The IN List 2026: September 14th - 20th
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, SEPTEMBER 14TH
Baby and Toddler Storytime
10:30–11:00am, Main Library. Books, songs, and finger plays built for the wiggliest attention spans. FREE · ages 0-3
Let's Cook with Big Hands, Little Hands: Flavors of the World
10:30am–12:30pm, Cherry Hills Library. Caregivers and kids cook and taste a dish together from a different culture each month. FREE · ages 3-8 with a caregiver
Fall Into Bookmarks
3:00–5:00pm, Alamosa Library. Drop in and make a bookmark with stickers and ribbon — no sign-up needed. FREE · family friendly
Beginner Line Dancing
6:30–7:30pm, International District Library. A beginner-friendly lesson taught by The Outlaws, a local queer country dance community. FREE · adults
Board Game Battle
6:00–7:00pm, The Block, Rio Rancho. Head-to-head board games at the food hall — free to walk in, you just pay for what you eat. Free to attend · 18+
Bear Bingo at Bridges on Tramway Taproom
7-9pm. Free to play, win prizes! Must be 21+ to play and win
Hotline TNT / The Art Dept. / Slasher City
8:00pm, doors 7:00pm, Launchpad. Touring indie/alt-rock bill. $15 at the door (subject to change) · all ages
KELS: Dirty Blues Princess Tour
Doors 6:00pm, show 7:00pm, Backstage at Revel. Touring blues-rock act. $32.15 · 21+
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
Mom Walk
9am-12pm, Explora. PAID play meetup at Explora! All moms are welcomed, pregnant to mom with older kiddos. Event details provided with registration.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
10:15–10:45am, Erna Fergusson Library. Early-literacy storytime for the youngest library-goers. FREE · ages 0-3
Family Storytime
10:30–11:00am, Alamosa Library. FREE · preschool age
Turn Up with Lauren
6-7pm, FUSION Wellness Center (1709 Golf Course Rd SE #104, Rio Rancho). High-energy dance fitness class.
"Useless Knowledge" Trivia Night
5pm, Swing n' Pickle
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
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+
Fiesta Mexicana 2026
5:00–10:00pm, National Hispanic Cultural Center. NHCC's community celebration of Mexican Independence Day, put on with the Consulate of Mexico. FREE, advance RSVP requested · family friendly
Esperanza: Earn a Bike
4:00–6:00pm, Explora. Teens work through bike-safety and maintenance sessions with Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education Center and can earn a free bike at the end. FREE, parental waiver required · ages 13-19
The Growth Table
5-8pm, Fogo de Chao. Join fellow business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals for an exclusive evening of networking, markteting insights, and real conversations that move your business forward. By Vivid Canvas
Isotopes vs. Salt Lake Bees
6:35pm, Rio Grande Credit Union Field. Regular-season home game in the Isotopes' final homestand. Ticketed · family friendly
Karaoke Night
7:00–8:00pm, The Block, Rio Rancho. Free to attend · 18+
Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats, with Messa
7:30pm, Sunshine Theater. Touring rock/metal double bill. $35–$89.50 · all ages
Tyler Halverson
Doors 7:30pm, show 8:00pm, Backstage at Revel. $22.65 · 21+
Free Community Cooking Class
5-7pm, Three Sisters Kitchen. Hands- cooking, multilingual recipes, and fresh, healthy meals.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH
Corrales Growers' Market
9 a.m.–noon, Corrales Parks & Rec. The midweek market — smaller than Sunday, easier parking. FREE to browse
Tai Chi
9 a.m., Barelas Senior Center. FREE
Stories and Music in the Sky: Eric Carle Spotlight
9:30–10:30am and 11am–noon, Anderson Abruzzo Balloon Museum. This month's storyteller/music program features local author Nicholas Aragon's Curly Crow books — multilingual stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft. FREE with admission · ages up to 6
Chatter String Orchestra + Albuquerque Youth Symphony
7:00pm, Albuquerque Museum. A roughly 40-piece string orchestra led by David Felberg, playing Strauss, Caroline Shaw, and Jonny Greenwood alongside young musicians from the AYS. $1–$25, pay-what-you-wish · family friendly
Bands of Enchantment Live — Night One
7:00–10:00pm, KiMo Theatre. Opening night of this Emmy-winning live music/TV taping series, featuring Tropa Magica, Savings, and Sisterbaby. FREE, reservations encouraged · family friendly
Read to the Dogs
3:00–4:30pm, Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Library. Kids read aloud to a therapy dog — good for reluctant readers who do better with a non-judgmental audience. FREE · family friendly
Intro to 3D Printing
5:00–7:00pm, Explora. Teens learn slicer software and Prusa printer basics. Price wasn't listed on Explora's page — worth a call to confirm · ages 13-19
She Runs ABQ x Kendra Scott sunset walk/run
6pm, Kendra Scott ABQ Uptown. Dirty soda bar, jewelry styling and free gift with purchase, and 3 mile evening run. MUST register to attend.
