Albuquerque Area Kids! Calendar Calendar Our calendar is as accurate as possible, but times, places & dates of events can change, so be sure to call ahead. To have your events listed free in our next calendar, fill out our calendar form at newmexico-kids.com, or send date, time, place, cost, description of activity, sponsoring organization and contact phone to kids@newmexicokids.com. The deadline is Feb 16 for listings in March/April. Calendar listings are not guaranteed because of space limitations. All phone numbers have a 505 area code unless otherwise noted.
Sat, Sun. This classic is transported to territorial NM in the late 1800s with elements of the state’s heritage and traditions. $49/$39/$29/$20/$14/$2 discounts for students, seniors and members, NHCC, ABQ Journal Theatre, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, festivalballetabq@gmail.com.
December Highlights
15, 22, 29, 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. 15-31, “The We Create Youth” Tile Mosaic Exhibit, -pm. Wild Hearts Gallery, Placitas, 221-B, NM-165, Placitas, 361-2710, wildheartsgallery-nm.com.
Arts & Crafts 18, Holiday Family Craft, 3:30pm. Enjoy creating holiday crafts. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 2916260, abqlibrary.org. 18, 25, Family Art Workshops, 12:30pm. Families try a variety of art mediums, materials supplied; all ages. Included with admission, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 243-7255, cabq.gov. 21, Holiday Craft Lab, 2-4pm. Create crafty gifts or ornaments in this buffetstyle, free-for-all crafting extravaganza. Materials provided, ages 6+. Registration required, limited to 15. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org.
Classes & Workshops 19, 26, Kadampa Center Meditation for Kids Online, 10-11:30am. In this lighthearted and fun class, children will build inner strength and confidence by developing good qualities with a short meditation, teaching and activities to help increase patience, respect, giving and kindness; ages 4-13. Free, meditationinnewmexico.org/calendar.
Cultural Centers & Museums 15-31, Pueblo Gingerbread House Contest Display. Enter a Gingerbread house inspired by a Pueblo village, house, community church or historic building; a unique way to share and enjoy Pueblo culture. Included with admission/free members, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW, 843-7270, indianpueblo.org. 31, New Year’s Eve Before Dark, 10am-2pm. Create holiday-inspired artwork and tour the galleries, Free, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 243-7255, NW, 764-6517, cabq.gov.
Dance 17-19, Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment, 7pm, Fri, Sat, Sun; 2pm,
Exhibits
Fairs & Festivals 15-17, 19-22, Trolly of Lights. See ABQ’s Holiday lights from the trolly. Tours last 75 minutes, please dress for 30 degree weather, visit website for times and details. $15-$30/Free lap sitters under age 5, Hotel ABQ, 800 Rio Grande NW, 200-2642, tourabq.com/abqtrolley. 15-23 & 26-30, River of Lights, 5-10pm (last entry 9pm). Millions of twinkling lights and nearly 600 holiday displays can been seen at the largest walkthrough light show in the state. Timed tickets can be purchased online. $7$17/Free ages 2 and under, ABQ BioPark Botanical Garden, 2601 Central NW, 7682000, cabq.gov, riveroflights.org. 15-31, Lights of Enchantment. A Community First program with more than 350 displays and more than one million points of light. Sandia Speedway, 100 Speedway Park SW, holdmyticket.com, lightsofenchantment.com. 15-31, Winter Wonderland, 6pm. A drive-thru holiday experience combining holiday spirit and NM culture into a family friendly attraction, with a walking section with vendors and Santa. A portion of ticket sales go to Carrie Tingley Hospital. $30/vehicle, Expo NM, 300 San Pedro NE, winterwonderlandnm.com.
Library Events 18, “Polar Express,” Rated [G], 2pm. Enjoy a reading of the book and a viewing of the movie, followed by a holiday surprise; registration required, limited to 20. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org.
Music 18, Holiday Pops!, 6pm. Holiday Pops! NM Philharmonic is joined by the Manzano Day School Chorus, and the ABQ and Youth Symphony with traditional sing-alongs; ages 2-11 must wear a mask, no children under 2. $24-$80, Popejoy Hall, UNM, 203 Cornell NE, 277-3824, unmtickets.com.
18, Polyphony: Voices of New Mexico, 10:30am. A 45-minute concert for all ages. Please consider bringing one or two non-perishable food items in support of the Cathedral of St. John's Food Pantry. Free, Cathedral of St. John, 318 Silver SW 821-1956, polyphonynm.com. 19, Mariachi Christmas, 3pm. Join for a NM holiday tradition with swirling dresses, lively violins, horns. Children ages 2-11 must wear a mask, no children under age 2. $25-$65, Popejoy Hall, UNM, 203 Cornell NE, 277-3824, unmtickets.com.
