Local Activities

Free Activities

Chess for Beginners

Join Mr. Oren Stevens for chess basics. Registration required and limited to 20.

  • Albuquerque Bernalillo County Libraries, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
Crafts with Tina (Free)

All ages welcome. Join Miss Tina for a fun and creative craft that’s guaranteed to get oohs and aahs. No registration required.

  • Albuquerque Bernalillo County Libraries > Alamosa Branch Library, 6900 Gonzales SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
Computer Class: One on One (Free)

Optional topics: Introduction to Library Computers, Internet Basics, Email Basics, Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007, Advanced Microsoft Word, Using Library Databases, Downloading Digital Media (eBooks & eAudiobooks). One person per session. Registration required.

  • Albuquerque Bernalillo County Libraries > Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, Albuquerque , NM 87111
Family Movie Series (Free)

Join us for a fun family movie the fourth Saturday of each month at 4:00 pm.

  • Albuquerque Bernalillo County Libraries > Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE, Albuquerque , NM 87123
  • Phone: 505.291.6295
Hillerman Stitch Club (Free)

If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or any other stitching type craft—you are invited to join our drop-in stitching club. All ages and skill levels welcome.

  • Where? Albuquerque Bernalillo County Libraries, Tony Hillerman Library, 8205 Apache NE, Albuquerque , NM 87110
  • Phone: 505.291.6264
Kidcrafts(Free)

Join us for a variety of crafts, games, art-making, and other surprises.

  • Albuquerque Bernalillo County Libraries, South Valley Library, 3904 Isleta Boulevard SW, Albuquerque , NM 87105
Kids' Fishing Fair (Free)

Children, ages 4-12, are invited to learn all about fishing by visiting fun and interactive Discovery Stations at Tingley Beach. All activities for this event are free, and there is no need to pre-register.

  • Where?: Tingley Beach, 1800 Tingley Drive SW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
  • Phone: 505-768-2000
Lego Club (Free)

Love Legos? Come to Taylor Ranch Library and build with friends. Legos provided! Please leave your Legos at home. We don't want you to lose your favorite pieces.

  • Where?: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Libraries, Taylor Ranch Library, 5700 Bogart Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120
The Saturday Special (Free)

Join us for storytimes, crafts, or puppet shows every Saturday at 10:30 am.

  • Where?: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Libraries > Main Library, 501 Copper Avenue NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Phone: 505.768.5136
  • Parking: In addition to metered street parking, up to two hours of free parking is available at the Very Special Arts parking garage on the southeast corner of 5th and Copper. Bring your parking stub from this garage to the circulation desk for validation.
Walk-in Computer Help @ Main Library (Free)

Stop by for tips, problem-solving, and instruction on: internet, email, resume writing, job searches, basic computer skills, Microsoft Word basics, and library eResources. No registration required. Participants must have a library card in good standing. Main Library second floor.

  • Where?: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Libraries > Main Library, 501 Copper Avenue NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Phone: 505.768.5141
  • Parking: In addition to metered street parking, up to two hours of free parking is available at the Very Special Arts parking garage on the southeast corner of 5th and Copper. Bring your parking stub from this garage to the circulation desk for validat
Albuquerque Bernalillo County Public Libraries (A good place to use computers!)

Albuquerque Public Parks

Albuquerque Public Pools

Albuquerque Community Center

Inexpensive Activities

ABQ BioPark

  • Date: daily 9 am – 5 pm

The ABQ BioPark Zoo, Botanic Garden, Tingley Beach, and Aquarium provide fun, educational experiences and encourage environmental awareness and stewardship.

  • ABQ BioPark – Zoo, 903 10th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Phone: (505) 768-2000

ABQ Surf n' Slide at Hotel Cascada

  • Date: daily 24/7

Open to guests, non-guests and local residents alike to spend a fun-filled day in New Mexico’s only Indoor Waterpark.

  • The Hotel Cascada, 2500 Carlisle Blvd. N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87110
  • Phone: (505) 888-3311

Cliff's Amusement Park

Cliff's is the only place in New Mexico with Family Rides, Thrill Rides, Kiddieland and Cliff's WaterMania! Great games and good food, too!

  • Open: April to September
  • Cliff’s Amusement Park, 4800 Osuna Rd. N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Phone: (505) 881-9373

Cliff's Magical Christmas

Cliff’s Magical Christmas The Magic is Happening! Cliff's Amusement Park is decking the halls with thousands of sparkling lights, music, warm Christmas treats, face painting and, of course, exciting rides for the whole family. So pull on your mittens, come say hello to Santa Claus, view the 120 foot tall Christmas Tree, and experience the joy of Cliff's Magical Christmas
  • Cliff's Amusement Park, 4800 Osuna Rd. N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Phone: 505-269-5600

HinkleFamilyFunCenter

ABQ's Premier Family Fun Destination featuring a 1/8 mile Go Cart Track, Wet & Wild Bumper Boats, two scenic 18 hole Miniature Golf Courses, two state of the art Game Rooms and Prize Centers with 200 redemption, merchandise and arcade games, Blacklight Laser Tag Arena, Hinkle Family Fun Center Paintball, Rock Climbing Wall, Battletech Firestorm Virtual Reality Pods, Bumper Cars, Bunjee Jump Trampoline, Lazer Frenzy, Light Space and two Snack Bars! Fun for all ages!
  • Where?: Hinkle Family Fun Center, 12931 Indian School Rd. N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87112
  • Phone: (505) 299-3100

Swimming Lessons

Cool off, have fun, and stay fit at any public swimming pool operated by the City of Albuquerque. Children over the age of 5 are divided into waves based on skill level. Fall and spring swim lessons are offered at Sandia Pool and West Mesa Aquatic Center.

  • Where?: Sandia Pool, 7801 Candelaria NE or West Mesa Aquatic Center, 6705 Fortuna NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121