Albuquerque is the perfect place to discover new worlds. From the Bio Park's Aquarium Overnight events to the Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival, you’ll find yourself immersed in worlds that are profoundly new and exciting. We hope you and your family will join us this May for these terrific family events in Albuquerque!
27th Annual Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival
Date: May 16 - May 17, 2015
Recurrence: Recurring daily
Location: Balloon Fiesta Park - 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy., Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone: 505-768-6050
Admission: Adults $15, Seniors $10, Children $7
The Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival is celebrating its 27th year this May. A time-honored festival event right in the heart of Albuquerque, the Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival is a celebration of Celtic culture and its impact on the United States. Bring the whole family to this year's festival and experience a full program of Celtic music, foods, languages, poetry, history and even Highland Games that include hurling and rugby. Click here to buy your tickets!
Date: May 15 - May 16, 2015
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8 a.m.
Location: Aquarium - ABQ BioPark - 2601 Central Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone: 505-768-2000
Admission: $30
Aquarium Overnight at the ABQ Bio Park is one of Albuquerque’s favorite family events. A monthly educational sleepover, Aquarium Overnight is the perfect opportunity for families who want to learn more about the ocean and all the species who live there. Kids and parents alike will love this special sleepover that includes crafts, a touchpool visit, games and even an ocean film fest. This month’s Aquarium Overnight is on May 15. Register today!
New Mexico Philharmonic Zoo Concert: Stars & Stripes Forever
Date: May 23, 2015
Location: Zoo - ABQ BioPark - 903 10th St. S.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-768-2000
Admission: $7 - $35
This Memorial Day weekend, the Zoo at the ABQ Bio Park will be hosting a salute to our military men and women and the good ole Red, White and Blue at their excellent Zoo Concert series. Come hear iconic songs from the renowned 1812 Overture to the great Sousa marches, as well as music from local young artists. The New Mexico Philharmonic Zoo Concert is a terrific way to celebrate and honor our troops this Memorial Day!