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SUMMARY:Corrales Spring Village Walk — Acequia & Orchards in Bloom
DESCRIPTION:Spring arrives dramatically in Corrales — and there is no better way to experience it than a slow morning walk along the ancient acequia trails while apple and apricot orchards explode into white and pink blossoms. \nCorrales is one of New Mexico's last surviving agricultural villages\, and in April the whole place feels alive. The acequia flows with fresh snowmelt from the Jemez Mountains\, cottonwood trees unfurl their first bright green leaves\, and horses graze in pastures framed by the West Mesa's volcanic escarpment. \nThis is a self-guided morning — pack a coffee and just walk. The main loop along Corrales Road winds past adobe galleries\, local farms\, and roadside flower stands. Stop at any of the small farm stands for fresh eggs\, honey\, and early-season vegetables. \nSantuario Grande is just minutes away — the perfect home base for a leisurely spring morning in one of New Mexico's most beloved villages.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/corrales-spring-village-walk-acequia-orchards-in-bloom-3/
LOCATION:Corrales\, Corrales Rd\, Corrales\, NM\, 87048\, US
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260426T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T010953Z
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SUMMARY:Albuquerque Earth Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:Albuquerque’s annual Earth Day Festival celebrates the Rio Grande bosque and the natural beauty that defines this city. This free community event features local environmental organizations\, live music\, native plant giveaways\, and kids’ activities. \nFrom Santuario Grande\, the bosque is practically your backyard.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/albuquerque-earth-day-festival/
LOCATION:Rio Grande Nature Center\, Albuquerque\, NM
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260514T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260514T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T143550Z
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SUMMARY:Petroglyph National Monument — Sunset Trail Hike
DESCRIPTION:As the sun drops toward the West Mesa\, the black basalt boulders of Petroglyph National Monument catch fire with orange and amber light. This guided sunset hike leads small groups through Boca Negra Canyon\, where over 800 petroglyphs mark the volcanic escarpment. \nSantuario Grande guests: a 20-minute drive and one of the most memorable evenings you can have in Albuquerque.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/petroglyph-national-monument-sunset-trail-hike-2/
LOCATION:Petroglyph National Monument\, Albuquerque\, NM
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
CREATED:20260415T185850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T185850Z
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SUMMARY:Los Poblanos Spring Farm Tour & Lavender Preview
DESCRIPTION:Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm is one of New Mexico's crown jewels — a 25-acre working lavender farm set along the Rio Grande\, housed in a 1930s Pueblo Revival estate. \nIn May\, the lavender fields are just weeks away from peak bloom. Spring tours wind through the lavender rows\, herb gardens\, and historic farm buildings\, with the Sandia Mountains framing every view to the east. \nThe farm shop is stocked with freshly harvested lavender products — soaps\, culinary lavender\, linen sprays\, and their beloved lavender shortbread. The on-site La Merienda restaurant offers a spring farm brunch worth planning your whole morning around. \nJune is the main lavender harvest season — but May is when the farm is lush\, uncrowded\, and at its most photogenic. Santuario Grande guests are just a short drive from one of the most beautiful places in New Mexico.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/los-poblanos-spring-farm-tour-lavender-preview-3/
LOCATION:Los Poblanos Spring Farm\, 4803 Rio Grande Blvd NW\, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque\, NM\, 87107\, US
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260525T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260525T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T185913Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Weekend — Open Space Morning Hike
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Day weekend in Albuquerque means one thing for outdoor enthusiasts: the trails are magical in the early morning before the heat sets in. The Sandia Foothills Open Space offers miles of maintained trails with panoramic views of the Rio Grande Valley and the West Mesa. \nThe trail system winds through high desert landscape dotted with cholla cactus\, prickly pear in bloom\, and desert wildflowers. Early morning hikers are rewarded with cottontail rabbits\, coyotes\, and the occasional roadrunner. \nThe Sandia Mountains rise dramatically behind you — their pink granite faces are iconic in morning light\, and they are at their greenest and most welcoming in late spring. \nGrab an early breakfast and hit the trailhead before 8am to beat the holiday weekend crowds.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/memorial-day-weekend-open-space-morning-hike-3/
LOCATION:Open Space Morning Hike\, Juan Tabo Picnic Area\, Tramway Blvd NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87122\, US
