The IN List 2026: January 12th - 18th
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 - January 12th
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.
Tuesday - January 13th
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 at Cottonwood Mall.
10:30-11:30. Center court, by Victoria Secret. Puppet making craft.
Mother’s Group
10:30am, Liv and Mimi’s. Connect with other moms, snacks provided. Rebooking your spot is highly encouraged.
Wednesday- January 14th
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
New Year, New Career Hiring Event
9am-12pm, 501 Mountain Rd NE ABQ, NM 87102. Job fair with hundreds of jobs and community resources; many employers on-site.
Comedy and Magic
7-9pm, Tractor- Wells Park. Stand-up and close-up magic. No cover.
Thursday- January 15th
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.
Spyglass Festival
Nuclear Museum. Family-friendly weekend of science and espionage at the nuclear museum.
Jeopardy Bar League
7-9pm, Marble Heights Brewery & Tap Room. Free two-hour Jeopardy-style trivia every Thursday with prizes; bring a team.
Friday - January 16th
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
Explora Adult Night: Cosmic Curiosity (18+)
6-9pm. 18+ evening with hands-on cosmic activities at 1701 Mountain Rd NW. Tickets $14 ($11 students/senior/military), free for members. Snacks by Three Sisters Kitchen; beer and wine from Sheehan Winery.
Cosmic Bingo
10pm, Route 66 Casino
Spyglass Festival
Nuclear Museum. Family-friendly weekend of science and espionage at the nuclear museum.
2000s Hip Hop Night
9pm-2am, Effex Albuquerque. Throwback hip-hop party hosted by Still Sad.
Saturday- January 17th
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!
UNM Women’s Basketball- Lobos vs Nevada
1pm, UNM University Stadium
Dead Parent(s) Club at Grandma's Coffee Garden
10am-1pm. Drop-in meetup for those who have lost a parent; stop by anytime 10am–1pm.
Cosmic Bingo
10pm, Route 66 Casino
Spyglass Festival: Free Museum Day
Nuclear Museum. Family-friendly weekend of science and espionage at the nuclear museum.
Book Swap & New Drink Launch
10am-3pm, Poulin Marketplace.
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Sunday - January 18th
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.
Grief & Clay: Ceramic Workshop + Healing Ritual
4-6pm, Ceramica ABQ. Step-by-step pinch potting and gentle ritual; sliding scale pricing.
Brain Gang Trivia
5pm, The Block
Juxtaposed Grand Re-Opening
11am-2pm. Complimentary snacks and refreshments plus a VIP sale; meet the new owners at the new location.
