The IN List 2026: March 16th - 22nd
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, March 16th
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.
Pickleball at Westgate Library
10-11:30am. Join us at the library to play pickle ball every Monday. All ages and skill levels welcome.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
10:30-11am, Main Library (Downtown). 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
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.
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.
Tuesday, March 17th
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. 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.
Turn Up with Lauren
6–7pm, FUSION Wellness Center (1709 Golf Course Rd SE #104, Rio Rancho, NM 87124). High-energy dance fitness class.
Wednesday, March 18th
Baby and Toddler Storytime
10:15-10:45am, Cherry Hills OR 11:15am-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
10:15-11am, 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.
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.
Mother’s Group
10:30am, Liv and Mimi’s Play Cafe. Connect with other moms; snacks provided. Walk ins welcome, under 6 months free.
Albuquerque Weekly Run & Social Group
6pm, O’Niell’s Heights. Casual run starting/ending at 6PM at O’Niell’s and beverages and food post-run. The route is roughly 3 miles with options to add or decrease mileage. Run at own risk.
Thursday, March 19th
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. 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.
Preschool Storytime
10:30-11:15am, Lomas Tramway Library. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. No registration required; for groups of five or more, please call ahead. Ages 3-5!
Walking Group
10am-11am, Lomas Tramway Library.
STEM with Explora
3:30-5pm, South Broadway Library. Come join us, other teens, and ¡Explora! to learn how to use simple, common materials with micro:bit microcontrollers in creative ways.
Dino Discoveries: Carnivores vs Herbivores
11:15am-12:15pm, Los Griegos Library. Come join the Natural History Museum for “Dino Discoveries: Carnivores Vs. Herbivores” and enjoy a reading of a dinosaur related book while observing various fossils.
Story Time at the WHEELS Museum
10am, 1100 2nd Street NW, 87102
Mutual Aid Craft Night
6:30pm, Differential Brewing. $8 suggested donation includes a craft kit and access to the craft table. Proceeds support ABQ Mutual Aid and families in Gaza.
Guided Hike: Piedras Marcadas Canyon
3pm. 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.
Playtime at the Library
12-1pm, Central and Unser. Everybody wants to play and learn and share and grow - and what better place than at the library? Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday afternoons of the month to build and get creative and meet a new friends.
Touch a Truck
5-9pm, Chick-Fil-A Cottonwood.
Turn Up with Lauren
6–7pm, FUSION Wellness Center (1709 Golf Course Rd SE #104, Rio Rancho, NM 87124). High-energy dance fitness class.
Corrales Run Club
5pm, Ex Novo Brewing
Fine Art Class
6-8pm, Los Vecinos Community Center. First come, first serve basis, up to 12 participants. Sign up online.
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.
Friday, March 20th
Baby and Toddler Storytime
•10:15-10:45am, Tony Hillerman
•10:30-11am, Lomas Tramway Library
•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.
Preschool Storytime
10:30-11am, Main Library. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. No registration required; for groups of five or more, please call ahead. Ages 3-5!
Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Expo
9am-5pm, Expo NM (Gate 3). 50 Dealers, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, findings, cabochons, beads, fossils, tools. Door prizes, silent auction, junior table, & displays. Tickets Required.
Run Club: Parent Edition
11am, Canteen Brewhouse. Stroller-Friendly: Routes designed for wheels.
Low Pressure: Walkers and runners are equally welcome. Community: Stick around after for a bite to eat & a chat!
Adult Night: Missing Ink
6-9pm, Explora. Explore the art and science of tattoos and body modification through demos, expert talks, and activities. Snacks available from Three Sisters Kitchen. Beer and wine from Sheehan Winery. 18+ event.
Landmark Musicals presents Disney's Mary Poppins
7pm, Rodey Theatre. Landmark Musicals is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of the Broadway sensation, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins. This "practically perfect" musical adventure will fly into the Rodey Theatre on the UNM Campus for a limited three-week engagement.
Bouquet Class
7pm, Wildwood Florals. Join us for a fun and relaxed bouquet class at Calavida Cantina Corrales. Whether you're a total beginner or just looking to sharpen your floral skills, this hands-on workshop is perfect for you. Come create beautiful wildflower arrangements, enjoy good vibes, and meet fellow flower lovers. Don’t miss out on this creative evening!
Saturday, March 21st
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!
Bug’s Life Craft and Watch
1-3pm, Lomas Tramway Meeting Room. Think bugs are cool? Join us in watching A Bug’s Life after making a melted crayon insect!
Landmark Musicals presents Disney's Mary Poppins
7pm, Rodey Theatre. Landmark Musicals is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of the Broadway sensation, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins. This "practically perfect" musical adventure will fly into the Rodey Theatre on the UNM Campus for a limited three-week engagement.
Turn Up with Ashley
9am, Green Dance Studio. High-energy dance fitness class.
Gather w/ Open Arts Studio NM
1-3pm, Star Heights Recreation Center. These are relaxed, come-as-you-are art afternoons. Bring your own project, or dig through the Open Arts Studio stash of supplies and see what sparks your interest.
Spring Vintage Market
12-6pm, Casa Taco.
Burque Blooms
1pm, Pinon Coffee House (528 Location). Join us for Burque Blooms, a high-energy paint night experience where we trade the brown desert for bright, electric colors! We’ll be painting three vibrant cacti on a sleek dark canvas—the perfect bold addition to your home.