Iron Lung / Soak / G.A.S.M. / Nyctophagia
8:00pm, doors 7:00pm, Launchpad. Punk and hardcore lineup. $17 · all ages
Open Mic
8:00pm, Hyenas Comedy Nightclub. Community stand-up open mic, 2-item minimum in the showroom. Price not listed · 21+, valid ID required
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH
Baby/Toddler Storytime
10:30–11:30am, Juan Tabo Library. FREE · ages 0-3
Family Storytime
11:00am–12:00pm, Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Library. FREE · family friendly
Turn Up with Lauren
6-7pm, FUSION Wellness Center (1709 Golf Course Rd SE #104, Rio Rancho). High-energy dance fitness class.
Third Thursday
5:00–8:30pm, Albuquerque Museum. Free evening museum access with programming. FREE · family friendly
Bands of Enchantment Live — Night Two
7:00–10:00pm, KiMo Theatre. FREE, reservations encouraged · family friendly
Dolly Days: "Joyful Noise"
7:00–8:00pm, The Block, Rio Rancho. Free outdoor movie night with complimentary s'mores. FREE · family friendly
The Fray, with Dashboard Confessional
Doors 7:00pm, show 8:00pm, Sandia Amphitheater. "How to Save a Life" 20th-anniversary tour stop. Price wasn't posted on Sandia's page — tickets are through Etix
Kevin Sullivan
8:30pm, Hyenas Comedy Nightclub. Touring stand-up. Price not listed · 21+, valid ID required
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH
Baby Storytime
10:30–11am, Lomas Tramway Library. Books, songs, and fingerplays for the very young — runs weekly through December. FREE · ages 0–2
Conversations with Collections
10:00am–12:00pm, Albuquerque Museum. Photo Archives staff pull historic photographs from the permanent collection and talk through them with visitors. Included with admission, $3–$6 · adults & families
Siempre Creativo: Art Workshop
10:00am–12:00pm, National Hispanic Cultural Center. Craft-foam printmaking on paper and fabric. Price not listed · family friendly
New Mexico Prickly Pear Festival — Day One
2:00–7:00pm, Gutierrez-Hubbell House. Food, music, and arts vendors built around New Mexico's prickly pear harvest; continues Saturday. $10 Friday-only, $20 both days
Exhibition Opening: "i thought i saw you yesterday" & "¡Aquí Estamos!"
5:00–7:30pm, NHCC Visual Arts Museum. Opening reception for two new exhibitions. FREE · all ages
Adult Night: Creature Features
6pm, Explora Science Center. Uncover the science behinds some of the animal kingdom’s most incredible creatures. Snacks and drinks are available during the event. 18+
Bands of Enchantment Live — Night Three
7:00–10:00pm, KiMo Theatre. FREE, reservations encouraged · family friendly
LIVE MUSIC: One More Silver Dollar
7:00–8:00pm, The Block, Rio Rancho. Southern rock and blues. Free to attend
"The Motherfucker with the Hat"
7:30pm, Vortex Theatre. Stephen Adly Guirgis's dark comedy about a recovering addict whose life comes apart. Price wasn't posted at check time — Vortex's site said tickets weren't yet on sale · mature content
Zarna Garg: "Million Dollar Excuses"
7:00 & 9:30pm, Quezada's Comedy Club & Cantina. Price not listed · check venue for age policy
Ashley Gavin
8:30 & 10:30pm, Hyenas Comedy Nightclub. Price not listed · 21+, valid ID required
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH
Bosque Adventure Hike
9:00–11:00am, Open Space Visitor Center. Guided, water-themed walk into the Rio Grande bosque, 1.5–2 hours. FREE · family friendly
ABQ Miles and Minutes
Audiobook walk at 401 and 365 trail loop. More Details to Come.
Downtown Growers' Market
8:00am–12:00pm, Robinson Park. Weekly Saturday market — produce, handmade goods, prepared food, and live music. FREE entry · family friendly
Mother Road Market
12-4pm, El Vado Motel.
