Father’s Day is quickly approaching and we have found some fun, unique events happening around Albuquerque to help you plan the weekend of celebration. Dads around our city work hard every day. Whether they head into the office or stay at home with the kids, we want to help you find fun ways to show them how much we appreciate all they do!
For the Dad Who Loves Family Fun
- June 17 & 18, various times
- Explora and Expo New Mexico
- Free
- June 18, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Phil Chacon Park, 7600 Southern Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
- Live music, paletas, bilingual nature storytelling, nature-themed carnivale performers, bosque ecosystem exhibit truck, hands-on nature activities and games, show-n-tell with urban wild birds, Esperanza free bike repair, on-site language interpreters, and more.
- Free
Movies in the Park – Jungle Cruise
- June 18, sunset
- Los Padillas Community Center
- Free
- June 19, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Painting with a Twist
- $27 per person
For the Dad Who Loves Music
Los Poblanos Fields Open Space/Rio Grande Community Farm
- June 18, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- 6:15 p.m. – 6:40 Opening Act by Conservation Carnival
- 6:45 p.m. – 8:00 Musical Performance by Melange
- Free
Family Sundays at Casa Flamenca
- June 19, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Casa Flamenca
- Free
For the Dad Who Loves Figuring Things Out
Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure-Albuquerque
- June 17 or 18, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Old Town Arch
- Turn Albuquerque into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three-hour city tour.
- $30+
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
- June 18, 6 p.m.
- Albuquerque Marriott
- $73.65
For the Dad Who Loves Sports
Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Salt Lake Bees
- June 16, 6:35 p.m.
- June 17, 7:05
- June 18, 6:35 p.m. Fireworks after the game
- June 19, 6:05 p.m. Fireworks after the game
Duke City Gladiators v. Arizona Rattlers
- June 18, 6 p.m.
- Rio Rancho Events Center
- $12+
For the Dad Who Loves the Outdoors
- June 18, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- 11033 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
- Free, must register beforehand
- June 19, 8 a.m.
- $40 registration fee
- 1505 Candelaria Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM US 87107
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For the Dad Who Loves Local
Father’s Day BBQ + CraftQ BBQ Food Truck at Gruet Winery
- June 19, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Gruet Winery
- $30