March Drag Bingo
1-3pm, Canteen Brewhouse. Sip on your favorite craft beers, grab a bite to eat, play bingo with a twist, and win fabulous prizes. Donations to play benefit local charities.
Crystals 101- UPDATE: Sold Out
1-3pm, The Salty Blossom Studio. Interested in crystals but not sure where to start? Learn how to link crystals with chakras, crystal cleansing methods, how to use crystals around the house, how to use crystals in meditation, and an intro to crystal grids. Leave with a crystal bundle from The Salty Blossom!
Albuquerque Corgi Meetup
1pm, USS Bullhead Park.
Moroccan Cooking Class
2-5, Three Sisters Kitchen. Learn about the culinary techniques and traditions behind this North African cuisine. Join us for a hands-on cooking class and learn how to make 3 different Moroccan dishes from scratch, including spice blends and traditional cooking techniques. Tickets are $85
Paint n Sip
2-3:30pm, Casa Rondeña. What to Expect: step-by-step guided painting with lots of laughs, wine-derful company, sip-worthy fun, and a masterpiece to take home! All painting supplies provided, just bring your creative spirit!
Star Party
6-10pm, Open Space Visitor Center. Family-friendly stargazing with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society.
Brunch with the Easter Bunny
11:30am, Cabezon Park and Community Center. Help the Easter Bunny kick off the Spring Season by joining him for Brunch. There will be a craft for the kids to do, as well as pictures with the Easter Bunny. For more information please contact Cabezon Community Center at 505-892-4499 or email cabezon@rrnm.gov
“Creating Healthy Soil” Free Class
11am-12pm, Osuna Nursery. Discover how to build nutrient-rich, thriving soil to support strong, healthy plants. Wendy Blair breaks down soil science in an easy, practical way for gardeners of all levels.
Puppet Party
11am-1pm, Bugzby's Toyshop. Free World Puppetry Day event with puppet show, refreshments, make-your-own sock puppet (while supplies last), special guests, and 20% off puppets.
Paint your Partner
1-3pm, Canteen Brewhouse. Grab a buddy, a partner, or a brave friend and join us for a hilarious afternoon of "blind" portrait painting! The rules are simple: you paint them, they paint you, and nobody peeks until the final reveal.
Books and Brew
3-6pm, Boxing Bear Brewing. Relive your favorite part of going to school, the BOOK FAIR! Bookworks will be hosting the Books & Brews at our Bridges on Tramway Taproom with a selection of books, bookmarks, bags, stickers and other goods that you’d expect to find at a book fair.
Pilattes and Wellness
12pm, Park Square Market.
Pansy Party
11am-1pm, Grandma's Coffee Garden. Tataki-Zome flower-pounding workshop. $35 per person; all supplies included. RSVP required.
Mommys Market
9am-3pm, Berean Baptist Church. Shop thousands of gently used items-from Maternity to Kids Size 14, Books, Toys, Clothing, Shoes, Games and More! Everything is organized by size and category for easy shopping! We accept Mastercard, Visa and Cash at check out! (Adults only event. Only infants under 9 months in a wearable carrier)
Cookie Decorating Class
3:30-5:30pm, Park Square Market. With Orbiting Cookie Co, tickets required.
ARTRAVE Reborn
8pm, Meow Wolf Santa Fe. One-night drag showcase in Santa Fe.
Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Expo
9am-5pm, Expo NM (Gate 3). 50 Dealers, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, findings, cabochons, beads, fossils, tools. Door prizes, silent auction, junior table, & displays. Tickets Required.
Sunday, March 22nd
Sunday Family Movies: Big Hero 6
2-4pm, International District Library
Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Expo
9am-5pm, Expo NM (Gate 3). 50 Dealers, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, findings, cabochons, beads, fossils, tools. Door prizes, silent auction, junior table, & displays. Tickets Required.
Landmark Musicals presents Disney's Mary Poppins
2pm (Relaxed Performance), Rodey Theatre. Landmark Musicals is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of the Broadway sensation, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins. This "practically perfect" musical adventure will fly into the Rodey Theatre on the UNM Campus for a limited three-week engagement.
Mommys Market
2:30-5:30pm, Berean Baptist Church. Shop thousands of gently used items-from Maternity to Kids Size 14, Books, Toys, Clothing, Shoes, Games and More! Everything is organized by size and category for easy shopping! We accept Mastercard, Visa and Cash at check out! (Adults only event. Only infants under 9 months in a wearable carrier)
Pirate Party
4-6pm, Elevate Trampoline Park. This exciting event is perfect for pirates in training who love jumping, laughter, and meeting fun characters. Kids can say hello to our pirate captain, take photos and enjoy a high-energy, pirate-themed event.
Sensory Bunny
9-11am, Cottonwood Mall. Sensory Bunny events allow guests of all ages and abilities to visit Bunny in a sensory-friendly environment with reduced lighting and music, special hours, and sensory-friendly trained staff. You must RSVP to attend.
The Great Spring Weenie Waddle
1-3pm, Mrs. Sprinkles Ice Cream Parlor. Local dachshund owners meetup with vendors; costumes encouraged.
Sip and Shop
2-5pm, JUNO Brewery. Mini-mercado by Rayos del Sol Mercado.
Albuquerque Bake Club- Update: Sold Out
3-6pm, Little Bear Coffee (3123 Central Ave NE) RSVP required. Bring a serving utensil.
Puff and Paint with Maria
4-7pm, Thrive Craft Cannabis. $40; materials included; drink or treat with ticket.
