Family events in Santa Fe, NM

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.

New Mexico Comic Expo gathers New Mexico’s love of comics and pop culture under one roof, celebrating comics, cosplay, gaming, sci fi, fantasy, anime, and every corner of fandom. At Marriott Albuquerque in Albuquerque, the convention features renowned comic creators, celebrity guests and voice actors, along with cosplay showcases, vendors, Artist Alley, collectibles, engaging panels, and family friendly entertainment. Whether you have been collecting for years, are just getting started, or are sharing the hobby with the next generation, there is something here for every fan. The event highlights the creators who inspire audiences, supports local artists and businesses, and brings people together through community, creativity, and a shared passion for pop culture. Tickets are on sale now, and kids 12 and younger get in free.

Enjoy a blend of bowling and cinema, with fan-favorite films playing on the bowling lanes. Settle into comfortable lane-side seating with food and drinks while you watch. Friends and families can look forward to laughs and plenty of strikes.

An event offering off-meta play for adults and standard play for kids. Entry is free, and the emphasis is on having fun and enjoying the game.

The Magic School Bus arrives on stage in a new musical drawn from the original book series published by Scholastic. A routine trip to the planetarium takes an unexpected turn, sending Ms. Frizzle and her class into space for a far-reaching tour of the solar system. As old and new conflicts surface, the students discover that teamwork is essential if they want to avoid getting lost among the planets. Tickets are pay what you wish with a $1 minimum and a $15 suggested price. Free student matinees for Santa Fe Public Schools students, known as COMPASS, are supported by Enterprise Bank & Trust.

A Pokemon competition with a $10 entry fee. The event requires a minimum of four players to run, and the first place finisher wins an ETB.