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Albuquerque, NM family events this month

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Sat, Nov 14 · 6pm–10pm

516 ARTS Public Grand Opening

516 ARTS — Albuquerque · Bernalillo Co. · Albuquerque

Free family celebration opening 516 ARTS' new home, with live music, food trucks, screen printing and hands-on activities for all ages.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free
Indoors

Details at 516 ARTS ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Nov 14 · 10am–2pm

Injury Prevention Day at Explora

Explora Science Center and Children's Museum — Albuquerque · Bernalillo Co. · Albuquerque

Hands-on activities with UNM School of Medicine about avoiding injuries and treating scrapes.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed
Indoors

Details at Explora ↗

Nov 14 – Nov 15 · 12pm–1pm

Oak Canyon Dance Group (Pueblo of Jemez) at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center — Albuquerque · Bernalillo Co. · Albuquerque

Traditional Pueblo dance performances on the museum's courtyard stage.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Paid: Free for members or with museum admission

Details at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center ↗

Library storytimes & programs (9, free)

From Albuquerque & Bernalillo County Library and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

10:15amBaby & Toddler Storytime · Tony Hillerman Library, Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPreschool Storytime · Main Library (Downtown), Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amBaby/Toddler Storytime · South Valley Library, Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyLEGO Club · At 3 Albuquerque & Bernalillo County Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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South Valley Library Fri, Nov 13 · 3pm
South Broadway Library Fri, Nov 13 · 3:30pm
Central & Unser (Albuquerque Bernalillo County Library) Sat, Nov 14 · 3:30pm

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4:30pmFriday the 13th Kids Temporary Tattoo Drop-In · Cherry Hills Library, Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10:15amFamily Storytime · Tony Hillerman Library, Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 14 · times varyRead to the Dogs · At 3 Albuquerque & Bernalillo County Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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International District Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
East Mountain Library Sat, Nov 14 · 1pm
Rudolfo Anaya Library Sat, Nov 14 · 3pm

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11amSaturday Shake and Shimmy · South Valley Library, Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmFamily Movies: The Iron Giant · International District Library, Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Sat, Nov 21 · 9am–2pm

Annual Crane Festival at the Open Space Visitor Center

Open Space Visitor Center — Albuquerque · Bernalillo Co. · Albuquerque

Celebrate the sandhill cranes wintering in the bosque with hikes, family nature activities, crafts and more.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Cost not listed

Details at City of Albuquerque Open Space ↗

Nov 21 – Nov 22

Baila! Baila!'s Christmas in NM & Around the World

National Hispanic Cultural Center, Albuquerque Journal Theatre — Albuquerque · Bernalillo Co. · Albuquerque

Holiday dance show of Christmas traditions from New Mexico and around the world.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: $37-$47; $2 off for students, seniors and NHCC members
Indoors

Sat and Sun 2pm; Sat 7pm.

Details at National Hispanic Cultural Center ↗

Library storytimes & programs (13, free)

From Albuquerque & Bernalillo County Library and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

10:15amBaby & Toddler Storytime · Tony Hillerman Library, Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby Storytime · Lomas Tramway Library, Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPreschool Storytime · Main Library (Downtown), Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amBaby/Toddler Storytime · South Valley Library, Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyLego Club · At 5 Albuquerque & Bernalillo County Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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International District Library Fri, Nov 20 · 3pm
South Valley Library Fri, Nov 20 · 3pm
Juan Tabo Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11am
Tony Hillerman Library Sat, Nov 21 · 2pm
East Mountain Library Sat, Nov 21 · 3pm

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Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyRead to the Dogs · At 3 Albuquerque & Bernalillo County Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Ernie Pyle Library Fri, Nov 20 · 4pm
Cherry Hills Library Sat, Nov 21 · 1pm
Rudolfo Anaya Library Sat, Nov 21 · 3pm

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10:30pmNatural History Museum · Westgate Library, Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

10:15amFamily Storytime · Tony Hillerman Library, Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amFamily Movie: Fantastic Mr. Fox · Main Library (Downtown), Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amSaturday Shake and Shimmy · South Valley Library, Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmFamily Movie Saturday · South Broadway Library, Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmFamily Movies: Hook · International District Library, Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmQuirky History: Lesser Known Perspectives · Main Library (Downtown), Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 28 – Jan 3 · 5pm–10pm

River of Lights

ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden — Albuquerque · Bernalillo Co. · Albuquerque

Holiday light show at the BioPark Botanic Garden; timed entry.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at ABQ BioPark ↗

Library storytimes & programs (5, free)

From Albuquerque & Bernalillo County Library and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Saturday, Nov 28

Sat, Nov 28 · times varyRead to the Dogs · At 3 Albuquerque & Bernalillo County Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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International District Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am
Juan Tabo Library Sat, Nov 28 · 1pm
Rudolfo Anaya Library Sat, Nov 28 · 3pm

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1pmSandia Mountain Dulcimers: Sweet Sounds of History · Lomas Tramway Library, Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmFamily Movies: The Princess Diaries · International District Library, Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmCuentos cortos en español · Rudolfo Anaya Library, Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmLego Club · Central & Unser (Albuquerque Bernalillo County Library), Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 28 – Jan 3 · 5pm–10pm

River of Lights

ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden — Albuquerque · Bernalillo Co. · Albuquerque

Holiday light show at the BioPark Botanic Garden; timed entry.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at ABQ BioPark ↗

Library storytimes & programs (10, free)

From Albuquerque & Bernalillo County Library and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

10:15amBaby & Toddler Storytime · Tony Hillerman Library, Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby Storytime · Lomas Tramway Library, Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBilingual Storytime · Main Library (Downtown), Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amBaby/Toddler Storytime · South Valley Library, Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyLego Club · At 3 Albuquerque & Bernalillo County Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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International District Library Fri, Dec 4 · 3pm
South Valley Library Fri, Dec 4 · 3pm
Tony Hillerman Library Sat, Dec 5 · 2pm

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Saturday, Dec 5

10:15amFamily Storytime · Tony Hillerman Library, Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Dec 5 · times varyRead to the Dogs · At 4 Albuquerque & Bernalillo County Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Main Library (Downtown) Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
Ernie Pyle Library Sat, Dec 5 · 11am
Lomas Tramway Library Sat, Dec 5 · 1pm
Rudolfo Anaya Library Sat, Dec 5 · 3pm

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11amSaturday Shake and Shimmy · South Valley Library, Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmFamily Movie Saturday · South Broadway Library, Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmFamily Movies: Brother Bear · International District Library, Albuquerque 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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60 events, free and paid, over the next 4 weekends (Nov 13 – Dec 6). Back to Albuquerque, NM this weekend.

Updated November 11, 2026