The IN List 2025/2026: December 29th - January 4th
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 29th
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.
Pilates with Thea
6pm, Rio Bravo Brewery. Donation based class, pay what you can
Tuesday - December 30th
Baby and Toddler Storytime
10:14-10:45am, Erna Fergusson Library
Family Storytime
10:30-11am, Erna Fergusson Library
Music and Movement
11:15-11:45am, Juan Tabo Library
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 31st
Baby & Toddler 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.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
11:15am-12pm, San Pedro Library. Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movement. Ages 0 - 2.
New Year's Eve Before Dark
10am-12pm, Balloon Museum. Free family event with photo booth, crafts, story time with dogs, and food trucks.
New Year’s Eve at Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque
7-9pm, Hotel Albuquerque. 21+ (Under 21 Allowed with Parent or Guardian)
Noon Years Eve Party at The Little Gym Rio Rancho
11am-12:30pm. Kids party with games, snacks, and a noon balloon drop. $5 per child; ages 4 months–12 years.
Noon Year's Eve at Explora
10am-2pm. Family event with an indoor balloon drop at noon. Members free; non-members Adult $11, Child $7, Senior $8, Student $8; under 1 free.
Noon Year’s Eve at Skidmore’s Holiday Bowl
10:30am-2pm. $20 per person; family-friendly midday celebration with buffet, bubbly toast, costume contest, and giveaways.
New Year's with the Opera
2:30-5:30pm, National Hispanic Cultural Center. Matinee by Opera Southwest at NHCC. Tickets $35–$85, students $16
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.
UNM Women’s Basketball- Lobos vs Wyoming
1pm, UNM University Stadium
New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Smoky Note
9pm-1am. Black and white attire with masks. Includes a glass of bubbles and party favors. $35 advance, $40 at door.
New Year’s Eve Dance Party at Launchpad
8:30 PM,music at 9. $12 cover; champagne toast at midnight.
Mark Farina New Year's Eve at Electric Playhouse
9pm-1am. 21+ event, countdown at midnight.
New Year’s Eve Party at Little Bear
7pm-1am. $25 cover. Sparkling wine toast at midnight, live DJ sets, polaroid photo booth; N/A options available.
Nob Hill Chile Drop
10pm-1am, Hotel Zazz. Hosted by Nob Hill Main Street and Shop & Stroll Nob Hill.
New Year's Eve Club Crawl
7pm-1am, Multi-venue NYE crawl. Check-in location and lineup TBA. Early-bird tickets from $30.
Milonga @ Las Puertas
8pm-12am. $25 admission with complimentary bubbly and sweets; 10pm “Midnight NYC” toast.
Havana Nights New Year’s Eve
8-11pm, Sandia Resort & Casino. Sandia Ballroom; live music and dancing with Son Como Son. Limited hotel packages available.
Midland Concert at Legends Theater
8-11pm, Route 66 Casino Hotel.
NYE Uptown Disco Party
7:30pm. New Year's Eve disco party at Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown.
New Year's Eve Dinner Celebration
4-9:30pm, D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro. Three-course dinner with a Champagne toast at either Cottonwood or Old Town.
Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Celebration
4pm-7pm, Sawmill Market. Free early New Year celebration with DJ Kevin Kennedy, family-friendly bites, and a balloon drop.
New Years Eve Pop Up Dinner
5-7pm, Lost Cultures Tea Bar. Four-course dinner pairing by Chef Ernesto Torres with Sentli ABQ. $90 per person.
Thursday- January 1st
Music and Movement
10:15-10:45am, Erna Fergusson 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. Ages 0 – 5.
Resolution Maker & Breaker 5K
1-4pm, Canteen Brewhouse. Registration at 12 PM; run starts at 1 PM at Canteen Brewhouse.
Friday - January 2nd
Baby Storytime
10:15-10:45am, Tony Hillerman Library. Storytime for ages 0–3.
ESL Conversation Group
4:30-5:30pm, Central and Unser Library.
Saturday- January 3rd
New Mexico Lobos vs Wyoming
6pm, University Arena
Polar Plunge at Sierra Vista Pool
9:45am - 11:30am. 5001 Montaño Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120. Proceeds support the Shanta Strong Swim Fund which provides free swim lessons to children, and also support the ABQ BioPark Zoo's polar bear and penguin enrichment programs.
Vintage Market at The Homestead Cafe
10am-3pm. Curated vintage clothing and coffee at the base of the Sandia Tram. No vendor fee.
Vision Board Night at Artisan ABQ
3-5pm. Guided class. $35. All materials included. Limited slots.
Sunday - January 4th
Sunday Family Movie
2-4pm, International District Library. Showing Disney’s Elio
