Mission Achievement and Success Charter School

PLANNING FOR THE WEEKEND? Here’s our list of family-friendly options as we wrap up Week Four of students’ summer break and look ahead to the weekend, including a few events happening today and tomorrow. From a world-class Juneteenth celebration on Friday featuring free dental screenings and a health clinic to indie films, live music, baseball, Shakespeare in the park, teen crafts, karaoke, night markets and library fun, there’s something for everyone from today through Sunday.

THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026

Music and Magic You Can Dig with Mike Schneider
San Pedro Branch Library
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
5600 Trumbull SE; Albuquerque, NM
Happy music plus magic and comedy promises tons of fun for the whole family.

Origami Triceratops
Los Griegos Branch Library
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
1000 Griegos NW; Albuquerque, NM
Learn to fold an origami model of a triceratops dinosaur. Ages 13 – 18; registration required: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/16858233

Looking up Close with Explora
South Broadway Branch Library
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
1025 Broadway SE; Albuquerque, NM
Use microscopes and magnifiers to discover the fascinating world of organisms and elements. Ages 9 – 12, registration required: (505) 764-1742.

Summer Reading Concert: Oscar Butler
Central & Unser Branch Library
5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
8081 Central NW; Albuquerque, NM
Smooth Like Gravy Gourmet Blues Show is an intimate acoustic blues concert featuring original songs, soulful fingerstyle guitar, and stories rooted in American roots and blues traditions.

FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026

SPOTLIGHT EVENT: Juneteenth at Civic Plaza
Free | 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Civic Plaza | Albuquerque Convention Center
1 Civic Plaza; Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103
Join the official city celebration around a powerful theme: “From Freedom to Prosperity.” This will be an evening of culture, community, empowerment, and celebration that you do not want to miss! Acts include DJ Flo Fader, Guinea Boys, Divine 9, Khalisol, Clarq, Dremon, and Nivea ft. DJ Spungy. Additional activities include inspiring speakers, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, local vendors including food trucks, a kid-area, and a FREE dental and health clinic during the day.

Puzzle Time
Los Griegos Branch Library
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
1000 Griegos NW; Albuquerque, NM
Join other puzzle makers for an ongoing challenge to piece together a jigsaw puzzle!

Fix-It Friday: Fabric Repair
X Studio
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
1701 Mountain Rd NW; Albuquerque, NM
This Fix It Friday is dedicated to mending your fabric fashions. Teens 13 – 19.

Crafternoon: Friendship Bracelets
X Studio
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
1701 Mountain Rd NW; Albuquerque, NM
Make bracelets for yourself or someone special. Teens 13 – 19.

La Familia Farmers Market
Dolores Huerta Gateway Park
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
100 Isleta Blvd SW; Albuquerque, NM
Support local farmers, arts-n-crafts vendors, food trucks, musicians, and youth performance groups. Free entry.

ABQ Indie Film Festival
FUSION
6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
708 1st St NW; Albuquerque, NM
Tickets: $5
The ABQ Indie Film Festival pairs a deeply intimate feature-length documentary with a tightly composed block of five short films. Doors open 5:30 p.m.

Minor League Baseball Game
Albuquerque Isotopes vs Sugar Land Space Cowboys
Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park
6:35 p.m. (same time on Saturday, Sunday at 6:05 p.m.)
1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE; Albuquerque, NM
Tickets: $17.55 - $33.55; .

New Mexico Shakespeare Festival
Veteran’s Memorial Park
7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. (same time Saturday and Sunday)
1100 Louisiana Blvd SE; Albuquerque, NM
Free. Productions of The Winter’s Tale and Julius Caesar.

SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026

Expo NM Flea Market
7 a.m. – 3 p.m. (same time on Sunday)
300 San Pedro Dr NE; Albuquerque, NM
$2 to $10—$2 Walk-in Admission OR $10 parking + free admission. The largest outdoor flea market on Route 66.

Downtown Growers’ Market
Albuquerque Downtown Growers’ Market
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
810 Copper Ave NW; Albuquerque, NM
Local produce, artisan goods, fresh food, market vibes, including live music and entertainment.

South Valley Grower’s Market
Gutierrez Hubbell House
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
6029 Isleta Blvd SW; Albuquerque, NM
Browse fresh, locally grown produce and products.

Los Ranchos Growers’ Market
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
6718 Rio Grande Blvd NW; Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Produce, local products, and special markets.

Jemez Valley Farmers Market
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
25 Civic Center Ln; Jemez Springs, NM
Supporting local farmers, artisans, entrepreneurs, musicians, and all those committed to enhancing the community and fostering connections.

