Events in Rio Rancho, NM

Enjoy tacos at Arturo’s, with ground beef tacos for $1.50 each and shredded chicken or shredded beef tacos for $1.99 each. Dine-in and drive-thru options are available.

Looking for a place to work while enjoying a drink? Bring your laptop to Tractor Westside and enjoy $5 beers and ciders during happy hour.

Enjoy a trivia night at Swing-N-Pickle, where teams can test their knowledge and compete for prizes.

Enjoy karaoke on Albuquerque’s Westside with KJ Famous Amos, and grab some food from Teppanyaki King 505.

Enjoy dinner and socializing with 505 Steampunk. Longtime steampunk enthusiasts and those curious about the community are welcome.

Discover beginner bachata in a relaxed, encouraging class designed for newcomers. With a steady pace, clear breakdowns, and plenty of repetition, you can build a strong foundation and learn at your own pace.

Build your Salsa skills with simple, easy-to-follow solo footwork patterns. Practice timing and develop the confidence to express yourself on the social dance floor. Learning to dance solo is an important part of becoming a well-rounded Salsa dancer.

An advanced beginner bachata class for dancers with consistent training who are ready to deepen their practice. Refine your skills, explore dynamic layers, and build confidence in a fun, challenging, and joyful setting.

A bi-weekly gathering for the Game Designers of Albuquerque to meet, play games, discuss designs, and more. For information about contacting the group, email gamedesignersabq@gmail.com.

A weekly gathering for people over 60 to play games and connect with a welcoming community at the Eastside location.

A grief group focused on the stages of grief while participants are on their recovery pathway.

Put your wits to the test with free, fun trivia. Bring your gang for a chance to win $10 to $25 in house cash prizes.

Explore your body's kinetic capabilities in a wellness class focused on building endurance, strength, and self-mastery through movement. This practice offers a fun way to stay in shape and keep moving.

Enjoy a beginner-friendly salsa class focused on building foundations and feeling the music. No partner is needed, and the class welcomes both newcomers and those refreshing their basics.

Create three handmade soaps inspired by fall in this seasonal workshop. Choose an Aloe, Cocoa Butter, or Goat’s Milk base, then layer in autumn scents to make bars for gifting or personal use. Learn soap-making techniques and leave with three finished soaps and skills to make more at home.

Gamers of all experience levels can learn and play modern board games, from family-friendly choices to more complex hobby games. The evening offers a chance to explore new games and connect with others who enjoy the hobby. Empire Board Game Library also has sandwiches, desserts, snacks, and a drink menu featuring local coffee and espresso. The evening costs $7, compared with the library’s usual rate of $4 per hour.

This gathering offers a one-hour workout followed by a one-hour support group for anyone in recovery.

Enjoy a pub quiz on Albuquerque’s Westside, hosted by Eric L Brower, with food served by Joseph’s Kitchen.

Start the holiday season with a merry mixer, where attendees can shop and enjoy treats. It’s a chance to get your holiday shopping underway.

Chess Night features weekly USCF-rated quads with a G/25d5 time control, along with casual games. Entry to the rated quads is free.

Connect with peers in recovery to discuss financial planning, building credit, major purchases, and other general money matters.

Build Bachata skills through a bootcamp series designed for absolute beginners, dancers with limited experience, and returning participants. Lessons cover foundations, timing structure, basic footwork, partnerwork practice, turn fundamentals, and confidence building, with a focus on continuing progression and preparing to transition safely to the social dance floor. The series can also be purchased as part of a Beginner Track Package with Bachata 102.

Enjoy a karaoke night hosted by Swing-N-Pickle, with music, food, drinks, and a full bar. Bring your friends and take a turn at the microphone.

Take your bachata beyond the basics in this intermediate class for dancers with solidified fundamentals. Explore creating combinations, refining musicality, and building confidence to dance with creativity and flow.

Explore the layered structure, timing, and rhythms of salsa music in a class focused on musicality. Build a deeper understanding of the music, strengthen your connection to its rhythms, refine your timing, and develop greater expression and confidence in your dancing.

Enjoy an upbeat karaoke gathering where singers of all levels can take the stage, cheer on others, and connect. The event features DJ Danielsan, music, drinks, local craft beer, and local cuisine. There is no cover, and all ages are welcome.

Explore tango musicality in classes for dancers with TangoXchange. Each class costs $20, or you can take both classes for $30, with a 30-minute break between them. Student scholarships are available by contacting TangoXchange.

