Albuquerque Kids! Calendar Calendar Calendar Our calendar is as accurate as possible, but times, places & dates of events can change, so be sure to call ahead. To have your events listed free in our next calendar, fill out our calendar form at newmexico-kids.com, or send date, time, place, cost, description of activity, sponsoring organization and contact phone to kids@newmexico-kids.com. The deadline is Feb. 10 for listings in March and April. Calendar listings are not guaranteed because of space limitations. All phone numbers have a 505 area code unless otherwise noted.
December Highlights Ongoing-20, The Wind in the Willows, 7pm, Fri & Sat; 2pm, Sun. Mole, Mr. Toad, Badger, Weasel and Ratty perform musical numbers in this magical adventure. $8/$12/$15, Aux Dog Theatre, 3011-3015 Monte Vista NE, 2547716, auxdog.com. Ongoing-23, Polar Bear Express, 5pm. Hop aboard the Rio Line Train's Polar Bear Express for a nighttime ride with Santa to a glittering world of holiday enchantment. Pre-purchase only, $28/$22/$10. Includes admission to River of Lights and is a fundraiser for the BioPark. ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 2601 Central Ave NW, 764-6212, cabq.gov. Ongoing-24, A Christmas Carol, 7:30pm, Fri and Sat; 2pm, Sun. In this inventive adaptation of the classic, the audience encounters a company of traveling players about to enact the Dickens story. $14-$24, Albuquerque Little Theatre, 224 San Pasquale SW, 242-4750, albuquerquelittletheatre.org. Ongoing-27, All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914, 7:30pm, FriSat; 2pm, Sun; 7:30pm, Thu, Dec 10 & 17. A true story told in the words and songs of the men who lived it. A co-production of The Vortex Theatre with Mother Road Theatre Company. $15-$22, The Vortex Theatre, 2900 Carlisle NE, 247-8600, vortexabq.org. Ongoing-27, NM Photography Art Show, gallery hours 10am-5pm. This show is open to all photographers who are currently residents of the state of NM. Free, Fine Arts Building, Expo NM, 300 San Pedro NE, 222-9700, exponm.com. Ongoing-Jan 2, (closed Dec 24, 25, 31, Jan 1), River of Lights, 6-9:30pm. Experience millions of sparkling lights at NM’s largest walk-through holiday production with more than 500 glowing light displays, animated sculptures and twinkling surprises. $12/$6/free, ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 2601 Central Ave NW, 764-6212, cabq.gov/culturalservices. Ongoing-Jan 3, Atomic STEAM Photography Show, 9am. Individuals all over the world shared their photographic talent and eye for everything science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) and a select number of photographs were chosen through a juried competition to be displayed at this nationally accredited, Smithsonian-
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affiliated Museum. Included in the price of admission, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 601 Eubank Blvd SE, 245-2137, nuclearmuseum.org. Ongoing-Jan 1, Rad Gadgets. This exhibit features vintage tools and equipment and ranges from simple and strange to quirky and complicated. ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain Rd NW, 242-4600, cabq.gov/culturalservices. Ongoing-Jan 6, Pueblo Gingerbread House Contest, 9am-4pm. $2,500 in prizes for gingerbread bread houses inspired by a Pueblo village or building. Visit the IPCC to vote. Free, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW, 843-7270, facebook.com/indianpueblo. 16, Holiday Nature Crafts, 6-8pm. Bring the family to River of Lights and visit the Education Building to make gifts inspired by nature. All materials provided. Free, ABQ BioPark, 2601 Central NW, 848-7180, cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark. 16, Jolly Good Cheer!, 12-1pm. A trio performance of seasonal music featuring Mathew Arrellin (cello), Margaret Mulkern (violin) and Paul Thomas (piano). Free, Main Library, 501 Copper Ave NW, 768-5170, abclibrary.org. 16, Stylings of the Season, 4-5pm. Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School Advanced Chamber Ensemble presents a selection of holiday music. Free, Taylor Ranch Library, 5700 Bogart St NW, 897-8816, abclibrary.org. 16, Winter Open House, 4:30-6:30pm. A celebration of winter for all ages with crafts, snacks and music. Free, Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado Dr NE, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. 16, 23, 30, Stories in the Sky holiday-themed programs, 9:30 & 11am, Wed. Bring one or more unwrapped toys to be donated to Toys for Tots. Children up to 6 years enjoy stories, songs, dance, art activities, and special guests. Free, Balloon Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum Dr NE, 768-6020, balloonmuseum.com 17-Jan 17, Kadomatsu Japanese Garden, 9am-4:30pm. Kadomatsu are a Japanese New Year's tradition of pine and bamboo arrangements. These arrangements flank the gates of the BioPark's Japanese Garden. Included with regular admission, ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 2601 Central NW, 848-7112, cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark. 17, Salud y Sabor, 5:30-7:30pm. A partnership between the Agri-cultura Network, Street Food Institute, and the NHCC, is an evening of food, art, and entertainment aimed at providing families with an opportunity to connect around nutrition, cooking, healthy lifestyles, and culture. Free, NHCC Domenici Education Building, 1701 4th St SW, 246-2261, nationalhispaniccenter.org. 18, It’s a Wonderful Life, 6pm. A holiday classic film in a classic theater. Free, KiMo Theatre, 768-3544, 421 Central NW, kimotickets.com. 18-Jan 3, The Little Mermaid, 7:30pm, Fri & Sat; 4pm, Sun & Dec 25. Directed by Laura Nuzum, performed by Musical Theatre Southwest. $15/$20/$22, African American Performing Arts Center, 310 San Pedro NE, Expo NM, 265-9119, musicaltheatersw.com.
