Events for April 18, 2026
If Only I were a candle in the dark: Cosm – Cameron Krow
Light-filled spherical sculpture installed on the east wall of Sister Bar patio.
East Gallery Exhibit Intertwined Detritus by Jane Cornish Smith!
Join us for the Intertwined Detritus exhibit, it shines a light on challenges facing bodies of water across the globe. Created by artist Jane Cornish Smith, the exhibition underscores how…
The Animal Welfare Department is Expecting!
Help “shower” hundreds of kittens and puppies by donating needed items
April Community Drive
Partnering with the Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico
Realigned – Grow Your Own Routes – Lisa Casaus
Window art installation of illustrated characters along with impressions of the spine and twisting roads in X-Ray style lightboxes.
Lonely Souls – Abby Butler and John-Mark Collins
Window art installation that will play an animated story every day, 5 times per hour at the 10-minute mark, from 6 pm to 2 am.
Kundalini Yoga
Start your weekend grounded, refreshed, and connected to nature with our Saturday Morning Outdoor Yoga Series at the Open Space Visitor Center.
Free E-Waste Dropoff
The Solid Waste Management Department is celebrating Earth Day by inviting residents to dispose of their electronic waste responsibly and for free at Balloon Fiesta Park's North Lot.
Zumba for the Heart
Free Zumba class
Tour Casa San Ysidro
Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez / Minge House, Albuquerque Museum's historic house and property in Corrales, will schedule your group for a guided tour by reservation only. Times vary; see…
Earth Day Celebration
Join us as our volunteers lead a Discovery Day all about Earth
Great Ape-ril® Discovery Days
Great Ape-ril® is a month long celebration of great apes at the ABQ BioPark Zoo.
2026 Metro Public Safety Day
Bring the family and meet your Metro First Responders!
Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)
Join an Open Space Educator with your little one at an Albuquerque Public Library and have fun together making discoveries about the natural world with hands-on science, story time, and…
Sculpture Garden Tours
Enjoy a pleasant stroll through our sculpture garden with a friendly guide who will share the stories about the artists and their works. Weather permitting.
Intertwined Detritus Workshop with Jane Cornish Smith, artist!
Jane will provide a demo and workshop to the Albuquerque community detailing how the pieces for the show Intertwined Detritus were made, as well as a hands-on art project creating…
Albuquerque’s Birthday Celebration
Presented by the City of Albuquerque Department of Arts & Culture
Lucky Paws Adoption Van Is On The Move – PetSmart – Dave n’ Busters
Offsite pet adoption
Centennial Concert Series
Presented by New Mexico Music Hall of Fame
Family Art Workshops
Stop by the Albuquerque Museum School during your visit to make an art project. We welcome families to the Museum with opportunities to get creative together.
Gallery Tours
Meet at the front desk to join a one-hour, docent-led tour of Albuquerque Museum galleries.
Indigenous Connections and Hoop Dancing
Come experience culture, movement, and tradition with Benjamin Shendo, a proud member of the Jemez and Cochiti Pueblo communities and founder of Indigenous Connection 1696, LLC, based in Jemez Springs,…
STEAM Night: Balloon Building – Fabrication and Beyond
STEAM Night at the Balloon Museum is an evening event for curious minds of all ages. Four times a year, the museum explores a theme that relates to the science,…