science, 1801 Mountain NW, 841-2800, nmnaturalhistory.org/events/first-friday-fractals.

Fairs and Festivals

June 3, Caribbean Celebration, noon-6pm. Cuisine, music, clothing. Free, Civic Plaza, 1 Civic Plaza, nmentertains.com.

June 4, ABQ Super Show, noon. Rides from across the Southwest fill the convention center. ABQ Convention Center, 401 2nd NW, 730-6527, newmexicosupershow.com.

June 4, Día de Familia: Arte de la Impresion, 11am-3pm. Investigate different methods of printmaking techniques and materials inspired by the exhibit “Nexo Entre Raíces.” Music and dance presentations that explore cultural roots. Free, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org.

June 4, 11, 18, 25, Sunday Cruise Watch, 6:30pm. Food, drink and live music on the patio while you enjoy classic NM low riders passing by. Free, 505 Central Food Hall, 505 Central NW, 5038777, 505central.com.

June 3 & 4, 10 & 11, 17 & 18, 24 & 25, Expo NM Flea Market, 7a-3pm. Check out the trinkets and charms you didn’t know you needed at 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.

June 9, ABQ Pridefest Prefest, 5-9pm. Show support and celebrate diverse community and embrace LGBTQIA+. Food vendors exhibitors, kids zone, live entertainment and balloon glow. Free, Balloon Fiesta Park, 9401 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy, abqpride.com.

June 9, 23, Friday Night Fever, 510pm. Concert Series, local vendors, music and food trucks. Expo NM, 300 San Pedro NE, facebook.com/events/ 1231505110809058/1231505130809056.

June 10, Pride Parade 2023, 10-11am. The 2nd largest parade in NM celebrates Gay Pride. Find floats, classic cars, motorcycle, horses, dancers and lots of drag queens. Free, starting at Central & Nob Hill traveling east abqpride.com/pridefest.

June 10, ABQ Pridefest “Your Pride is Showing” Headliner Willie Gomez, 3-9pm. Continue gay pride celebration after the parade in Nob Hill with dance, music and expression. Find national and local performers, all things pride at Pride Row, an art show and the KiDz Zone with inflatables and obstacle courses. Free for under 18 (free tickets limited), $25+, Balloon Fiesta Park, 9401 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy, abqpride.com.

June 10, Heights Summerfest 2023, 510pm. This free concert series features local businesses with handcrafted products, kids activities, food trucks, libations and entertainment by local talent, plus a national headliner. Free, North Domingo Baca Park, cabq.gov/artsculture/things-to-do/annual-events/summerfest. 10-11am.

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.

June 3, Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! 10am-noon. An interactive event