Special Events & Festivals A guide to City of Albuquerque family-friendly music events, street festivals and parades, hosted by the Cultural Services Department. City Focus Albuquerque Renaissance Faire Celebrate the Middle Ages with the City of Albuquerque and the Society for Creative Anachronism. City Focus Historic Old Town Historic Old Town Plaza Vieja features events, live performances, and local artists year-round highlighting the cultures of New Mexico. City Focus Albuquerque Summerfest Series Albuquerque's free summertime concerts include music, dance, food, children's activities and so much more. City Focus Freedom 4th Bring the family to Independence Day fun and fireworks at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque. City Focus Twinkle Light Parade Step into the holiday season with floats, bands, antique cars and Jolly Ol' St. Nick as they all light up the night in Historic Nob Hill. City Focus Community Events Albuquerque hosts an assortment of family-friendly events throughout the year showcasing a variety of venues around the city.
