The IN List 2026: August 31st- September 6th
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, AUGUST 31
Baby & Toddler Storytime
10:30 a.m., Main Library downtown. Books, songs, finger plays and body movement for the littlest listeners. FREE
Pickleball
10–11:30 a.m., Westgate Library. Paddles and balls provided courtesy of The Pickler, just show up. FREE · all ages
Wizards Chess
3–4 p.m., Alamosa Library. They'll teach you if you've never played, and give you a real game if you have. FREE · ages 8+
Family Storytime
4:30 p.m., International District Library. Stories and songs for the whole family, drop-in. FREE
Teen Woodworking: Stools
5–7 p.m., Explora X Studio. Build a real stool from scratch over the session. Registration required · ages 13–19
Monday Night Fright Horror Book Club
6:00–7:30pm, Cherry Hills Library. This month’s pick is Nick Cutter’s “The Queen.” FREE · adults
Board Game Battle
6:00–7:00pm, The Block, Rio Rancho. Tabletop games at Top of the Block. Price not listed · 18+
Love Island Reunion Watch Party
7:00–8:00pm, The Block, Rio Rancho. Group watch party for the season reunion at Top of the Block. Price not listed
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Family Storytime
10:30 a.m., Alamosa Library. FREE
Family Game Night
3:30–5 p.m., Rudolfo Anaya Library. Board and card games spread out on the tables, come and go as you like. FREE · all ages Details
Family Storytime
4 p.m., Rudolfo Anaya Library. FREE
Karaoke Night
7 p.m., The Block in Rio Rancho. Open mic on the main stage, food hall vendors still serving. FREE · 18+
Baby & Toddler Storytime
10:15–10:45am, Erna Fergusson Library. Books, songs, and movement for ages 0–3. FREE
11:15–11:45am, Juan Tabo Library. Songs, dancing, and percussion instruments for kids. FREE
Let’s Lego!
3:30–5:30pm, Cherry Hills Library. Open Lego build time, all the pieces are provided. FREE · kids, adult supervision required
Karaoke Night
7:00–8:00pm, The Block, Rio Rancho. Weekly karaoke at Top of the Block. Price not listed · 18+
Good Terms / Stateside / Savings / Right On Kid
8:00pm, Launchpad. Four-band lineup of local and touring rock/emo acts. Price not listed
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Corrales Growers' Market
9 a.m.–noon, Corrales Parks & Rec. The midweek market — smaller than Sunday, easier parking. FREE to browse
Stories and Music in the Sky
9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Balloon Museum. Stories, songs and a craft in multiple languages, this month tied to the Balloons Over Route 66 exhibit. FREE · ages 0–6
Tai Chi
9 a.m., Barelas Senior Center. FREE
Beats and Boogie Storytime
10:30 a.m., International District Library. Storytime with more moving and less sitting. FREE
Preschool Storytime
11 a.m., South Valley Library. FREE · ages 3–5
Sculpture Garden Tours
11 a.m., Albuquerque Museum. A guided walk through the garden with the stories behind the artists. FREE
Intro to Laser Cutting
5:00–7:00pm, Explora. Teens learn the basics of Inkscape and design their own wood or acrylic laser cuts. FREE with registration · ages 13–19
Water Balloon Wednesday
7:00–8:00pm, The Block, Rio Rancho. Outdoor water balloon battle — dress to get wet. Price not listed · all ages
Isotopes vs. Tacoma Rainiers — Women in Sports Night
Isotopes Park. Home game during the Isotopes’ six-game homestand against Tacoma. Ticket prices vary by seating
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Dolly Days: “Steel Magnolias” Outdoor Movie
7:00–8:00pm, The Block, Rio Rancho. Bring a blanket and watch the Dolly Parton classic outdoors. FREE · all ages
Happy Arte Hour
6:00pm, National Hispanic Cultural Center. Adult craft-foam printing workshop with beer, wine, and refreshments for sale. FREE · $5+ donation encouraged · adults, pre-registration requested
“Your Arms Are My Cocoon” w/ Arranged in April, Imagine We Had Antlers, Stalefish, Seeing Lions Seamlessly, DJ Meowstas
Launchpad. Five-act local lineup spanning indie, emo, and DJ sets. Price not listed
Faetooth w/ Latter, Bosses
7:00–11:00pm, Sister. Rescheduled show — indie/alt lineup downtown. Price varies
Comedy at Top of the Block
8:00pm, The Block, Rio Rancho. Stand-up night at Top of the Block · 18+
Reptiles After Hours
5:30–8:00pm, last entry 7:00pm, ABQ BioPark Zoo. After-hours conservation fundraiser for Grand Cayman blue iguanas — reptile house access, animal demos, and a cocktail or mocktail plus appetizers included · 18+
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Crafternoon
4:00–6:00pm, Explora. Retro craft session — finger painting on canvas. FREE with registration · ages 13–19
ABQ Artwalk Summer Series
5:00–10:00pm, 516 Arts’ future home (508 1st St NW). Live performances, a vendor market, and family activities tied to 516 Arts’ move downtown. FREE
First Friday Artist Reception: Pi Luna
5:00pm, Old Town, at Tiny Grocer ABQ. Meet-and-greet with the artist over a community supper. FREE
¡Cine Magnífico! Opening Night: “Amor en toda la Cara / Face Love”
7:30–9:30pm, National Hispanic Cultural Center. Opening film of the 14th annual Spanish-language film festival, a romantic comedy in Spanish, English, and Spanglish, with a Q&A after. FREE
Live Music: Johnny Lloyd
7:00–8:00pm, The Block, Rio Rancho. ABQ-based Americana and country solo act. Price not listed · all ages
