Family Friendly
Albuquerque offers a remarkable blend of educational opportunities, entertainment, and affordability, making it an exceptional choice for families!
Albuquerque boasts a diverse range of attractions that cater to all members of the family.
For families looking to explore the natural world, Albuquerque offers captivating open spaces and parks that provide an educational and engaging experience. Museums filled with history and knowledge offer a chance for exploration and learning. If you’re seeking excitement, amusement parks and sports venues provide thrilling and active entertainment options suitable for all ages. The city offers a variety of activities designed with children in mind, ensuring that young travelers remain engaged and entertained throughout their stay. Albuquerque’s affordability adds an extra layer of appeal, allowing you to make the most of your travel budget without sacrificing quality experiences.
Essentially, Albuquerque presents an outstanding blend of educational opportunities, entertainment, and affordability, making it an exceptional choice for family excursions that will be cherished for years to come.
Popular Family Friendly Activities
ABQ BioPark
Free Events
Discover Albuquerque’s vibrant culture without breaking the bank! From live music to art exhibits, family-friendly festivals, and outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone. Explore Albuquerque on a budget and make lasting memories!
Balloon Fiesta
Museums
Entertainment
Looking for family fun? Hinkle Family Fun Center has bumper boats, go-karts, laser tag, and more. Skidmore’s Holiday Bowl offers great bowling with seasonal events. Main Event and Dave & Busters have arcade games. Electric Playhouse offers immersive gaming. Stone Age Climbing Gym caters to climbers of all levels. For thrill-seekers, Cliff’s Amusement Park has rollercoasters. Skate parks await skaters. For an unforgettable day trip, explore Santa Fe’s Meow Wolf, a mind-bending art installation!
Parks & Outdoors
Current & Upcoming Family-Friendly Events
Come enjoy quiet puzzling in the library. A new puzzle is put out every time one is finished, so you never know what you’ll find! For ages 9+.
Come by the library and unwind with a jigsaw puzzle. Or, bring a friend and play one of our many boardgames. The puzzles can even be checked out, so you[...]
Albuquerque, NM 87105 United States
New Mexico's Premier Haunted House is back. Haunted Scarecrow presents The Depths of Despair — Albuquerque's most terrifying haunted house experience returns to 505 Central Food Hall. Season dates: September 16 – October[...]
🎭 Mother-Son Hero & Villain Dance at Escape in Time 🎭 Step into an adventurous evening with your son at our Mother-Son Costume Ball! Dress in your favorite hero/villain costumes[...]
Albuquerque, 87110-6481
Free admission to Albuquerque Museum on Sunday mornings, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States
Free Admission to the Balloon Museum every Sunday morning between 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Excludes the first 2 Sundays in October.)
Albuquerque, 87113
Burque, this is your Sunday plan. Rail Yards Market is Albuquerque’s biggest farmers market, bringing over 200 local farmers, food vendors, artists, and makers together in the historic Barelas neighborhood[...]
Albuquerque, 87102 United States
Nuclear Past, Present, and Future: Art in Action is a collaboration between the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium and the National Hispanic Cultural Center Art Museum. The project examines the impact[...]
Albuqueruque, 87102
When: Saturday, October 18th, 12–2 PM, Where: Canteen Brewhouse - 2381 Aztec Rd NE, 87107 Book Swap at Canteen Brewhouse. Read. Swap. Drink. Repeat! Clean off your bookshelves and bring[...]
Albuquerque, 87107
Calling all customers, neighbors, and friends- Join us Sunday, October 18th for a day of family fun, laughter and community celebration. This is our way of saying THANK YOU for[...]
Albuquerque, 87114
Join us for a different movie each Sunday!
Albuquerque, NM 87108 United States
Sing the day way with some phenomenal people! The Palo Duro Singers meet every Monday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Palo Duro Senior Center. Come join us!
Albuquerque, NM, NM 87110 United States
Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays, and body movement. Ages 0–3.
Albuquerque, NM United States
Children of all ages can read aloud to a trained therapy dog. It’s a great way for kids to improve their reading skills in a relaxed atmosphere!
Albuquerque, NM 87110 United States
A program for children of all ages, featuring books, puppets, music, movement, science activities, movies, and/or crafts to encourage early literacy skills. All ages.
Albuquerque, NM 87108 United States