Albuquerque Kids! Calendar

Albuquerque Kids! Calendar Calendar Calendar

Our calendar is as accurate as possible, but times, places & dates of events can change, so be sure to call ahead. Events listed are child- and teen- appropriate to the best of our knowledge. As families have different ideas of “age appropriate,” we encourage you to confirm that any activity you attend is appropriate for your child. To have your events listed free in our next calendar, fill out our calendar form at newmexicokids.com or send date, time, place, cost, description of activity, sponsoring organization and contact phone to kids@newmexicokids.com. The deadline is Nov. 30 for listings in Jan/Feb calendar. Listings are not guaranteed because of space limits. Phone numbers have a 505 area code unless otherwise noted.

October Highlights

28, Fall Festival at Manzano Multi-

generational Center, 5:30-8pm. Come dressed in a favorite costume. Free games and prizes, fall craft activities and snacks; all ages. Free, Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center, 501 Elizabeth SE, 275-8731, cabq.gov.

29, Day of the Dead Sugar Skull

Dolls, 2-3:30pm. Celebrate the Day of the Dead with a sugar skull doll that is easy and fun to make: a symbol of the holiday. All materials provided; ages 13adult, registration required. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 2916260, abqlibrary.org. 29, El Dia de Los Muertos, 11am-3pm. This tradition is celebrated by the creation of Ofrendas (altars) decorated with items that reflect loved ones passions & memories. Free, Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors NW, 768-4950, cabq.gov. 29, Ghouls on Parade, 4-7pm. A family friendly trick-or-treating event with vendors, performers and parade. Free, Morningside Park, 3901 Lead SE; parade: Silver between Aliso and Washington, 450-4706, NMEntertains.com. 30, Safari Run, 8:30am. Free kids running clinic, 1K Kids Run, 8K race and 5K Fun Run/Walk to support global health partnerships’ work in rural Kenya. $10/$35, UNM North Golf Course, 2201 Tucker NE, safarirun.org.

31, Trunk or Treat at Balloon Fiesta

Park, 4-7:30pm. Wear a costume and walk from trunk to trunk or bring a bike and helmet to collect candy. Rain or shine, no pets or alcohol, suggested donation a non-perishable food item for Roadrunner Food Bank; all ages. Free, Balloon Fiesta Park, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy, 331-3843, cabq.gov.

November

Arts & Crafts

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

Cultural Centers & Museums

2, Free First Wednesday ABQ Muse-

um, 9am-5pm, 2000 Mountain NW, ABQ, 243-7255, holdmyticket.com. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Toddler Time, 9-10am. Explora opens an hour early for caregivers and toddlers to enjoy early childhood exhibit areas, storytime and a music jam. Included with admission/free for members & under age 1, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8323, explora.us.

6, 13, 20, 27, Free Sunday Mornings

at ABQ Museum, 9am-1pm, 2000 Mountain NW, 243-7255, cabq.gov.

9, Relaxed Night at NM History

Museum, 5:30-7:30pm. For anyone overwhelmed by crowds, sounds or flashing lights, or those who enjoy smaller crowds; all ages, special sensory-friendly offerings, the traveling exhibit, “Chocolate,” and a special Planetarium show. Admission by donation, NM Museum of Natural History & Science, 1801 Mountain NW, 841-2800, nmnaturalhistory.org. 19, Sweet Saturday. Taste the difference between milk, dark, white and ruby chocolates, learn about its history and talk to chocolatiers; family friendly. Included with admission, NM Museum of Natural History & Science, 1801 Mountain NW, 841-2800, nmnaturalhistory.org. Visual Arts Museum, Free for ages 16 and under and First Sunday for NM Residents, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org.

Dance

26-27, “The Nutcracker Ballet,” 7pm, Sat; 2pm, Sun. Experience the ballet presented by the New Mexico Ballet Company featuring performances by current NYC and San Francisco Ballet stars. $11$58 (plus ticketing fees), Popejoy Hall - UNM, 203 Cornell NE, 925-5858, newmexicoballetcompany.com/event/the-nutcracker-ballet.

Exhibits

1-12, “Ofrendas Comunitarias: Muer-

tos y Marigolds.” Community organizations and schools created ofrendas that will be featured in this exhibit. Free, Gutiérrez-Hubbell House, 6029 Isleta SW, 244-0507, gutierrezhubbellhouse.org.

1-27, “Music for the Eyes,” a New

Georgia O’Keeffe Experience. An immersive experience by the Georgia OKeeffe Museum with large-scale digital projections, interactive displays and animation. $30 ages 13+/$20 ages 3-12/free 2 and under, Electric Playhouse, 5201 Ouray NW, electricplayhouse.com/georgia-okeeffe. 1-30 “Celebrating El Bosque.” Brian Stinson, an ABQ plein air painter, explores the beauty of the Middle Rio Grande. Free, Open Space Visitors Center, 6500 Coors NW, 768-4950, cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/openspace/events/art-show-brian-stinson.