Enjoy a free, fun trivia night with friends, with $5 to $15 in house cash prizes up for grabs. Bring your gang and put your wits to the test.

Build on foundational salsa skills and deepen your understanding of the dance for the social floor. This class is designed for those who already have a basic grasp of the fundamentals and want to develop their knowledge further. Absolute beginners are encouraged to take an introductory class before participating.

Parents and caregivers can receive personal instruction from certified technicians on choosing and properly using car seats and booster seats. Appointments are available during regular operating hours at a permanent location.

Explore Old Town Albuquerque on a guided outdoor stroll through its historic pathways, tucked-away corners, and living history. Tours share stories of the area’s culture and heritage, along with legends and accounts of lost loves, Civil War battles, murders, hangings, and hidden cemeteries. The offerings include a history, legends, and Route 66 stroll, as well as a ghost walk. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Tours take place rain or shine.

Discover Turkey Drool, a brown-style ale layered with complex flavors. Sour mahlab cherry pits lend notes of cherry, while Mexican spices add a hint of mint and fresh vanilla brings the flavors together. The beer was featured in Sam Calagione’s Extreme Brewing, A Deluxe Edition with 14 New Homebrew Recipes.

Explore Old Town on a private walking tour tailored to your interests, with a knowledgeable guide sharing its history, legends, architecture, cultures, and community. Follow historic streets and alleys, discover details of the area’s past, and hear stories connected to early American Indian communities, Spanish exploration, the Civil War, and trade along the Santa Fe Trail. The tour includes historical photos, trivia, and facts about Albuquerque and New Mexico. Its relaxed format allows time for questions and conversation, while your interests help shape the route and stories. The tour lasts 75 minutes to 2 hours and accommodates up to five people, with additional guests available for an added charge.

This group offers an hour-long workout followed by an hour of support for anyone in active recovery.

Las Folkloristas de Nuevo México and Grupo Sangre de Cristo present Our Lady of the Tortilla, a play by Luis Santeiro, at El Chante Casa de Cultura in Albuquerque. This collaboration honors the late Cipriano Vigil Sr. and the late Arsenio Córdova, who dedicated their lives to music, dance, and theater. Their daughters, Fela Vigil-Piñon and Theresa (Tessa) Córdova, Ph.D., co-direct a production that blends humor with thoughtful themes. Centered on the intertwined lives of the Cruz and Cantú families, the story turns when Tia Dolores Cantú, busy with an order for her catering business, notices the image of the Virgin Mary on a tortilla, setting off a whirlwind of reactions. Originally staged at the INTAR Hispanic American Arts Center in New York City, the work is noted as a story that could unfold anywhere and at any time. Tickets are $10. Due to limited space, reservations are available by phone at 575-779-0445.

DJ D-Monic brings together classic turntablism and carefully selected music spanning genres from past and present.

The Rio Rancho Astronomical Society holds its regular monthly meeting at Rainbow Park Observatory in Rio Rancho. The gathering is free and open to the public. A stargazing session is planned after the meeting, depending on weather conditions.

ZHU brings a live performance to Revel ABQ in Albuquerque.

Spend an evening with goth, post-punk, darkwave, industrial, EBM, and more, with music from DJ Riff Rat and DJ Dstrbnce Pepe Elle Monstrito on sound. Spectra Youth will handle the Dark Market.

Explore the spooky side of historic Old Town Albuquerque on a lantern-lit walking tour led by professional guides. The 105-minute experience brings together local history, legends, folklore, reported ghost stories, and accounts of paranormal activity, including tales connected to lost loves, Civil War battles, murders, and hidden cemeteries. Guides also share the basics of ghost hunting and evidence gathered by investigators. The tour is family friendly but rated PG because some historical material may be disturbing to younger or sensitive guests. It is a storytelling tour, not a haunted house or paranormal investigation, and generally visits locations from outside rather than entering buildings. Skeptics are welcome, and guests may bring a digital camera.

Explore the history and reported hauntings of Old Town Albuquerque on a private, lantern-lit walking tour led by professional guides. Over a two-hour stroll through its historic streets, hear legends, folklore, ghost stories, and accounts of actual events connected to more than three centuries of local history. The family-friendly storytelling blends chills and humor, with opportunities to stop and sit along the way. The tour is rated PG, and guides can adapt the stories for more sensitive guests upon request. It is not a haunted house or a paranormal investigation, and the group reviews reported stories and evidence so guests can draw their own conclusions.

