In the midst of Albuquerque's seasonal transition, there are so many things to do with all the time the fall season has to offer. Albuquerque has a variety of fall events coming up, along with events for those who celebrate Halloween as well. The Daily Lobo has put together a list of things to check off of your bucket list before fall 2018 comes to an end.
Balloon Fiesta (Oct. 6 to 14)
This year will be Albuquerque’s 47th Annual International Balloon Fiesta, and is a truly magnificent event that exemplifies the culture of Albuquerque. Along with the grand ascensions of hot air balloons released in the sky, there will be some main stage performances and other fall activities to partake in while at the fiesta this year.
McCall’s Pumpkin Patch & Haunted Farm (Sept. 22 to Oct. 28)
McCall’s Pumpkin Patch is a great place for family and friends to get together and take part in a variety of different activities that reinforce the feeling of fall. McCall’s offers more than a place to pick out a jack-o-lantern to carve and decorations. It’s a place to spend the day trying your luck at the corn maze, battling in a match of paintball and more.
For those who are interested in spooky Halloween activities, there will also be the McCall haunted farm available to explore, with the main focus being on the McCall Butcher Shop. In addition, there will also be a clown maze and zombie paintball arcade to cater to Halloween thrillseekers.
Meow Wolf
Meow Wolf, the interactive art installation in Santa Fe, always seems to have new and exciting events throughout each passing month — and this fall season is no exception. Just a couple of the events going on in the month of October will be a series of concerts coming to the installation including performances by Bob Moses, Wild Nothing and Houndmouth, as well as a costume workshop taking place on Oct. 25 to help the halloween costume making process go a little more smoothly for those who like DIY costumes.
New Mexico Philharmonic Up & Away (Oct. 7)
The New Mexico Philharmonic will be hosting a special event dedicated to the annual Balloon Fiesta this year at 8 p.m. Classic symphony pieces will be performed such as works of Beethoven and tracks off of the legendary soundtrack from Star Wars. In honor of a cultural event woven into New Mexican culture, this musical event is perfect for a lover of symphony and the arts.
26th Annual Día De Los Muertos y Marigolds Parade & Celebration (Nov. 4)
The 26th annual celebration of the Día De Los Muertos y Marigolds Parade will take place at 2 p.m., by the West Side Community Center. Vendors, workshops and art will be present along with the parade celebrating Día De Los Muertos. Before the event, people are welcome to register to create their own floats, present their art, and even create an altar for lost loved ones at the festival. As a way to preserve and share culture, the Día De Los Muertos Parade Celebration is an event that can offer something for all audiences.
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Underwater Pumpkin Carving (Oct. 31)
The ABQ BioPark Aquarium is hosting an underwater pumpkin carving demonstration starting at 2:00 pm, featuring BioPark divers submerged in a shark tank carving jack-o-lanterns. The event is scheduled to last until 3:00pm, so time and spacing is limited.
Hocus Pocus Movie Showing at ABQ BioPark (Oct. 5)
On Oct. 5 at 6:30pm, the Heritage Farm at the ABQ BioPark will be hosting a “Hocus Pocus” movie showing for spectators to gather outside and enjoy the Halloween classic. Guests are free to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets and food for a picnic. General admission tickets are $10, but a $15 ticket can enter buyers into some prize drawings.
Macey Rose is a freelance reporter with the Daily Lobo. She can be contacted by email at culture@dailylobo.com or on Twitter @maceyrae9.