2, 9, 12, 16, 19, Sculpture Garden

Tour of ABQ Museum, 11am-noon. Take a stroll through the outdoor gardens led by a knowledgeable docent. $3-$6, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, cabq.gov/artsculture/albuquerque-museum/events/sculpture-garden-tours.

22-30, “Stitched... Woven.. Appliqued... Embellished...

Pieced.”Artists are encouraged to explore all the possibilities fiber brings to the art. Free, Placitas Community Library, 453 Hwy 165, 867-3355, placitaslibrary.com.

Fairs & Festivals

3, Lion Club 11th Annual Holiday

Crafts Fair, 9am-4pm. Locally-crafted items by East Mountain artists. Please consider bringing a jar of peanut butter for donation to Bethel Storehouse. Free, Edgewood Middle School, 17 Venus, Edgewood, edgewoodchambernm.com/holiday-crafts-fairs. 5, 12th Annual Craft Fair, 9am-3pm. More than 60 vendors, all with handcrafted items. Free, Rio Rancho UMC, 1652 Abrazo NE, 892-0404, rrumc.net.

5, Indigenous Life Celebration &

Youth Powwow, 9am-10pm. A day of activities promoting traditional wellness and cultural life ways for children, teens and families. Celebration includes a Gratitude Walk/Run, Indigenous games, dances, cultural enrichment activities, a marketplace, Feast Day meal and youth Powwow. Free, ABQ Convention Center, 401 2nd NW, 768-4547, cabq.gov. 5, Scandinavian Festival, 10am-4pm. Featuring food, Norwegian and Swedish folk art, scandinavian dance performances and kids’ craft corner. Free, Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle SE, 294-5739, facebook.com/events/577303120792967/?r ef=newsfeed.

6, Muertos Y Marigolds Fiestas y

Procession, 2-8pm. A non-motorized procession and celebration with stationary floats, music, poetry and artist vendors celebrating the Day of the Dead. Gutiérrez-Hubbell House Alliance, 6029 Isleta SW, Muertosymarigolds.org. 10, Holiday Crafts Fair. Locally-crafted items by East Mountain artists. Free, Holy Cross Church, Hwy 344, edgewoodchambernm.com/holiday-crafts-fairs. 12, ABQ Doll & Toy Show, 10am-3pm. More than 30 vendors from three states sell antique, vintage and modern dolls, toys, actions figures and Teddy bears. $5, Grace Church Gym, 6901 San Antonio NE, ABQ, 508-0351, dolls-4u.com. 12, Bandelier Holiday Bazaar, 10am4pm. Arts and crafts fair featuring more than 40 vendors and crafters as well as student-made art; a jump rope team performs and food trucks will be on site. Free, Bandelier Elementary School Cafeteria and Gym, 3309 Pershing SE, BandelierBazaar@gmail.com.

12, Return of the Sandhill Crane

Celebration, 11am-3pm. The migration of sandhill cranes inspire poetry, music and dance by the cranes’ observers/ appreciative audience. Free, Open Space Visitor Center Westside, 768-4950, visitalbuquerque.org/event/return-of-thesandhill-crane-celebration/49264. 18, Discovery Festival 2022, 8:30am3pm. Big Brothers Big Sisters host a virtual/in-person hybrid event with online exhibits and a day-of demos by exhibitors about how STEAM is used in their careers, they will answer questions from students. Expo NM, 300 San Pedro NE, Manuel Lujan Jr Exhibit, discoveryfestnm.org.

18-19, Crane Fiesta 2022, A Virtual Celebration of Bosque del Apache.

Live webinars and pre-recorded featured videos as well as a preview of the in-person Festival of the Cranes, Dec 1-3, friendsofbosquedelapache.org.

19-20, Second Annual Placitas Holi-

day Market, 10am-5pm. Art, crafts, food and drink to benefit Placitas community groups. Free, Placitas Community Library, 453 Hwy 165, Placitas, 867-3355, placitaslibrary.com.

25-27, 22nd Annual Rio Grande Holi-

day Show, 10am-5pm, Fri & Sat; 10am4pm, Sun. Juried fine art and crafts, live music and performances, food and drink. $10 day pass/$15 festival pass (3day admission)/free 11 and under, Lujan Exhibit Complex, Expo NM, 300 San Pedro NE, 222-9700, riograndefestivals.com. 25-27, Festival of Trees, noon-5pm. A fundraising event to kick off the holiday season with trees and wreaths on display and for purchase, plus entertainment and visits from Santa. Free, ABQ Uptown Marriott, 2101 Louisiana NE, carrietingleyhospitalfoundation.org/events. 25-27, NM Artisan Market. Showcase of high-quality handcrafted products by NM artisans. Jewelry, fashion, fine art, home decor, food, gifts. $10, Hotel ABQ, 800 Rio Grande NW, nmartisanmarket.com.

