Community Calendar

Find Your Next Volunteer Opportunity!

Looking for ways to give back this holiday season and beyond? Join the City of Albuquerque’s Office of Civic Engagement for another fun and interactive Volunteer Fest!

Connect with City departments and local nonprofits to discover volunteer opportunities, meet community organizations, and find ways to make a difference in Albuquerque.

The event will also feature interactive workshops and another live recording of The ABQ Accent Podcast!

Whether you’re a new volunteer, an experienced volunteer, or a volunteer coordinator looking to connect with the community, there’s something for everyone.

Save the date — we can’t wait to see YOU at Volunteer Fest!

Questions? Please contact mariah@cabq.gov or rmhernandez@cabq.gov.

Celebrate Bold Optimism during the Women's Leadership Luncheon & Summit returns with a bold full-day conference. Featuring inspiring keynotes, insightful breakout sessions, and valuable networking, this event is an unparalleled opportunity for entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, and changemakers to learn and connect directly with Women Leaders from throughout New Mexico and beyond.

Whether you're scaling a business, driving change in your community, or just looking for your next spark—this event is your space to grow, lead, and belong.

Albuquerque Event Aims to Raise Awareness for Rare Lung Disease
Albuquerque to Hosting Second Annual‑5K Run/Walk Honoring New Mexico’s PH Warriors.
Albuquerque, NM — On, Saturday, October 17, 2026, the UNM North Golf Course will become a place of hope, healing, and heartfelt connection as the PHenomenal Hope Run/Walk New Mexico welcomes patients, families, and supporters for its second annual event.
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a rare lung disease that quietly reshapes lives. For those diagnosed, every breath can feel like a battle — but no one should face that battle alone. This event invites the community to walk beside PH patients, celebrate their courage, and help raise funds for the support and research they urgently need.
Beginning at 10:00 AM, with registration at 9:00 AM, the day will offer more than a run or walk. A special PH Warrior Tent will provide a comforting space for patients to rest and share their journeys. Families can enjoy refreshments, activities, and opportunities to learn how PH affects loved ones across New Mexico and beyond.
Team PHenomenal Hope, the national nonprofit partner behind the event, continues its mission to amplify patient voices and expand awareness of this life-altering disease.
Join the movement or support from afar at phwalknm.org

VSS' Open House is a free, family-friendly community event that brings together local artists, vendors, businesses, community partners, and supporters for a day of live music, food and beverages, a community ofrenda, costume contest, silence auction, VSS site tours, and more.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, making this annual gathering especially meaningful for VSS. It is a time to raise awareness about domestic violence, honor survivors, remember those whose lives have been impacted or lost to violence, and strengthen the community connections that help survivors know they are not alone.

Our Annual Open House & Fall FUNdraiser is one of the ways we bring that awareness home to our community. By opening our doors, we have the opportunity to introduce more people to VSS, share information about our services, connect with community partners, celebrate the strength of survivors, and raise critical funds to support the individuals and families we serve throughout Central New Mexico.

Raptors and Reptiles and Mammals, Oh My! is more than a celebration of past accomplishments. It is opening the door to our future. We are undertaking an exciting facility expansion that will dramatically increase our ability to care for and educate about New Mexico’s wildlife. Come learn about the impact your donations have had over the years and how you can contribute to the dreams we dare to dream.

Your event ticket includes these activities, all set in the beautiful Club at Las Campanas!
Drinks and appetizers
Music by The Jazz Battery
Paddle raises
Challenge match
Silent auction featuring:
Fun experiences and packages
Behind-the-scenes visits to NMWC
Original art pieces and more!

Attendees select a beautiful, handcrafted bowl made by NM ceramic artists and enjoy a bowl of soup, bread and desserts lunch donated by local restaurants. All proceeds go to Storehouse NM, a regional food bank to combat hunger in our community.

Please join us for Wine, Women & Shoes - Heels for Hearing presented by Sandia Resort & Casino Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Sandia Resort & Casino.

Join us for Wine Tasting, Designer Pop-Up Shops, Charming Shoe Guys, Key to the Closet, Wall of Wine & Spirits, a Glamorous Fashion Show and more!

All proceeds will benefit the life changing programs that ONLY PEI offers. Your support will give the gift of hearing and speaking, opening up endless possibilities for New Mexico’s deaf and hard of hearing.

Spending a winter day creating arts and crafts projects is the aim of the annual Community Arts Party! This free event at Socorro Community Center, the Finley Gym, brings together all ages.

According to PAS Director Dana Chavez, the Community Arts Party is a great way for the university to connect with the Socorro community, and she looks forward to the interactions between students, faculty members and arts enthusiasts.

“We’re looking forward to engaging with crafters of all ages,” she said. “We encourage entire families to attend and get involved with the projects. It’s free and it’s fun.”

"This year we are hoping to add a few STEM focused projects! So, if you have a project you would like to present please contact us at pas@nmt.edu."

Hands-on Arts workshops usually included: pinback buttons, Mr. Squiggly color pages, cork boats, cornhusk dolls, decoupage jars, dream catchers, flower fairies, magnets, mono prints, ojos, sand art, scratch art, swirling colors, tile painting, treasure boxes, valentines, whimsical wire wonders, koinobori, tie dye and more.

Volunteers also are always needed and welcome at the event. People to run a project, helpers and set-up the day before and clean-up at the end of day, and trucks to move supplies. Please email pas@nmt.edu if you can help.