School Break Camps 20-23, Arctic Adventure Winter Break Camp, JCC ABQ, 9am-4pm. Daily schedules include physical activities, arts & crafts, gaming puzzling, science experiments and Jewish culture; aftercare available 8-9am and 4-5pm. $65/$55 members per day, Jewish Community Center of Greater ABQ, 5520 Wyoming NE, 418-4455, jccabq.org. 20-23 & 27-30, “Science is Everywhere,” Winter Day Camps, 7:30am5:30pm. Multi-age collaborative camper experiences. Camp is 8:30am-3:30pm with free before an after care. Masks, daily COVID-19 screenings and registration required; as well as lunch, two snacks and refillable water bottle. Grades K-6. $70/$65 members per session, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 601 Eubank SE, 245-2137, nuclearmuseum.org . 20-22, Winter Adventure Camp, Animal Humane NM. Dec 20 is ages 1113, 9am-3pm; Dec 21 ages 8-10, 9am3:30pm; Dec 22 ages 5-7, 9am-noon. Camps include virtual learning sessions, “Share Your Work Wednesdays,” Animal Art Poster Challenge and SNIFF FUNdraiser. $45/camp, Animal Humane NM, 615 Virginia SE,nmalhumanenm.org/winteradventure-camp. 20-22, 27-29, Explora School’s Out Camps, 9am-noon or 1-4pm. These halfday camps are multi-age collaborative camp experiences with STEAM engagement and include activities like making snowflake designs with reflections, creating animals with LEGO sets and solving puzzles. Camps are broken up into Pre K and K-5th. See website for details. $50/$45 members, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8323, explora.us.
Stage 16-18, 22-24, “A Christmas Carol,” 7:30pm; 1pm, Dec 24. A highly inventive adaptation of the classic Dickens story, pared down to its essential elements. At press time, COVID vaccinations or a negative COVID test result within 48 hours required to attend performances. $23/$21/$19/$15 ages under 13, ABQ Little Theater, 224 San Pasquale SW, 242-4750, Albuquerquelittletheatre.org. 17, “La Estrella”: A Flamenco Story of the King’s Quest, 7-9pm. Witness the story of the three kings told through flamenco. $35/$25 in person, $20 virtual viewing pass, National Institute of Fla-
menco, 1771 Bellamah NW, Suite A, 2427600, nifnm.org. 31, Opera Southwest: New Year’s with the Opera!, 2pm. A fun variety show featuring ABQ Youth Symphony and the Opera SW Chamber Orchestra, $49/$59/$69, NHCC, ABQ Journal Theatre, 11701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org.
Storytime 15, Pajama Storytime, 5:30pm. A cozy family storytime in the evening. Feel free to wear pajamas and bring a stuffed friend. Stories, songs, rhymes and activities. Free, Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE, 291-6295, abqlibrary.org. 18, Stories by the Fireside, 5-7pm. Enjoy storytelling of a Pueblo tale around the bonfire as well as Pueblo dance performances. Admission is a new toy or clothing item for boys/girls ages 318 or three non-perishable food items, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW. 843-7270, indianpueblo.org. 25, Stories by the Fireside (Virtual), 5-6pm. Enjoy storytelling of a Pueblo tale online via Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, indianpueblo.org/stories-by-the-fireside2021.
Also of Interest 18-21, Santa’s Workshop Fiasco Escape Room, 2 & 4pm, Sat; 3pm, Sun; 4:30 & 6:30pm, Mon & Tue. Participants have 60 minutes to free santa from an escape room. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org. 31, Noon Year’s Eve Celebration, noon. Music, balloon drop, family fun, experiments and a raffle. Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8323, explora.us.
January Classes & Workshops 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Kadampa Center Meditation for Kids Online, 1011:30am. In this lighthearted and fun class, children build inner strength and confidence by developing good qualities with a short meditation, teaching & activities to help increase patience, respect, giving and kindness; ages 4-13. Free, meditationinnewmexico.org/calendar.
Cultural Centers & Museums 1-6, Pueblo Gingerbread House Contest Display. Enter a Gingerbread house inspired by a Pueblo village, house, community church or historic building; a unique way to share and enjoy Pueblo culture. Included with admission/free members, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW, 843-7270,
January/February 2022
New Mexico Kids!
19
