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Summer Fun
Summer 2008: Events by Month
May
June
- 4 Days of Vintage
- The 2008 Heart Hospital Albuquerque Century
- 21st Annual Festival Flamenco Internacional de Albuquerque
- Hot Air Balloon Summer Camp
- Albuquerque Pride
- NM Arts and Crafts Fair
- Albuquerque Folk Festival
- World Ocean Day
- Monty Python's Spamalot
- Raft Race on the Rio Grande
July
- 4th of July "Freedom Fourth" Event
- Duke City Shootout
- Lavender Festival
- 8th Annual Sandia Peak Challenge
August
September
Get more ideas at the Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Summer is upon us! Here's what Albuquerque is doing this summer.
Free Summer Fun
Free events to entertain your family:
Summer Programs for Kids
Here are some of the programs that are available for children and teens this summer.
Outdoor Recreation
With hiking, biking, and plenty of outdoor activities, it's no surprise that Albuquerque was recently named one of the fittest cities in the country.
- Skate Park Extended Hours
- Swimming
- Tingley Beach
- Golf
- Albuquerque Isotopes
- Open Space (maps)
- Hiking in the Sandias
- Paseo del Bosque Trail
- Rio Grande Nature Center
- Petroglyph National Monument
- Volcanoes
Music
Summer means it's time for outdoor music. Here's a quick list of summer-long music in Albuquerque as well as some rocking festivals that played throughout the city.
- Zoo Music
- Summer Nights at the Biopark
- Jazz/Blues and Salsa Under The Stars
- Downtown Music: El Rey, The Launchpad (reopening in July), and Sunshine Theater
- Summerfest
- Globalquerque
- Free Salsa Lessons and Concerts in Old Town
- Tardeadas on the Plaza
- Albuquerque Concert Band
Transportation
It's easy to get around in Albuquerque without a car. Take a bus or hop on a bike-- we've got you covered all summer!
- Rapid After Dark
- Summer Fun Pass
- Rail Runner (Saturday Summer Service)
- ABQ Ride
- Bike Routes and Rules
Arts, Culture, and Learning
All over Albuquerque, friends and family come together for outdoor markets, street fairs, and neighborhood festivals. Here are some of the events Albuquerque is putting on this summer.
- Farmer's Markets
- We Art the People
- Neighborhood Market
- New Mexico Salsa Festival
- Albuquerque Pride
- Central New Mexico Community College
- UNM Continuing Education
- Old Town
- Explora Adult Nights
- Salsa Fiesta in Old Town
- Stan the T-Rex at the Natural History Museum
- Saturday Sunset Series at Elena Gallegos
Calendars
Looking for something else? Check out these calendars for a variety of classes, concerts, and other events.