Albuquerque Events: October 16th - 18th

If you’re looking for things to do in Albuquerque this weekend (October 16th - 18th… I got you!

I’ve been Albuquerque’s go-to guide for weekend events since July 2022! It’s my mission to help change the stigma that Albuquerque is boring. There’s always something to do, I promise.

I am not affiliated with any of the organizations hosting these events. The information below is subject to change at any time by the organizer. Please reach out to them directly for more information and to verify event details. I’m human and can make mistakes with event information.

If you have an upcoming weekend event that you’d like to share with me, please send me the details (alex@abqlifestyle.com).

*Free to attend — food, drinks, vendors, and other offerings may have additional costs.

Friday, October 16, 2026

Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch

• 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

• 3001 Civic Center Cr.

McCall’s Pumpkin Patch

• 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

• McCall’s Pumpkin Patch (2 McCall Lane)

*La Familia Farmer’s Market & Free Summer Concert Series

• 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

• Dolores Huerta Gateway Park (100 Isleta Blvd SW)

Adult Night: Nightmare at the Museum

• 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

• Explora (1701 Mountain Rd NW)

Night of the Living Cover Bands - Night 5

• 6:00 PM

• Launchpad (120 Central Ave SW)

*Live Music: Dos Gatos

• 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

• Boxing Bear Brewing (8420 Firestone Ln NE)

*Haunted House - The Trails Have Eyes

• 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

• Joan Jones Community Center (328 Rincon Rd NW)

Comedy: Craig Conant

• 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

• Quezada's Comedy Club (54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd)

Comedy: Chona E.

• 7:00 PM

• Hyena's Comedy Club (2100 Louisiana Blvd NE #434)

McCall’s Haunted Farm

• 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM

• McCall’s Pumpkin Patch (2 McCall Lane)

*Karaoke Fridays

• 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

• High and Dry Brewing (529 Adams St NE)

Fright Night Open Mic

• 7:00 PM

• Painted Lady Bed & Brew (1100 Bellamah Ave NW)

*Live Music: Nate Fox Band

• 7:00 PM

• The Block (7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd NE)

*Live Music: Back in the Saddle

• 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

• Tractor Brewing - Wells Park (1800 4th St NW)

Play: Arsenic and Old Lace

• 7:30 PM

• Albuquerque Little Theatre (224 San Pasquale Ave SW)

Live Music: Severo Y Grupo Fuego

• 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM

• Sandia Resort & Casino (30 Rainbow Rd NE)

Comedy: Best of Burque

• 9:30 PM

• Hyena's Comedy Club (2100 Louisiana Blvd NE #434)

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Sawmill District Fall Fest

• Various Events/Activities and Various Times

• Sawmill Market (1909 Bellamah Ave NW)

*Downtown Growers Market

• 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Robinson Park (810 Copper Ave NW)

Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch

• 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

• 3001 Civic Center Cr.

McCall’s Pumpkin Patch

• 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

• McCall’s Pumpkin Patch (2 McCall Lane)

*Route 66 West Fest

• 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Route 66 Visitor Center (12300 Central Ave SW)

*Los Ranchos Growers Fall Festival

• 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

• 4920 Rio Grande Blvd NW

ABQ Headbangers Market

• 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

• FUSION (700-708 1st St NW)

Night of the Living Cover Bands - Night 6

• 6:00 PM

• Launchpad (120 Central Ave SW)

*Haunted House and Trunk or Treat

• 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

• Joan Jones Community Center (328 Rincon Rd NW)

Hockey: NM Goatheads vs. Idaho Steelheads

• 7:00 PM

• Rio Rancho Events Center (3001 Civic Center Circle)

The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe

• 7:00 PM

• National Hispanic Cultural Center (1701 4th St SW)

Comedy: Craig Conant

• 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

• Quezada's Comedy Club (54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd)

Comedy: Chona E.

• 7:00 PM

• Hyena's Comedy Club (2100 Louisiana Blvd NE #434)

McCall’s Haunted Farm

• 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM

• McCall’s Pumpkin Patch (2 McCall Lane)

*Spill the Tea: Petty Pity Party

• 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

• Tractor Brewing - Wells Park (1800 4th St NW)

Comedy: Felipe Esparza

• 7:00 PM

• Route 66 Casino Hotel (14500 Central Ave SW)

NMGMC Annual Movie SingAlong '“Chicago”

• 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

• KiMo Theater (423 Central Ave NW)

Live Music: The Fabulous Martini-Tones

• 7:00 PM

• Marble Heights Brewery (9904 Montgomery Blvd NE)

Play: Arsenic and Old Lace

• 7:30 PM

• Albuquerque Little Theatre (224 San Pasquale Ave SW)

Live Music: Severo Y Grupo Fuego

• 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM

• Sandia Resort & Casino (30 Rainbow Rd NE)

Concert: Fuerza Regida

• 8:00 PM

• First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater (5601 University Blvd SE)

Gasolina Party

• 9:00 PM

• Revel (4720 Alexander Blvd NE)

Comedy: Best of Burque

• 9:30 PM

• Hyena's Comedy Club (2100 Louisiana Blvd NE #434)

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Sawmill District Fall Fest

• Various Events/Activities and Various Times

• Sawmill Market (1909 Bellamah Ave NW)

Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch

• 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

• 3001 Civic Center Cr.

*Rail Yards Market

• 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• ABQ Rail Yards (777 1st St SW)

McCall’s Pumpkin Patch

• 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

• McCall’s Pumpkin Patch (2 McCall Lane)

Dogtobearfest

• 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Boxing Bear Brewing (8420 Firestone Ln NE)

Pampered By Pink Brunch

• 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

• Hollow Spirits (1324 1st St NW)

*Book Swap

• 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

• Canteen Brewhouse (2381 Aztec Rd NE)

Play: Arsenic and Old Lace

• 2:00 PM

• Albuquerque Little Theatre (224 San Pasquale Ave SW)

Ballet: La Llorona

• 3:00 PM

• National Hispanic Cultural Center (1701 4th St SW)

*Live Music: DB Gomez & the Bosque Boys

• 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

• Canteen Brewhouse (2381 Aztec Rd NE)

*Brain Gang Trivia

• 5:00 PM

• The Block (7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd NE)

*Outdoor Movie: Hocus Pocus

• 7:00 PM

• The Block (7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd NE)

Pumpkin Carving Party

• 7:00 PM

• Painted Lady Bed & Brew (1100 Bellamah Ave NW)

Concert: Bryson Tiller

• 7:30 PM

• First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater (5601 University Blvd SE)

Movies on the Lanes: The Conjuring

• 8:00 PM

• Skidmore's Holiday Bowl (7515 Lomas Blvd NE)