Rio Rancho Juneteenth Celebration
Haynes Park
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
2006 Grande Blvd SE; Rio Rancho, NM
The City of Rio Rancho presents it’s ‘Celebration for Juneteenth,’ featuring live music, performances, craft vendors, and food trucks at Haynes Park.

LEGO Club
Juan Tabo Branch Library
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
3407 Juan Tabo NE; Albuquerque, NM
Library LEGOs are provided.

Cool Dads Club Father’s Day Market
El Vado Motel
12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
2500 Central Ave SW; Albuquerque, NM
Shop local while enjoying great food, live music, and summer vibes.

Folk-American Music Summer Reading Concert: Jennings and Keller
Albuquerque Main Library
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
501 Copper NW; Albuquerque, NM

"Land Before Time"
Summer Reading Movie
Lomas Tramway Branch Library
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
908 Eastridge NE; Albuquerque, NM

DIYnosaur footPRINTS
International District Library
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
7601 Central Ave NE; Albuquerque, NM
Free, design your own stamps to print your marks on the world, like dinosaurs left their footprints so many years ago. Ages 13 – 17.

Minecraft Pillows
Juan Tabo Branch Library
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
3407 Juan Tabo NE; Albuquerque, NM
Use felt and fabric glue to create a pillow with the face of a creeper, a sheep, or your favorite pixel-art character.
Ages 13 – 18.

Fabulous Fossil Craft
Ernie Pyle Branch Library
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
900 Girard SE; Albuquerque, NM
Craft your own unassessed fossil. Ages 18+. Registration required: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/16664820

Old Town Golden Hour
Plaza Don Luis (Old Town)
Free | 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
303 Romero St NW; Albuquerque, NM
Live musicians, savory food vendors, and more.

Bernalillo Blues Festival
Loretto Park
4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
237 S Camino Del Pueblo; Bernalillo, NM
Tickets: $10, kids 5 & under are free.
Live music, food vendors, cold beer & wine, balloon show, pop up vendors, classic car show, and games for all ages.

Madonna Karaoke Night Market
ABQ Food Park
6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
2113 Eubank Blvd NE; Albuquerque, NM
Food trucks, local vendors, music, dancing, drinks, fun; Free admission and parking.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026

Albuquerque Museum – Free Sunday Morning
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
2000 Mountain Rd NW; Albuquerque, NM
Free admission on Sunday mornings

Rail Yards Market
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
777 1st St SW; Albuquerque, NM
Free, featuring food, art, music, and community.

Movie Club
X Studio | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
1701 Mountain Rd NW; Albuquerque, NM
Spend your Sunday relaxing with friends and a movie.
For teens 13 – 19.

Indoor Professional Football
NM Chupacabras vs Northern Arizona Wranglers
Tingley Coliseum | 2 p.m.
300 San Pedro Drive NE; Albuquerque, NM
Tickets: $2 - $55.

Route 66 First Sunday Market
Tumbleroot Brewing and Distilling
2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
2791 Agua Fria Street; Santa Fe, NM
Monthly art market featuring locally made jewelry, pottery, baked goods, and more.

MAS RECOGNIZED FOR GROWTH AMONG ENGLISH LEARNERS: Our Old Coors campus has earned statewide recognition as a 2026 Spark Change Award recipient for Growth in Language Arts among English learners.

The award, sponsored by Changemakers of New Mexico, honors schools demonstrating measurable improvement in literacy and math outcomes for student groups identified through the Yazzie/Martinez decision, including English learners, economically disadvantaged students, Native American students and students with disabilities.

Read the complete story in the News section of our website using the link below:

https://bit.ly/MAS_Spark-Change-Award

MAS Charter School Earns Spark Change Award for Growth Among English Learners Mission Achievement and Success (MAS) Charter School’s Old Coors campus in Albuquerque, NM, has been named a Spring 2026 Spark Change Award recipient for Growth in Language Arts among English learners. This statewide recognition honors New Mexico schools that demonstrate measurable improvement in ...

SCHOOL SHOULD NOT ADD MORE STRESS TO FAMILY LIFE. AT MAS, WE STRIVE FOR IT TO DO THE OPPOSITE. At Mission Achievement and Success Charter School (MAS), we focus on removing the everyday barriers that can get in the way of learning. MAS students receive free meals, free uniforms, free school supplies, and free bus transportation. Families also have access to free before-school meals and programming, and support for after-school programming. And because MAS students have no homework, evenings can be used for rest, family time, and just being a kid.

This is what a supportive school community should look like: students focused on learning, families supported in real life, teachers supported in their professional development, and a school team committed to doing what it takes.

Know a family who could benefit from MAS? Please share this with them. A limited number of seats are still open for the upcoming school year, which starts on Aug. 5, 2026.

