The IN List 2026: May 4th - 10th
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, May 4th
Pickleball at Westgate Library
10-11:30am. Join us at the library to play pickle ball every Monday. All ages and skill levels welcome.
Let's Cook with Big Hands, Little Hands
10:30am-12:30pm, Cherry Hills Meeting Room. Program will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m. A waitlist has been enabled so if you are not present at 10:30 a.m., you and your child's space may be given to another parent and child who are present.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
10:30-11am, Main Library (Downtown). Join us at Main Library to celebrate Dia de los Niños with a interactive storytime including songs and finger plays for ages 0-3! Dia de los Niños is a celebration of children, families, and reading that emphasizes the importance of literacy for children from all backgrounds.
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.
May 4th Event- Movie Night featuring Episode 1: The Phantom Menace
6pm OR 9pm, Guild Cinema
Canna-Yoga
7-8:30pm, Thrive Craft Cannabis. Elevate your flow and find your chill with Higher State of Stretch, a stoner-friendly yoga session guided by ganja-certified instructor Rachel.
GED Prep Classes
2-4pm, ACS Trauma Recovery Center. Instructors will be onsite helping individuals with course work that will assist them in getting ready for their GED test.
Bard Crawl: Comedy of Errors
7pm, Canteen Brewhouse
Adult Coloring Night
4pm, Tractor Brewing (Westside). Come color with us! We got the sheets, markers, pencils, and crayons. Free event
Tuesday, May 5th
Baby and Toddler Storytime
10:15-10:45am, Erna Fergusson. An interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger plays, and body movement, using the guidelines from the Every Child Ready to Read program.
Family Storytime
10:30-11am, Alamosa Library. Enjoy stories and songs while developing early literacy. Storytime is geared toward preschool/kindergarten aged children and their adults.
Family Storytime
4-4:30pm, Rudolfo Anaya 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.
Music and Movement
11:15-11:45am, Juan Tabo. Join us for stories, songs, and fun, as we dance and sing together with the library's collection of percussion instruments, scarves, music, and, of course, books.
Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime
9am, National Hispanic Cultural Center. Bilingual Storytime is designed for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers.
Mat Pilates
9-10am, Holiday Park Community Center. Free fitness class for community center members. Register for your free community center membership at play.cabq.gov
Turn Up with Lauren
6–7pm, FUSION Wellness Center (1709 Golf Course Rd SE #104, Rio Rancho, NM 87124). High-energy dance fitness class.
Trivia Night
5pm, Swing n’ Pickle
Toddler Tuesday
9:30am, Cottonwood Mall (center court, next to Victoria Secret). Mom and me card making craft
Pottery Class for Adults
10am-12pm, New Mexico Clay. A few spots left for the 4 week adult ceramic art classes, beginner friendly
Wednesday, May 6th
Baby and Toddler Storytime
10:15-10:45am, Cherry Hills
11:15am-11:45am, Los Griegos Library
11:15-12pm, San Pedro Library
An interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger plays, and body movement, using the guidelines from the Every Child Ready to Read program.
Music and Movement
10:30-11am, International District Library
11:15am-12pm, Taylor Ranch
Join us for stories, songs, and fun, as we dance and sing together with the library's collection of percussion instruments, scarves, music, and, of course, books.
Bilingual Storytime and Craft
10:30-11:15am, South Broadway
11am-12pm, South Valley Meeting Room
11am-11:30am, East Mountain Meeting Room
11:15am-12pm, Taylor Ranch Library
Join us at Main Library to celebrate Dia de los Niños with a interactive storytime including songs and finger plays for ages 0-3! Dia de los Niños is a celebration of children, families, and reading that emphasizes the importance of literacy for children from all backgrounds.
Family Storytime
10:30-11:15am, South Broadway 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.
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.
Siempre Creativo: Latin Dance for Seniors
12:30pm, National Hispanic Cultural Center. These classes are part of the NHCC's Siempre Creativo program, which provides free multidisciplinary arts programs for seniors.
GED Prep Classes
2-4pm, ACS Trauma Recovery Center. Instructors will be onsite helping individuals with course work that will assist them in getting ready for their GED test.
Explora! Stop-Motion Animation
3:45-4:45pm, Westgate Library. Explora is coming for a night of fun and science! Join us for hands-on activities and exciting discoveries for all ages.
