The IN List 2026: February 2nd - 8th
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 - February 2nd
Brain Gang Trivia
6–8pm, Canteen Taproom. Free trivia night with prizes.
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.
Tuesday - February 3rd
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.
Toddler Tuesday: Valentine's crafts
10:30am-12pm, Cottonwood Mall. Free toddler crafts in Center Court, next to Victoria's Secret.
APS Early Childhood School Choice Fair
4:30-6:30pm, Berna Facio Professional Development Center. Explore preschool options for 2026–2027 with APS, community, and private providers; info on special education and New Mexico PreK.
Wednesday- February 4th
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.
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.
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.
Pilates with Thea
6pm, Rio Bravo Brewery. Donation based class, pay what you can
Weekly Run @ High and Dry Brewing
6pm. Casual run starting/ending at 6PM at High and Dry Brewing and beverages and food truck post-run. The loop is roughly 3 miles with options to add or decrease mileage. The group typically has casual runners that pace between 8:30-11:30 min miles. Run at own risk. BRING headlamps and visibility gear!
Ukulele/Piano Class
6:30pm, Singing Arrow 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. Come learn songs in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Classes are offered in a non-competitive, safe, and supportive environment for all participants.
Bookworks Romance Book Club: Once Upon a Time in Dollywood
6-7pm, Bookworks. Reserve at bkwrks.com; 15% off the book club title beforehand.
Step Into Cumbia at United We Dance Studio
7-8:30pm. Beginner-friendly cumbia series on Wednesdays Feb 4, 11, 18, 25. $90 solo or $160 couple. Register at consabordancecompany.com; no partner needed.
Thursday- February 5th
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.
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.
Jeopardy Bar League
7-9pm, Marble Brewery & Taproom. Join us for the official trivia experience inspired by America’s Favorite Quiz Show. Grab your team, post up with a pint, and test your knowledge in two hours of fast-paced trivia. Free to play. Prizes on the line.
Pinball Happy Hour
6-8pm, Overtime Sports Bar & Grill.
AdultVerse: Be Mine at Meow Wolf Santa Fe
6pm. 21+ adult only night with drink specials.
Fun with Firefighters at Santa Fe Children's Museum
1-2pm. Join the Santa Fe Fire Department for story time and then go outside to visit their fire truck! Included with admission; first Thursday monthly.
Friday - February 6th
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.
Brain Gang Trivia
6pm, Canteen Taproom
Cosmic Bingo
10pm, Route 66 Casino
Toast of the Town - Planned Parenthood Votes New Mexico
6:30-8:30pm, Exact event location disclosed prior to event date. Benefit event in Santa Fe, 6:30–8:30 PM; featured speaker Deb Haaland.
Galentine's Swiftie Dance Party at Liv & Mimi's Play Cafe
5pm OR 6:45pm. Two sessions at 5:00 pm and 6:45 pm; for ages 9 and under with Swiftie hits, friendship bracelets, refreshments, and selfie stations.
Saturday- February 7th
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!
Cosmic Bingo
10pm, Route 66 Casino
Dino Discoveries: Carnivores Vs. Herbivores
12-1pm, International District Library. Storytime with fossils and casts. Ages 0–8.
Turn Up with Ashley
9am, Green Dance Studio. High-energy dance fitness class.
The Love Train: Speed Dating on the Rails
5-7pm. Speed dating ride on Sky Railway.
The Carnation Ball: Daddy-Daughter Dance
6-9pm, Escape in Time. Enjoy dancing, desserts, building your own bouquet and much more!
Bingo Loco at Revel Entertainment Center- UPDATE: Sold out
5:30pm. A 3-hour long interactive stage show complete with bingo, dance-offs, rave rounds, lip sync battles, throwback anthems, confetti showers, CO2 cannons, conga lines, and prizes ranging from international holidays, cars, air fryers, lawnmowers and so much more.
SAT Prep Course at Sandia Prep
Saturdays Feb 7–Apr 18, 9:00–10:30 at the Saunders Library Atrium (no class Mar 28; Apr 11 runs 9:00–11:30). $595; includes Magoosh and fee waiver for the Apr 27 SAT at Sandia Prep.
Book Sale at Grandma's Coffee Garden
11am-1pm. Proceeds benefit Community Aid Network MN and Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee.
Valentine's Pop-Up Market at Michael Thomas Coffee
9am-2pm. Local makers market
Pottery with Waseem Touma
1-3pm, Sandia Prep Clay Studio (Room 500). Six-week Saturday pottery class, 1–3 pm from Feb 7–Mar 21 (no class Feb 21). Grades 6–12 and adults. Cost $300.
Galentines at Kashmir Coffee Lounge
12-3pm. Coffee, treats, and chocolate. Bring a heart-shaped chocolate box; gift bags for the first 10 at noon.
Semi Sweet Heart Pop-Up Shops
12-4pm, Boxing Bear Taproom (Candelaria location). Pop-up market with a kissing booth, custom scent bar, chocolatier, local vendors, cocktails, and pet adoption.
Made With Love Market - El Vado Motel
12-4pm. Free market with live music, local vendors, shopping, bites and sips.
Valentine’s Flash Event at Good Medicine Tattoo
12-7pm. Over 20 vendors; Zendo Coffee serving drinks.
National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
9am-8:30pm, Mrs. Sprinkles Ice Cream Parlor. Free coffee with purchase and breakfast-themed specials all day.
ABQ Mom’s Night Out
7-9pm, Sid Cutter Pavilion. Vendors, dancing, resources, and more. Tickets required.
Sunday - February 8th
Sunday Family Movie
2-4pm, International District Library
Stretch and Sip Sundays
10am, Chicky’s Coffee- Bernallilo. 45-min all-levels yoga plus a featured drink. Pre registration required. $20, bring your own mat.
Brain Gang Trivia
5pm, The Block
Valentine Cookie Decorating Class
11am-2pm, Damacio’s. Hands-on cookie decorating with The Cookie Case; brunch favorites available.
Valentine's Book Swap
2-4pm, VARA Balloon Fiesta Park Tasting Room. Wine, games, and a book swap; seating is limited. Hosted by @justyce_inspired and @littleferalthing
Love You More: A Galentine's Experience
12-4pm, Casita Bonita Event Venue. Sugar cookie decoration kit from My Goodies, Themed Mocktail, Mailed letter to your future self, Keychain Making Kit. Plus Vendors | Selfie Station & Cute Props | Karaoke | Games + more.
Game Day Tailgate & Market
11am-4pm, Bubba’s 33. Hosted by Rayos Del Sol Mercado.