Isotopes vs. Tacoma Rainiers — Fireworks Show & ASL Night
Isotopes Park. Home game with a post-game fireworks show and American Sign Language interpretation. Ticket prices vary by seating
Brantley Gilbert: The Real American Tour
8:00pm, Rio Rancho Events Center. Country show, rescheduled from last fall. Free parking. Ticket prices vary by seating
Flux Pavilion
Doors 8:30pm, show 8:45pm, Revel. Dubstep and electronic DJ set. $29.40–$42.15 · 18+
Derrick Stroup
8:30pm & 10:30pm, Hyenas Comedy Nightclub. Two stand-up shows, same lineup. Price not listed · 21+, valid ID required
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Downtown Growers' Market
8 a.m.–noon, Robinson Park. Produce, prepared food, art and live music, and it's the busiest one of the week. FREE
Los Ranchos Growers' & Art Market
8–11 a.m., with the art market running to noon. Smaller, shadier, right along Rio Grande. FREE
Big Jim Farms Chile Fest
8:00am–6:00pm, also Sun & Mon, Big Jim Farms. Labor Day weekend farm event with a chile pepper seminar, cooking demos with tastings, a kids’ field trip through the farm, and green chile for sale by the bushel. FREE entry · some activities priced separately
Cactus and Succulent Show
10:00am–4:00pm, also Sun, ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. Cactus and Succulent Society of NM exhibit with plant-care demos, prickly pear samples, and a free take-home plant while supplies last. Included with garden admission
Family Art Workshops
1:00–2:30pm, Albuquerque Museum. Drop-in family art-making at the Museum School. Included with admission, $3–$6
Soaring Eagle Dance Group (Pueblo of Zuni)
11:00am–noon & 2:00–3:00pm, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Traditional Pueblo dance performances. Included with admission, $8–$15 depending on age/residency
Isotopes vs. Tacoma Rainiers
First pitch 1:35pm — moved up from evening for a UNM football scheduling conflict — Isotopes Park. Day game to close out the homestand. Ticket prices vary by seating
NM Philharmonic: Music Under the Stars
Gates 6:00pm, music 7:15–8:30pm, ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. Outdoor orchestral concert — Williams, Bernstein, Dvořák, Sousa and more — with a free shuttle from the Zoo lot. $25 adult · $10 youth (3–12) · free ages 2 and under
Harvest Wine & Music Festival
Noon–6:00pm, also Sun & Mon, Balloon Fiesta Park. New Mexico wine tastings paired with live music. Ticket prices vary · 21+
Theresa Caputo: Live! The Experience
Doors 6:00pm, show 7:00pm, Legends Theater at Route 66 Casino. The “Long Island Medium” brings her live reading show to the stage. Ticket prices vary by seating
Tommy Davidson
7:00pm & 9:30pm, Quezada’s Comedy Club & Cantina, Santa Ana Pueblo. Two stand-up shows from the “In Living Color” alum. Price not listed
Punchis Punchis Banda Rave
Doors 8:00pm, show 9:00pm, Revel. Banda meets electronic dance music. $23.75–$49.25 · 18+
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Corrales Growers' Market
9 a.m.–noon, Corrales Parks & Rec. Produce, breakfast burritos, live music. FREE
Free Sunday Mornings
9 a.m.–1 p.m., Albuquerque Museum. General admission is free every Sunday morning; special exhibit fees still apply. FREE
Rail Yards Market
10 a.m.–2 p.m., the old Rail Yards downtown. Local makers and food under the steel and glass. FREE
Cars & Coffee
11:00am–noon, The Block, Rio Rancho. Casual car meet sponsored by State Employees Credit Union. FREE · all ages
Sunday Brunch Music: Tommy G & The Groove Puppies
11:00am, Old Town, at Tiny Grocer ABQ. Old-school blues and rock over brunch. FREE
Cactus and Succulent Show
10:00am–4:00pm, ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. Final day of the exhibit — care demos and a free take-home plant while supplies last. Included with garden admission
Soaring Eagle Dance Group (Pueblo of Zuni)
11:00am–noon & 2:00–3:00pm, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Traditional Pueblo dance performances. Included with admission, $8–$15 depending on age/residency
Chatter Sunday: The Overlook Quartet
10:30am, 912 3rd St NW. Chamber music program including a world-premiere work by Bonnie Miksch and spoken word by Carolyn Meyer. $5–$17
Isotopes vs. Tacoma Rainiers — Bark in the Park
Isotopes Park. Dog-friendly finale to the homestand- bring your pup to the ballpark. Please watch your pup, stay off hot concrete and use shade often if your Ticket prices vary by seating
“Uncle Buck” Outdoor Movie
7:00–8:00pm, The Block, Rio Rancho. Bring blankets and chairs for a free outdoor screening; no outside food or drink. FREE · all ages
Harvest Wine & Music Festival
Noon–6:00pm, Balloon Fiesta Park. Final full day of NM wine tastings and live music before Monday’s closeout. Ticket prices vary · 21+
Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds: Mutiny for the Masses Tour
8:00pm, Rio Rancho Events Center. Sturgill Simpson’s alt-country/rock project, touring behind “Mutiny After Midnight.” Free parking. Ticket prices vary by seating
Yaqiao Yang
8:00pm, Hyenas Comedy Nightclub. Stand-up set to close out the week. Price not listed · 21+, valid ID required
All ticket/registration links go directly to the organizer or official ticketing partner.