Bike Night
6pm, Motor Co. Hot dogs and drink specials until close
Read to the Dogs
3:15pm, Rudolfo Anaya Library. Children are invited to join our specially-trained therapy dogs to practice reading aloud.
Wax & Taps: Bring your own Vinyl Night
7pm, Tractor Brewing- Wells Park. Creating a space for anyone who wants to learn about Vinyl djing, and welcoming Dj's of all levels to meet, socialize, and spin their favorite records in a supportive, low-stakes environment. So, grab your crate, sign up, and play a 15 min set
New Mexico United vs El Paso Locomotive FC
6:55pm, Rio Grande Credit Union Field
Yappy Hour
6-8pm, Les Combes Winery
Thursday, May 7th
Baby and Toddler Storytime
•10:15-10:45am, Cherry Hills
•10:30-11am, Juan Tabo Library
•11:15-11:45am, Taylor Ranch Library
An interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger plays, and body movement, using the guidelines from the Every Child Ready to Read program.
Music and Movement
10:15-10:45am, Tony Hillerman Library
10:15am-10:45am, Erna Fergusson Library
Join us for stories, songs, and fun, as we dance and sing together with the library's collection of percussion instruments, scarves, music, and, of course, books.
Family Storytime
11:15-11:45am, Los Griegos Library
11:15-11:45am, Taylor Ranch Library
At family storytime we will learn new songs, nursery rhymes and enjoy hands-on activities to develop pre-reading skills
Story Time at the WHEELS Museum
10am, 1100 2nd Street NW, 87102
Turn Up with Lauren
6–7pm, FUSION Wellness Center (1709 Golf Course Rd SE #104, Rio Rancho, NM 87124). High-energy dance fitness class.
Canna-Yoga
7-8:30pm, Thrive Craft Cannabis. Elevate your flow and find your chill with Higher State of Stretch, a stoner-friendly yoga session guided by ganja-certified instructor Rachel.
Mama Bear Bloom Bar
5-8pm, Boxing Bear Brewing Co. Mothers Day event will feature a DIY Bloom Bar, Card Making Station, pop-up cocktail bar and professional Photobooth from Bridges Breeze Photography
Sunshine for Seniors- Thankful Thursday Donation Drive
10am-6pm, Elevate Trampoline Park. Donate NEW activity or craft items on any Thursday this month, and receive 2 hours of jump time for only $10
Guided Hike: Piedras Marcadas Canyon
5pm, this hike begins at the Piedras Marcadas Canyon trailhead (9421 Jill Patricia St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114). These weekly hikes focus on the history, the geology, and the petroglyphs along this 1.9 mile hike. Binoculars are recommended. Bring water, sunscreen, warm layers, and comfortable shoes for a flat, sandy hike. Hikes will be led by park volunteer Joseph Wiexelman, PhD.
Mother’s Day Paint and Sip Night
6:30pm, Albuquerque Nutrition.
Friday, May 8th
Baby and Toddler Storytime
•10:15-10:45am, Tony Hillerman
•11am-12pm, South Valley Library
An interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger plays, and body movement, using the guidelines from the Every Child Ready to Read program.
Run Club: Parent Edition
5:50pm (starts promptly at 6pm), Canteen Brewhouse
Sensory Friendly Time at Explora
5:30-7:30pm. We’ve dedicated extra time on dates listed below for our guests who prefer a less sensory-stimulating visit. Limited attendance, sensory Kits (noise reduction headphones, fidget objects, timers, social stories, and more), noise and light reduction (some exhibits might be turned off), and additional calming space for sensory breaks.
May Throwback Patio Party
7:30pm, Canteen Brewhouse.
Boombox Bingo
5pm, The Imperial. Join us for two hours of songs from all genres and decades, split into two session playlists each week.
Science On Tap: Deadly Blue Flash - A History of Nuclear Criticality Accidents
5:30pm, Nuclear Museum
House of Heavy
8:30pm-1am, Backstage at Revel. 21+ event
Boeing Boeing!
7:30pm, Albuquerque Little Theatre. A fast-paced farce set in the 1960s that’s filled with physical comedy, big laughs, and nonstop momentum.
ABQ Art Walk
5-9pm. With the warmer weather settling in, it’s the perfect time to get out and explore downtown with ABQ Artwalk. Expect a series of new exhibits, markets, performances and art installations.