Los Ranchos Growers & Art Market
8:00am–12:00pm, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Growers and local artists side by side. FREE entry · family friendly
From Field to Ristra: Celebrating Pueblo Chile Traditions
9:00am–5:00pm, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center courtyard. Drop-in workshop making traditional chile ristras. FREE · family friendly
Old Town Showdown Hot Rod and Kustom Car Show
All day, Old Town Plaza. Third annual pre-1961 hot rod and kustom car show on the plaza. FREE · family friendly
Hikes, Hats, and Hops
10am start time, Rumor Brewing. Your $20 ticket includes a Sandia Supply running hat, a beer, an exclusive shopping discount, and the chance to win some fun prizes.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
3:00–8:00pm, Open Space Visitor Center. Ballet Folklórico, flamenco, capoeira, face painting, a climbing wall, and traditional food and crafts. FREE · family friendly
Bands of Enchantment Live — Festival Finale
4:00–11:00pm, Downtown Central Ave. Outdoor stages across five-plus downtown venues, 40+ bands, vendors, classic cars, closing out the week and taping the season finale. FREE · family friendly
The Station- Opening Weekend
11am-3pm. Six locally owned businesses in the The Station (a revived historical property) will open this weekend!
SOMOS ABQ Festival
Doors 3:30pm, music 4:00pm–midnight, NHCC Campus. Music and culture festival headlined by Wax Motif, Duckwrth, VNSSA, and Coco & Breezy, plus a long local lineup. Ticketed, price not listed on NHCC's page
Camp Enchantment 40th Anniversary Celebration
5-9pm, Ex Novo Brewing Company. Ticket includes taco dinner, two drink tickets, access to silent auction, and live music.
Built to Spill, with Paul Schalda
8:00pm, doors 7:00pm, El Rey Theater. $32 plus fees, may rise day-of · all ages
Flash Weekend at Wolf’s Head Tattoo
10am-7pm.
NOMESTOMPER / TAJ / The Talking Hours / DYMER / Right on Kid
7:00pm, doors 6:00pm, Launchpad. Five-band local lineup, no cover. FREE · 21+
Fall Kundalini Yoga Class
9–10am, Open Space Visitor Center. Outdoor Saturday-morning yoga overlooking the fields. $10 drop-in
Turn Up with Ashley
9am, Green Dance Studio. High-energy dance fitness class.
Stretch and Sip Yoga
10:30-11:30am, Ex Novo Brewing Company ABQ. Hosted by Erica from Bliss in the City.
Yoga with Rescue Dogs
9:30-10:30am, Kaktus Brewing Company.
Groovy Plant Bingo
6:30pm, Thrive Craft Cannabis Co. 21+ only, tickets required. Additional cards available to purchase
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH
Foothills Wild Guided Hike
8:30–10:30am, Elena Gallegos/Cottonwood Spring Trailhead. Moderately strenuous 2-3 hour hike covering local flora, fauna, geology, and archaeology. FREE · adults & families
Free Sunday Mornings
9:00am–1:00pm, Albuquerque Museum. General admission is free during this window. FREE · family friendly
Rail Yards Market
10:00am–2:00pm, the Rail Yards. Weekly Sunday market — vendors, produce, art, food, and live entertainment. FREE entry · family friendly
Corrales Growers' Market
9:00am–12:00pm, Corrales Growers' Market grounds. FREE entry · family friendly
Sunday Brunch Music with Lara Manzanares
12:00–2:00pm, tiny grocer ABQ, Old Town. Northern New Mexican-inspired live music on the patio. FREE · family friendly
Flash Weekend at Wolf’s Head Tattoo
12pm-7pm.
Chatter Sunday
10:30am, Chatter (912 3rd St NW). Chamber music program mixing Prokofiev and Shostakovich with spoken word. $5–$17 · family friendly
Isotopes Season Finale vs. Salt Lake Bees
Rio Grande Credit Union Field. Last game of the 2026 regular season — first-pitch time wasn't posted yet at check time. Ticketed · family friendly
"Matilda" Outdoor Movie
7:00–8:00pm, The Block, Rio Rancho. Free outdoor screening, rain or shine. FREE · family friendly
Chatter Cabaret
Doors 4:30pm, show 5:00pm, Albuquerque Museum. Cabaret-style chamber concert — Schnittke, C.P.E. Bach, Lanzilotti, J.S. Bach — with food and drink for purchase. $32 · adults
All ticket/registration links go directly to the organizer or official ticketing partner.
