BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - albuquerque-nm BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summertime in Old Town - Live Music Series DTSTART:20260724T060000Z DTEND:20260726T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T095130Z UID:851@albuquerqueoldtown.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Old Town is the place to be during the summer! Whether it's th e rhythm of flamenco\, the strum of a guitar\, or lively dancing\, there's always something exciting happening. Wander through beautiful plazas\, sa vor delicious food\, explore unique local shops\, and soak in live music a t the gazebo. Best of all\, enjoy free entertainment every weekend\, perfe ct for making unforgettable memories.\n\nThank you for spending your summe r days in the heart of the City listening to local talent! Stay tuned for more information on the 2026 Summertime in Old Town summer concert series. \n\nJune\nFriday\, June 12 - Sunday\, June 14 - Summertime in Old Town - 7 - 9 p.m. (Friday & Saturday)\, 1 - 3 p.m. (Sun)\nFriday\, June 19 - Sunda y\, June 21 - Summertime in Old Town - 7 - 9 p.m. (Friday & Saturday)\, 1 - 3 p.m. (Sun)\nFriday\, June 26 - Sunday\, June 28 - Summertime in Old To wn - 7 - 9 p.m. (Friday & Saturday)\, 1 - 3 p.m. (Sun)\n\nJuly\nFriday\, J uly 3 - Sunday\, July 5 - Summertime in Old Town - 7 - 9 p.m. (Friday & Sa turday)\, 1 - 3 p.m. (Sun)\nFriday\, July 10 - Sunday\, July 12 - Summerti me in Old Town - 7 - 9 p.m. (Friday & Saturday)\, 1 - 3 p.m. (Sun)\nFriday \, July 17 - Sunday\, July 19 - Summertime in Old Town - 7 - 9 p.m. (Frida y & Saturday)\, 1 - 3 p.m. (Sun)\nFriday\, July 24 - Sunday\, July 26 - Su mmertime in Old Town - 7 - 9 p.m. (Friday & Saturday)\, 1 - 3 p.m. (Sun) LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T095130Z LOCATION:Old Town Albuquerque\, 200 N Plaza St NW\, Albuquerque\, New Mexi co\, 87104\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Old Town Albuquerque X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.albuquerqueoldtown.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Week in Old Town DTSTART:20261001T180000Z DTEND:20261011T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T095130Z UID:856@albuquerqueoldtown.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Balloon Fiesta Week in Old Town\nEntertaining the masses with live\, local music after the morning balloon launch.\n\nBalloon Fiesta Wee k in Old Town | Thursday\, October 1 through Sunday\, October 11\, 2026 Hi storic Old Town! \nHistoric Old Town will be full of live music daily fr om noon to 4 p.m. during Balloon Fiesta Week in Old Town. The Gazebo will feature local\, cultural performances daily showcasing our City's talent.  \nFor more information about the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiest a visit\, www.balloonfiesta.com.\nEntertainment Schedule \nStay tuned fo r more details!\n \nKeep it Local\nShop 'til you drop! Support local and enjoy more than 80 local businesses while in Old Town for everything from beautiful paintings and jewelry to souvenirs\, salsa\, and much more. Vi sit shops\, restaurants and galleries while in Historic Old Town. Stroll t hrough plazas and get one-of-a-kind gifts\, souvenirs\, and more. \nWhen you get hungry\, make a reservation or grab a quick bite to eat at eaterie s like Antiquity Restaurant\, Blackbird Coffee House\, Church Street Ca fé\, Flying Roadrunner Bakery\, Gobble This\, High Noon Restaurant and Saloon\, Old Town Café\, Old Town Pizza Parlor\, Outpost 1706 Brewhou se\, Raven Blues Coffeehouse Café\, The Taproom at Old Town\, Tiny Gro cer ABQ and more! LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T095130Z LOCATION:Old Town Albuquerque\, Old Town Albuquerque\, Albuquerque\, 87104 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Old Town Albuquerque X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.albuquerqueoldtown.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dia de los Muertos in Old Town - 2026 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109 DTSTAMP:20260720T095130Z UID:855@albuquerqueoldtown.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! Oct 30th - Nov 8th\n\n\n\nOld Town will be cele brating the 4th Annual Dia de los Muertos celebration in Old Town in 2026! Stay tuned for a full schedule\nThe Feel: Imagine strolling through Old T own in the week leading up to Día de los Muertos (October 24 to November 2\, 2025). Music drifts from patios while laughter and conversation spill into the streets. Shops and plazas glow with orange and yellow marigolds\, more than 30\,000 hand-crafted flowers strung together as the Marigold Mi le. Hidden patios and courtyards open to reveal ofrendas alive with color\ , calaveras\, photos\, and offerings that celebrate lives well lived.