The IN List 2025: Feb 17th - 21st
The IN List shares the top experiences and events going on this week in & around Albuquerque. Be sure to keep an eye on Instagram stories from @keepingupinalbuquerque throughout the week for any event changes or additions.
These events are all accurate at the time of posting, but be sure to call ahead or check vendor websites/socials before heading out.
Monday | Feb 17th
Baby Storytime
Bring your littles ones to enjoy an interactive story time that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger plays, and body movements followed by playtime with toys. For ages 0-3.
10:30-11:30am, Downtown Branch
Toddler Time at Explora
Every Monday from 9–11 AM, the entire museum is open early for our youngest visitors to explore, play, and discover.
Join us for special activities like story time 📚 and a music jam 🎶 that are perfect for little ones.
Free Tango Class
Puerta al Tango welcomes you to try a really fun, chill and non-judgmental style of learning authentic Argentine Tango which is a subtle and dynamic dance between equals
6:00pm to 6:45pm free class (5:30pm studio is open)
All levels welcome
Free
Trivia for a Cause: The Golden Girls
Teams of 2-8, choose a charity, non-profit or community organization to compete for. Register your team and pay the $25 competition here. Trivia consists of 50 questions spread throughout 5 rounds. The winning team will also receive a Golden Girls gift bundle including a $100 Bosque Gift Card. Small prizes for all contestants. Themed cocktail specials exclusive to this event.
When: 6pm
Where: Bosque Brewing- Nob Hill
Plant Swap
Bring a plant, leave a plant, trade a plant. Expand your current plant library and meet other fellow plant enthusiasts in the community. We will be donating a few plants to get the collection started. Plant your intentions for the week with us Monday nights at our plant swap.
Time: 5-10pm
Free
Every other Monday will be accompanied by live music from Hidden Doors.
Bachelor Watch Party
Top of the Block (Rio Rancho)
7pm
Tuesday | Feb 18th
Baby Storytime
Bring your littles ones to enjoy an interactive story time that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger plays, and body movements followed by playtime with toys. For ages 0-3.
10:15-10:45am, Erna Fergusson Branch
Free
Preschool Storytime
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 includes time to play with musical instruments, blocks, and more! For pre-readers ages 3 – 5.
10:30-11:15am, Lomas Tramway Branch
11-11:30am, Cherry Hills Branch
Free
Mom Walk + Playground
Where: Academy Hills Park
When: 3:30-4:30pm
Wednesday | Feb 19th
Baby Storytime
Bring your littles ones to enjoy an interactive story time that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger plays, and body movements followed by playtime with toys. For ages 0-3.
10:15-10:45am, Cherry Hills Branch
Free
Brain Gang Trivia
Brain Gang Trivia every Wednesday! Join us for food, fun, and beer.
Time: 6-8pm
Free
Free Intro to Tango with Class
Interested in learning a new dance? Try Argentine Tango at Juno! It is free and a lot of fun. No partner or experience is required. Please support our venue by buying food and drinks!
Class starts at 7ish. Dancing starts at 8ish (Traditional and Alternative music)
All levels welcome
JUNO Brewery
Free, but please support the venue by purchasing something
Pilates with Thea
Starts at 6:30pm
Bring your own mat!
“Pay what you can” Donation
Rio Bravo Brewery Company
Stories & Music In the Sky
Join us for Stories and Music in the Sky at the Balloon Museum every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Each session will be followed by craft activities based on the weekly theme.
Every week, the Balloon Museum offers Stories in the Sky and Music in the Sky programs which are programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Stories in the Sky and Music in the Sky is led by Storyteller and Music Educator, Maryse Lapierre, who brings stories to life as she shares stories and music from around the world in multiple languages while incorporating books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Thursday | Feb 20th
Baby Storytime
Bring your littles ones to enjoy an interactive story time that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger plays, and body movements followed by playtime with toys. For ages 0-3.
10:15-10:45am, Cherry Hills Branch
10:30am, Juan Tabo Branch
Free
Preschool Storytime
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 includes time to play with musical instruments, blocks, and more! For pre-readers ages 3 – 5.
10:30-11:15am, Lomas Tramway Branch
11-11:30am, Cherry Hills Branch
Free
Animal Tales with the BioPark
Come join the BioPark for “Animal Tales” and enjoy a reading of an animal related book. The BioPark will bring animals and biofacts that represent the animals in the story for the kids to meet.
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Lomas Tramway Library
Upside Makes - Candle Making Class
Create your own Signature, Limited Edition Vessel 12oz Candle, custom name + Label for your new signature scent, light snacks + treats, take home goodie bags with all the essentials, and 15% off all Upside Products during the event
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Upside Goods Co
Puzzles and Pints
Speed Puzzle Competition
Time: 6-9pm
Free
Friday | Feb 21st
Baby Storytime
Bring your littles ones to enjoy an interactive story time that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger plays, and body movements followed by playtime with toys. For ages 0-3.
11:15-11:45am, Taylor Ranch Branch
Free
New Mexico Ice Wolves Hockey Game vs Odessa Jackalopes
6:30pm
Outpost Ice Arena
Bookworks Storytime
Join us for a magical storytime experience at Bookworks!
When: 10:30am
Science of Wine
This event for our 21+ crowd is bringing back favorites including Sheehan Winery, Vara Winery & Distillery, and Gruet with new experiences from Casa Rondena, Wines of the San Juan, and Vinos Unidos (the official wine of the New Mexico United Soccer Team x Sheehan Winery!)
When: 7:30-10:30pm
Karaoke at Ponderosa Brewing
When: 6-9pm
Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime
Stories come to life through art, movement, and more! For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers.
When: 10am
Where: National Hispanic Cultural Center
90s Covers Night at Tractor Brewing
Where: Wells Park Location
When: 7:30pm
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