New Mexico Entertainment presents a special screening of Practical Magic, a story about two orphaned sisters raised in a magical family who confront a deadly love curse while embracing their powers, their bond, and the possibility of true love. The limited-seat screening offers early-bird presale ticket holders a chance to win door prizes from local businesses and organizations, including Bubonicon, along with guaranteed seating. Tickets are non-refundable. Bring your ticket confirmation and current state ID for check-in at the Guild box office.

Connect with peers in recovery over a shared meal, resources, and laughter.

This group offers an hour-long workout followed by an hour of support for anyone in active recovery.

Browse a wide selection of more than 25,000 quality-checked books, movies, CDs, puzzles, and other items, including art, games, vinyl, and craft supplies. The collection includes materials across many genres, with new items added monthly and older selections reduced to 25 cents. Items are priced 70 to 90 percent below their original list prices. Proceeds support programs and services of the Public Library Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, including summer reading, community outreach, and staff development.

Take a personalized walking tour through Old Town Albuquerque, exploring its history, cultures, community, and distinctive architecture. Certified guides share authentic information, historical photos, trivia, and stories about the area, from its founding in 1706 to the Civil War and the Santa Fe Trail. The route, focus, and locations can be shaped by your group’s interests and questions. Private tours accommodate groups of up to 150 people, with a casual atmosphere that encourages detailed interaction with the guide.

Learn practical self-defense skills in a supportive seminar led by Minitrez Martial Arts. Participants will practice holding boundaries, recognizing how predators operate, escaping chokes and grabs, and responding if they end up on the ground. The seminar is for women and young women ages 12 and up, offering an opportunity to learn side by side.

Enjoy a relaxed art afternoon with Open Arts Studio NM. Bring a project of your own or explore the available art supplies and see what inspires you. A monthly creative prompt offers a little inspiration, whether you want to experiment, make art, or spend time around other makers. There is no pressure or expectation, just space to unwind, connect, and create together.

Create a cozy, winter-themed terrarium in this beginner-friendly workshop. Step-by-step guidance covers planting, layering, and long-term care. Materials include a glass vessel, soil, drainage rock, moss, live succulents, decorative stones, and seasonal accents. You’ll take home your completed terrarium. Warm specialty brews and signature piñon coffee are available to enjoy while crafting.

Stop by for a walk-in opportunity to get a tattoo or piercing.

Celebrate the holidays with a Yu-Gi-Oh! charity tournament supporting food donations. Entry requires at least five non-perishable food items, each weighing a minimum of 10.5 ounces and bearing an expiration date no sooner than March 1, 2027. Duelists exchange their donations for one Star Chip postcard. One Star Chip is at stake in each of four rounds, and the round winner claims the chips at stake. At the end of the fourth round, duelists receive one Prize Pack for each Star Chip they turn in, up to nine Prize Packs.

Violet Grohl and Suzy Clue bring the Be Sweet To Me Tour to Launchpad in Albuquerque. The show is open to all ages.

Fresh from being named finalists for “Best New Mexico Song,” “Best Bluegrass Song,” and “Best Album of the Year” at the 2025 New Mexico Music Awards, Mineral Hill promises a jolly, rousing performance. The group has performed hundreds of times in Albuquerque and across the Southwest, including at the Albuquerque Museum’s Third Thursday amphitheater series, Sunport Serenades, and the Old Town Holiday Stroll.

Francis Ellis performs for an evening of comedy filled with laughs and entertainment. Expect a fun, lighthearted show and a memorable night.

A lineup featuring INOHA, Buddha Trixie, and Flight By Nothing brings the This Might Be Useful Tour to Launchpad. The show is open to all ages.

Explore Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as tapping, in a welcoming group led by Chris Acklen, a clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and clinical supervisor with tapping training and experience. The technique involves tapping a sequence of acupressure points to help release physical and emotional pain. No previous tapping experience is necessary. A love offering is requested.

Enjoy New Mexican-made wines from Los Ranchos Winery while painting stunning sandhill cranes, beautiful birds that visit Kelly Jo Designs by Wine each year when the temperature is right for them.

As temperatures drop, get creative with the new Highlander design, complete with its favorite cozy scarf, while sipping beverages from Los Ranchos Winery.

Make Sunday Funday a trivia night with a free, fun weekly game and a chance to win $10 to $30 in house cash prizes.

This comedy show features Francis Ellis at Quezada's Comedy Club & Cantina at Santa Ana Casino, offering a night filled with laughs and live entertainment.

