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LIST: Summer 2025 outdoor events, activities in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Summer 2025 officially begins on June 20, and if you are looking to get outdoors, there are plenty of events and activities available in family-friendly events featuring live music, food and drink vendors, handcrafted items for sale, and other activities.
June 14: Heights Summerfest, North Domingo Baca Park, 5-10 p.m.
July 19: Route 66 Summerfest, Nob Hill, 5-10 p.m.
Aug. 2: Westside Summerfest, Ventana Ranch Community Park, 5-10 p.m.
Rail Yards Market
The Rail Yards Market features local vendors selling food, drinks, crafts, art, flowers, plants, and more.
May-October every Sunday: Albuquerque Rail Yard, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Downtown Growers' Market
Features local produce, handcrafted wellness products, art, hot prepared foods, music, and entertainment.
Now-Nov. 8 on Sundays: Robinson Park, 8 a.m.-noonPerformances by T.I., Lil Jon, Fat Joe, Ginuwine, Chingy, and the Ying Yang Twins. Booths selling tacos, nachos, margaritas, tequilas, beer, and more.
June 21: Balloon Fiesta Park, Noon to 10 p.m.
Summertime in Old Town 2025
Live music will be performed on the gazebo.
Now through July 26 at Old Town Plaza.
Fridays from 7-9 p.m., Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and 1-3 p.m. on Sundays.
Freedom 4th
Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and live music performances, including national headliner Hunter Hayes. Local vendors will be on site selling food and drinks.
July 4: Balloon Fiesta Park, 3 to 10 p.m.
Night Walks at the Botanic Garden
A guided tour through the Botanic Garden in search of night-blooming plants, nocturnal animals, and night pollinators.
July 8 and *Aug. 12: ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
*Aug. 12 event is adults bunches and products for sale alongside booths selling art, crafts, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and food. The event also features live music and educational activities and exhibits.
July 26: Balloon Fiesta Park, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Albuquerque Isotopes
Watch the Albuquerque Isotopes play baseball at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park.
See schedule for home games taking place through Sept. a New Mexico United match at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park.
See schedule for home games taking place through Oct. 24.
ABQ Trolley Co. Tour
Hop on the open-air trolley for a tour of the Duke City.
See schedule for tours running throughout the year.
The City of Albuquerque maintains several outdoor recreation facilities and spaces. Below you will find a list of activities offered in the city:
Biking, hiking and walking trails
Fishing areas
Swimming pools
Softball and baseball fields
Basketball courts
Pickleball courts
Tennis courts
Golf courses
Disc Golf
Skate park
BMX pump track
Disc golf
Shooting range
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