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260607T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
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SUMMARY:Los Poblanos Lavender Farm — Sunday Morning Walk
DESCRIPTION:June is lavender season at Los Poblanos — and early Sunday morning is the absolute best time to experience it. Before the crowds arrive\, the fields are hushed\, the light is golden\, and the scent of thousands of blooming lavender plants drifts across the entire farm. \nThe lavender fields stretch toward the Rio Grande bosque\, framed by the Sandia Mountains to the east. Bees work every bloom. The air smells extraordinary. \nSelf-guided morning walks are free during bloom season. The farm shop opens at 9am with fresh-cut lavender\, lavender honey\, and their famous personal care products. The on-site cafe opens for breakfast and the lavender latte is worth the trip on its own. \nSantuario Grande guests — this is your Sunday morning. You are 10 minutes away from one of the most photographed places in New Mexico.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/los-poblanos-lavender-farm-sunday-morning-walk-3/
LOCATION:Los Poblanos Lavender\, 4803 Rio Grande Blvd NW\, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque\, NM\, 87107\, US
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260608T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260608T083000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T141843Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Yoga at Los Poblanos — Wellness Yurt Sessions (June week 3)
DESCRIPTION:Start your summer morning in one of Albuquerque’s most beautiful settings: the lavender fields and cottonwood groves of Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm. June sessions are especially magical — lavender in full bloom\, birds in full chorus\, and the morning air still cool before the heat arrives. \nAll levels welcome. Classes are small\, peaceful\, and genuinely restorative.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/morning-yoga-at-los-poblanos-wellness-yurt-sessions-june-week-3/
LOCATION:Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm\, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque\, NM
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Things To Do,Yoga & Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260609T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
CREATED:20260415T113635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T142140Z
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SUMMARY:Bosque Trail Walk — Rio Grande Nature Center (June week 3)
DESCRIPTION:June mornings on the Rio Grande bosque trail are lush and alive — cottonwoods in full green canopy\, the river running strong\, and birdsong at its most varied of the year. Go early before the summer heat arrives. \nSantuario Grande guests: pack water\, bring binoculars\, arrive by 7am for the best wildlife sightings.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/bosque-trail-walk-rio-grande-nature-center-june-week-3/
LOCATION:Bosque Brewing Co.\, Albuquerque\, NM
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260614T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260614T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
CREATED:20260415T190037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T190037Z
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SUMMARY:Bosque Morning Bike Ride — Rio Grande Trail
DESCRIPTION:The Paseo del Bosque Trail is 16 miles of paved path running the length of Albuquerque through the Rio Grande bosque — the largest cottonwood forest in the United States. On a Sunday morning in June\, before the day heats up\, it is one of the best bike rides in the entire Southwest. \nThe trail winds through cathedral-like corridors of towering cottonwood trees\, their summer canopy filtering sunlight into dancing patterns. The Rio Grande runs alongside. Roadrunners dart across the path. Great blue herons stand motionless in the shallows. \nBike rentals are available at several locations near the trail. Most riders do a 2-4 hour out-and-back\, stopping at the Albuquerque BioPark or Old Town for coffee. \nBring water — it is New Mexico\, and even morning in June is warm.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/bosque-morning-bike-ride-rio-grande-trail-3/
LOCATION:Bosque Morning Bike\, Alameda Blvd NW & Rio Grande Blvd NW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87114\, US
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260618T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
CREATED:20260415T190044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T190044Z
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SUMMARY:Rio Grande Sunset Kayak Tour
DESCRIPTION:Paddling the Rio Grande at sunset is one of those bucket-list New Mexico experiences that most visitors never think to do — which makes it even more special when you are out on the water and realize you have the river almost entirely to yourself. \nGuided sunset kayak tours launch from the Angostura reach north of Albuquerque. As the sun drops toward the West Mesa volcanoes\, the water turns shades of copper and gold. Great blue herons lift off from the banks. Bats begin their evening emergence. The Sandia Mountains glow pink in alpenglow. \nTours are guided and suitable for beginners — no experience required. All equipment is provided. \nBook in advance — these tours sell out in summer. Santuario Grande guests are just minutes from the launch point.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/rio-grande-sunset-kayak-tour-3/