25-31, Lights of Enchantment 2022

Tree Lighting and Choir Contest, 49pm. NM’s largest drive-thru Christmas light display with tunnels of lights and music; all ages. Local choirs will compete for a grand prize, trophy and title of Best Choir in NM; see website for details. Sandia Speedway, 100 Speedway Park, lightsofenchantment.com. 26-27, Reindeer Romp, 9-11am. Reindeer breakfast, crafts, Santa, storytime, holiday sing-a-long, prizes, games gifts; supporting Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation. $35/ for one child & one adult, ABQ Uptown Marriott, 2101 Louisiana NE, carrietingleyhospitalfoundation.org/events.

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Library Events

Area Libraries offer activities like Lego Club, Book Groups, Read to the Dogs, Storytimes, Crafts, Movies

and Knitting Clubs. Check websites for calendars and details: abqlibrary.org, riorancholibraries.org, placitaslibrary.com

1, Dia de Muertos Celebration,

11:30am-12:30pm. Make a sugar skull craft and watch a movie; ages 5-8, registration required. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org. 1, Sugar Skull Cake Decorating, 4:305:30pm. Decorate cakes for Dia De Los Muertos and learn about the holiday’s history. Get creative and take home a treat; ages 8-17, supplies limited, first come, first served. Free, Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE, 291-6295, abqlibrary.org. 3, Games, Unplugged, 3:30pm. Play with Charades, Lookabout, Forfeit and other old-fashioned parlor games; registration required. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6269, abqlibrary.org.

5, The Volcanoes of the Petroglyph

National Monument, 2-3:30pm. A discussion about how the Rio Grande Rift Valley Sandia Mountains and ABQ volcanoes were formed & history of the Petroglyph National Monument. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. 5, Women’s Street Survival, 10:30am12:30pm. Techniques for self-protection; registration required, limited to 20. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by a female adult with a signed release. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org. 19, Escape Room, 10am-4pm. Join for an adventure starting at the top of the hour; limited to 6 per session. Free, Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Library, 501 Copper NW, 768-5141, abqlibrary.org. 26-30, Letters to Santa. A post box will be set up so that children can write to Santa. Drop off the letter and get one back from Kris Kringle himself, no postage needed, be sure to include the name and address to receive a return letter. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org.

Music

5, Guitar: Youth Ensemble, 2-3pm. NM high school guitar players grades 812. A classical series that features local guitarists in concert. Free, Main Library, 501 Copper NW, 768-5141, abqlibrary.org. 13, High School Ensembles: Youth Orchestra and Youth Concert Orchestra, 3pm; Youth Symphony, 6pm. Popejoy Hall, UNM, 203 Cornell NE, 277-3824, popejoypresents.com.

Open Houses

17, Hope Christian School Admissions Open House, Middle/High

School, 8:30am. Families looking for excellence and values in education for their 6th-12th grade students are encouraged to learn about the curriculum and meet teachers and prospective classmates. Students are admitted of any race, color and national or ethnic origin; RSVP requested. Free, Hope Christian School, 8001 Louisiana NE, 822-5399, HCSNM.org/admissions.

18, Hope Christian School Elemen-

tary Open House, 8:45am. Families looking for excellence and values in education for their Pre K-5th grade students are encouraged to learn about the curriculum, meet teachers and prospective classmates. Students are admitted of any race, color and national or ethnic origin; RSVP requested. Free, Hope Christian School, 8001 Louisiana NE, 822-5399, HCSNM.org/admissions.

School Break Camps

8, Science is Everywhere Election Day Camp: “It is Rocket Science,”

7:30am-5:30pm, (free before- and aftercare 7:30-8:30am & 3:30-5:30pm). Students K-6th grade will learn the science of rocketry and try a variety of propulsion types; see website for details. $75/$70 members, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 601 Eubank SE, 245-2137, nuclearmuseum.org.

11, “Making and Tinkering” & “Puzzled, ”School’s Out Explora Camps,

9am-noon & 1-4pm. Grades K-5 can discover the design process of "build, test, modify, repeat" as they experiment with materials and become an engineer. Or, solve puzzles and play with patterns while exploring how math, science, art and fun intersect. $50/$45 members, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8323, explora.us.

11, Science is Everywhere Veterans Day Camp: “Science of Survival,”

8:30am-3:30pm, (free before- and aftercare 7:30-8:30am & 3:30-5:30pm). Students K-6th grade will learn about fire safety, making water palatable and how to harness the sun’s rays; see website for details. $75/$70 members each day, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 601 Eubank SE, 245-2137, nuclearmuseum.org.

21, “Curious Chemistry,” School’s

Out Explora Camp, 9am-4pm. Grades K-2 can become a curious chemist while investigating foamy foods, pouring fizzy solutions and investigating making bubbles. $95/$85 members, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8323, explora.us.

