ABQ Kids

Toddler Time at Explora
2024-09-23 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-30 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-07 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!

Jurassic Porch at Color Wheel Toys
2024-09-25 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-09-26 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-09-27 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-09-28 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-09-29 11:00 - 15:00 | Color Wheel Toys, 6855 4th Street NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102
Color Wheel Toys invites dinosaur-loving kiddos to play with dinosaurs on their porch!

Design Dino environments! Have epic battles! Have a dino tea party!

These free play events at Color Wheel Toys are simply the best. For details on this and all other fun, check out their events page.

Preschool Storytime
2024-09-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Albuquerque Main Library, 501 Copper NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102
Every Friday the Main Albuquerque Library downtown hosts preschool storytime with stories, songs, puppets and activities that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children. Following the Every Child Ready to Read program, each storytime includes time to play with musical instruments, blocks, and more! For pre-readers ages 3–5.

Imagine, ABQ Day
2024-09-28 00:00 - 23:59 | New Mexico
Help beautify our community by cleaning up ABQ on Sept. 28. Imagine, ABQ suggests concentrating on trash and weed clean-up on public properties. Take a before & after picture and share it on social media. Tag it with #ImagineABQ so that we can all see how much we get done!

More information is on Imagine, ABQ’s Instagram, @imagine_abq_

Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch
2024-09-28 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-29 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-30 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-01 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-02 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-03 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-04 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-05 09:00 - 18:00 and 4 more dates | Rio Rancho Event Center, 3001 Civic Center Circle, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, 87144
Visit Cowboy Max and his animals and enjoy a bunch of fall fun at the Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch!

Cowboy Max has set up a huge corn pit, harvest maze, tricycle track, playhouses, a roping arena, pumpkin bowling, duck races, mud pie kitchen, putt-putt golf, football toss, corn hole, basketball shoot, fall decor, and of course: PUMPKINS!

For the FULL list of activities, click here.

Plus, each weekend the Pumpkin Patch will also have a Petting Zoo and a Paintball Target Arena.

Open every day, September 28 – October 31**Weather Permitting**Admission:Children $9.99 + taxAdults $11.99 + taxSeniors and Military $10.99 + taxNOTE: Cashless Payments Only; all major credit cards accepted.

Come get your pumpkins and have a lot of fun at the Rio Rancho Event Center Upper Parking Lot!

Sensory/Calm Dino Activity at Color Wheel Toys
2024-09-28 10:30 - 12:30 | Color Wheel Toys, 6855 4th Street NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102
Color Wheel Toys dinosaur-lovers of all ages to a FREE dinosaur-themed sensory/calm bottle-making activity for all ages.

We love Color Wheel Toys for these thoughtful events. For details on this and all other fun, check out their events page.

FREE Admission at the Balloon Museum Sunday Mornings
2024-09-29 09:00 - 13:00 | Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum Dr NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87113
Imagination and wonder soar at the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum.

Admission for kids 5 and under is always free, but every Sunday morning and on the first Friday of every month (except during Balloon Fiesta, of course), the Balloon Museum is FREE for kids and adults!

Know before you go—check out the current exhibits and museum details at the City of Albuquerque website.

Regular Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday – Sunday

Closed: Mondays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and City holidays that fall on Mondays.

The Balloon Museum is home to all sorts of historic balloons, and has interactive exhibits about the science of flight and what makes Albuquerque such a special place to fly a hot air balloon. Hint: it’s all about The BOX.

The Balloon Museum also hosts Stories and Music in the Sky, a FANTASTIC stories, music, movement, and art program. Learn more about that here.

Botanic Garden Story Time
2024-10-04 10:30 | ABQ Bio Park Botanic Garden, 2601 Central Ave. NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104
The Botanic Garden presents Story Time, reading stories about plants and animals from around the world, bringing to life the stories of seeds and the adventures of pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies.

Story Time includes educational facts and activities, featuring a different theme each week. Learn about seeds, hummingbirds, butterflies, and desert life, then continue through the Garden and see story themes come to life before your eyes.

The cost of Story Time is included with general admission. For details and admission prices, visit the Story Time website.

Kids Cook!: Miso Ramen
2024-10-04 17:00 - 18:30 | Encuentro Nuevo Mexico, 907 4th St SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102
On the first Friday of every month Kids Cook! hosts families to cook and enjoy a meal together. On October 4th, the menu is Miso Ramen and Sweet and Sour Cucumbers!

This is a free event, but registration is required.

Click HERE for the Registration Form

All the yummy details can be found at the Kids Cook! website.

First Friday Night Kids Cook! provides hands-on cooking classes for elementary and middle school students and their families. The non-profit organization also works in Albuquerque’s schools, teaching kids about cooking and nutrition.

ABQ Bio Park Harvest Festival
2024-10-05 09:00 - 17:00 | ABQ Bio Park Botanic Garden, 2601 Central Ave. NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104
SO much fun will be had at the ABQ Bio Park Harvest Festival! Live music from local bands! Heritage Farm — Discovery Stations— Local Artisans (including Squidly Designs! YAY!!) — Eats & Treats! — Gorgeous scenery for family selfies! — Face Painting — and more!

All the fun takes place at the Botanical Garden and the Aquarium Saturday and Sunday, October 5–6, from 9 am – 5 pm.

Kids 2 and younger are FREE. Tickets for 3–12 year-olds are just $6.

For the full list of events, performers, prices, visit the event website HERE.

Kids Clay Class
2024-10-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Creativity Warehouse, 1950 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87112, United States
Creativity Warehouse is an ABQ Kids FAVORITE, and it’s got a lot to do with this Saturday Kids Clay Class.

Let your child’s creativity soar with clay! The instructors at Creativity Warehouse offer guidance so your child can craft whatever they imagine.

All materials—clay, tools, and glaze—are included. Remember, clay and glazes can get messy, so dress for a mess!

If parents want to make their own creative creation, they will need to register as well. Children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult to help them work; in this case the adult assisting children 3 and under is not required to register.

For details and to register, visit the Creativity Warehouse website.

Read our blog post about our experience at the Saturday Kids Clay Class.

Kids Canvas Painting Class
2024-10-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Creativity Warehouse, 1950 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87112, United States
Creativity Warehouse invites kids (of all ages) to unleash their creativity on canvas!

Let your child’s creativity thrive on canvas!

The Creativity Warehouse instructors will lead your child through the exciting process of creating the painting of the week, fostering their creativity. All materials are provided. Please dress appropriately as painting can be messy!

All materials are included. Remember, creativity can get messy, so dress for a mess!

This class is for ages 6+.

For details and to register, visit the Creativity Warehouse website.
