# ABQ Littles: things to do with little kids in Albuquerque, NM this weekend

> 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.

- Week: Oct 19–25, 2026
- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 25 outings at 19 places; 23 free; 23 indoor. For kids ages 0–6.
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## Top picks this week

- **Boo at the Zoo** (Sat, Oct 24 · 9am–5pm (timed entry)) at ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Cost: $15 adults; $10 ages 3–12; under 2 free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A daytime Halloween fundraiser at the Zoo. Timed tickets must be bought online in advance, with no walk-ups, and regular Zoo admission isn’t available that day. Source: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/biopark/events/boo-at-the-zoo
- **Monster Mash Trunk or Treat** (Sat, Oct 24 · 4–7pm) at Alamosa Community Center, 6900 Gonzales Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. 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. Source: https://www.cabq.gov/family/events/monster-mash-trunk-or-treat-event
- **Ghostly Storytime for Families (Juan Tabo Library)** (Sat, Oct 24 · 11am–12pm) at Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. 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. Source: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/15712479
- **Family Story Time at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center** (Sat, Oct 24 · 10–11am) at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104. Cost: Free for children and an adult family member. Ages 2+. Indoor. Children and families gather for stories and activities about Native American culture, history and storytelling traditions. Source: https://indianpueblo.org/event/ipcc-family-story-time-2/
- **Free Sunday Morning at the Albuquerque Museum** (Sun, Oct 25 · 9am–1pm) at Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104. Cost: Free general admission (special exhibits may cost extra). Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. General admission is free on Sunday mornings, a low-cost way to wander the galleries and the sculpture garden with little ones before lunch. Source: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/albuquerque-museum/events/events-tours/free-sunday-mornings-at-albuquerque-museum

## A Saturday that works (Saturday, Oct 24)

1. **Morning**: Boo at the Zoo, ABQ BioPark Zoo. 9am–5pm. Cost: $15 adults; $10 ages 3–12; under 2 free. https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/biopark/events/boo-at-the-zoo
2. **Lunch**: Flying Star Café (Nob Hill), Nob Hill, 3416 Central SE. Open 7am–10pm. Cost: Kids’ meals $8–$12.50 (juice box included), breakfast and lunch plates ~$12–$18. (from the city guide) https://www.flyingstarcafe.com/locations/nob-hill/
3. **After nap**: Monster Mash Trunk or Treat, Alamosa Community Center. 4–7pm. Cost: Free. https://www.cabq.gov/family/events/monster-mash-trunk-or-treat-event

Plan for a nap break in the middle. Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site, so check before you head out.

## By day

- **Monday, Oct 19**: Baby and Toddler Storytime (Main Library (Downtown)) (free)
- **Tuesday, Oct 20**: Family Storytime (Alamosa) (free); Family Storytime (Rudolfo Anaya) (free); Family Game Night (Rudolfo Anaya Library) (free)
- **Wednesday, Oct 21**: Baby & Toddler Storytime (Cherry Hills) (free); Family Storytime (South Broadway) (free); Preschool Storytime (Central & Unser) (free); DUPLO Club for Preschoolers (South Broadway Library) (free); Stories and Music in the Sky (free)
- **Thursday, Oct 22**: Baby Storytime (Juan Tabo) (free); Family Storytime (International District) (free); Preschool Storytime (Lomas Tramway) (free); Family Storytime (Westgate) (free); Baby/Toddler Storytime (Taylor Ranch) (free)
- **Friday, Oct 23**: Baby & Toddler Storytime (Tony Hillerman) (free); Preschool Storytime (Main Library (Downtown)) (free); Baby/Toddler Storytime (South Valley) (free); Storytime at Bookworks
- **Saturday, Oct 24**: Boo at the Zoo; Monster Mash Trunk or Treat (free); Family Story Time at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (free); Family Storytime (Tony Hillerman) (free); Ghostly Storytime for Families (Juan Tabo Library) (free); Storytime with the Smithsonian Young Ambassadors (South Broadway Library) (free)
- **Sunday, Oct 25**: Free Sunday Morning at the Albuquerque Museum (free)

