As we finally get back in to the swing of things we have a bunch of Fourth of July fun for you– whether you plan on spending it inside or around town. Check out all the things happening around town this Fourth of July.
:: Firework Displays + Events ::
4th of July at Balloon Fiesta Park
9401 Balloon Museum Dr NE
6-10p
This is a pre-ticketed event at $20 per vehicle for a maximum of 3,500 vehicles.
Fourth of July in the City of Rio Rancho
Campus Park at City Center
6-10p
Free. Parking and park seating space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Food vendors will be on-site. Live music starts at 6:00 p.m. Fireworks display starts at 9:15 p.m.
Isotopes Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza
Isotopes Field
Game starts @ 6:35pm
Firework show starts immediately following the game
Los Lunas Fourth of July Celebration
Los Lunas Sports Complex 100 Morris Rd.
Fireworks start @ 9p
Firecracker Flight ABQ
Alameda Open Space 9521 Rio Grande Blvd. ABQ, NM US 87114
Starts @ 7a
5k or 10k
Fireworks in the Metro
Your own home!
Starts at 9:15p
Watch firework displays hosted by the City of Albuquerque throughout the metro from your porch or backyard. The City will be launching fireworks at the following parks. Please note that the parks themselves will be closed and spectators are not allowed to gather in the parks or along the roads nearby. North Domingo Baca Park, Expo New Mexico, Tom Tenorio Park, Ladera Golf Course
Rio Rancho Red White + Blue Run
Rio Rancho Aquatic Center 745 Loma Colorado NE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124
Starts @ 8a
10k, 4 mile run or walk, + Kids K
:: Living Room + Backyard Activities ::
Free coloring pages here
Two printables for a fun color-off with the fam.
Tie-Dye patriotic family shirts
Tips on how to make the perfect tie dye here.
Create a chalk firework show
Impress your neighbors with your own neighborhood display.
Painted Lawn Stars
That’s if whoever is in charge of the grass-growing approves.
Nighttime glow stick dance party
Cover yourselves head to toe in glow sticks. Then turn off all the lights. Bonus points if you turn it into a family TikTok.
Family sack races
Nothing like a good old sack race to celebrate the day. Bonus points for red, white, and blue decorated sacks.
Outdoor game-off
Think corn hole, ladder ball, basketball, football, anything goes.
:: Food for the Fourth ::
Fourth of July Strawberries
Chocolate dipped strawberries with a twist.
Hot Dog Bar
Chili cheese, ketchup +mustard, all the fixings for a perfect DIY hot dog.
Fruit Kabobs
Star-shaped watermelon, blueberries, kabob sticks, viola!
Fruit and Pretzel Flag
Blueberries for the star portion, strawberries, and white chocolate pretzels for the stripes.
••• Check out 6 Easy Fourth of July Desserts for Your Celebration for more ideas •••
We hope you all have a happy 4th of July. Stay safe and have fun!
