Summer Fun
Summer 2009: Events by Month
May
June
- 4 Days of Vintage
- The 2009 Heart Hospital Albuquerque Century
- Albuquerque Pride
- NM Arts and Crafts Fair
- Albuquerque Folk Festival
- World Ocean Day
- Raft Race on the Rio Grande
July
- 4th of July "Freedom Fourth" Event
- Duke City Shootout
- Lavender Festival
- Annual Sandia Peak Challenge
August
September
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 Botanic Garden
- Jazz/Blues and Salsa Under The Stars
- Summerfest
- Globalquerque
- Free Salsa Lessons and Concerts in Old Town
- Tardeadas on the Plaza
- Albuquerque Concert Band
Downtown Music
Lunchtime Music
On every third Thursday on the month this summer, Albuquerque's Downtown Action Team hosts its "Out to Lunch" concert series.
Concerts start at noon at First Plaza Galeria.
The shows are free.
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!
Albuquerque Transit
N.M. Rail Runner Train
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
- Albuquerque Pride
- Central New Mexico Community College
- UNM Continuing Education
- Old Town
- Explora Adult Nights
- Salsa Fiesta in Old Town
Calendars
Looking for something else? Check out these calendars for a variety of classes, concerts, and other events.