Things to do in Albuquerque this weekend

Pick of the week

Live Music

Loud, late, and worth it

• Noche de Terror (Halloween Perreo Party) ABQ
  Fri, Oct 23 · 9pm · Adios Mama, Albuquerque · See tickets

  NOCHE DE TERROR – Halloween Perreo Party Albuquerque, get ready for a Halloween night full of Reggaeton, Dembow, Latin vibes.

• Java & Jams
  Fri, Oct 23 · 7pm · 2430 San Mateo Pl NE, Albuquerque · See tickets

  Java & Jams: 505’s newest Friday night spot for music, great coffee, & chill vibes. Grab your friends & make it the best night of the week!

• Duke City Riots with Illustrated Man and Riley Ross Walker
  Fri, Oct 23 · 6:30pm · JUNO brewery + cafe + art, Albuquerque · See tickets

  Alternative Rock

Eat & Drink

Bring stretchy pants

• Craft Your Own Amaro & Bitters
  Sat, Oct 24 · 6pm · 2448 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque · See tickets

  Making your own Amaro or bitters is as simple as learning the "formula" and having access to the botanicals required. We've got both!

• Season of the Witch Celebration! Scary Movie Bingo + Beer Premiere
  Sat, Oct 24 · 6pm · Painted Lady Bed & Brew, Albuquerque · Free

  Join us in the Beer Garden for the release of our annual Witches Brew. This year's beer is inspired by the 1996 classic, The Craft.

• Pumpkin Contest at the Rail Yards Market
  Sun, Oct 25 · 777 1st St SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States, New Mexico 87102 · See tickets

Family & Kids

Tire them out by 8pm

• Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat
  Sat, Oct 24 · 3pm · 10000 Spain Rd NE, Albuquerque · Free

  Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat! This is a safe, fun, and FREE event for all ages and all families.

• Fall Family Day: Exploring Pueblo Pottery
  Sat, Oct 24 · 10am · Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, Albuquerque · Free

  Join us with the family to explore the beauty, function, and presence of Pueblo pottery through fun and educational activities!

• Trunk O Treat
  Sat, Oct 24 · 3pm · Vista Del Norte Park, Albuquerque · Free

  Free, family friendly Trunk O Treat with games and candy for the kids, and recovery resources for the family!

Outdoors & Sports

Touch grass, officially

• Trail Babes
  Sun, Oct 25 · 6pm · Michael Emery Trailhead, Albuquerque · Free

  Join us for a welcoming hike created for women to get outdoors, enjoy a safe space and build meaningful connections.

Arts & Nightlife

Culture, with a cocktail

• Halloween Bar Crawl
  Sat, Oct 24 · 3pm · ARRIVE Albuquerque · From $9

  ABQLive is taking over Downtown ABQ for an afternoon and evening of bars, costumes, prizes and Halloween experiences.

• Phantom of the Opera - Live Opera Dinner with Wine
  Sat, Oct 24 · 6pm · Tully's Italian Deli, Albuquerque · See tickets

  Step into the shadows of the Paris Opera House with a hauntingly beautiful evening of the music of the night, fine cuisine and wine pairings

• Hallow-Weird Halloween Party
  Sat, Oct 24 · 9pm · Effex NightClub, Albuquerque · See tickets

  Step into the dark, distorted side of Halloween as ABQ-Live presents Hallo-Weird.

Free This Weekend

Good things that cost nothing

• Could It Be Autism? Free Autism Screening Event
  Sat, Oct 24 · 12pm · 10701 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque · Free

  Join us for a supportive, family-friendly screening event with personalized guidance from Dr. Kovatch, a seasoned diagnostician & clinician.

• The Groovy Little Greenhouse 3 year Anniversary Celebration
  Sat, Oct 24 · 12pm · 300 Broadway Blvd NE suite k, Albuquerque · Free

  Join us to celebrate 3 years! We will be hosting a Halloween-themed terrarium build, paint a paint-a-pot station, and a variety of vendors

• Spooktacular Trunk & Treats Party
  Sat, Oct 24 · 4pm · 4000 Jefferson Plaza NE, Albuquerque · Free

  Get ready for a spooktacular evening of fun, friendship, and festive flair! Community members of all ages are invited to join us.

• October Studio Night: Parasites
  Fri, Oct 23 · 5pm · Biology Annex, Albuquerque · Free

  Studio Nights are a series of free art and science events hosted by the Museum of Southwestern Biology. Meet our specimens! IF YOU DARE

• Free Kids Event: Fantastical Fun Featuring Kwik Stix™ (Albuquerque)
  Sat, Oct 24 · 11am · Lakeshore Learning Store, Albuquerque · Free

  Make one-of-a-kind crafts and explore hands-on activities! Ages 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.