\nFro m within San Felipe de Neri\, the first drumbeats of the Matachines echo o utward. Their dance bursts into the plaza\, part devotion\, part fiesta\, carrying with it centuries of New Mexican tradition and joy. The crowd joi ns in the rhythm as the plaza fills with movement\, music\, and color.\nAs night falls\, a candlelight procession winds through Old Town\, filling t he streets with hundreds of flickering flames. Globitos\, small hot air ba lloons lit from within\, rise and shimmer\, adding their own bursts of lig ht and color to the night. At Plaza de los Recuerdos\, families gather amo ng more than 40 community-built ofrendas as a curandero offers a blessing\ , weaving together prayer\, memory\, and celebration.\nEverywhere you turn \, you are greeted by symbols of life and remembrance: a towering Catrina sculpture and a glowing Tree of Life\, standing proudly as tributes to con nection across generations.\nThis journey through Old Town offers more tha n just sights\, it is an immersive experience that brings the rich traditi ons of Día de los Muertos to life.\nAbout Día de los Muertos\nDía de lo s Muertos\, or Day of the Dead\, is a vibrant Mexican celebration with roo ts in ancient Aztec traditions and Spanish customs. Originating over 3\,00 0 years ago\, the Aztecs honored the deceased with rituals and offerings. In Medieval Europe\, Spain had its own traditions guiding souls back to th e living. These practices fused in Mexico\, leading to a festival with alt ars and offerings inviting the departed to visit.\nWhile the celebration a ligns with All Saints and All Souls Day from the Catholic calendar\, it’ s now recognized worldwide\, each region adding its unique touch.\nKey ele ments include altars filled with favorite foods\, photos\, flowers\, and o ther offerings to welcome the spirits. Marigolds\, particularly their oran ge and yellow petals\, are essential as they’re believed to warm and gui de souls. The scent of marigolds and copal incense further paves a sensory path for the departed. UNESCO celebrated this rich tradition in 2008 by n aming it an INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF HUMANITY.\nThe iconic calavera s (skulls)\, especially the satirical designs by Jose Guadalupe Posada in the early 1900s\, symbolize both death and celebration. The ofrenda\, a te mporary altar\, showcases the four elements: water for drinking\, papel pi cado banners for wind\, food for earth\, and candles\, representing fire\, to guide the spirits.\nNew Mexico proudly embraces a deep-rooted cultural blend of Spanish\, Mexican\, and Native histories. This unique fusion is evident in its Dia de Los Muertos celebrations\, which integrate the Catho lic observances of All Souls Day and All Saints Day. Annual parades\, the Matachines dance\, nightly Mass\, and traditional Dia de los Muertos festi vities all showcase New Mexico as a vibrant cultural amalgamation.\nThis i s why we celebrate Dia de los Muertos (the day of the dead) in Old Town Al buquerque. Old Town Albuquerque has long been the community and cultural h eart of the City and of the Southwest. We invite you to join in our celebr ation and remembrance of life. LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T095130Z LOCATION:Old Town Albuquerque\, 200 N Plaza St NW\, Albuquerque\, New Mexi co\, 87104\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Old Town Albuquerque X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.albuquerqueoldtown.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Old Town Holiday Stroll 2026 DTSTART:20261205T000000Z DTEND:20261205T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T095130Z UID:857@albuquerqueoldtown.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Old Town Holiday Stroll | Friday\, December 4\, 2026 | 5-9 p.m . \nJoin the City of Albuquerque for the kick-off of the holiday season. Be entertained by local performers that fill the streets as you check off your holiday shopping list. Bring the family to discover new stores\, visi t familiar staples\, and continue the tradition in the beautifully illumin ated heart of Albuquerque.