LOCATION:Rio Grande Sunset Kayak\, Alameda Bridge\, Corrales Rd NW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87114\, US
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260621T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260621T090000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
CREATED:20260415T190108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T190108Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Sunrise — Petroglyph National Monument
DESCRIPTION:The summer solstice sunrise at Petroglyph National Monument is one of the most quietly powerful experiences New Mexico offers — and almost nobody does it. \nPetroglyph National Monument preserves over 24\,000 ancient images carved into volcanic basalt boulders by ancestral Pueblo peoples over the past 700 years. Archaeological evidence suggests many petroglyphs are aligned with solstice solar events\, making this morning particularly meaningful. \nArriving before dawn\, the escarpment is eerily beautiful in the pre-light. As the sun crests the Sandia Mountains\, light strikes the petroglyphs and the volcanic rock comes alive with texture and detail that daylight flattens completely. \nBring a light jacket — mornings are cool even in June. No crowds\, no noise\, no admission fee at that hour. Just you\, 700 years of human mark-making\, and the longest day of the year.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/summer-solstice-sunrise-petroglyph-national-monument-3/
LOCATION:Petroglyph National Monument\, Albuquerque\, NM
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260705T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260705T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
CREATED:20260415T190159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T190159Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth of July Weekend Wind-Down — Bosque Picnic & Trail
DESCRIPTION:After the fireworks\, the crowds\, and the celebrations of the Fourth\, Sunday morning in the bosque is the perfect reset. The Paseo del Bosque trail is quiet\, the cottonwood canopy is in full summer green\, and the Rio Grande rolls by at an easy pace. \nPack a blanket and a breakfast spread — breakfast burritos\, fresh fruit\, cold brew — and find a clearing under the cottonwoods. The Sunday after the Fourth is one of the least-crowded mornings on the trail. \nFor those who want to move\, the trail extends north toward Corrales and south toward Old Town\, offering a gentle 2-4 mile walk through one of the most beautiful urban nature corridors in America. \nThis is what Albuquerque looks like when it is at rest.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/fourth-of-july-weekend-wind-down-bosque-picnic-trail-3/
LOCATION:Fourth of July Weekend Wind-Down\, Alameda Blvd NW & Rio Grande Blvd NW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87114\, US
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260716T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260716T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
CREATED:20260415T190238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T190238Z
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SUMMARY:Twilight Trail Run — Sandia Foothills Open Space
DESCRIPTION:In July\, Albuquerque trail runners know the secret: skip the midday heat and hit the Sandia Foothills at twilight\, when the temperature drops 15 degrees in an hour and the mountains behind you turn every shade of purple and gold. \nThe Foothills Open Space trail system offers miles of well-marked dirt trails with unobstructed views of the Rio Grande valley. At twilight in July\, those views become something else entirely — city lights begin to emerge below while the sky shifts through a full spectrum performance. \nBring a headlamp for the return trip. Water is essential — even evening runs in July warrant a full bottle. \nThis is the best 90 minutes you will spend outdoors all week.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/twilight-trail-run-sandia-foothills-open-space-3/
LOCATION:Sandia Foothills Open Space\, Juan Tabo Blvd NE & Simms Park Rd\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87111\, US
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260719T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
CREATED:20260415T002255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T011027Z
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SUMMARY:Summerfest at Sandia Peak
DESCRIPTION:Ride the world’s longest aerial tramway to 10\,378 feet and step into a different world. Summerfest at Sandia Peak transforms the mountain summit into a weekend festival with live music\, food\, and cool mountain air that feels like a gift after the summer heat below.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/summerfest-at-sandia-peak/
LOCATION:Sandia Peak Tramway\, 30 Tramway Rd NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87122\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
CREATED:20260415T190311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T190311Z
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SUMMARY:Rio Grande Nature Center Night Hike — Summer Stars