Apply today: https://bit.ly/MAS-Apply

Questions? Call or text Angelica Felix, Bilingual Enrollment Specialist, at (505) 385-9761 or email [email protected].

THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND IN ALBUQUERQUE: Here’s what we found for this evening, Saturday, and Sunday in Albuquerque and the surrounding area. As you’ll see, there’s plenty to do!

FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026

La Familia Farmers Market Opening Day
Dolores Huerta Gateway Park
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
100 Isleta Blvd SW; Albuquerque, NM
Free. Food truck/stands, farmers, arts-n-crafts vendors art activities for kids, children’s playground, featuring live music.

Teen Night: Block Party
X Studio
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
1701 Mountain Rd NW; Albuquerque, NM
Enjoy free food, activities, music, and admission to the museum with friends. Teens 13 – 19. Get free ticket here: https://www.explora.us/events/teen-night-block-party-2

Movies in the Park
Arroyo del Oso Park
Gates open @ 7 p.m., Movie begins @ 8 p.m.
7001 Osuna Rd NE; Albuquerque, NM
Watch: How to Train Your Dragon

SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026

Expo NM Flea Market
7 a.m. – 3 p.m. (same time on Sunday)
300 San Pedro Dr NE; Albuquerque, NM
$2 to $10—$2 Walk-in Admission OR $10 parking + free admission. The largest outdoor flea market on Route 66.

Downtown Growers’ Market
Albuquerque Downtown Growers’ Market
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
810 Copper Ave NW; Albuquerque, NM
Local produce, artisan goods, fresh food, market vibes, including live music and entertainment.

South Valley Grower’s Market
Gutierrez Hubbell House
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
6029 Isleta Blvd SW; Albuquerque, NM
Browse fresh, locally grown produce and products.

Los Ranchos Art Market
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
6718 Rio Grande Blvd NW; Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Free admission; unique art, beautiful handmade gifts, enjoy the fresh air.

Pickle Fest 2026: Albuquerque’s Biggest Pickle Party
ABQ Food Park
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
2113 Eubank Blvd NE; Albuquerque, NM
Free admission to food trucks, market vendors, live dj, and pickle chips eating contest.

Bernalillo Indian Arts Festival
United States Crafts
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
385 Rotary Park Rd; Bernalillo, NM
Over 150 artists presenting their new work. Entertainment and native food.

Santa Fe Spring Festival
El Rancho de las Golondrinas
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (same time on Sunday)
334 Los Pinos Rd; Santa Fe, NM
Admission: $9.70 - $11.83, ages 12 and under free.
Sheep shearing, weaving, and dyeing demonstrations, child-centered crafts, artisan and food vendors, dance company, and hoop dancers.

Juggling with Jeremy
Cherry Hills Branch Library
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
6901 Barstow NE; Albuquerque, NM
Free, ages 10 +. Form a new hobby or practice and improve your juggling skills.

Drawing Nature with Explora
International District Library
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
7601 Central Ave NE; Albuquerque, NM
Free, ages 9 – 12. Become a scientific illustrator as you use grids, symmetry and more to draw your favorite animals and plants. Registration required: (505) 768-4970.

Heights Summerfest
North Domingo Baca Park
5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
7521 Carmel Ave NE; Albuquerque, NM
Free concert series: local businesses, food trucks, libations, and entertainment, including free kids’ activities.

Summer Reading Concert: Basilaris
Taylor Ranch Branch Library
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
5700 Bogart NW; Albuquerque, NM
Original jazz fusion music.

SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026

Free Sunday Mornings at the Albuquerque Museum
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
2000 Mountain Rd NW; Albuquerque, NM
Free admission on Sunday mornings for general museum admission only.

Rail Yards Market
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
777 1st St SW; Albuquerque, NM
Free; food, art, music, and community.

Movie Club
X Studio
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
1701 Mountain Rd NW; Albuquerque, NM
Enjoy a different movie each Sunday while hanging out in a relaxed space. Teens 13 – 19.

Summer Reading Movie
Central & Unser Branch Library
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
8081 Central NW; Albuquerque, NM
Watch The Lost World m: Jurassic Park (PG-13)

Route 66 First Sunday Market
Tumbleroot Brewing and Distilling
2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
2791 Agua Fria Street; Santa Fe, NM
Monthly art market featuring locally made jewelry, pottery, baked goods, and more.

Summer Night Market
Goodyear Ballpark
6 p.m.
1933 S Ballpark Way; Goodyear, AZ
Farmers, growers: fresh produce, local food, artisans.

THE WORLD CUP IS HERE, AND THE MAS STAFF IS READY! Since the first FIFA World Cup was played in Uruguay in 1930, the tournament has grown into one of the world's biggest sporting events. It’s a global stage where countries, cultures, families and fans come together through the game of soccer.

