ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Summer 2025 officially begins on June 20, and if you are looking to get outdoors, there are plenty of events and activities available in Albuquerque.
Events
Free family-friendly events featuring live music, food and drink vendors, handcrafted items for sale, and other activities.
- June 14: Heights Summerfest, North Domingo Baca Park, 5-10 p.m.
- July 19: Route 66 Summerfest, Nob Hill, 5-10 p.m.
- Aug. 2: Westside Summerfest, Ventana Ranch Community Park, 5-10 p.m.
The Rail Yards Market features local vendors selling food, drinks, crafts, art, flowers, plants, and more.
- May-October every Sunday: Albuquerque Rail Yard, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Features local produce, handcrafted wellness products, art, hot prepared foods, music, and entertainment.
- Now-Nov. 8 on Sundays: Robinson Park, 8 a.m.-noon
Performances by T.I., Lil Jon, Fat Joe, Ginuwine, Chingy, and the Ying Yang Twins. Booths selling tacos, nachos, margaritas, tequilas, beer, and more.
- June 21: Balloon Fiesta Park, Noon to 10 p.m.
Live music will be performed on the gazebo.
- Now through July 26 at Old Town Plaza.
- Fridays from 7-9 p.m., Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and 1-3 p.m. on Sundays.
Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and live music performances, including national headliner Hunter Hayes. Local vendors will be on site selling food and drinks.
- July 4: Balloon Fiesta Park, 3 to 10 p.m.
Night Walks at the Botanic Garden
A guided tour through the Botanic Garden in search of night-blooming plants, nocturnal animals, and night pollinators.
- July 8 and *Aug. 12: ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- *Aug. 12 event is adults only.
Lavender in The Village Festival
Lavender bunches and products for sale alongside booths selling art, crafts, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and food. The event also features live music and educational activities and exhibits.
- July 26: Balloon Fiesta Park, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Watch the Albuquerque Isotopes play baseball at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park.
- See schedule for home games taking place through Sept. 21.
Catch a New Mexico United match at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park.
- See schedule for home games taking place through Oct. 24.
Hop on the open-air trolley for a tour of the Duke City.
- See schedule for tours running throughout the year.
Recreational activities
The City of Albuquerque maintains several outdoor recreation facilities and spaces. Below you will find a list of activities offered in the city:
- Biking, hiking and walking trails
- Fishing areas
- Swimming pools
- Softball and baseball fields
- Basketball courts
- Pickleball courts
- Tennis courts
- Golf courses
- Disc Golf
- Skate park
- BMX pump track
- Disc golf
- Shooting range
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