The IN List 2025: December 1st - 7th
The IN List shares the top experiences and events going on this week in & around Albuquerque. Be sure to keep an eye on Instagram stories from @keepingupinalbuquerque throughout the week for any event changes or additions.
These events are all accurate at the time of posting, but be sure to call ahead or check vendor websites/socials before heading out.
Monday - December 1st
Toddler Time at Explora
9–10am, Explora Museum (1701 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque). The museum opens early just for toddlers to explore, play, and discover with interactive exhibits and special activities like storytime and music jam.
Family Storytime
4:30-5pm, International District Library. This family storytime incorporates reading with singing, rhyming and movement in a fun, fanciful way to encourage early literacy development. For children of all ages and their families.
Ukulele/Piano Class
6:30pm, Taylor Ranch Community Center. Learn new chords and play along to favorite standards from the 50's-80's on ukulele or piano. This is an ongoing weekly popular music group jam. Bring your own ukulele. Some ukuleles and keyboards are available to borrow during the class.Come learn songs in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Classes are offered in a non-competitive, safe, and supportive environment for all participants.
Board Game Night @ I Scream Ice Cream
6-8pm. Game Night is free to attend, but bingo cards are $5 each, with proceeds going straight into updating our game shelf—so every round you play helps us bring in new favorites!
Pilates with Thea
6pm, Rio Bravo Brewery. Donation based class, pay what you can
UNM Lobos Men’s Basketball vs New Mexico Highlands
7pm, UNM University Arena.
Tuesday - December 2nd
Shine Bright Albuquerque
4:30-6:30pm. Join us for the City’s official Tree Lighting from 4:30–6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2 on Civic Plaza.
Enjoy a free photo booth, hot cocoa, biscochitos, holiday music, and free parking. Bring the family and kick off the holiday season with us!
Toddler Tuesdays
10:30am-12:30pm, I Scream Ice Cream. Let us clean up the play mess! Parents receive 10% off coffee.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
10:15–10:45am, Erna Fergusson. Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movement. Ages 0 - 2.
Turn Up with Lauren
6–7pm, FUSION Wellness Center (1709 Golf Course Rd SE #104, Rio Rancho, NM 87124). High-energy dance fitness class.
Yoga & Beer
6–7pm, Rio Bravo Brewing Company (1912 2nd St NW, Albuquerque). $10 includes yoga class; beer or kombucha available for purchase.
Wednesday- December 3rd
Stories and Music in the Sky
9:30-10:30am or 11am-12pm. Join us for Stories and Music in the Sky, a presentation of award-winning early childhood education programming featuring stories, music, movement, and art produced by the Albuquerque Balloon Museum. There are different themes held every week for children up to 6 years old.
Music and Movement
10:15-11am, Taylor Ranch Library. Join us for an interactive storytime where children will develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, singing, stories, and the exploration of simple musical concepts. Two identical sessions will be available for patrons to choose from. Ages 0 – 5.
Baby Storytime
10:15–10:45am, Cherry Hills Library. Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movement. Ages 0 - 2.
Brain Gang Trivia
6–8pm, Canteen Brewhouse (2381 Aztec Rd NE, Albuquerque). Free trivia night with prizes.
Ladies Knit and Klatch
10:30am-12:30pm, I Scream Ice Cream. 10% off veteran discount.
Thursday- December 4th
Story Time at the WHEELS Museum
10am, 1100 2nd Street NW, 87102
Baby Storytime
11:15-11:45am, Taylor Ranch Library. Interactive storytime for ages 0–3.
Preschool Storytime
10:30–11:15am, Lomas Tramway Library (908 Eastridge Dr NE, Albuquerque). Stories and activities for ages 3–5.
Turn Up with Lauren
6–7pm, FUSION Wellness Center (700 1st St NW, Albuquerque). High-energy dance fitness class.
Fine Art Class
6-8pm, Los Vecinos Community Center. First come, first serve basis, up to 12 participants. Sign up online.
Friday - December 5th
Baby Storytime
10:30-11am, Lomas Library. Storytime for ages 0–3.
Music and Movement
11:30am, Liv and Mimi’s. Book your 10-12 or 11-1 session to participate.
25/26 ACL Albuquerque Open
8am-6pm, Albuquerque Convention Center. This event is open to the public, so come out and experience it first-hand. Whether you’re playing, cheering or coming to watch for your first time, you won’t want to miss the action!
First Fridays Vintage Market
5-9pm, Tuco’s Hideout. Discover hidden gems and one-of-a-kind items while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of our market. Don't miss out on this opportunity to score some amazing vintage pieces and support local vendors.
