Albuquerque Events: October 9th - 11th

Weekend Events
Written By Alexandria Gonzalez

If you’re looking for things to do in Albuquerque this weekend (October 9th - 11th… 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 9, 2026

Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival

  • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Sandia Resort & Casino (30 Rainbow Rd NE)

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)

*Live Music: RJ Perez

  • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Canteen Brewhouse (2381 Aztec Rd NE)

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

  • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • Dolores Huerta Gateway Park (100 Isleta Blvd SW)

Science on Tap: AMPLIFI Program

  • 6:00 PM

  • Nuclear Museum (601 Eubank Blvd SE)

*Live Music: Alvin Suazo y La Razon

  • 6:00 PM

  • Gold Street Pizza & Brew (3211 Coors Blvd SW)

Night of the Living Cover Bands - Night 3

  • 6:00 PM

  • Launchpad (120 Central Ave SW)

*Live @ Winrock Fall Concert Series: Zivi + The Rocks & Scott Hirsch

  • 6:30 PM - 9:20 PM

  • Winrock Park (2100 Louisiana Blvd NE)

Comedy: Caroline Rhea

  • 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

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

McCall’s Haunted Farm

  • 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM

  • McCall’s Pumpkin Patch (2 McCall Lane)

*Live Music: Animated Jukebox

  • 7:00 PM

  • The Block (7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd NE)

Scary Movie Bingo

  • 7:00 PM

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

*Karaoke Fridays

  • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

  • High and Dry Brewing (529 Adams St NE)

Dana Goldberg’s Southwest FunnyFest

  • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

  • KiMo Theatre (423 Central Ave NW)

Comedy: Perritos Only Presents: That’s Not My Comedy Tour

  • 7:30 PM & 9:30 PM

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

Concert: Thomas Rhett

  • 7:30 PM

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

Play: Arsenic and Old Lace

  • 7:30 PM

  • Albuquerque Little Theatre (224 San Pasquale Ave SW)

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

  • 4:30 AM - 11:00 AM

  • Balloon Fiesta Park (5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE)

*Downtown Growers Market

  • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Robinson Park (810 Copper Ave NW)

*Los Ranchos Growers’ and Art Market

  • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Hartnett Park (6718 Rio Grande Blvd NW)

Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival

  • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Sandia Resort & Casino (30 Rainbow Rd NE)

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)

ABQ Bruja Fest

  • 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

  • Expo NM (300 San Pedro Dr SE)

Taproom Pints and Painting

  • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

  • Canteen Taproom (417 Tramway Blvd NE)

*Fall Centennial Concert Series

  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  • Route 66 Visitors Center (12300 Central Ave SW)

*Live Music: Seth Hoffman

  • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Canteen Brewhouse (2381 Aztec Rd NE)

New Mexico Distiller’s Tasting Event

  • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Sawmill Market (1909 Bellamah Ave NW)

Play: Arsenic and Old Lace

  • 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

  • Albuquerque Little Theatre (224 San Pasquale Ave SW)

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

  • 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  • Balloon Fiesta Park (5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE)

Music Fiesta

  • 3:00 PM - 9:30 PM

  • Balloon Fiesta Park (5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE)

Balloon Night Light Class

  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

  • The Block (7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd NE)

Night of the Living Cover Bands - Night 4

  • 6:00 PM

  • Launchpad (120 Central Ave SW)

*Live Music: Brian Marshall Band

  • 6:00 PM

  • Gold Street Pizza & Brew (3211 Coors Blvd SW)

Comedy Night

  • 6:30 PM

  • The Imperial (701 Central Ave NE)

NM United vs. Monterey Bay FC

  • 6:55 PM

  • Isotopes Park (1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE)

McCall’s Haunted Farm

  • 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM

  • McCall’s Pumpkin Patch (2 McCall Lane)

Comedy: Caroline Rhea

  • 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

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

Comedy: Perritos Only Presents: That’s Not My Comedy Tour

  • 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

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

*Live Music: Back in the Saddle

  • 7:00 PM

  • The Block (7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd NE)

Book Bingo

  • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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

Concert: $uicideboy$ presents Grey Day Tour 2026

  • 6:30 PM

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

Live Music: Son Como Son

  • 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM

  • JUNO brewery + cafe + art (1501 1st St NW)

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

  • 4:30 AM - 11:00 AM

  • Balloon Fiesta Park (5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE)

Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival

  • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Sandia Resort & Casino (30 Rainbow Rd NE)

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)

ABQ Bruja Fest

  • 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

  • Expo NM (300 San Pedro Dr SE)

*Live Music: Gonzalo

  • 2:00 PM

  • The Block (7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd NE)

Play: Arsenic and Old Lace

  • 2:00 PM

  • Albuquerque Little Theatre (224 San Pasquale Ave SW)

*Live Music: Silver Lining Serenaders

  • 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)

Comedy: Ahren Belisle

  • 6:00 PM

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

Concert: $uicideboy$ presents Grey Day Tour 2026

  • 6:30 PM

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

*Outdoor Movie: Monster House

  • 7:00 PM

  • The Block (7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd NE)

Concert: Punch Brothers

  • 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

  • KiMo Theater (423 Central Ave NW)

Movies on the Lanes: Scream

  • 8:00 PM

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

Alexandria Gonzalez
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