\nLighting of the Tree\nThe City of Albuquerque is dedicated to continuing the Old Town tradition of the lighting of a tre e in Plaza Don Luis. A 30-foot sequoia replica tree will be erected and de corated so the community can carry on this time honored celebration. Bring family and loved ones to Historic Old Town to experience the tradition. T he lighting ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. and end with a countdown to a ch eerful and bright display. Entertainment will follow in Plaza Don Luis\, o n the Gazebo\, and throughout plazas in the area. \n\nEntertainment \nSi p hot chocolate and enjoy live entertainment throughout Old Town and on th e Gazebo as local choirs and performers bring holiday cheer to your stroll ing experience. \nGazebo     \nTBD   \nPlaza Don Luis     \n6 pm - Tree Lighting Ceremony     \nGetting There\nIn order to ensure the safety of all shoppers\, the following streets will be closed Friday\, Dec ember 5 in Old Town starting at 2:30 p.m. and will last until approximatel y 10 p.m. Please plan accordingly and arrive early. Be aware of and obey a ll posted street parking signs. \n\nRomero St. will be closed from Old To wn Rd. to Rio Grande/Mountain Rd.\nSan Felipe St. will be closed from Old Town Rd. to Mountain Rd.\nNorth Plaza St. and South Plaza St. will be clos ed.\nChurch St. and Charlevoix St. will be closed.\nParking around Plaza V ieja and Plaza Don Luis will not be permitted starting at noon.\nOld Town Rd. will be closed from Romero St. to San Felipe St.\n\nFree parking will be available in the Albuquerque Museum lot as well as the surrounding side streets. Please follow all traffic laws and do not block any businesses o r homes in the area. \nTransportation to the event will also be available for free with ABQ Ride bus service on Route 66 or by parking at the follo wing ART locations: \n\nRoute 777 from Singing Arrow Community Center to Old Town\nRoute 766 from Uptown Transit Center to Old Town\nRoute 766 from Central and Unser Transit Center to Old Town\n\nPlan your bus route by us ing the Transit App or Google Maps.\nStroll\, Shop & Eat Local \n\nStrol l over to the Albuquerque Museum as they stay open late until 7 pm for t he annual Old Town Holiday Stroll. Make a holiday-inspired work of art\, l isten to live music\, and tour the Museum galleries. Shop the Museum Store for all of your holiday gift needs.\nDuring renovations\,  the New Mexi co Museum of Natural History and Science will be bringing the festivities outdoors! From 5-9 pm\, enjoy light-up dinosaurs and a holiday pop-up sho p with candy canes\, Christmas ornaments\, and other festive must-haves. T he mobile exhibition\, New Mexico Rocks!\, will be on display and illumina ted for the holidays. Join the party along Mountain Road across from Tigue x Park. Make sure take the time to stargaze from the Observatory (weather permitting) and get photos with the roaring Bisti Beast\, Bonita!\nExplora Science Center & Children's Museum will be open with free admission unti l 9 p.m. All shoppers will receive 10% off for stopping by. Enjoy activity stations including Make Your Own Popsicle Stick Reindeer & Holiday Christ mas Trees\, Decorate your Own Snowman Station\, Holiday Wish Wall \, Snowf lake Chromatography\, Marshmallow Engineering\, and Van De Graaff Demonstr ations. \nShop local from dozens of unique shops to get all of your holid ay shopping. Be sure to visit your favorite Old Town merchants in their s hops\, boutiques and galleries. Grab food or make a reservation at a vari ety of eateries around Historic Old Town and ask about holiday specials.  \nEvent Details \nOld Town Holiday Stroll is free for the public to atten d and is a rain or shine event. Well behaved\, leashed pets are welcome. LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T095130Z LOCATION:Old Town Albuquerque\, Old Town Albuquerque\, Albuquerque\, 87104 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Old Town Albuquerque X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.albuquerqueoldtown.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Old Town Cookie Crawl 2026 DTSTART:20261212T180000Z DTEND:20261213T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T095130Z UID:854@albuquerqueoldtown.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Sat & Sun\, December 13th & 14th11 am – 4 pm\, or until cook ies run out\n\n\n\nBack by popular demand\, Old Town Cookie Crawl 2026!\n\ n\n\nGet ready to for this jolly event to be taken to the next level! What to look forward to:- Old Town Collectible Cookie Tin designed by a local artist!- Many more merchants participating!- If it were even possible\, ev en more holiday cheer!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[caption id="attachment_17976" align=" alignnone" width="1153"] Old Town Cookie Crawl[/caption] LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T095130Z LOCATION:Old Town Albuquerque\, Old Town Albuquerque\, Albuquerque\, 87104 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Old Town Albuquerque X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.albuquerqueoldtown.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR