# Things to Do in Albuquerque, NM This Week \| WonderKit

Things to do in Albuquerque, NM — current events, restaurants, weekend ideas, family and date-night picks. Local guide updated daily by WonderKit.

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A live Albuquerque, NM guide: events, restaurants, and things to do — updated daily.

## Happening Today

Events and things to do tonight

### Brit Floyd
Live at Revel Entertainment Center.
- Venue: Revel Entertainment Center
- Location: Albuquerque
- Address: 4720 Alexander Blvd NE
- Date: 2026-10-05 8:00 PM
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Everyone
- Link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/Z7r9jZ1A70Ix_

### Balloon Museum Events During Balloon Fiesta Season
Special daytime exhibits, pilot meet-and-greets, and aviation displays taking advantage of peak festival week.
- Venue: Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
- Location: Balloon Fiesta Park Area, Albuquerque
- Date: 2026-10-05 7:00 AM
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Families
- Link: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/balloonmuseum/events/balloon-museum-events-during-balloon-fiesta-season

## This Weekend in Albuquerque, NM

The best events and outdoor experiences for the upcoming weekend

### $uicideboy$ present Grey Day Tour 2026
High-energy outdoor hip-hop festival featuring Shoreline Mafia and stacked support under the crisp desert night sky.
- Venue: First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater
- Location: Mesa Del Sol, Albuquerque
- Date: 2026-10-10 6:30 PM
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Music Fans
- Link: https://www.livenation.com/event/G5eIZbE0U3698/uicideboy-present-grey-day-tour-2026-w-shoreline-mafia-more

### New Mexico United vs. Monterey Bay FC
Electrifying professional USL soccer match under the lights with an unmatched local supporters' section atmosphere.
- Venue: Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park
- Location: University Heights, Albuquerque
- Date: 2026-10-10 6:55 PM
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Sports Fans
- Link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/Z7r9jZ1A7OFP6

### Punch Brothers at KiMo Theatre
Virtuosic acoustic musicianship combining bluegrass roots with chamber-jazz arrangements inside an art deco landmark.
- Venue: KiMo Theatre
- Location: Downtown, Albuquerque
- Date: 2026-10-11 7:30 PM
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Acoustic Music Lovers
- Link: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/kimo/events/punch-brothers

## Eat & Drink

Fresh flavors, seasonal menus, and local neighborhood favorites

### Campo at Los Poblanos
Field-to-fork dining set among historic lavender fields, featuring seasonal menus centered around organic estate-grown ingredients and fresh New Mexican green chile.
- Location: Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, Albuquerque
- Cost: $$$$
- Best for: Food Enthusiasts
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Campo%20at%20Los%20Poblanos%20Los%20Ranchos%20de%20Albuquerque%2C%20Albuquerque

### Monroe's Restaurant
A legendary neighborhood staple serving up authentic New Mexican red and green chile enchiladas, stuffed sopapillas, and crisp morning breakfast burritos.
- Location: Old Town / Northwest, Albuquerque
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Casual Dining
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Monroe%27s%20Restaurant%20Old%20Town%20%2F%20Northwest%2C%20Albuquerque

## New & Notable

Limited-run exhibitions, seasonal pop-ups, and cultural showcases

### Balloon Fiesta Week Cultural Dances at IPCC
Daily traditional dance group performances, Native artist booths, and deep cultural programming running throughout peak autumn festival week.
- Location: Near North Valley, Albuquerque
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Culture Seekers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Balloon%20Fiesta%20Week%20Cultural%20Dances%20at%20IPCC%20Near%20North%20Valley%2C%20Albuquerque

### Grounded In Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery
A powerful multi-community collaborative exhibition exploring Pueblo pottery through the lenses of stewardship, community, and artistic lineage.
- Location: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Art Lovers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Grounded%20In%20Clay%3A%20The%20Spirit%20of%20Pueblo%20Pottery%20Indian%20Pueblo%20Cultural%20Center%2C%20Albuquerque

## Quick Escape

Weekend trips and scenic getaways within a short drive

### Santa Fe Plaza & Canyon Road Art Stroll
Drive north up the Turquoise Trail for a weekend exploring historic adobe architecture, world-class art galleries nestled down hidden courtyard paths, and authentic Northern New Mexican cuisine.
- Location: Santa Fe, NM \(1 hour drive from Albuquerque\)
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Couples & Explorers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Santa%20Fe%20Plaza%20%26%20Canyon%20Road%20Art%20Stroll%20Santa%20Fe%2C%20NM%20(1%20hour%20drive%20from%20Albuquerque)

### Jemez Mountains Scenic Byway & Hot Springs
Escape to the caldera for golden autumn foliage, dramatic red rock canyon walls, crisp mountain air, and a rejuvenating soak in natural mineral waters.
- Location: Jemez Springs, NM \(1.5 hour drive from Albuquerque\)
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Nature Lovers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Jemez%20Mountains%20Scenic%20Byway%20%26%20Hot%20Springs%20Jemez%20Springs%2C%20NM%20(1.5%20hour%20drive%20from%20Albuquerque)

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