21, “Musical Math,”School’s Out

Explora Camp, 9am-4pm. Grades 3-5 can play with music and art to discover mathematical patterns; create songs with whole, half, quarter and eighth patterns and gain experience with math and music. $95/$85 members, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8323, explora.us.

21 & 22, Parent/Teacher Conference Day Camps: Camp Scene Investigations & Chemical Chronicles,”

7:30am-5:30pm, (free before and after care 7:30-8:30am, & 3:30-5:30pm). Students K-6th grade will learn about solving a “crime” in the camp on Monday and take an historic journey through the story of chemistry on Tuesday; see website for details. $75/$70 members, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 601 Eubank SE, 245-2137, nuclearmuseum.org.

22, “Raceways and Roadways,”

School’s Out Explora Camp, 9am4pm. Grades K-2 can test different shapes to see which makes the best wheels, investigate surfaces as roadways and create a marble roller coaster. $95/$85 members, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8323, explora.us.

22, “Sewing with Circuits,” School’s

Out Explora Camp, 9am-4pm. Grades 4-8 create a painting, build a structure, weave a pattern or sew a design that functions as simple circuitry in this hands-on art + science workshop. $95/$85 members, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8323, explora.us.

22, “Super Structures,” School’s Out

Explora Camp, 9am-4pm. Grades 3-5 can hone engineering skills and build bridges, towers and giant structures. $95/$85 members, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8323, explora.us.

23, “Marvelous Magnets,” School’s

Out Explora Camp, 9am-4pm. Grades K-5 experiment with the magic of magnets and discover the hidden world of magnetic force. $95/$85 members, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8323, explora.us.

Science & Nature

5, Saturday Explorer Camp, Age 6-

10, “Magnificent Migration,” 9amnoon. This program includes hiking & outdoor exploration, hands-on science, literacy & art activities; registration required at play.cabq.gov. $10/ child/per session. Open Space Visitors Center, 6500 Coors NW, 768-4950, cabq.gov/ parksandrecreation/open-space.

5 & 6, 12 & 13, 19 & 20, 26 & 27, Saturday & Sunday Guided Bird Walks,

8:30-10am. 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. 6, Bosque Wild Guided Hike, 8amnoon. A guided hike with volunteers who discuss the flora and fauna of the Bosque; reservations required. Free, Open Space, 6500 Coors NW, 768-4950, cabq.gov/openspace.

12, Discovery Days, Ages 3-5 with

Grown up: “Changing Colors,” 1011am. Join your little one and have fun making discoveries about the natural world with hands-on science, story time and art project. Leave with a packet of ideas and activities to continue discovering at home; registration required. $5 per family, Open Space Visitors Center, 6500 Coors NW, 768-4950, cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/open-space.

25, Family Nature Club Hike for All

Ages, 10am-noon. Join an educator on a family-friendly hike. Hands-on learning, listen to natural history fun facts, enjoy storytelling and seek out wildlife; come prepared to explore the outdoors, trail will accommodate larger-wheeled strollers. Free, registration required, Open Space Visitors Center, 6500 Coors NW, 768-4950,.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/open-space, play.cabq.gov. LEAP into Science: Various workshops for children and families to explore different science topics. Free, various dates, time & libraries, abqlibraries.org.

State Parks Free Entrance Days:

details can be found at nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks-state.htm. STEMLabs: Various themes explore activities centered around science, technology, engineering, math. Free, various dates, time & libraries, abqlibraries.org.

Sports

24, 21st Annual Turkey Trek, 9am. Kids 1K Fun run, costume contest, 5K run & fitness walk supporting Locker #505. $10-$50, Tingley & Central, tcrproductions.com/race%20calendar.

Stage

4, Cirque Mechanics: “Zephyr:

Whirlwind of Circus,” 7:30pm. A Theatrical circus that harnesses human power in an energetic experience. $25$75. Popejoy Hall, 203 Cornell NE, 2773824, popejoypresents.com.

16-18, “The Jungle Book,” School

Shows, 10am. This musical by NM Young Actors follows a boy raised by wolves and is friends with a bear. Is their knowledge and skill enough to keep them safe in the jungle? $6, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 821-8055, nhccnm.org. 19-20, “The Jungle Book,” 2pm. This musical by NM Young Actors follows a boy raised by wolves and friends is with a bear. Is their knowledge and skill enough to keep them safe in the jungle? $14, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 821-8055, nhccnm.org.

Storytelling

15, Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime-Indigenous People’s Month, featuring: “Estoy Orgullosa de Mi

Pasado,” 10am. The story of a Navajo girl named Tania who talks about her clan, their home, the clothes she wears and what her family produces, ages 3-5 and caregivers. Free, NHCC Library, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org/events.

19, Storytelling Under the Cotton-

wood, 10:30am-noon. Hear wisdom tales told by storyteller Dianne Rossbach. $3 parking/day use, Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, 2901 Candelaria NW, rgnc.org.

