Are you planning to host family and friends during their visit to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® and looking for ideas to add to the itinerary? We've got you covered! Check out our Balloon Fiesta blog posts for helpful tips and tricks, to find things to do while visitors are here, and to learn how to make the most out of the Balloon Fiesta experience.

Fall Events

From the Balloon Fiesta and the Day of the Tread to the Grecian Festival, fall in Albuquerque provides the perfect backdrop for fun and exciting activities. Take a look at autumn events happening throughout the city.

Leaf Peeping in ABQ

Autumn in Albuquerque’s high desert is truly something to behold. From the Rio Grande to the Manzano Mountains, you don’t want to miss our impressive fall foliage. Check out our roundup of the best spots for leaf peeping in and around the city.

Pet-Friendly Spots

Albuquerque is ranked one of the country’s top pet-friendly cities year after year. Explore dog-friendly places around ABQ that welcome your fluffs. From dog parks to restaurants, plan a puptastic day with your furry best friend.

Balloon Fiesta®

See over 500 hot air balloons fill the sky and enjoy Albuquerque’s unique cuisine and culture.

Grecian Festival

Immerse yourself in the tastes and sounds of authentic Greek cuisine and culture.

Albuquerque American Indian Arts Festival

The only authentic, all-Native American art show in town during the Balloon Fiesta. Meet, talk with, and shop directly from Native artists.

Duke City Marathon

The Duke City Marathon is New Mexico’s longest running and premier fitness event and a Boston Marathon qualifier.

iCine Magnifico! - Latin Film Fest

¡Cine Magnífico! celebrates Spanish and Latin American culture through the presentation of some of the best of modern cinema.

Lift Your Spirits

Grab a drink from a distillery, local cuisine from a food truck, shop an assortment of handmade products and listen to live music during Balloon Fiesta.

Celebrate Hispanic Culture in Albuquerque

Hispanic Heritage Month is officially here and Albuquerque is rich in Spanish and Mexican culture and tradition, from our cuisine to our art and architecture. To help celebrate these unique cultures, we’ve put together a two-day guide that explores historic and modern Hispanic and Mexican culture throughout ABQ’s unique neighborhoods.