# Things to do in Albuquerque this weekend (Oct 23–25, 2026) 38 events around ABQ, picked by Thursday Drop. Updated 2026-10-23T20:19:27.317Z. Web version: https://thursday.kandr.io/email/albuquerque ## Forecast - Fri: 77°F, Cloudy - Sat: 65°F, Rain - Sun: 70°F, Cloudy ## Pick of the week - **Bard Crawl: HAMLET - Differential Brewing**: Sun, Oct 25 · 7:30pm · Differential Brewing Co., Albuquerque · See tickets. Duke City Repertory Theatre is back with Albuquerque’s favorite way to experience the work of William Shakespeare - BARD CRAWL! [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/caece97b9dc6e5c7?m=albuquerque&c=seo) ## Live Music - **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. [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/3329519cc650b05f?m=albuquerque&c=seo) - **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! [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/7056590b850bf2e9?m=albuquerque&c=seo) - **Duke City Riots with Illustrated Man and Riley Ross Walker**: Fri, Oct 23 · 6:30pm · JUNO brewery + cafe + art, Albuquerque · See tickets. Alternative Rock [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/a6de55b08b49281a?m=albuquerque&c=seo) ## Eat & Drink - **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! [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/65e879204a51d22e?m=albuquerque&c=seo) - **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. [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/d31636971f76f538?m=albuquerque&c=seo) - **Pumpkin Contest at the Rail Yards Market**: Sun, Oct 25 · 777 1st St SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States, New Mexico 87102 · See tickets [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/b67bb131d3178c14?m=albuquerque&c=seo) ## Family & Kids - **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. [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/db108b35dc3a5167?m=albuquerque&c=seo) - **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! [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/14d97ac5ca984bf6?m=albuquerque&c=seo) - **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! [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/2824aa7ed31c7a9d?m=albuquerque&c=seo) ## Outdoors & Sports - **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. [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/03ed428305218810?m=albuquerque&c=seo) ## Arts & Nightlife - **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. [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/3229cceb148c3ac4?m=albuquerque&c=seo) - **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 [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/4f5f678dafb9c01e?m=albuquerque&c=seo) - **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. [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/6d9ef590f271ab19?m=albuquerque&c=seo) ## Free This Weekend - **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. [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/8e2d2b70bbfada07?m=albuquerque&c=seo) - **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 [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/ef170f2522d4a4d8?m=albuquerque&c=seo) - **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. [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/b99e737d514f81df?m=albuquerque&c=seo) - **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 [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/5b9015963d01aa04?m=albuquerque&c=seo) - **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. [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/5b25e34c711b0c57?m=albuquerque&c=seo) --- Get this lineup by email every Thursday, free: https://thursday.kandr.io/