Krampusnacht Holiday Market
4-9pm, Old Town Herbal. Enjoy local art vendors, live music, photos with Krampus & St. Nick, DJ, face painting, scavenger hunt, hot cocoa & hot cider!
New Mexico Ice Wolves VS. Lone Star Brahmas
6:30, Outpost Ice Arenas. Get close to the action at a New Mexico Ice Wolves hockey game! Watch these 17-21 year old athletes compete on the rink.
Santa Cecilia’s Big Gay Holiday
4-8pm, Santa Cecilia. Come & see the big tree lighting in @historicoldtownabq, then stick around for the Holiday stroll all through Old Town & @santacecilia_abq BIG GAY HOLIDAY. Lots of food and bevies and so much cutie goodies!
Saturday- December 6th
25/26 ACL Albuquerque Open
8am, Albuquerque Convention Center. This event is open to the public, so come out and experience it first-hand. Whether you’re playing, cheering or coming to watch for your first time, you won’t want to miss the action!
Best in the West Holiday Market
12-5pm, Bow and Arrow Brewing. Don’t miss our much anticipated holiday market of the season. Featuring some of the best talent makers in the West.
Christmas Wreath Workshop
1-3pm, Enchanted Gardens.
Block Printing Workshop
2-5pm, Lost Cultures Tea Bar. this is a beginner friendly workshop! you will learn how to carve linoleum blocks, creating a series of prints for you to take home. we will provide instruction throughout every step of block printing and provide design inspiration to get you started. $50 includes workshop and materials.
ABQ Collective Holiday Market
10am-2pm. Come shop handmade treasures, enjoy delicious treats, and feel the magic of the season at The ABQ Collective.
North Valley Holiday Stop and Shop
10am-5pm, It will be a festive two-day event for holiday shopping. There are 34 businesses participating! Shop for: antiques, books, toys, clothing, jewelry, home goods, textiles, furniture, motorcycle accessories, health food, spa treatments and visit breweries, cocktail bars, restaurants, and more! There will be refreshments and discounts.
Starlight Parade
5:30pm, Parade starts at Wagner’s Farm store & ends at the Rec Center with St.Nick’s Night. Free cookies, cocoa, Bonfire and a Balloon Glow.
The Nutcracker Ballet
2pm & 7pm, Popejoy Hall. Experience the timeless holiday tradition featuring new costumes, exciting choreography and many magical surprises, plus the full New Mexico Philharmonic live.
UNM Lobos Men’s Basketball vs Santa Clara
7pm, UNM University Arena.
Reinbeer Fun Run
12pm, Canteen Brewhouse. Start at Canteen Brewhouse and sip your way through @santafebrewing and @lacumbrebrewing before returning to the Brewhouse for the final toast.
Prizes for best costume and middle-of-the-pack runner. Limited to 150 runners and spots are filling up FAST.
Pay What you Please Trees
We will have Santa, face painting, yard games, hot cocoa, live music and horse and carriage rides. There will be food and ME: adult beverages as well. We have been able to raise a lot of money over the years to help some great foundations and we hope to see you this year.
Sunday - December 7th
Pet Photos with Santa
10am-2pm, Long Leash on Life. $40 for two pictures, first come first served. Proceeds benefit A Barking Chance!
25/26 ACL Albuquerque Open
8am, Albuquerque Convention Center. This event is open to the public, so come out and experience it first-hand. Whether you’re playing, cheering or coming to watch for your first time, you won’t want to miss the action!
The Nutcracker Ballet
2pm, Popejoy Hall. Experience the timeless holiday tradition featuring new costumes, exciting choreography and many magical surprises, plus the full New Mexico Philharmonic live.
Lindsey Stirling- The Snow Waltz Tour
7pm, Rio Rancho Events Center.
Yoga with Tiffany
9am, My Furry Godmothers. Puppy yoga, with adoptable pups from East Mountain Companion Animal Project, Moriarty.
Squidly Holiday Market
12-4pm, Squidly Designs. We’ll have tasty snacks from local vendors and 20+ artisans with the best handmade gifts to help you cross some people off your list!
The Groove Holiday Market
10am-4pm, The Groove Artspace. Dozens of artisans, vendors and artists selling directly. Featuring holiday ornaments made by all The Groove artists!
Winter Native Art Market
10am-3pm, Coronado Historic Site. Join us at Coronado Historic Site for the Winter Native Arts Market! Purchase pottery, jewelry, leather work, and more directly from more than 25 Native artisans this holiday season. Food vendors will sell Pueblo foods and hot drinks. Site staff will lead tours of the site and Painted Kiva.