This year’s World Cup is especially historic. The 2026 tournament is the first to feature 48 teams and the first to be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Here at MAS Charter School, our teachers and staff are choosing their teams, backing their favorites, making their predictions, and watching the matches on television and online.

Here’s who they’re rooting for:

Brazil: 50%
USA: 16.7%
Germany: 16.7%
South Africa: 16.7%

Here’s who they think will win:

Brazil: 50%
USA: 16.7%
France: 16.7%
Germany: 16.7%

Here’s why some of our team members picked who they picked:

Mr. Damornie Mitchell, 6th and 7th grade math teacher, is rooting for Brazil. After Messi and Argentina won the last World Cup, he’s pulling for Neymar — “the prince who never became king” — to finally have his moment. Mr. Mitchell also predicts Brazil will win it all.

Ms. Carol Musweswe, 6th and 7th grade science teacher, is rooting for South Africa, but she believes Brazil will win the World Cup.

Dr. Janice Julal, Ed.D., high school leader at the Yale Campus, is rooting for Brazil because she loves their style of play... the flair, confidence, creativity, and the energy they bring to every match, she says. Dr. Julal believes Brazil’s history, depth and mix of young talent and experienced leaders make them a serious contender. However, she also sees France as a strong favorite to reach the final. Her dream matchup: Brazil vs. France.

Dr. O’Neil Ankle, middle school leader at Old Coors, predicts a Brazil vs. Spain final, with Brazil coming out on top.

Now we want to hear from our families, students, alumni, and community. Who are you rooting for? Who do you think will win it all?

Drop your team(s) in the comments.

MEET THE TEAM - MS. ALINA HUGHES, KINDERGARTEN READING MASTERY TEACHER: At our Old Coors campus, Ms. Hughes spends her mornings with 5-year-olds who arrive as students at the very start of their reading journey. She teaches Reading Mastery, guiding kindergartners through phonics, vocabulary, and building blocks that help reading click at an early age. She joined the team here at Mission Achievement and Success Charter School (MAS) in July 2015 and has taught kindergarten at both MAS campuses. Old Coors has been her classroom home for the past two school years.

Ms. Hughes’ path to early literacy work feels deeply personal. As a child, she did not read well until about age 10. Then, a kind and patient teacher helped her reach fluency. That memory still shapes how she shows up for students each day, with clear routines and plenty of laughter. She has also spent time as a Reading Mastery coach and traveled to another state for a professional development conference to deepen her understanding of the program. Outside school, she makes art for the joy of giving it to others, and her playlist leans heavy metal.

Meet Ms. Hughes in her own words using the link below:

Meet The Team: Alina Hughes, Kindergarten Reading Mastery Teacher At our Old Coors campus, Ms. Hughes spends her mornings with 5-year-olds who arrive as students at the very start of their reading journey. She teaches Reading Mastery, guiding kindergartners through phonics, vocabulary, and building blocks that help reading click at an early age. She joined the tea...

THE MAS GRADUATE PROFILE IS HERE! What should every student be prepared to carry into the world after graduation? Here at Mission Achievement and Success Charter School (MAS), we’ve answered that question with the release of our MAS Graduate Profile, a one-page infographic that defines the knowledge, skills, habits, and mindsets students develop throughout their educational journey.

Built with input from educators, families, community leaders, and college and career readiness experts, our Graduate Profile outlines five qualities we believe help students thrive long after they leave the classroom:

1. Mindfully Resilient
2. Collegiately Prepared
3. Curiously Collaborative
4. Globally Attuned
5. Culturally Inclusive

As shared in our latest blog post (see link below), months of work aligned with New Mexico Public Education Department guidance have resulted in the infographic and more. Our Graduate Profile serves as a shared vision for student success, connecting academics, social-emotional growth, college readiness, cultural identity, and community engagement into one clear framework.

Please consider reading the full story using the link below and see how the Graduate Profile will help guide the MAS experience for years to come.

https://bit.ly/MAS_Graduate-Profile

WAFFLEY PROUD! Our future 5th graders were honored at the end of the school year with a fun and meaningful “Waffley Proud of Our 4th Graders” celebration. Their morning began at each Mission Achievement and Success Charter School campus with a special brunch, where students enjoyed a well-earned treat after a year of hard work, academic progress, behavioral success, and personal growth. MAS families helped make each celebration possible by donating waffles, syrup, whipped cream, fruit, juice, and other items.

After brunch, some of the students took part in a hallway celebration through their elementary campus. Staff and classmates lined the halls to cheer them on with encouragement and high-fives, recognizing the courage, leadership, and positive example our 4th graders showed throughout the 2025-2026 school year.

