Open/Switch Enrollment for APS Employees is October 1 through 16
Albuquerque Public Schools
2025-2026
Events from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
School Registration Documents
2400 Wellesley Drive NE #100 Albuquerque, NM 87107
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
The McKinney-Vento Program will be at the Dept. of Health to assist with immunizations, in-state birth certificates, and a notary on site if needing documents notarized.
Albuquerque Public Schools State of the District
3315 Louisiana Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Attend or live stream the 2025 State of the District.
Youth and Family Housing Resource Fair
1730 University Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness and Albuquerque Public Schools Present the Youth and Family Housing Resource Fair.
Cleveland Middle School Blood Drive
6910 Natalie Ave. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110
Friday, September 26, 2025, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sponsored by Cleveland Middle School's National Honor Society and Student Leadership groups.
School Choice Fair
3315 Louisiana Boulevard NE Albuquerque, NM 87110
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Join Albuquerque Public Schools and the Office of Innovation and School Choice for a public showcase of magnet schools, schools of choice, and innovative school pathways.
APS McKinney-Vento Program Drop-In Center
1730 University Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Exploring the world of renters' rights and obligations.
Drive Out Hunger
3315 Louisiana Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
APS Activities Presents Drive Out Hunger, benefitting the McKinney-Vento Program.
Metro Area Immunization Clinic
3315 Louisiana Blvd. NE Albuquerque NM 87110
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Metro Area Immunization Clinic. Includes all school required immunizations.
Hope and Play
1730 University Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Albuquerque Public Schools Alphabet Alley Family Partnerships and Hope Forward Therapy invite our children, youth, and their families experiencing homelessness or involved with the child welfare agency to join.
KANW Radio Broadcasting Class: Jan. 5-31, 2026
This is a virtual event.
Monday, January 5, 2026
The class is available at no cost to APS high school students. It is a special opportunity for students interested in radio and television broadcasting, media and journalism, and podcasting.
Financial Literacy Fair
1730 University Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
In partnership with the University of New Mexico's Office for Community Health, the Financial Literacy Fair offers support with taxes, bank accounts, financial education, and more.
5th Annual African American Youth Empowerment Summit
940 University Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 878106
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Building Cultural Understanding, Leadership, and Allyship
2026-2027 School Year Registration Opens
This is a virtual event.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Online registration for the 2026-2027 school year will open Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.
Skills, Habits, and Mindsets Survey Opens
This is a virtual event.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
From Feb. 17 through March 6, Albuquerque Public Schools students will be invited to share their voice through the Skills, Habits & Mindsets Survey.
March Wellness Festival
6400 Uptown Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Everyone is welcome to the March Wellness Festival, sponsored by APS Medicaid Enrollment, featuring support for those in need, including Medicaid & Medicare on-site enrollment, health education, FREE vaccines & haircut vouchers!
New Mexico International Academic Competition
7215 Montgomery Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 8:30 AM to 5:45 PM
This tournament, like all IAC Regional Tournaments in the US, is open to all students regardless of what state they are located in, as long as they have not yet played this set of questions in the 2025-2026 academic year. Registration deadline is Monday, March 30.
InventHer
601 Eubank Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87123
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Inspiring girls in grades 6-8 to be innovative through STEM exploration.
Career Enrichment Center and Early College Academy Anniversary Block Party
807 Mountain Road NE Albuquerque, NM 87102
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Celebrating 50 years of the Career Enrichment Center and 20 years of the Early College Academy!
APS Kindergarten Roundup
3315 Louisiana Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110
Friday, March 20, 2026, 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Parents and guardians of incoming kindergarteners are invited to learn about Albuquerque Public Schools' programs and register for the 2026-27 school year.
Noche De Ciencias and 75th Anniversary
3501 Sixth St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87107
Friday, April 24, 2026, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Garfield STEM Magnet & Community School invites families and community members to attend our Noche de Ciencias and 75th Birthday Celebration.
APS Transition Fair
6400 Uptown Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
District event helps students with disabilities explore services, training and opportunities for adulthood.
Esports State Championship Finals
3315 Louisiana Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7:30 AM to Saturday, April 25, 2026, 5:00 PM
This three day event will see hundreds of students, coaches, and parents from around the state converge to compete in NMAA approved esports titles.
Mother's Day in Old Town
200 N Plaza St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87104
Sunday, May 10, 2026, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Celebrate Mom on her special day in Old Town at this free community event presented by the City of Albuquerque.
Mother's Day at the Zoo
903 10th St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87102
Sunday, May 10, 2026, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Get ready to celebrate Mom in the wildest way at the ABQ BioPark Zoo!
United for Schools: Education Appreciation Night
1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE Albuquerque, NM 87106
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Introducing APS Education Appreciation Night 2026 with New Mexico United! $4 from every ticket sold will go to the APS Education Foundation. Get your tickets by Wednesday, May 20!
Garden Music: JD Nash and the Rash of Cash
2601 Central Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Al Hurricane, Jr. at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, featuring Centennial of Route 66
Garden Music: Levi Platero - Featuring Lebanon and Beyond
2601 Central Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Levi Platero at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, Featuring Lebanon and Beyond
Garden Music: Levi Platero - Featuring New Mexican Urban Wildlife
2601 Central Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Levi Platero at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, Featuring New Mexican Urban Wildlife
Zoo Music: Amelia Day - Featuring The Americas
903 10th Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102
Friday, June 19, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Amelia Day at the Zoo, Featuring The Americas
Zoo Music: Eddie 9V - Featuring Asia
903 10th Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102
Saturday, June 6, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Eddie 9V at the Zoo, Featuring Asia
Teachers in Space CubeSat Training for NM K-12 Educators
9201 Balloon Museum Dr NE Albuquerque, NM 87113-2425
Monday, June 15, 2026, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
This training brings our Introduction to CubeSat Flight Experiments training to Albuquerque this summer from June 15-18. This training is open to all NM K-12 & Informal Educators. Librarians, teaching assistants, and aides are also welcome.
Financial Literacy Fair
1730 University Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Hosted by McKinney Vento and Foster Care, In collaboration with the University of New Mexico's Office for Community Health
Art Mart
3315 Louisiana Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
For the second year in a row, the Albuquerque Public Schools Visual and Performing Arts department will sponsor a district-wide Art Mart. There will be over 50 APS high school student vendors selling original art, prints, and a variety of handmade goods.
2026-2027 School Menu Feedback Session
800 Louisiana Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87108
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
This is your chance to try new dishes, ask questions, and share your feedback directly with our team.
2026-2027 School Menu Feedback Session
800 Louisiana Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87108
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
This is your chance to try new dishes, ask questions, and share your feedback directly with our team.
APS Activities Outdoor Craft Market
6400 Uptown Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Help fund enrichment programs for local students.
Story Time in the Park Kickoff
1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE Albuquerque, NM 87106
Sunday, June 7, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
This kickoff event offers free read-aloud sessions, complimentary books, and engaging activities to empower elementary students to become confident readers. All families with children are encouraged to attend.