DESCRIPTION:New Mexico boasts some of the darkest skies in the contiguous United States\, and the Rio Grande Nature Center offers a rare opportunity to experience that darkness just minutes from the city. \nThursday evening summer star hikes depart at dusk and follow the bosque trails to open-sky viewing areas along the river. As your eyes adjust\, the Milky Way emerges overhead in a dense band of light that most city dwellers have simply never seen. \nNaturalist guides provide naked-eye constellation tours and point out planets\, satellites\, and seasonal meteor shower activity. The sound of the river and the bosque nightlife — owls\, frogs\, nighthawks — adds a sensory dimension unlike any observatory visit. \nBring a red-light headlamp\, light layers\, and insect repellent. Groups are small — reserve your spot in advance.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/rio-grande-nature-center-night-hike-summer-stars-3/
LOCATION:Rio Grande Nature Center\, Albuquerque\, NM
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260730T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260730T230000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
CREATED:20260415T190351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T190351Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing Night at Petroglyph National Monument
DESCRIPTION:Petroglyph National Monument sits on the western edge of Albuquerque where city lights thin out and the sky begins to open up. On a clear summer night\, the volcanic escarpment becomes one of the most atmospheric stargazing locations accessible to visitors. \nThe volcanic basalt boulders — the same rocks that carry 24\,000 petroglyphs carved over seven centuries — become dramatic silhouettes against a star-filled sky. The Milky Way arches overhead. The summer triangle hangs nearly at zenith. \nBoca Negra Canyon and Rinconada Canyon are both accessible in the late evening. Bring a red light headlamp\, water\, and a blanket or low chair. \nThe combination of ancient human mark-making underfoot and the vast cosmos overhead creates a perspective shift that is hard to articulate but easy to feel.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/stargazing-night-at-petroglyph-national-monument-3/
LOCATION:Petroglyph National Monument\, Albuquerque\, NM
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261002T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261002T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
CREATED:20260415T002321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T011135Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Balloons Aloft Community Flight
DESCRIPTION:One of Balloon Fiesta’s most beloved traditions: the Balloons Aloft Community Flight. Watch balloons inflate just feet away\, crew members work in choreographed chaos\, and pilots greet the crowd before lifting off into the blue New Mexico morning.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-balloons-aloft-community-flight/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T063000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
CREATED:20260414T173102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173102Z
UID:10000257-1791005400-1791009000@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 1 — Dawn Patrol 🌅
DESCRIPTION:The most magical way to start Balloon Fiesta. While the rest of the world sleeps\, a select group of specially equipped pilots launch their balloons into the pre-dawn darkness — glowing like giant fireflies against the New Mexico night sky. Gates open at 4:30 AM. Dress warm — it’s crisp and beautiful. Worth every early morning minute.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-1-dawn-patrol-%f0%9f%8c%85/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T083000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
CREATED:20260414T173127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173127Z
UID:10000263-1791005400-1791707400@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Pilot Meet & Greet on the Field
DESCRIPTION:One of the rarest opportunities in aviation — walk right up to pilots from 50+ countries\, ask questions\, touch the balloons\, and watch the inflation process from just feet away. Balloon Fiesta is one of the only aviation events on Earth where the public can walk among the aircraft. Take full advantage of it.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-pilot-meet-greet-on-the-field/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
CREATED:20260415T002328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T011138Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Ride in a Hot Air Balloon 🎈
DESCRIPTION:There is nothing quite like floating above Albuquerque at sunrise in a hot air balloon. The Balloon Fiesta Ride Experience lets you drift over the Rio Grande\, the Sandia Mountains\, and hundreds of balloons below you. \nBook early — flights sell out fast. Sunrise launches with champagne landings. A once-in-a-lifetime moment.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-ride-in-a-hot-air-balloon-%f0%9f%8e%88/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Adventure,Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
CREATED:20260414T173059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173059Z
UID:10000255-1791007200-1791756000@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® 2026
DESCRIPTION:The world’s most photographed event and one of the greatest spectacles on Earth. Over 500 hot air balloons fill the Albuquerque sky during this iconic 9-day festival. Special Shape Rodeo\, Dawn Patrol\, Mass Ascension\, evening Balloon Glow — pure magic. Theme: ‘The Scenic Route.’ Book your stay NOW — accommodations sell out months in advance!