This celebration gave us a chance to honor how much our students have grown at each campus, the leadership they’ve shown in classrooms and hallways, and the many ways they’ve contributed to our school community. Thank you to our 4th grade families for helping make this event so special. We are “waffley” proud of our 4th graders and excited to see all they continue to accomplish!

THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK IN ABQ: The third full week of students summer break brings magic shows, live music, dinosaur-themed library adventures, hands-on crafts, science activities, and creative workshops for kids and teens. You’ll also find concerts, woodworking and 3D design classes, a kids entrepreneur market, and plenty of family-friendly fun across Albuquerque June 8–11, 2026. Here’s what you need to know…

MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026

50 for 50: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center 1976 – 2026
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (same time on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
2401 12th St NW; Albuquerque, NM
Tickets: $8 - $12
This exhibition highlights the Center’s history through Pueblo imagery and perspectives of the past, present, and future.

Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (same time this Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
2401 12th St NW; Albuquerque, NM
Tickets: $10
This unique traveling exhibition features over 100 historic and contemporary works in clay, offering insight into Pueblo pots as vessels that carry community-based knowledge and personal experience.

Reading is Magic with Cody Landstrom
International District Library
11:30 a.m.
7601 Central Ave NE; Albuquerque, NM
Enjoy a fun-filled family show with Cody, featuring comedy magic, amazing sleight of hand, and impressive juggling. Expect plenty of laughs, surprises, and interactive entertainment for all ages.

Summer Reading Movie
Watch "The Good Dinosaur" (PG)
Albuquerque Main Empire Board Game Library
Free!
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
501 Copper NW; Albuquerque, NM

The Great Dino Build
Central & Unser Branch Library
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
8081 Central NW; Albuquerque, NM
Come build a 3D dinosaur puzzle and see if your puzzle skills are dinomite. Ages 13+, registration required: (505) 768-4320.

Intro to Woodworking: Session 2
X Studio
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
1701 Mountain Rd NW; Albuquerque, NM
In session 2 out of 4 in this workshop, you will be introduced to the woodworking art of carving. By the end, you will have learned the skills to make your own wooden spoon. Teens 13 – 19, registration required: https://www.explora.us/events/intro-to-woodworking-session-2.

TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026

Indigenous Freeways: Southwest Wildstyle from North to South
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
9 a.m. (same time on Wednesday, Thursday)
2401 12th St NW; Albuquerque, NM
$10
Based in the Southwest, Arrowsoul Art Collective creates graffiti walls and murals inspired by “Future Old School” and “Indigenous Freeways,” blending bold lettering, architectural forms, and textured palettes to reimagine the region’s landscape and reconnect communities along the Rio Grande.

Stitch Club
Tony Hillerman Branch Library
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
8205 Apache NE; Albuquerque, NM
If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or any other stitching-type craft, you are invited to join our drop-in stitching club. This is not a class, but all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate.

Reading is Magic with Cody Landstrom
Central & Unser Branch Library
11:30 a.m.
8081 Central NW; Albuquerque, NM
Enjoy a fun-filled family show with Cody, featuring comedy magic, amazing sleight of hand, and impressive juggling. Expect plenty of laughs, surprises, and interactive entertainment for all ages.

Felting Biomes
X Studio
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
1701 Mountain Rd NW; Albuquerque, NM
Create felted biome-inspired sculptures while learning beginner felting skills in this art-and-science workshop. Teens 13 – 19. Register here: https://www.explora.us/events/felting-biomes-2.

Summer Reading Concert: The Adjacents
East Mountain Branch Library
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
487 NM 333; Tijeras, NM
The Adjacents play blues, soul, and rock.

Tween Foodies: S’mores Bark + Square Stitch Keychains
Cherry Hills Branch Library
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
6901 Barstow NE; Albuquerque, NM
Summer workshop for tweens interested in simple and fun recipes they can recreate at home. This week, we will make no-bake s’mores bark and add on a craft - square stitch keychains. All materials will be provided. Ages 9-12. Registration required: (505) 768-4320.

Design & Print your own Flexi Toy
X Studio
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
1701 Mountain Rd NW; Albuquerque, NM
Make your own design into a 3D printable toy. In this 4-part class, using Blender and FreeCAD and with the help of an instructor, you will bring your design to life. Teens 13 – 19. Registration required: https://www.explora.us/events/design-print-your-own-flexi-toy.

Kids Market at Tasty Tuesday
Hyder Park
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
700 Pershing Ave SE; Albuquerque, NM
Event admission is free.
The Children’s Entrepreneur Market is a place for kids to transform ideas into action — selling their own products, learning essential business skills, growing confidence, and earning their own money. Sign your kids up for a booth ($25) at https://www.kidsmarkets.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026

Drawing Nature with Explora
Albuquerque Main Library
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
501 Copper NW; Albuquerque, NM
Become a scientific illustrator as you use grids, symmetry and more to draw your favorite animals and plants. Investigate how science and art work together as you use magnifying glasses to examine insects and plants to illustrate them. Ages 9 – 12. Registration required: (505) 768-5141.

