Things to do with kids in Albuquerque this weekend, found and checked for you.
Saturday is Albuquerque’s big costume day: Boo at the Zoo takes over the BioPark from 9 to 5 with timed tickets, and the free Monster Mash Trunk or Treat at Alamosa Community Center adds a haunted house and carnival games that evening. Juan Tabo Library’s Ghostly Storytime for Families is a gentler start that morning. There are 25 outings on this week’s list, 23 of them free and 23 indoors.
Last checked · 25 outings at 19 places · 23 free · 23 indoor. Every listing links to the page we checked it on. How we choose
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A Saturday that actually works.
Here’s how we’d do Saturday, Oct 24. Two things from this week’s list, plus one of our regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.
MORNINGBoo at the Zoo9am–5pm · ABQ BioPark Zoo · $15 adults; $10 ages 3–12; under 2 free- LUNCHAround townFlying Star Café (Nob Hill)Open 7am–10pm · Nob Hill, 3416 Central SE · Kids’ meals $8–$12.50 (juice box included), breakfast and lunch plates ~$12–$18 (opens their site)
- NAPHome by 1:30 for nap. Car seat, stroller, whatever works.
AFTER NAPMonster Mash Trunk or Treat4–7pm · Alamosa Community Center · Free
Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Plans change, so check before you head out. Print this plan
A Sunday that actually works.
Here’s how we’d do Sunday, Oct 25. One thing from this week’s list, plus two of our regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.
MORNINGFree Sunday Morning at the Albuquerque Museum9am–1pm · Albuquerque Museum · Free- LUNCHAround townFlying Star Café (Nob Hill)Open 7am–9pm · Nob Hill, 3416 Central SE · Kids’ meals $8–$12.50 (juice box included), breakfast and lunch plates ~$12–$18 (opens their site)
- NAPHome by 1:30 for nap. Car seat, stroller, whatever works.
- AFTER NAPAround townAnderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon MuseumOpen 9am–5pm · Albuquerque · Kids $3, adults $5 NM residents, $6 others, 5 and under free; free for everyone sundays 9am–1pm and the first friday of the month (not during balloon fiesta) (opens their site)
Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Plans change, so check before you head out. Print this plan
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Outings for little ones in Albuquerque: the FAQ
What can I do with a little one in Albuquerque this weekend?
This week we found 25 outings that work for kids ages 0–6. Our top three: Boo at the Zoo, Monster Mash Trunk or Treat, Ghostly Storytime for Families (Juan Tabo Library). See the full list.
Are there free things to do with little ones in ABQ this week?
Yes, 23 of this week’s 25 picks are free, including library storytimes and Monster Mash Trunk or Treat. Tap “Free” in Find your thing. For free places you can visit any week, see free things to do in Albuquerque in the city guide.
What are good indoor activities for kids in Albuquerque when it rains?
23 picks this week are indoors, mostly library programs and shows. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in Find your thing.
Where can I find storytimes and toddler activities in Albuquerque?
This week we list 21 library storytimes and baby or toddler programs. Each one links to the library or venue page with the time and place. See them in the list.
What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Albuquerque this week?
6 of this week’s picks are baby or toddler programs or made for ages 3 and under, including Baby and Toddler Storytime (Main Library (Downtown)), Baby & Toddler Storytime (Cherry Hills) and Baby Storytime (Juan Tabo). 6 of them are free and 6 are indoors. See them in the list.
How do you pick what goes on the Albuquerque list?
We go through ABQ’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 19, 2026. How we choose and check listings.
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If it’s good for the under-6 crowd, we’d like to hear about it. Free events go on the list for free, always. If you want a guaranteed spot at the top or in the Friday email, there’s a sponsored option too, and it’s clearly labeled. We’re just getting started, so the first 10 local partners in each city get 50% off your first booking.
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