Saturday, May 9th
Downtown Growers Market
8am-12pm, Robinson Park (8th & Central). SNAP accepted and doubled
Prelux Pop-Up Event
10am-3pm, Prelux Beauty Studios (parking lot). A curated day of beauty and wellness!
Stretch and Sip Yoga
10:30-11:30am, Ex Novo Brewing Company ABQ. Hosted by Erica from Bliss in the City, this is the perfect way to kick off your weekend with good vibes and cold beer. Yogis get $2 off their first pint!
Turn Up with Ashley
9am, Green Dance Studio. High-energy dance fitness class.
Muffins and Mom-mosas
10-11am, Overture Andalucia. Celebrate the joys of motherhood with a delightful morning of baked muffins and sparkling mom‑osas. Join us for light bites, cheerful conversation, and a toast to the wonderful moms who make every day brighter.
New Mexico United vs Las Vegas Lights FC
6:55pm, Rio Grande Credit Union Field
Breakfast at Tiffany’s Brunch
10:30am-12:30pm, Sawmill Market. Indulge in a morning of sophistication, allure, and timeless elegance at our exclusive (reservation-only) Garden Terrace at Little Europe. Dress to impress; this is the ultimate brunch experience.
Boeing Boeing!
7:30pm, Albuquerque Little Theatre. A fast-paced farce set in the 1960s that’s filled with physical comedy, big laughs, and nonstop momentum.
Rhythm & Roots on Route 66 (Centennial Celebration)
12-5pm, Triangle Park. An afternoon of the neighborhood’s finest food and a line-up of Albuquerque’s talented musicians. Rhythm & Roots is for community members and Route 66 lovers alike.
4th Annual Jar Jar kinks presents: A Nude Hope
8pm, Backstage at Revel. 21+ show
Tails, Trails and Treats – Mother’s Day Edition
9-11am, Sandia Peak Tramway. Celebrate Dog Day with us and the humans who love them for a morning of tails, trails, and treats at the Tram. Dog moms will receive a special Mother’s Day gift at entry, with complimentary treats for pups (while supplies last).
Tea Cup Planters
1-3pm, Pinon Coffee House on 4th St.
SLOW Market
4-8pm, Old Town Plaza
ABQ Ladies Night Run
6pm, Sid Cutter Pilot Pavilion. Indulge in delicious food, refreshing drinks, live music, and engaging conversations post race
Cabezon Park’s Shop Local Market (RR)
10am-3pm
Spring Market Bash
10am-3pm. There will be fun free activities, 30+ vendors, coffee, food and a special dessert menu from my home bakery Doodlecake available!
IPCC Family Story Time
1-2pm, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Family Story Time at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center library is a chance for children and families to gather, share stories and activities relating to Native American culture, history, and storytelling traditions. Free for children and adult family member.
Spring Fest
10am-2pm, Winrock Town Center.
Seth Meyers Live
6pm, Legends Theater at Route 66 Casino Hotel
Spring Craft Fair
10am-3pm, Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center
ABQ Live Mini Golf Open (Bar Crawl)
10am. A 21+ mini golf crawl through Albuquerque’s premier breweries and distilleries! Starting at Hollow Spirits, teams of four will walk a custom 9-hole course featuring stops at Rio Bravo, Marble, Juno, Drip Line, and Gravity Bound. Registration required.
Elevate Med Spa and Wellness Grand Opening
12pm. Come join us for some snacks, consults, giveaways, and fun!
Sunday, May 10th
Railyard Farmers Market
10am-2pm
Rio Rancho Farmers Market
10am-2pm, 2320 Lariat Road SE
Mother’s Day at the Zoo
9am-5pm, ABQ Biopark Zoo
Sunday Family Movies
2-4pm, International District Library
Mother’s Day in Old Town
1-5pm, Old Town Plaza. Celebrate Mom on her special day in Old Town at this free community event presented by the City of Albuquerque
Movies on the Lanes
7pm, Skidmore’s Holiday Bowl.
Boeing Boeing!
2pm, Albuquerque Little Theatre. A fast-paced farce set in the 1960s that’s filled with physical comedy, big laughs, and nonstop momentum.
Bloom and Blaze: A Mother’s Day Puff and Paint
3-5pm, Enchanted Botanicals. We’ll be creating custom rolling trays in the beautiful lounge atmosphere, guided by the amazing Mo. Whether you’re celebrating moms, dog moms, plant moms, or just showing up for a creative vibe… this experience is for you.
