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Garden Music – Joseph General & High Vibration

Garden Music – Joseph General & High Vibration

Relax on a picnic blanket, or get up and dance to reggae and worldbeat with Joseph General & High Vibration at the BioPark Garden! Their uplifting sound is packed full of messages of love and positivity. More than a concert: Featuring the Aquarium—explore exhibits, Discovery stations, and hands-on activities. Try Caribbean-inspired plates featuring your choice […]

Africa Family Night at the Zoo

Africa Family Night at the Zoo

Learn about the animals and habitats of Africa, including the dense rainforests of the Congo, unique island environments of Madagascar, and the wide range of ecosystems that support Africa’s iconic wildlife. This interactive family night out will include hands-on fun, games, crafts, and lots more—including opportunities to be involved in conservation efforts. Get your tickets […]

Black Family Community Listening Session

Black Family Community Listening Session

Students, families, and community members are invited to provide input at our listening session with New Mexico State Office of African American Affairs and the Public Education Department’s Black Education Act Bureau. Share your needs and insights! You can help guide the support and services that are needed in your schools and communities. This action-oriented […]

Free Downpayment Assistance Workshop

Free Downpayment Assistance Workshop

Lunch & Learn with the Black Chamber of Commerce of New Mexico! Over a provided lunch, meet one-on-one with Chamber and financial partners to learn about grants for homebuyers in Albuquerque. This event is perfect for low- and moderate-income borrowers ready to purchase a home in Albuquerque. If this is you, be there! Registration is […]

Copa De La Plaza Futsal Tournament

Copa De La Plaza Futsal Tournament

Try your skill in this one-of-a-kind futsal tournament at Albuquerque’s Civic Plaza. Teams will compete for a $3,000 purse and the title of best futsal team in the Southwest! And those looking for pressure-free fun can join the Coed Recreational Division, open to players of all levels. For more info and to register, Go HERE. […]

World Cup Watch Party on Civic Plaza

World Cup Watch Party on Civic Plaza

Enjoy ABQ’s special screening of the Mexico World Cup match! Featuring food, drinks, and family-friendly fun.  The excitement will continue at Civic Plaza with screenings on June 25 and of every match from June 28 through the World Cup Final.

Kitchen Creations for Diabetes: Soul Food Edition

Kitchen Creations for Diabetes: Soul Food Edition

Cooking for diabetes can be delicious! Learn to plan and cook meals that help manage diabetes, and to cook healthier for your whole family. Connect with others who have or are helping their loved ones manage a diabetes diagnosis. This series focuses on New Mexican and soul food. It includes hands-on cooking as well as […]

Family Forward Initiative

Family Forward Initiative

Strengthen your family relationships and parenting skills at this FREE program designed for busy caregivers! Can’t attend online? Register HERE to sign up and for Zoom information!

Project Feed the Hood Garden Opening

Project Feed the Hood Garden Opening

Come celebrate at the annual opening party of this beautiful and productive community garden! There will be live music, free appetizers, a plant giveaway, activities, resources, and a raffle. Open your heart and get dirt under your fingernails!

Free Outdoor Cooking Class

Free Outdoor Cooking Class

Come with your sleeves rolled up for hands-on cooking instruction with produce from the garden, and leave with recipes and gardening & nutrition tips you can use at home! Families are welcome and instruction is available in English and Spanish.