ABQ Kids

Toddler Time at Explora
2023-08-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-08-14 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Explora, 1701 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States
Every Monday from 9 – 11 am toddlers (4 years old and younger) rule the kingdom at Explora! Poke around over 250 exhibit activities in science, technology, and art before the doors open to the big kids.

Regular admission prices.

Become a Member at Explora and enjoy the exhibits as many times as you want for one year!

Science Talk: Balloon Fiesta Eclipse
2023-08-14 13:00 - 13:45 | The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, 1801 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science is hosting a series of talks to celebrate the rare solar eclipse that will happen over Albuquerque on the last Saturday of this year’s Balloon Fiesta!
Find out why eclipses happen, what is special about this one, and most importantly, learn how to view it safely.
This particular program will be presented by museum Space Science Director, Jim Greenhouse. He will describe the coincidences which will come together and make this eclipse a historic event for New Mexico.
Price: Included with Museum and Planetarium Admission

Five more eclipse talks will be held in the Planetarium before the October 14 eclipse:

Friday, September 1, 4 p.m. in the Planetarium
Thursday, September 14, 1 p.m. in the Planetarium
Wednesday, September 20, 1 p.m. in the Planetarium
Saturday, September 30; time and location to be announced.
Thursday, October 5; time and location to be announced.

Flamenco Kids Camp
2023-06-12 08:30 - 2023-06-16 15:30 | National Institute of Flamenco, 1171 Bellamah Ave NW, Unit A, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States
As a program of the National Institute of Flamenco, Flamenco Kids Camp is a day camp introducing children ages 6-12 to the full range of flamenco arts and culture. Flamenco Kids Camp is a fun, creative outlet featuring classes in dance, cajón (percussion), cante (singing), palmas (hand percussion), Spanish language, and literacy.
What’s included?
Students receive a Kids Camp T-Shirt, snacks, and in-camp performance demonstrations from artists. The camp concludes with a free performance on Saturday, June 17 for friends and family at the Albuquerque Museum, where students demonstrate all they have learned during the course of the camp.
Student Levels
Flamenco Kids Camp is open to absolute beginners, new students, and children with beginning to intermediate level flamenco dance experience. Please feel free to contact us regarding questions about student placement.
A limited number of scholarships are available. Click HERE to apply.

Kids Saturday Clay Art Project
2023-05-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Creativity Warehouse, 1950 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87112, United States
Kids + clay = fun times!
Your child will be able to make whatever their heart desires with the techniques provided by one of our instructors. 2 lbs. of clay, tools, and glaze will be provided. Clay and glazes are messy so don’t wear your best dress to come to play. You will need to register ahead of time. You are welcome to stay and help your child or you can register to make your own creations. Depending on the number of registrants we may have to ask you to site in the adjacent room if you do not register.
The cost per registrant is $28.Cancellations must be communicated a minimum of two days in advance for a refund. Register HERE.