Unearthing New Mexico with New Mexico Museum of Natural History
South Valley Branch Library
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
3904 Isleta SW; Albuquerque, NM
Learn what New Mexico looked like 90 million years ago. This program includes a giant map of New Mexico and over twenty fossils found throughout the state which kids can analyze. Ages 13 – 18. Registration required: (505) 877-5170.

Family Craft
Taylor Ranch Branch Library
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
5700 Bogart NW; Albuquerque, NM
Monthly family crafting adventure.

Summer Reading Concert: No Strings Attached
Tony Hillerman Branch Library
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
8205 Apache NE; Albuquerque, NM
Enjoy the sounds of this bluegrass band.

Crafternoon: Tie Dye
X Studio
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
1701 Mountain Rd NW; Albuquerque, NM
Celebrate summer with color during this tie-dye workshop. Bring a white cotton clothing item, and we’ll provide the rest. Teens 13 – 19.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026

3-D Wire Sculpture Dinosaurs
East Mountain Branch Library
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
487 NM 333; Tijeras, NM
Make a 3-D wire sculpture of your favorite dinosaur. Bring a copy/printout you would like to use or use one that’s provided by the event organizers. All materials provided. Ages 13 – 17.

What’s that Jellybean?
Erna Fergusson Branch Library
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
3700 San Mateo NE; Albuquerque, NM
Taste a variety of jellybeans and see if you can guess their flavors, then rate which ones you like and don’t like. Ages 9 – 12. Registration required: (505) 888-8100.

Dino Grid Drawing
Alamosa Branch Library
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
6900 Gonzales SW; Albuquerque, NM
Use a grid system as a spatial framework to draw dino images. Ages 13 – 17.

Intro to Character Modeling Series
X Studio
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
1701 Mountain Rd NW; Albuquerque, NM
Join us for this 4-session workshop where you will learn to 3D model, texture, rig, and render your own game-ready character. Teens 13 – 19. Registration required: https://www.explora.us/events/intro-to-character-modeling-session-1.

Garden Music: Levi Platero
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
2601 Central Ave NW; Albuquerque, NM
Stroll, explore, and enjoy specialty food, hands-on discovery stations, and the sounds of incredible local artists.

THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND IN ABQ: The first full weekend of June is packed with farmers markets, New Mexico United soccer, outdoor movies, live music at the Zoo, Old Town fiestas, dinosaur-themed library events, Touch a Truck, planetarium shows, art activities, and family-friendly fun across Albuquerque. Here’s what’s happening June 5–7, 2026:

FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2026

Let’s Go New Mexico RV & Boat Show
Cottonwood Mall (Dillard’s Parking Lot)
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (same time on Saturday and Sunday)
10000 Coors Bypass NW; Albuquerque, NM
Free admission and parking; shop a massive lineup of new and used RVs and boats.

50 for 50: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center 1976 – 2026
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (same time on Saturday and Sunday)
2401 12th St NW; Albuquerque, NM
Tickets: $8 - $12
This exhibition highlights the Center’s history through Pueblo imagery and perspectives of the past, present, and future.

Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (same time on Saturday and Sunday)
2401 12th St NW; Albuquerque, NM
Tickets: $10
This unique traveling exhibition features over 100 historic and contemporary works in clay, offering insight into Pueblo pots as vessels that carry community-based knowledge and personal experience.

Indigenous Freeways: Southwest Wildstyle from North to South
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
9 a.m. (same time on Saturday and Sunday)
2401 12th St NW; Albuquerque, NM
$10
Based in the Southwest, Arrowsoul Art Collective creates graffiti walls and murals inspired by “Future Old School” and “Indigenous Freeways,” blending bold lettering, architectural forms, and textured palettes to reimagine the region’s landscape and reconnect communities along the Rio Grande.

Puzzle Time
Los Griegos Branch Library
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
1000 Griegos NW; Albuquerque, NM
Join other puzzle makers for an ongoing challenge to piece together a jigsaw puzzle.

Fiber Fling Pop-Up
Fiber Arts on 4th
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (same time on Saturday and Sunday)
6463 4th St NW; Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Join the Las Arañas Spinners and Weavers Guild for a four-day pop-up shop with handwoven and handspun goods. This event features talented weavers, spinners, and fiber artisans showcasing their crafts, creativity and community.

Digging It with Science Heroes
Ernie Pyle Branch Library
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
900 Girard SE; Albuquerque, NM
The audience helps the performer act out the tale, as we use the events in the story to explore several exciting science concepts such as air pressure, energy transfer, and more.