Animal Tales with the BioPark.

Enjoy the reading of an animal-related book. The BioPark will bring animals and biofacts that represent the animals in the story for kids to meet. Free, various libraries, dates and times, abqlibrary.org.

Just for Teens

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old book that will make a perfect table centerpiece; all materials provided; ages 13+, registration required. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org.

12, Steampunk Crafts:Gear

Snowflakes, 3-5pm. Make snowflake ornaments out of gears and clock hands; materials provided, for teens and adults. Free, South Broadway Library, 1025, Broadway SE, 764-1742, abqlibrary.org.

15, NaNoWriMo: 1000 Ideas in an

Hour, 5:30-6:45pm. Refresh stories with this game and get out of mid-point plot tangles; ages 13+. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org. 29, Open Mic, 6-7:30pm. Poets, musicians, writers or anyone who appreciates creative work can join for open mic to recite original work or someone else’s; ages 16+, registration required, limited to 15 people, five-minute limit. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org. NaNo WriMo. Brainstorm, write and connect with other writers; ages 16+. Free, various dates, time and libraries, abqlibraries.org. Teen NaNoWriMo. Teen writers join for word sprints, brainstorming and write-ins; ages13-18. Free, various dates, time and libraries, abqlibraries.org.

Especially for Parents

10, Every Child Ready to Read Story-

time and Workshop, 11:15-11:55am. A fun, interactive workshop for parents and adult caregivers to learn how to help young children develop early literacy skills through play, reading, singing, talking and writing; ages 0-5. Free, Los Griegos Library, 1000 Griegos NW, 761-4020, abqlibrary.org.

18, Explora Adult Night: “Burque

Science,” 6-9pm. An adult-only evening featuring theme-related activities from performances and guest lectures to installations to hands-on experiments, 18+. Free for members/$10, Explora, 1801 Mountain NW, 600-6072, explora.us/programs/adult-night.

For Teachers

10, Get Charged Up!, 1-3pm. Get charged up about electricity! Integrate literature and use balloons, tissue paper, hobby motors and pool noodles to explore and play with static electricity and basic circuits. Use what’s discovered to make your own scribble bot that wiggles and draws on paper. Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8323, explora.us. 13, Escape Room, 10am-noon. This workshop will explore strategies for incorporating engineering, logic, math skills and creativity as students create their own escape rooms. No prior knowledge or experience required. Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8323, explora.us

Also of Interest

4, Feed the Need Food Drive, 4-5pm. Help reach the goal of donating 100 meals to Roadrunner Food Bank. Join at this kick-off for crafts and a presentation. The last day to donate food is Nov 19; for families with children ages 3-18. Free, Main Library, 501 Copper NW, 7685136, abqlibrary.org. 5, ABQ Art Market, 5-9pm. Live music, food trucks, dessert and drink vendors, local artisan vendors. Free, 6780 th NW, Los Ranchos, instagram.com/abqartmarket.

5, Last Downtown Growers’ Market

of 2022, 8am-noon. Locally grown produce, locally raised meats, eggs, honey and local NM small businesses. Free, Robinson Park, 801 Copper NW, downtowngrowers.org.

6, 40th Annual Doggie Dash & Daw-

dle, 8:30am-2pm. NM Animal Humane’s largest party and fundraiser with a 5K dash, a 1-mile dawdle, a Doggie Carnival and Barketplace. Free-$40, Balloon Fiesta Park, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy, facebook.com/events/2391748960978194.

6, Corrales: Arts in the Village,

10am-4pm. Free, Corrales Main Street, 350-3955, visitcorrales.com/calendar. 11, Veterans Day Parade, 10am-noon. The parade is rain or shine and will travel east on Southern toward Pinetree. Immediately after, take part in the ceremony at 11am at Veterans Monument Park. Free, Southern near Veterans Park, Rio Rancho, rrnm.gov. 12, The Magic of Kevin Spencer, 2pm. A performance for all ages and abilities featuring an award-winning magician in a fun show that combines storytelling, stage magic and audience participation. Free, Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle SE, lensic.org/events/the-magicof-kevin-spencer.

20, Corrales Special Thanksgiving

Growers Market, 11am-1pm. Providing community access to sustainable sources of locally grown food. Free, 500 Jones, Corrales, corralesgrowersmarket.com. 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.

December

Arts &Crafts

4, 11, 18, 25, 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.

17, Gingerbread House Decorating,

3:30-4:30pm. Make a gingerbread house to celebrate the holidays. Free, Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE, 2916295, abqlibrary.org. 20, Hanukkah Crafts for Kids, 3:304:30pm. Create things to celebrate the Festival of Lights; all materials provided; ages 6+, registration required. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 2916260, abqlibrary.org.

Classes & Workshops

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

4, 11, 18, 25, Free Sunday Mornings

at ABQ Museum, 9am-1pm, 2000 Mountain NW, 243-7255, cabq.gov.