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/exxonmobil-albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta-2026/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
CREATED:20260414T173112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173112Z
UID:10000258-1791009000-1791025200@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 1 — Morning Glow & Mass Ascension (Opening Day!) 🎈
DESCRIPTION:Opening Day of the world’s largest balloon festival! The Morning Glow lights up the field as hundreds of balloons inflate and glow simultaneously\, followed immediately by the breathtaking Opening Mass Ascension — 500+ balloons lifting into the iconic New Mexico blue sky at once. The crowd energy on Opening Day is unlike anything else. Arrive by 4:30 AM to get the full experience. Book your Santuario Grande stay NOW — this is peak week.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-1-morning-glow-mass-ascension-opening-day-%f0%9f%8e%88/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
CREATED:20260414T173113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173113Z
UID:10000259-1791048600-1791063000@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 1 — Balloon Glow & Fireworks Evening 🎆
DESCRIPTION:As the sun sets on Opening Day\, the field transforms into something truly spectacular — hundreds of balloons tether to the ground\, burners firing in unison\, turning each envelope into a glowing lantern. The Balloon Glow on Opening Day typically has the largest number of balloons of any evening event. Fireworks cap the night. Evening gates open at 3:00 PM.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-1-balloon-glow-fireworks-evening-%f0%9f%8e%86/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T063000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
CREATED:20260414T173129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173129Z
UID:10000265-1791091800-1791095400@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 2 — Dawn Patrol 🌅
DESCRIPTION:Day 2 brings another magical pre-dawn launch — select pilots navigate by the glow of their burners as the rest of the field sleeps. Gates open 4:30 AM. Coffee and hot chocolate available on-site. Bring layers — mornings at the field are cold and glorious.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-2-dawn-patrol-%f0%9f%8c%85/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
CREATED:20260414T173131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173131Z
UID:10000266-1791095400-1791111600@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 2 — Mass Ascension Sunday 🎈
DESCRIPTION:The second Mass Ascension of Balloon Fiesta — all 500+ registered balloons launch from the 78-acre field in a two-hour spectacular. Walk among the balloons as they inflate\, chat with pilots from around the world\, and watch hundreds of colorful envelopes lift skyward. One of the most photographed moments on Earth.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-2-mass-ascension-sunday-%f0%9f%8e%88/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
CREATED:20260414T173132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173132Z
UID:10000267-1791126000-1791136800@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 2 — America's Challenge Gas Balloon Race Launch 🏆
DESCRIPTION:One of the most unique competitions in ballooning — pilots in gas-filled balloons launch for a long-distance race that could take them hundreds or thousands of miles across North America. The last balloon to land wins. Watch the dramatic launch from Balloon Fiesta Park as these graceful craft drift silently into the New Mexico sky.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-2-americas-challenge-gas-balloon-race-launch-%f0%9f%8f%86/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261005T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261005T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
CREATED:20260414T173143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173143Z
UID:10000269-1791178200-1791198000@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 3 — Monday Morning Mass Ascension 🎈
DESCRIPTION:Weekday Fiesta mornings are a local secret — smaller crowds\, more intimate access to pilots and balloons\, and the same breathtaking mass launch into the New Mexico sky. Monday’s session runs morning only (no evening session). Gates open at 4:30 AM. A great option for guests who want the full experience without peak weekend crowds.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-3-monday-morning-mass-ascension-%f0%9f%8e%88/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261005T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261005T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
CREATED:20260414T173144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173144Z
UID:10000270-1791183600-1791194400@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 3 — Competition Events: Balloon Fiesta Hold 'Em & Ring the Pole
DESCRIPTION:Watch the world’s best balloon pilots compete in precision flying challenges — Balloon Fiesta Hold ‘Em (dropping a marker as close to a target as possible)\, and Ring the Pole (threading a line through a small target ring at altitude). These competitions showcase the incredible skill and accuracy of competitive balloon pilots.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-3-competition-events-balloon-fiesta-hold-em-ring-the-pole/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261006T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261006T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
CREATED:20260414T173146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173146Z
UID:10000271-1791264600-1791284400@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 4 — Tuesday Morning Mass Ascension 🎈
DESCRIPTION:Another gorgeous weekday morning launch — Tuesday mornings at Balloon Fiesta are a photographer’s dream. Fewer visitors mean more room to roam the field and get close to the balloons. Morning session only. Gates open 4:30 AM.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-4-tuesday-morning-mass-ascension-%f0%9f%8e%88/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T063000
DTSTAMP:20260420T072140
CREATED:20260414T173159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173159Z
UID:10000274-1791351000-1791354600@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 5 — Dawn Patrol 🌅
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday brings the third Dawn Patrol of Balloon Fiesta — the pre-dawn glow of select balloons lighting up before sunrise. One of the most peaceful and beautiful moments of the entire festival. Gates 4:30 AM.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-5-dawn-patrol-%f0%9f%8c%85/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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