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18-20, The Nutcracker Ballet in the Land of Enchantment, 7pm Fri, Sat & Sun, 2pm Sat & Sun. Festival Ballet ABQ presents this beloved holiday classic set in the late 1800s in territorial NM, with many surprises including flamenco dancers, dancing Southwestern snakes, sheep and shepherdesses, hummingbirds, a lively fandango, and a storyteller doll with children. $12-$47, NHCC ABQ Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, 246-2261, nationalhispaniccenter.org. 19, A Holiday Afternoon, 11am-3pm. Enjoy a cozy afternoon reading to the dogs (11am-1pm), crafting ornaments and playing Dreidel (12pm), before a free showing of "The Polar Express," with holiday treats and hot chocolate (1-3pm). Free, Esther Bone Library, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. 19, Art in the Afternoon: Cuicani Sin Fronteras, 2-5pm. Live musical performance of folklore music from Latin America with food and drink specials. Free (parking and admission), ABQ Museum of Art & Art History, 2000 Mountain NW, 768-3452, cabq.gov/culturalservices. 19, Holiday Enrichment, 9:30-11:30am. Many of the zoo’s animals will receive holiday treats (enrichments) during this special event. Come see how the animals interact with their presents, toys and goodies. Included with regular admission, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th SW, cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark. 19, NM Farolito “Trail of Lights” Run, 5pm. Participate in a 5K run/walk on a course lit by farolitos. Packet pick up Dec 18, 3-6pm at Fleet Feet Sports, 8204 Menaul NE. $15-$28, irunfit.org. 19, NM Territorial Brass Band, 1-2pm. A Victorian Christmas featuring historical and traditional carols as well as a dramatic reading of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Free, Cherry Hills Public Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abclibrary.org. 19, Open Gym, ages 6 and up, 1-3pm; ages 5 and under, 3-4:30pm. Supervised free time in the gym to crawl, roll, jump, climb, slide and swing. $11 drop in, $8 prepay, Sandia Acrobatic Gymnastics Academy (SAGA), 2832 Girard Blvd NE, 884-6949, sagagym.com. 19, Parents’ Night Out: Food Fun, 5:30-10pm. Enjoy an evening out (or in!) while your child has fun at Explora. Staff will lead exhibit exploration and activities related to this month’s theme, Food Fun. Dinner is included. Registration and fee due Dec 17. Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8341, explora.us. 19, Pueblo Stories by the Fire, 5pm. The whole family is welcome for this wintertime tradition of storytelling inspired by the Pueblo and hands on art activities by the fire. $5/$3/$2/Free, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW, 843-7270, facebook.com/indianpueblo. 19, Roust the House Teen Performance Night, 7:30pm. Teen Performance Nights feature local teen bands and soloists, from punk rock to classical piano to hip hop and spoken word. $3, Outpost Performance Space, 210 Yale SE, 268-0044, outpostspace.org. 19, Star Wars Party, 3-5pm. Jedis and
Padawans of all ages are welcome at the East Mountain galaxy (library) for lightsaber making, costume contests and SW trivia games. No reservations required. Please leave your blasters at the door. East Mountain Library, 1 Tijeras Ave, Tijeras, 281-8508, abclibrary.org. 19, Winter Concert, 2-4pm. Rock 101 Music Academy students perform. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 203-7391, rock101nm.com. 19, Youth Christmas Bird Count, 8am-12pm, optional countdown dinner at 6pm. Join ABQ's youth birding club, Burque Young Birders, for their first youth Christmas Bird Count. Free, Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd St SW, 573-8815, facebook.com/Albirdquerque. 19, 20, The Polar Express Pajama Party, 6:30pm. Kids can come in their pajamas to see the holiday classic on the giant 5-story screen in the DynaTheater . $10/$8/$6/free, NM Museum of Natural History & Science, 1801 Mountain NW, 841-2800, nmnaturalhistory.org. 17, 19, 20, 22-24, The Nutcracker with Ballet Repertory Theatre of NM, times vary. The heartwarming tale features choreography by Katherine Giese with a joyful and elegant holiday party, mischievous mice, a bevy of bon bons, and a sprinkle of sparkling snowflakes. $17-$30, KiMo Theatre, 423 Central SW, 768-3522, kimotickets.com, brtnm.com. 22, A Night of Carols at Los Poblanos, 7-8:30pm. Rock 101 families gather around the piano at Los Poblanos for a night of caroling. Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm, 4803, Rio Grande NW, 203-7391, rock101nm.com. 22, Mosaic Candle Jars, 3:30-5pm. Design and make your own mosaicinspired candle jar. Supplies are limited; registration is required. Free, Main Library, 501 Copper Ave NW, 768-5170, abclibrary.org. 23, Teen Advisory Group Meeting, 56pm. Help plan programs for teens and recommend books, magazines, audiobooks, DVDs, and other materials. Open to ages 13 and up. Free, Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado Dr NE, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. 26, Get Happy Saturday, 12:303:30pm. All Ages Board Games, 12:30-2pm. All Ages Bingo, 2:30-3:30pm. Bingo winners receive a voucher for a free book from the Friends of the Library Friendshop. Free, Esther Bone Library, 950 Pinetree Rd SE, 891-5012, riorancholibraries.org. 30, Kids' Craft: Noisemakers, 3-5pm. Kids’ craft to make 2016 New Year's noisemakers. All materials provided. Free, South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, 764-1742, abclibrary.org. 31, Noon Year’s Eve Family Celebration at Explora, 10am-2pm. A family New Year's Eve celebration, with special activities and a noontime balloon drop. Included with regular admission, and free for Explora members, Explora, 1701 Mountain Rd NW, 224-8323, explora.us. 31, New Year’s Eve on Civic Plaza, 8pm-12am. The community will come