# Free things to do with kids in Albuquerque this week

> Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Albuquerque this week: we found 23 free outings, including Monster Mash Trunk or Treat, Free Sunday Morning at the Albuquerque Museum and Stories and Music in the Sky, plus 20 library programs. Four free days and events are coming up, including one museum or zoo free day, each with its date. And five places never charge admission, like Main Library and Cherry Hills Library.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 23 free outings this week; 4 free days and events coming up; 5 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Monster Mash Trunk or Treat** at Alamosa Community Center, Southwest Mesa. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 4–7pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.cabq.gov/family/events/monster-mash-trunk-or-treat-event (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Bank of America Museums on Us weekend** at Albuquerque Museum, Albuquerque. When: Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Price: Free general admission for Bank of America, Merrill and Private Bank cardholders (one per card, with photo ID). Only the cardholder gets in free, so bring the card and an ID. Official page: https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/museums-on-us-partners (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Twinkle Light Parade** at Nob Hill, Nob Hill. When: Sat Dec 5. Time: 5:15pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/things-to-do/annual-events/twinkle-light-parade (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Santa Story Time at Page 1 Books** at Page 1 Books, 5850 Eubank Blvd NE, Ste B-41, Albuquerque, NM 87111. When: Sat Dec 12, 2026. Time: Story time 9–10am; free selfies with Santa 10am–noon. Price: Free selfie with Santa. Santa reads a few holiday classics and tells stories about his elves. The store asks you to RSVP so it can set out enough chairs. Official page: https://page1book.com/Events (checked 2026-10-19)

## Free this week

- **Monster Mash Trunk or Treat** at Alamosa Community Center, 6900 Gonzales Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 4–7pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Trunk-or-treat, a car show, carnival games, a haunted house and cake bingo. Come in costume; non-perishable food donations are welcome but not required. Official page: https://www.cabq.gov/family/events/monster-mash-trunk-or-treat-event (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Story Time at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center** at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free for children and an adult family member. Ages: 2–8. Children and families gather for stories and activities about Native American culture, history and storytelling traditions. Official page: https://indianpueblo.org/event/ipcc-family-story-time-2/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Free Sunday Morning at the Albuquerque Museum** at Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104. When: Sun Oct 25. Time: 9am–1pm. Price: Free general admission (special exhibits may cost extra). Ages: 0–99. General admission is free on Sunday mornings, a low-cost way to wander the galleries and the sculpture garden with little ones before lunch. Official page: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/albuquerque-museum/events/events-tours/free-sunday-mornings-at-albuquerque-museum (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby and Toddler Storytime (Main Library (Downtown))** at Main Library (Downtown), 501 Copper NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. An interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger plays, and body movement, using the guidelines from the Every Child Ready to Read program. Each. Official page: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/17202632 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Storytime (Alamosa)** at Alamosa Library, 6900 Gonzales SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. Enjoy stories and songs while developing early literacy. Storytime is geared toward preschool/kindergarten aged children and their adults. Official page: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/13916434 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Storytime (Rudolfo Anaya)** at Rudolfo Anaya Library, 7704 2nd Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 4–4:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. Along with hearing a story, we will learn new songs, nursery rhymes, and enjoy hands-on activities to develop pre-reading skills! Family Storytime is a great way to meet other parents in your. Official page: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/16807107 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Game Night (Rudolfo Anaya Library)** at Rudolfo Anaya Library, 7704 2nd Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 3:30–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–12. Play a variety of board and card games geared for children and families. There will be familiar classics, as well as some games you may have to learn together! Drop-in between 3:30 – 5pm in the. Official page: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/16944432 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby & Toddler Storytime (Cherry Hills)** at Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:15–10:45am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movement. Ages 0 - 2. Official page: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/15484955 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Storytime (South Broadway)** at South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:30–11:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. Join us for a family storytime. A program for children of all ages, featuring books, puppets, music, movement, science activities, movies and/or crafts to encourage early literacy skills. School. Official page: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/15258923 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Preschool Storytime (Central & Unser)** at Central & Unser, 8081 Central NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:30–11:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. Fun with stories, songs, and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children, using the guidelines from the Every Child Ready to Read program. For pre-readers ages 3 – 5 to. Official page: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/16999916 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **DUPLO Club for Preschoolers (South Broadway Library)** at South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 11:15am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. Drop in to build with LEGO DUPLOs! This innovative toy from the makers of LEGO encourages younger children to develop their creativity, problem-solving ability and fine motor skills. All blocks are. Official page: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/15227493 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby Storytime (Juan Tabo)** at Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. Baby Storytime is an interactive storytime that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays, and body movement. Introduce a love of reading to your baby using the five components of. Official page: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/16358193 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Storytime (International District)** at International District Library, 7601 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. This family storytime incorporates reading with singing, rhyming and movement in a fun, fanciful way to encourage early literacy development. For children of all ages and their families. Official page: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/17489902 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Preschool Storytime (Lomas Tramway)** at Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 10:30–11:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. No registration required; for groups of five or more, please call ahead. Ages 3-5! Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Official page: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/16908343 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Storytime (Westgate)** at Westgate Library, 1300 Delgado SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 11am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. Join us for Family Storytime, where early literacy starts with interactive tales and playful songs! Engage your little ones in a nurturing environment that fosters a love for reading from the very. Official page: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/17651862 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby/Toddler Storytime (Taylor Ranch)** at Taylor Ranch Library, 5700 Bogart NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 11:15–11:45am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. Join us for an interactive storytime where children will develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, singing, stories, and the exploration of simple musical concepts. Ages 0 – 5. Official page: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/15572997 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby & Toddler Storytime (Tony Hillerman)** at Tony Hillerman Library, 8205 Apache NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 10:15–10:45am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movement. Ages 0 - 2. Official page: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/14445717 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Preschool Storytime (Main Library (Downtown))** at Main Library (Downtown), 501 Copper NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. Fun with stories, songs, puppets, and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children, using the guidelines from the Every Child Ready to Read program. Each storytime. Official page: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/17202696 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby/Toddler Storytime (South Valley)** at South Valley Library, 3904 Isleta SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 11am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, rhymes and body movement. Children ages birth to 3 and their parents/caregivers. Groups of 5 or. Official page: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/15214479 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Storytime (Tony Hillerman)** at Tony Hillerman Library, 8205 Apache NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 10:15–10:45am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. Visit us in the morning for our weekly storytime where we share fun with books, songs, and more with families in your community! This storytime is designed for families with children ages 0-6. For. Official page: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/14445770 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Ghostly Storytime for Families (Juan Tabo Library)** at Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 11am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–8. We're scaring up some spooky fun with a storytime and craft hour! We'll read some stories to get us ready for Halloween and have some activities and crafts to celebrate the season of ghosts and. Official page: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/15712479 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Storytime with the Smithsonian Young Ambassadors (South Broadway Library)** at South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 11am–12:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–8. Join the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Latino for a story time and fun hands-on activities. Local participants of the museum's Young Ambassadors Program will share two books: My. Official page: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/17659806 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Stories and Music in the Sky** at Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 9:30–10:30am or 11am–noon. Price: Free. Ages: 0–6. Stories, music and movement for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, with a weekly theme and a craft afterward. Then try the hands-on Elevation Station exhibit. Official page: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/balloonmuseum/field-trips-group-tours-volunteering/education-public-programs-at-the-balloon-museum (checked 2026-10-19)