7, Free First Wednesday ABQ Muse-

um, 9am-5pm, 2000 Mountain NW, ABQ, 243-7255, holdmyticket.com. 7, 14, 21, 28, Toddler Time, 9-10am. Explora opens an hour early for caregivers and toddlers to enjoy early childhood exhibit areas, storytime and a music jam. Included with admission/free for members & under age 1, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8323, explora.us.

31, New Year’s Eve Before Dark,

10am-2pm. Celebrate with the whole family; create a new-year inspired artwork, tour the museum galleries. Free, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, cabq.gov. Visual Arts Museum: Free for ages 16 and under and First Sunday for NM Residents, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org.

Dance

3-4, Christmas in NM, 2, 7pm, Sat; 2pm, Sun. Dance performance. National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, facebook.com/events/476728170617449. 3-4, “The Nutcracker,” 7pm, Sat; 2pm, Sun. The ballet is presented by the New Mexico Ballet Company featuring performances by current NYC and San Francisco Ballet stars. $11-$58 (plus ticketing fees), Popejoy Hall - UNM, 203 Cornell NE, 925-5858, newmexicoballetcompany.com/event/the-nutcracker-ballet. 10, 11, “Christmas Joy,” 6:30pm, Sat; 2pm, Sat & Sun. More than 65 classicallytrained dancers perform a collection of classical ballet, jazz and contemporary dances choreographed to traditional and contemporary Christmas music. $28$35/$2 discount students/seniors, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org, magnifydancecenter.com/ensemble.

11, World Ballet Series: “Nutcrack-

er,” 6:30pm. As part of the series, the “Nutcracker” is performed by a multinational cast of 50 professional ballet dancers in this family-friendly event with more than 150 hand-sewn costumes. $35$175, Kiva Auditorium, 401 2nd NW, facebook.com/events/1208376466402831.

16-18, “The Nutcracker in the Land

of Enchantment.” The only “Nutcracker” production in NM with a full, live orchestra. National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, festivalballetabq.org.

17-18 & 23-24, “The Nutcracker” by

Ballet Repertory Theatre, 1, 2, 7pm, Sats; 2, 7pm, Fris; 2pm, Sun. A favorite holiday tradition full of mischievous mice, sweet dancing treats and a sprinkle of sparkling snowflakes; familyfriendly. Nutcracker Tea to follow on Dec 24, $5 additional; meet the characters ad enjoy treats. $22-$30, KiMo Theatre, 423 Central NW, 888-1054, brtnm.com, kimotickets.com.

Exhibits

1-17, “Celebrating El Bosque.” Brian Stinson, an ABQ plein air painter, explores the beauty of the Middle Rio Grande. Free, Open Space Visitors Center, 6500 Coors NW, 768-4950, cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/openspace/events/art-show-brian-stinson.

1-31, “Stitched... Woven.. Appliqued... Embellished...

Pieced.”Artists are encouraged to explore all possibilities fiber brings to the art; reception is Dec 9. Free, Placitas Community Library, 453 Hwy 165, 8673355, placitaslibrary.com.

Fairs & Festivals

1, Route 66 Arts Alliance Winter

Arts Festival. Music, arts, crafts, food and entertainment. Free, Edgewood Elementary, Route 344 & Dinkle, edgewoodchambernm.com/holiday-crafts-fair.

1-3, Bosque del Apache Festival of the Cranes & Virtual Crane Fiesta.

Celebrate the return of the Sandhill Cranes to their winter home, Bosque del Apache. An opportunity for photography and birding classes as well as guided tours and hikes. Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, 1001 Hwy 1, San Antonio, 575-835-1828, friendsofbosquedelapache.org. 2, Holiday Craft & Plant Fair, 9am4pm. Food, more than 40 arts and crafts vendors, wreaths, poinsettias and greenery. Free, ABQ Garden Center, 10120 Lomas NE (inside Los Altos Park), 2966020, facebook.com/events/ 387041596701105/387041603367771/ 2, City of Rio Rancho Winterfest, 610pm. Event starts with a parade and ends with a tree lighting. Take photos with Santa, watch fireworks and grab a free cup of hot chocolate; parade at 6:30pm, tree lighting at 7:30pm. Free, Campus Park, 2516 King NE, Rio Rancho, rrnm.gov. 2, Old Town Holiday Stroll 2022, 59pm. Discover new stores and visit familiar staples of Old Town. Sip hot chocolate and enjoy live music by local musicians and dance groups. Free, Old Town, ABQ, albuquerqueoldtown.com/event/oldtown-holiday-stroll. 3, Twinkle Light Parade, 5:15pm. This family-friendly event rolls through Nob Hill, down a mile-long stretch of Route

Albuquerque Kids! Calendar Calendar Calendar

66 with floats, marching bands, cars, bikes and Santa. Check website for updated information, cabq.gov. 11, Pre-Chanukah Fest, 1-6pm. Congregation B’nai Israel, 4401 Indian School NE, abqjew.com/calendar.php.

