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
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. […]
Free Groceries for Low-Income Seniors and Veterans
Free grocery pickup! No reservations required for eligible persons: residents 50 and older with proof of age and veterans of any age with proof of veteran status. Must also provide an ID with name and address. Household income must be below the following amounts: $1,304.17 for a household of one $1,762.50 for a household of […]
Juneteenth Soccer Clinic with Black Diamonds
This FREE clinic is open for ages 6–12, and features free shirt, soccer ball, and food! All participants get free Soccer Skills training, haircuts by Barberville, shirt and soccer ball, and great eats from Nexus and NM Soul Shack. Don’t miss it! Dennis Chavez Park, 800 Dan Avenue SE. REGISTER HERE!
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 […]
Roots Summer Leadership Academy
We are so excited to offer our signature positive youth development program again in 2026! It’s going to be another great summer. This free three-week program features field trips, performances, STEM activities, and tons of opportunities for self-exploration, leadership development, and FUN for youth ages 8–16 in the Albuquerque area and Clovis! Plus, it includes before- and […]
International District Urban Agriculture Celebration
Celebrate our food systems, agriculture stewardship, and the passing of the 2026 International District(ID) Urban Agriculture(Ag.) Plan Update! Join the party at the International District Library (7601 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque) in the Community Meeting Room.
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.
World Refugee Day
Celebrate the strength and spirit of refugees in Albuquerque with free international food, global music and dance, family fun, and local vendors and support networks. Free interpretation available in Spanish, Farsi, Swahili, Arabic, Kinyarwanda, French, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Pashto! Free parking for the event is available at the underground parking structure at Civic Plaza. Easiest […]
United Way Mosaic Celebration
Join the United Way and emcee (and community leader) Hakim Bellamy to honor New Mexico’s brilliant mosaic of culture, history, and shared purpose at Los Colores de Nuevo Mexico. This evening at the Hispanic Cultural Center will honor our state’s rich tapestry, its leaders in social change, and the diverse threads that build a community […]