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Family Fun Stuff
January - July
Nature Walks
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, 2901 Candelaria NW. 1 pm during December-March. 344-7240. Admission: $3 per vehicle.
February - August
Albuquerque: 300 Years of History
This exhibition highlights Albuquerque's 300 year history through photographs, manuscripts and documents selected from the holdings of the Center for Southwest Research. Open to public - everyone welcome! UNM, Zimmerman Library, CSWR Gallery, Main Campus.
February - July
Belen Model Railroad Club
Trains will run every Tuesday through Saturday from 12:30 - 3:30 pm. Harvey House Museum, 104 North First Street, Belen. 861-0581.
March - September
Coral Reef Adventure
Immerse yourself in an underwater adventure and follow real-life ocean explorers as they journey through amazing seascapes in the giant screen film. Showings: 10 am, Noon and 1 pm. Admission: Adults: $6, Seniors: $5 and Children 3-12: $3. New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, Lockheed Martin DynaTheater, 1801 Mountain Road NW. 841-2802.
April - August
"Molecularium: Riding Snowflakes"
Riding Snowflakes is a magical, musical adventure into the world of atoms and molecules! This digital dome experience takes you on a journey with OXY, Hydro and Hydra, an amazing cast of atoms, aboard the most fantastic shi in the Universe: the Molecularium. Experience the transformation of matter, fly through the atomic structure of a snowflake and even count the molecules in a traindrop …hold onto your electrons! Admission: Adults: $6. Seniors: $5. Children ages 3-12: $3. New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, Lodestar Astronomy Center, 1801 Mountain NW. 841-5955.
April - September
Albuquerque Isotopes Baseball Games
Don't miss this season's home games. Games at Isotopes Park. 925-2255.
April - July
The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum: Weekly Science and Art Activities
Every Wednesday and Saturday hands-on arts and crafts and creative science experiments will be presented from 2-4 pm. Projects will vary each week. Learn how weather affects balloon flight and recognize different kinds of clouds! Classes will be held at the Balloon Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum Drive, NE (just off Alameda NE). Admission: Adults-$4, New Mexico residents-$3, Seniors-$2, Children: $1, 3 and under: Free. 768-6020.
April - August
Lodestar Family Astronomy Programs
See "sunspots" which are giant storms on the sun larger than the Earth! LodeStar will have two solar telescopes and star map handouts for the entire family. The solar scopes will show, "real time" views of the Sun! A safeway to look at our star, The Sun (weather permitting.). New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, LodeStar Astronomy Center, 1801 Mountain Road NW. 841-5955.
April - August
Virtual Voyages (Simulator Ride)
Back by popular demand! The Dinosaur Simulator - Experience the life and times of the dinosaurs through their eyes. Virtual Voyages is a high-energy ride-film that moves you in six different directions, simulating movement through a prehistoric landscape. Simulator ride is every 15 minutes daily from 10 am-4:30 pm. Admission: Adults, Seniors and children: $4. For safety reasons, children under 4 are not allowed on Virtual Voyages. New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, LodeStar Astronomy Center, 1801 Mountain Road NW. 841-5955.
May - August
Antarctica
"Antarctica" features stunning large-format photographs taken in Antarctica by local photographer, Jody Forster. This exhibit incorporates natural sounds recorded in Antarctica. New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, 1801 Mountain Road NW. 842-2800.
May - July
Special Events in Old Town
Every Saturday afternoon from 1 - 4 pm. Several locales throughout old Town will serve as performance sites. A Cultural Treasure Hunt Map will be available to indicate the times at which people can go to hear music, poetry and story telling: to enjoy a Folklorico or Flamenco dance; or to witness other multicultural performance schedules at such sites as the "Poets Corner," "La Plaza del Folklore," "El rincon Romantico" (the Romantic Corner!" and "La Casa de La Cultura." Larger performance groups such as Mariachis will be featured at the Plaza's central gazebo.
June - July
Albuquerque Biological Park: Rio Grande Zoo
The popular Backyard Bugs Exhibit located adjacent to the Catwalk area, showcases insects and arachnids from New Mexico and the Southwest, such as walking sticks, tarantulas, water bugs, diving beetles, scorpions, velvet ants and harmless scorpion look-alikes called vinegaroons. 765-6200.
June - July
The Ghost Tours of Old Town Albuquerque
Tours are conducted year round. Meet each evening at 8:30 pm next to the cannons and gazebo in the middle of the Historic Old Town Plaza. Reservations are required. Admission: Adults-$20 (ages thirteen and older). One child age twelve or under is free with each paying adult. 249-7827/795-9657.
June - July
Disney's 101 Dalmatians
Friday/Saturday/Sunday: 2 pm. Albuquerque Little Theatre, 224 San Pasquale Avenue SE. 242-4750.
July - October
Around the World in 80 Days - Your passport to Adventure at the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
Every Saturday. Family fun every Saturday with a special final touchdown on Sunday, October 1st. Activities begin at 1 pm with food sampling and museum tours. Continue on with music, dance, performances, guest speakers, craft projects and much more from 2-4 pm. Come each week to fly your imagination in a new country and culture that has a connection with ballooning - Mexico to Brazil, Japan to India, Spain and beyond! 80 Days Adventure included with Museum Admission: Adults-$4, Seniors-$2, Children 3-12 - $1. 9201 Balloon Museum Drive NE. 768-6020.
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