## Always free

- **Main Library**, Downtown, 501 Copper NW. The downtown library, with baby, toddler and preschool storytimes. Official page: https://abqlibrary.org/hours-locations (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Cherry Hills Library**, Northeast Heights, 6901 Barstow NE. A branch with back-to-back baby and preschool storytimes on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Official page: https://abqlibrary.org/hours-locations (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Tingley Beach**, Near the BioPark, 1800 Tingley Dr. SW. Free fishing ponds beside the Rio Grande bosque, next to the ABQ BioPark. Official page: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/biopark/tingley (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Petroglyph National Monument**, West Mesa; visitor center at 6510 Western Trail. Free trails past rock carvings. Start at the visitor center; the viewing trails are a short drive from it. Official page: https://www.nps.gov/petr/planyourvisit/hours.htm (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Public Library Albuquerque and Bernalillo County**, Citywide. Free storytimes at branches. Official page: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/calendar (checked 2026-10-18)

## Free library storytimes

- **Public Library Albuquerque and Bernalillo County**: Most weekday mornings, plus Saturdays at some branches. Free baby, toddler, preschool and family storytimes at branches across the county. Calendar: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/calendar

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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Albuquerque this weekend?
This week we found 23 free outings for ages 0–6, including Monster Mash Trunk or Treat, Free Sunday Morning at the Albuquerque Museum, Stories and Music in the Sky and Family Story Time at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. See [free this week](https://littlesweekly.com/albuquerque/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### Are there free museum or zoo days in Albuquerque?
Monster Mash Trunk or Treat: Sat Oct 24. Bank of America Museums on Us weekend: Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Twinkle Light Parade: Sat Dec 5. Dates come from each venue’s own page; see [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/albuquerque/free/#free-days).

### What free holiday events are there for kids in Albuquerque?
Santa Story Time at Page 1 Books is free this season. Dates and times are on each card under [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/albuquerque/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Albuquerque?
Main Library, Cherry Hills Library, Tingley Beach, Petroglyph National Monument and Public Library Albuquerque and Bernalillo County don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

### Is there free indoor play in Albuquerque?
Yes: Main Library. See all of them on [indoor play places in ABQ](https://littlesweekly.com/albuquerque/indoor-play/#places).

### Are library storytimes free in Albuquerque?
Yes. Public Library Albuquerque and Bernalillo County runs free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

### How do you check these free listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 19, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).