Library Events

1-17, Letters to Santa. A post box will be set up so children can write to Santa. Drop off the letter and get one back from Kris Kringle, no postage needed; be sure to include the name and address to receive a letter back. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 7684320, abqlibrary.org. 10, Hooray for Holidays!, 11am-1pm. An inclusive celebration; experience how a variety of diverse holidays are celebrated by playing games, making crafts and hosting a decoration exchange throughout the month; for families with children up to age 18. Free, Main Library, 501 Copper NW, 768-5141, abqlibrary.org.

10, “Polar Express” Movie and Sto-

rytime,” 11am-1pm. Storytime with the book and then stay for the movie (rated G), plus a special treat. Free, Los Griegos Library, 1000 Griegos NW, 761-4020, abqlibrary.org.

17, Special Christmas Storytime and

Crafts, 2-3:30pm. Read stories, do activities and crafts and have Christmas treats; all materials provided; ages 3+, registration required. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Library NE, 291-6360, abqlibrary.org. 20, Gingerbread Extravaganza, 4:306:30pm. Ages 6-17 can build a gingerbread house; ages 5 and under can decorate a gingerbread man. First come, first served while supplies last. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 7684320, abqlibrary.org. 22, Reindeer Games for Kids, 3:304:30pm. win a penguin relay race, draw a snowman on your head & collect snowballs just like Rudolph and friends; for ages 6+, registration required. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Library NE, 291-6360, abqlibrary.org.

28, Winter-Themed Bingo for Kids,

3:30-4:30pm. Come and play winterthemed bingo, maybe win a prize; ages 6+, registration required. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org.

Music

2 & 3, Rio Rancho Children’s & Youth

Choruses Winter Concerts, 2pm. $15/$10 under 12 over 65, military, Avix Art Building, 4311 Sara SE, 2nd Floor, RR, rr-cc.org/buy-tickets.

3, Guitar New Mexico: Eric Dicker-

son, 3-4pm. He will perform as part of a classical guitar series. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo, NE, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org.

School Break Camps

21-23 & 27-30, Science is Everywhere Winter Break Single Day Camps:

“Science of Survival,” 7:30am-5:30pm, (free before- and after-care, 7:30-8:30am & 3:30-5:30pm). Students K-6th grade will enjoy multi-age collaborative experiences; see website for details. $75/$70 members each day, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 601 Eubank SE, 245-2137, nuclearmuseum.org.

28-30, School Break Explorer Camp, Ages 6-10: “Winter Bosque Habi-

tats,” 9am-noon. This elementary-aged youth program includes hiking and outdoor exploration, hands-on science, literacy and art activities. Children should attend camp prepared to explore the outdoors. $30 per child/per camp, Open Space, 6500 Coors NW, 768-4950, cabq.gov/openspace.

Science & Nature

3, Family Nature Club Hike for All

Ages, 10am-noon. Join an Open Space Educator on a family-friendly hike. Engage in hands-on learning as a family, listen to natural history fun facts, enjoy storytelling and seek out wildlife; come prepared to explore the outdoors, trail will accommodate larger-wheeled strollers. Free, registration required, play.cabq.gov.

3 & 4, 10 & 11, 17 & 18, 24 & 25, 31, Saturday & Sunday Guided Bird Walks,

8:30-10am. 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. 4, Bosque Wild Guided Hike, 8amnoon. A guided hike with volunteers who discuss the flora and fauna of the Bosque; reservations required. Free, Open Space, 6500 Coors NW, 768-4950, cabq.gov/openspace.

10, Discovery Days, Ages -5 with Grown up: “All About Adaptions,”

10-11am. Make discoveries about the natural world with hands-on science, story time and an art project. Leave with a packet of ideas and activities to continue discovering at home; registration required. $5 per family, Open Space Visitors Center, 6500 Coors NW, 768-4950, cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/openspace.

17, Saturday Explorer Camp, Age 6-

10, “All About Adaptions,” 9amnoon. This youth program includes hiking and outdoor exploration, hands-on science, literacy and art activities; registration required at play.cabq.gov. $10 per child/per session,. Open Space Visitors Center, 6500 Coors NW, 768-4950, cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/openspace. LEAP into Science: Various workshops invite children and families to explore different science topics. Free, various dates, time and libraries, abqlibraries.org. STEMLabs: Various themes explore activities centered around science, technology, engineering and math. Free, various dates, time and libraries, abqlibraries.org.

Stage

3, “The Lion, The Witch and The

Wardrobe,” 2 & 4pm. Enter the wardrobe and the magical world of Narnia, where a struggle to prevent an eternal winter looms between the White Witch and Aslan. $6 pre-sale/$8 door, The Black Box Theater, Musical Theatre SW, 6320 Domingo NE, Suite B, nmyoungactors.org. 4, Bach’s “Christmas Oratorio,” 3pm. NM Symphonic Chorus presents this performance with a full orchestra and vocal soloist. $20/$30/$50, Simms Auditorium, 6400 Wyoming NE, nmschorus.org.

