Mother’s Day in Old Town
May 12 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
This free event celebrates Mom on her special day in Old Town and features food, shopping, music and more. Eat, dance, and enjoy time with the family in Historic Old Town!
Gazebo Entertainment Schedule
- 1 p.m. – Nathaniel Krantz– Country
- 2:45 p.m. – Baila! Baila!– Traditional Mexican Folk Dance
- 3:30 p.m. – Picoso- Latin Variety
Food
Enjoy a bite to eat from local food trucks. Grab some barbeque from Craft Q BBQ, Desi street food from Tikka Spice, or a salad from Pack’n Bowlz. Favorite Old Town restaurants will be serving signature plates and running specials.
Shopping
Treat Mom to the perfect gift! Old Town Merchants will have booths around the Gazebo, selling everything from soaps and candles to jewelry and art. Visit all the booths before making your way through the rest of Old Town to stop by your favorite shops and discover new ones.
Activities
Enjoy free kids’ activities such as a 25-foot climbing wall, presented by the City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation Department, and free face painting.
Add another member to the family with pet adoptions sponsored by the City of Albuquerque Department of Animal Welfare. All adoption fees will be waived and each adoption will include spay/neuter, microchip, required vaccinations, and one free initial vet visit. For dogs, you will also receive one free dog training class.
Getting There
Streets in and around Historic Old Town will be closed to traffic for the Mother’s Day festivities. Plan accordingly and be respectful of residents and posted parking signs in the area. Free parking will be available at the Albuquerque Museum.
Event Details
Mother’s Day in Old Town is a rain or shine event. Well behaved pets on a leash are welcome.
Opportunities for vending at Old Town events are reserved for Old Town Merchants.