Kind of a Dragon with Charlie Williams
Albuquerque Branch Library
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
501 Copper NW; Albuquerque, NM
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly show filled with dinosaur sounds, comedy, cartoons, and audience participation. Featuring Sir George and the Dragon and Extinction Stinks.

Kind of a Dragon with Charlie Williams
Taylor Ranch Branch Library
12 p.m.
5700 Bogart NW; Albuquerque, NM
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly show filled with dinosaur sounds, comedy, cartoons, and audience participation. Featuring Sir George and the Dragon and Extinction Stinks.

Fix-It Friday: Small Electronics
X Studio
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
1701 Mountain Rd NW; Albuquerque, NM
Bring small appliances or electronic items to see if they can be repaired instead of ending up in a landfill. Teens 13 – 19.

Digging It with Science Heroes
Erna Fergusson Branch Library
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
3700 San Mateo NE; Albuquerque, NM
The audience helps the performer act out the tale, as we use the events in the story to explore several exciting science concepts such as air pressure, energy transfer, and more.

Discover the Wonders of Nature with Explora
Westgate Library
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
1300 Delgado SW; Albuquerque, NM
Use your greatest survival tool – your brain – to discover how adaptations help us survive and make us who we are. Ages 9 -12. Registration required: (505) 833-6984.

Summer Reading Movie
South Broadway Branch Library
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
1025 Broadway SE; Albuquerque, NM
Jurassic World Rebirth (PG-13)

Summer Reading Program D&D: Dinos & Derring-Do
San Pedro Branch Library
3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
5600 Trumbull SE
A mysterious person offers you a seat at a table. On the table are pencils, paper, and a strangely shaped die. The person asks you, "What character would you like to play as?" What do you do?

LEGO Club
South Valley Branch Library
3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
3904 Isleta SW; Albuquerque, NM
All ages welcome.

Create Your Own Petroglyphs
Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Library
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
7704 2nd St NW; Albuquerque, NM
Make your own petroglyph using air dry clay, sculpting tools, and paint. For ages 9 – 12.

Doodlebots for Tweens
Juan Tabo Branch Library
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
3407 Juan Tabo NE; Albuquerque, NM
Create a unique vibrating robot to make spiral graphic art. Design, build and iterate using technology engineering and art. Ages 9 – 12. Registration required: (505) 291-6260.

Crafternoon: Rock Painting
X Studio
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
1701 Mountain Rd NW; Albuquerque, NM
Rock painting and creative fun, for teens 13 – 19.

Taste of Nob Hill
Triangle Park/Don Perkins Plaza
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
2901 Central Ave NE; Albuquerque, NM
Tickets: $15 - $20
Food samples, beer, cider, & cocktail samples, non-alcoholic beverages.

Zoo Music Series
ABQ BioPark
6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
903 10th St SW; Albuquerque, NM
Free; Eddie 9V – Featuring Asia. It’s not just a concert, it’s a Zoo experience. Step into adventure as you explore the evening’s featured habitat: Asia! Pack a picnic and head to the Zoo for a memorable night of learning, dancing, and adventure.

Summertime in Old Town 2026
Historic Old Town Plaza
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. (1 p.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday)
200 N Plaza St NW; Albuquerque, NM
San Felipe de Neri Church Fiestas

Movies in the Park
Westside Community Center
Gates open @ 7 p.m., Movie begins @ 8 p.m.
1250 Isleta Blvd SW; Albuquerque, NM
Watch: Jurassic World: Rebirth

SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026

Expo NM Flea Market
7 a.m. – 3 p.m. (same time on Sunday)
300 San Pedro Dr NE; Albuquerque, NM
$2 to $10—$2 Walk-in Admission OR $10 parking + free admission. The largest outdoor flea market on Route 66.

Downtown Growers’ Market
Albuquerque Downtown Growers’ Market
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
810 Copper Ave NW; Albuquerque, NM
Local produce, artisan goods, fresh food, market vibes, including live music and entertainment.

South Valley Grower’s Market
Gutierrez Hubbell House
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
6029 Isleta Blvd SW; Albuquerque, NM
Browse fresh, locally grown produce and products.

Los Ranchos Growers’ Market
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
6718 Rio Grande Blvd NW; Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Free

Annual Fleamarket
RV Sales & Service
8 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
2109 US Rt 66 Loop; Moriarty, NM
Bargain shopping, unique finds, and neighborhood fun. Free vendor spaces are available, with last year’s event featuring 44 vendors selling everything from tools and camping gear to home goods and crafts.

Bank of America Museums on Us Program
Albuquerque Museum
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (same time on Sunday)
2000 Mountain Rd NW; Albuquerque, NM
Free with Bank of America debit or credit card.

