August ABQ365 eNewsletter

Carnival midway at the New Mexico State Fair

This year, the New Mexico State Fair is celebrating 100 years of Route 66. Enjoy car shows and a Route 66 parade alongside rodeos, cultural performances, concerts, the midway and unique fair foods like green chile-battered corn dogs.

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Pick your own sunflowers at Big Jim Farms

Labor Day Weekend Fun in Albuquerque

Labor Day Weekend is the perfect time to enjoy fun activities in Albuquerque. Take advantage of the long weekend with unique events and other things to do to celebrate the last unofficial weekend of summer.

TAKE A STAYCATION

Pomegranate mocktail garnished with a sprig of thyme

Where to Sip on a Mocktail

Get refreshed after a long day with a drink out on the town. If you want to experience Albuquerque nightlife without alcohol, check out these places that feature delicious mocktails.

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Top Picnic Spots

Enjoy the last of the long summer days and evenings by heading out for a picnic. Albuquerque is full of beautiful places to take your picnic basket across the city, from stunning views in the foothills to serene escapes in the bosque.

PACK YOUR BASKET

505 Sunset Blvd sculpture by Rob Vanderslice at the Unser Garage

Explore Route 66 Remixed and Win a Prize

Hit the Mother Road and experience stunning art installations along Route 66 with the new Route 66 Remixed tour on the free Visit Albuquerque app. Check in on the app at six Route 66 Remixed locations or more to win a limited-edition Route 66 Centennial sticker sheet. Route 66 Remixed is an art-fueled road trip along the 18 miles of the Mother Road here in Albuquerque where you’ll spot murals, sculptures and more!

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