Enjoy a movie on the bowling lanes, with food, drinks, and cozy lane seating. Beloved favorites bring together laughs and bowling for a fun outing with friends and family.

These free educational lunch events are for people who worked at Sandia, Los Alamos, or a uranium site. Hosted by CNS Cares, a home care provider for energy workers, the sessions offer information about potential eligibility for compensation, health benefits, and in-home care at no cost. Seating is limited, and RSVP is requested.

Put your knowledge of Christmas Vacation to the test with themed trivia hosted by Dan Pennington. Compete for prizes in a fun trivia gathering.

Elmo and his Sesame Street friends bring a brand-new Sesame Street Live production to Rio Rancho Events Center, packed with lively singing and dancing. Families can share the fun with songs like Sunny Days, Elmo's Got the Moves, and Letter of the Day. The show invites little ones and their grownups to laugh, learn, and play together, creating memories that last well beyond the closing number.

Comedian Jourdain Fisher brings a night of stand-up to Quezada's Comedy Club & Cantina. The show features jokes and playful storytelling for an evening of laughter.

Hosted at Sabana Grande Recreation Center, the Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival brings together a variety of crafters offering unique gifts for friends, family, or yourself during the holiday season. Admission for shoppers is free. Vendor registration is closed, and official organizers will not ask for direct messages or replies to discussion posts or emails regarding registration.

Browse crochet items, keychains, and more from local small businesses, and find gifts for your holiday shopping.

Parents and caregivers can receive one-on-one guidance from certified technicians on choosing and correctly using car seats and booster seats. These services are offered by appointment during normal operating hours at a permanent fitting station. To schedule or request more information, call 1-800-321-6145.

Jourdain Fisher brings his comedy to Quezada's Comedy Club & Cantina for an evening of laughs. Experience a live comedy show centered on his performance.

As I Lay Dying and The Curse Within perform in celebration of 20 years of Shadows Are Security. The show is open to all ages.

Start your holiday shopping at a craft show and support local businesses at Cottonwood Mall. The mall also features local New Mexico stores, including Grayskull Toys & Collectibles, Puffed Up Candy, and Anime Jutsu.

The winter season begins with Peak Season: A Makers Market, a two-day showcase of local creators and specialty vendors at the Angel Fire Community Center. Attendees can explore handmade pieces, original artwork, distinctive gifts, and other unique finds as live music plays. Food options and seasonal treats round out the experience, creating a cheerful mountain town vibe. It offers an easy way to get a head start on holiday shopping or to enjoy a relaxed weekend outing.

Enjoy a free open gaming meetup focused on board games and socializing with other adults. Choose from a large assortment of party, casual, and heavy strategy games, with no hourly game fee. Food and beverages are available for purchase, including non-alcoholic options, and drinking beer is not required. Children are welcome at the venue, though the meetup is intended for adults.

Milonga Suerte Loca is a monthly gathering at Las Puertas for connecting through dance, conversation, and atmosphere. Dancers move to the music in a relaxed, flowing ronda, accompanied by a sound system described as one of New Mexico’s best. DJ lineups include Michelle McRuiz, Elizabeth Auden, G & Bobby B, Graham, Fernando Robles, Paul Akmajian, and Sohrab Soltani.

This holiday Show & Shine welcomes vehicles of all makes, years, models, and styles, including custom builds, classics, hot rods, lowriders, off-road vehicles, trucks, and motorcycles. Vendors, families, and food trucks will also be part of the event. To enter a vehicle, bring a new, unwrapped toy valued at $20 or make a $20 donation to Toys for Tots. Plush toys and stuffed animals are not accepted, and online registration is not available. The show lot will be closed to traffic during public hours after vehicle load-in, and parked vehicles cannot be started, moved, or taken out early. Outlaw Desert Racing will be onsite, along with U.S. Marine Corps Liaison Paul Caputo to receive and manage donations.

Rise & Network brings entrepreneurs and business owners together at Cafe Bella Coffee for purposeful conversation and new connections. The focus is building relationships among professionals across New Mexico, creating opportunities to expand networks and share ideas. Please plan to arrive on time.

Sheryl Underwood delivers an evening of stand up packed with laughs. Expect a comedy show that keeps the laughter going from beginning to end.

Arkansauce brings the spirit of the Ozarks to Albuquerque with a high-energy mix of newgrass, rich harmonies, and a driving groove. The progressive string quartet blends improvisational jams, deep bass lines, intricate rhythms, and sharp songwriting in a performance made for both listening and dancing.

