Family events in Albuquerque, NM

Take your chess beyond the basics with a follow up class at Santa Fe Community College. This session focuses on more advanced tactics and strategic thinking for players who already understand the fundamentals. Open to all ages.

Explore historic Old Town on guided walking tours that bring its culture, legends, and Route 66 heritage to life. Professional guides lead guests through scenic streets and tucked-away passages, sharing stories of lost loves, Civil War battles, murders, hangings, and hidden cemeteries that linger around the plaza and its dark alleys. A daytime history and Route 66 stroll is offered daily, and the original ghost walk of Old Town takes place nightly. Tours happen outdoors, offering an open-air alternative to crowded buses or trolleys. Locally woman owned and operated, this experience has been featured on the Travel Channel and shows such as Weird Travels, The Dead Files, Dead Famous, Breaking Bad, In Plain Sight, and Coast to Coast Radio. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes, since tours go on rain, storm or shine.

The Downtown Growers’ Market celebrates 30 years as a community hub, long cherished as a Saturday morning tradition, a springboard for small farms and businesses, and a welcoming place to connect with neighbors. Browse a bounty of New Mexico grown produce, from heirloom tomatoes to roasted chiles, and explore handmade art and wellness items created by local makers. Enjoy hot, ready to eat food and snacks beneath the trees while live music and other entertainment set a lively weekend atmosphere, including a performance by a local band. Yoga is offered with donations appreciated. An information booth is available for questions, and SNAP benefits are doubled on local food when redeemed there. Please honor parking meters and lot fees, and avoid blocking residential areas or business access. Leashed pets are welcome, and guests are asked to clean up after them.

Hosted by High Desert Mustang Club, the 2nd Annual Power & Performance Car Show highlights a wide range of cars, trucks, and performance builds while raising funds for the Veterans Integration Center of New Mexico. All proceeds support services that help local veterans transition to civilian life. Car enthusiasts, supporters of veterans, and community members can look forward to a day focused on vehicles and a meaningful cause. Sponsorship opportunities are available; for details, email hdmustangclub@gmail.com.

New Mexico Comic Expo fills Marriott Albuquerque with a two-day celebration of comics, pop culture, cosplay, gaming, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, and fandom. Attendees can meet acclaimed comic creators alongside celebrity and voice talent, enjoy cosplay showcases, browse Artist Alley, shop vendors and collectibles, and take in panels and family-friendly activities throughout the event. The convention is dedicated to honoring the creators who inspire audiences, supporting local artists and businesses, and bringing fans together through a community-focused celebration of creativity and pop culture. Children 12 and under receive free admission.

Explore more than a hundred activities spread across five performance spaces, six areas for music and dance workshops, and two or three dedicated jam spots. Get hands-on at an instrument petting zoo, browse makers selling arts and crafts, grab a bite from food stalls, and find family-friendly fun in a tent just for kids. Visit the merchandise and consignment booths, join a band scramble and group sing alongs, and take advantage of helpful amenities including a complimentary instrument check, bicycle parking, free parking, and golf cart rides to help with transport.

Battle four relentless outbreaks in a head-to-head Pandemic tournament at Empire Board Game Library. Teams of two compete across synchronized games where the draw and infection decks are identically ordered, spotlighting teamwork and strategy over luck. Only one simultaneous round is played. The field is capped at 12 teams. Entry is $25 per team and includes a day pass for open gaming beyond the tournament. Sign-up sheets will be available at the front counter. Prizes are awarded to top finishers and to the best costumes. Standings are determined by the fewest turns needed to cure all four diseases, or by which team endures the longest if cures are not completed.

STEAM Day at the Rail Yards Market invites curious minds to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through interactive activities. Create a shining copper foil picture with Lisa Richards, and learn about the brain with The Mind Research Network as they share how research deepens our understanding of ourselves. Enjoy hands-on experiments and creative challenges for all ages, with additional programming to be announced. The market welcomes EBT, SNAP, and WIC with doubling, offers free admission and parking, and is ADA accessible. Pets are welcome in cool weather.