7, Mannheim Steamroller Christ-

mas, 7:30pm, The program celebrates the group’s recent anniversary of 35 years since the first Christmas album and includes multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. Experience the magic as the spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. $65-$95, Popejoy Hall, 203 Cornell NE, 277-3824, popejoypresents.com. 9, Mariachi Christmas, 7:30pm. Swirling dresses, lively violins and trumpets; the show presents the sights and sounds of Mexico at Christmas with rich mariachi music accompanying traditional ballet folklórico. $25-$65, Popejoy Hall, 203 Cornell NE, 277-3824, popejoypresents.com.

16-18, 22-24, 30-31, Rodgers & Ham-

mersteins “Cinderella,” 7:30pm, Fri & Sat; 2pm, Sun. Adapted for the stage, with warmth and hilarity, this fairytale warms the hearts of children and adults alike. $25, Musical Theater Southwest, 6320 Domingo NE, Suite B, 243-0596, mtsabq.org/box-office/cinderella.

31, Opera Southwest Presents New

Year’s with the Opera, 2:30pm. A fun variety show featuring Opera Southwest’s recent performers, the ABQ Youth Symphony and the Opera SW Chamber Orchestra with a variety of opera favorites and light classics. $53/$63/$53, ABQ Journal Theatre, 1701 4th SW, 7244771, nhccnm.org.

Storytelling

17, Storytelling Under the Cotton-

wood, 10:30am-noon. Hear wisdom tales told by storyteller Dianne Rossbach. $3 parking/day use, Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, 2901 Candelaria NW, rgnc.org.

Animal Tales with the BioPark.

Enjoy the reading of an animal-related book. The BioPark will bring animals and biofacts that represent the animals in the story for kids to meet. Free, various libraries, dates and times, abqlibrary.org.

Just for Teens

10, Get Crafty with Book Page Holi-

day Trees, 2-4pm. Use old paperback books to make seasonal trees; ages 13+, materials provided, registration required. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org.

Especially for Parents

8, Early Literacy Workshop for Par-

ents and Caregivers, 10:30-11am. Help get Every Child Ready to Read with this fun, interactive 30-minute workshop. Learn how to use the early literacy activities to prepare your young child for reading; for ages 0-5. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291- 6260, abqlibrary.org.

Also of Interest

4 , Corrales: Arts in the Village,

10am-4pm. Free, Corrales Main Street, 350-3955, visitcorrales.com/calendar. 4, Holiday Dreams Cirque, 3pm. Holograms, projection mapping, holiday music and lasers along with a cast of award-winning acrobats, daredevils and cirque-performers. $29-$85, Rio Rancho Events Center, 3001 Civic Center Circle NE, rioranchoeventscenter.com/event/holiday-dreams-cirque.

9, Gingerbread House Showdown,

3-7pm. Bring the kids or come alone to build a winter wonderland gingerbread house; all supplies provided with purchase. Enjoy music, food and sweet treats. $15, Flying Road Runner Bakery, 303 Romero NW, Suite 124, 683-5992, flyingroadrunnerbakery.com.

10, Elite Tuner New Mexico Season

Closer, 3-8pm. Car show, 2step, giveaways, music. $20-$50, Expo NM, 300 San Pedro NE, visitalbuquerque.org/event. 10, Toy Train Swap Meet, 9am-2pm. Buy, sell, swap. Raffle drawing every 30 min (10am-1pm), see the Modular “O” Gauge Train Layout; trains, parts, scenery track and collectors’ items. $5 family/$3 person/free TTOS members, Netherwood Park Church of Christ, 5101 Indian School NE, ttosnmd.org. 10, Winter Arts & Craft Fair, 9am3pm. Handmade crafts, art, food and music; support local artists and students. Free, Volcano Vista High School, 8100 Rainbow NW, 890-0343, sites.google.com/aps.edu/vvhsartsandcraftsfair/home.

10-11, Railyards Holiday Market,

10am-4pm. Keep it local for the holidays: vendors of made-from-scratch foods and quality handmade crafts will convene for the 9th annual holiday market. Free, ABQ Railyards, 777 1st SW, 600-1109, railyardsmarket.org/holiday-market.php.

18, Corrales Special Christmas

Growers Market, 11am-1pm. Providing community access to sustainable sources of locally grown food. Free, 500 Jones, Corrales, corralesgrowersmarket.com.

20, The Illusionists - Magic of the

Holidays, 7:30pm. A mix of outrageous and astonishing acts packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions; all ages, $40-$75, Popejoy Hall, 203 Cornell NE, 277-3824, popejoypresents.com.