Hubbell Trading Post
Petroglyph National Monument Information Center
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
6510 Western Tr NW; Albuquerque, NM
Shop authentic Navajo rugs and fine silver jewelry featuring turquoise and other precious gemstones from the oldest continuously operating trading post in the American Southwest.

Community in Bloom Market
ABQ Collective
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
1321 Eubank Blvd NE; Albuquerque, NM
Plant swaps, plant babies, plant bingo.

Albuquerque Touch a Truck
Franklin Plaza
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
160 Juan Tabo Blvd NE; Albuquerque, NM
Climb aboard a front-end loader, explore a dump truck, and see the impressive runway snow blowers from the ABQ Sunport. Also featuring Kirtland AFB drone operators, and the District 9 brush truck funded for ABQ fire Rescue.

Youth Climate Summit
X Studio
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
1701 Mountain Rd NW; Albuquerque, NM
Learn about earth, climate, and environmental sciences, and engage in hands-on activities. Meet young climate leaders in the community, as well as professionals who work in environmental fields. Open to high school students.

Portable Planetarium
Taylor Ranch Library
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
5700 Bogart NW; Albuquerque, NM
Join the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science as you search the night sky and explore the solar system in the portable planetarium system.

Kind of a Dragon with Charlie Williams
Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Library
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
7704 2nd St NW; Albuquerque, NM
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly show filled with dinosaur sounds, comedy, cartoons, and audience participation. Featuring Sir George and the Dragon and Extinction Stinks.

Brews & Bedazzling
Canteen Taproom
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
417 Tramway Blvd NE; Albuquerque, NM
Tickets: $20, includes all bedazzling supplies and a pint of beer or root beer. Bring your favorite book or small object to personalize with an array of gems. Family friendly event, all minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

Teen Zine Club
Albuquerque Main Library
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
501 Copper NW; Albuquerque, NM
Zines are self-published, DIY, not-for-profit paper booklets. Join for monthly zinemaking and reading.

Summer Reading Movie
South Broadway Branch Library
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
1025 Broadway SE; Albuquerque, NM
Watch Dinosaur (PG)

Homemade Clay Artifacts
International District Library
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
7601 Central Ave NE; Albuquerque, NM
Make an air-dry modeling clay and create artifacts. Ages 13 – 17.

Greek Pottery Painting
Erna Fergusson Branch Library
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
3700 San Mateo NE; Albuquerque, NM
Paint a flower pot in the red-and-black figure style common across classical Greece. Ages 13 – 17.

Summer Reading Movie
Lomas Tramway Branch Library
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
908 Eastridge NE; Albuquerque, NM
Watch The Mummy (PG-13)

Kind of a Dragon with Charlie Williams
Tony Hillerman Branch Library
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
8205 Apache NE; Albuquerque, NM
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly show filled with dinosaur sounds, comedy, cartoons, and audience participation. Featuring Sir George and the Dragon and Extinction Stinks.

Teen Book Bedazzling
Juan Tabo Branch Library
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
3407 Juan Tabo NE; Albuquerque, NM
Bling up the cover of your favorite book with rhinestones and make it personalized. Bring your favorite book to bejewel or choose one from a selection provided. Ages 13-17. Registration required: (505) 291-6260.

Evening in Paradise
Paradise Hills Park
4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
5801 Paradise NW; Albuquerque, NM
Movie Goat begins at 8 p.m.

New Mexico United vs Phoenix Rising FC
Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park
7:25 p.m.
1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE, Isotopes Park; Albuquerque, NM
Tickets: $19 - $75
Professional soccer.

SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2026

First Sunday Free Admission
Visual Arts Museum
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
1701 4th St SW; Albuquerque, NM
Free to all New Mexico residents.

Reading is Magic with Cody Landstrom
Cherry Hills Branch Library
12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
6901 Barstow NE; Albuquerque, NM
Experience a memorable time filled with laughter, mystery, and fun.

Movie Club
X Studio
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
1701 Mountain Rd NW; Albuquerque, NM
Enjoy a different movie each Sunday while hanging out in a relaxed space. Teens 13 – 19.

Story Time in the Park
Isotopes Park
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE; Albuquerque, NM
Gather your friends and family for a day filled with books, snacks, and the beauty of the great outdoors.

Summer Reading Movie
Central & Unser Branch Library
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
8081 Central NW; Albuquerque, NM
Watch The Lost World m: Jurassic Park (PG-13)

Route 66 First Sunday Market
Tumbleroot Brewing and Distilling
2 p.m. – 6 p..
2791 Agua Fria Street; Santa Fe, NM
Monthly art market featuring locally made jewelry, pottery, baked goods, and more.