At La Cueva High School, this holiday craft fair brings together more than 250 vendors for a large-scale shopping experience. It is a chance to support local while browsing a wide range of offerings. Given the size of the fair, planning ahead is recommended.

This full-day community workshop focuses on improving quality of life for people living with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy. Presentations cover care guidelines, disease management, research and clinical trial updates, family wellness and caregiver support. The program also includes physical therapy instruction and an equipment demonstration, along with an open house featuring local family resources and representatives from equipment vendors and the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Attendance is free. Professional childcare is provided, with activities, games, movies, breakfast, lunch and snacks. Breakfast and lunch are provided for attendees.

Your Weight Matters Albuquerque offers a free, four hour program focused on practical guidance and encouragement for anyone navigating weight and health. In a supportive, nonjudgmental setting, participants hear from experts in weight management, nutrition, and mental health who address common challenges and share strategies that can help. Topics include why weight gain occurs and why it can be hard to maintain weight loss, how to choose an eating approach that suits individual needs, techniques for managing stress without relying on calories, and an overview of treatment options. The experience also includes a free brunch and time to connect with others who understand similar experiences.

Enjoy a night of comedy featuring Sheryl Underwood, with plenty of laughs in store.

Get introduced to Union Arena with a My Hero Academia themed demo deck session. This beginner friendly event focuses on teaching the fundamentals of gameplay for anyone looking to learn in Rio Rancho, NM.

Presented by AEG, Sam Barber takes the stage as part of The American Route Tour. This event welcomes attendees of all ages, and doors will open before the performance begins.

Chad Daniels takes the stage for a live stand-up set at Quezada's Comedy Club & Cantina. Expect a night of laughter with nonstop comedy and plenty of fun.

Experience the holiday spirit at Albuquerque’s German Christmas market, featuring authentic German food and drinks such as fresh-baked cookies, cakes, breads and pretzel varieties, plus Glühwein, the traditional German mulled wine, and Kinderpunsch, a non-alcoholic holiday punch. Explore artisan gifts, handcrafted holiday décor, and distinctive finds from vendors near and far. Whether you are searching for the perfect Christmas gift or simply enjoying the festive atmosphere, this market welcomes all ages.

Live rock and roll takes center stage at Lounge54 at Santa Ana Star Casino, filling the room with upbeat energy in a welcoming setting.

Chad Daniels takes the stage for a live stand-up performance at Quezada's Comedy Club & Cantina. Look forward to a fun night of comedy with plenty of laughs.

Take part in a run that raises money for the New Mexico Dream Center, a local nonprofit providing support services to survivors of human trafficking. Registration information and further details will be shared soon. An interest form is available for updates and a discount code.

Enjoy lively music spanning traditional klezmer, Israeli, Middle Eastern, and Sephardic sounds. This Albuquerque ensemble brings infectious rhythms and a playful spirit to music celebrating cultures from around the world, featuring local music legend Debo Orlofsky on accordion. The free concert is made possible with support from the New Mexico Music Commission and Friends of the Albuquerque Public Library.

Rend Collective brings an Irish Christmas tour featuring festive carols, well known hits, and meaningful worship, all wrapped in the holiday spirit. Families and friends can enjoy an evening of music, laughter, and seasonal cheer. Presented by Family Life Radio and Intentional Life Events. Tickets are on sale now.

This release event celebrates the One Piece ST-37 and ST-38 starter decks, highlighting the newest additions to the One Piece lineup.

Anthony A brings an energetic, music focused performance to Quezada's Comedy Club & Cantina in Bernalillo. Whether you already know his work or are hearing him for the first time, anticipate a lively set filled with upbeat energy and memorable moments.

This fan convention is moving to Expo New Mexico, taking over Tingley, Manuel Lujan, and the Creative Arts building along with the surrounding block. Recent editions have sold out, and this year’s early guest highlights include a Starship Troopers reunion, talent from Smallville and Serenity/Firefly, K-pop demon hunters, and at least one confirmed Punisher actor. Programming is growing with plans for a cosplay corner featuring creators with 100k or more followers. An Authors Book Nook is planned, aiming to showcase 20 published authors arranged around a reading nook where fans can linger like a bookstore. The team is also seeking more comic book legends, as well as publishers and local creators who write, draw, or letter. Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteers are helping, with a Bigs recruitment event that shares what volunteers receive and includes an opportunity for free passes. Albuquerque is encouraged to share ideas and help bring them to life.