## All outings this week

- **Boo at the Zoo** (Sat, Oct 24 · 9am–5pm (timed entry)) at ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Cost: $15 adults; $10 ages 3–12; under 2 free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A daytime Halloween fundraiser at the Zoo. Timed tickets must be bought online in advance, with no walk-ups, and regular Zoo admission isn’t available that day. Source: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/biopark/events/boo-at-the-zoo
- **Monster Mash Trunk or Treat** (Sat, Oct 24 · 4–7pm) at Alamosa Community Center, 6900 Gonzales Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. 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. Source: https://www.cabq.gov/family/events/monster-mash-trunk-or-treat-event
- **Family Story Time at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center** (Sat, Oct 24 · 10–11am) at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104. Cost: Free for children and an adult family member. Ages 2+. Indoor. Children and families gather for stories and activities about Native American culture, history and storytelling traditions. Source: https://indianpueblo.org/event/ipcc-family-story-time-2/
- **Free Sunday Morning at the Albuquerque Museum** (Sun, Oct 25 · 9am–1pm) at Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104. Cost: Free general admission (special exhibits may cost extra). Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. General admission is free on Sunday mornings, a low-cost way to wander the galleries and the sculpture garden with little ones before lunch. Source: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/albuquerque-museum/events/events-tours/free-sunday-mornings-at-albuquerque-museum
- **Baby and Toddler Storytime (Main Library (Downtown))** (Mon, Oct 19 · 10:30–11am) at Main Library (Downtown), 501 Copper NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. 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. Source: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/17202632
- **Family Storytime (Alamosa)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30–11am) at Alamosa Library, 6900 Gonzales SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121. Cost: Free. Ages 2–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Enjoy stories and songs while developing early literacy. Storytime is geared toward preschool/kindergarten aged children and their adults. Source: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/13916434
- **Family Storytime (Rudolfo Anaya)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 4–4:30pm) at Rudolfo Anaya Library, 7704 2nd Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. Cost: Free. Ages 2–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. 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. Source: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/16807107
- **Family Game Night (Rudolfo Anaya Library)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 3:30–5pm) at Rudolfo Anaya Library, 7704 2nd Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. 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. Source: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/16944432
- **Baby & Toddler Storytime (Cherry Hills)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 10:15–10:45am) at Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movement. Ages 0 - 2. Source: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/15484955
- **Family Storytime (South Broadway)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 10:30–11:15am) at South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Cost: Free. Ages 2–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. 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. Source: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/15258923
- **Preschool Storytime (Central & Unser)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 10:30–11:15am) at Central & Unser, 8081 Central NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121. Cost: Free. Ages 3–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. 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. Source: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/16999916
- **DUPLO Club for Preschoolers (South Broadway Library)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 11:15am–12pm) at South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Cost: Free. Ages 3–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. 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. Source: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/15227493
- **Baby Storytime (Juan Tabo)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30–11am) at Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. 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. Source: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/16358193
- **Family Storytime (International District)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30–11am) at International District Library, 7601 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Cost: Free. Ages 2–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. 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. Source: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/17489902
- **Preschool Storytime (Lomas Tramway)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30–11:15am) at Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123. Cost: Free. Ages 3–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. 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. Source: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/16908343
- **Family Storytime (Westgate)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 11am–12pm) at Westgate Library, 1300 Delgado SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121. Cost: Free. Ages 2–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. 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. Source: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/17651862
- **Baby/Toddler Storytime (Taylor Ranch)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 11:15–11:45am) at Taylor Ranch Library, 5700 Bogart NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. 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. Source: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/15572997
- **Baby & Toddler Storytime (Tony Hillerman)** (Fri, Oct 23 · 10:15–10:45am) at Tony Hillerman Library, 8205 Apache NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movement. Ages 0 - 2. Source: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/14445717
- **Preschool Storytime (Main Library (Downtown))** (Fri, Oct 23 · 10:30–11am) at Main Library (Downtown), 501 Copper NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Cost: Free. Ages 3–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. 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. Source: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/17202696
- **Baby/Toddler Storytime (South Valley)** (Fri, Oct 23 · 11am–12pm) at South Valley Library, 3904 Isleta SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. 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. Source: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/15214479
- **Family Storytime (Tony Hillerman)** (Sat, Oct 24 · 10:15–10:45am) at Tony Hillerman Library, 8205 Apache NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Cost: Free. Ages 2–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. 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. Source: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/14445770
- **Ghostly Storytime for Families (Juan Tabo Library)** (Sat, Oct 24 · 11am–12pm) at Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. 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. Source: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/15712479
- **Storytime with the Smithsonian Young Ambassadors (South Broadway Library)** (Sat, Oct 24 · 11am–12:30pm) at South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. 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. Source: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/17659806
- **Stories and Music in the Sky** (Wed, Oct 21 · 9:30–10:30am or 11am–noon) at Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. 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. Source: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/balloonmuseum/field-trips-group-tours-volunteering/education-public-programs-at-the-balloon-museum
- **Storytime at Bookworks** (Fri, Oct 23 · 10:30–11am) at Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. Cost: No charge listed. Ages 0+. Indoor. Thirty minutes of books and songs at the North Valley indie bookstore. It runs every Friday. Source: https://bkwrks.com/event/2026-10-23/storytime

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## 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](https://littlesweekly.com/albuquerque/#all).

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/albuquerque/#all). For free places you can visit any week, see [free things to do in Albuquerque](https://littlesweekly.com/albuquerque/guide/#free) 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](https://littlesweekly.com/albuquerque/#all).

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/albuquerque/#all).

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/albuquerque/#all).

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).

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