Family-Pleasant Balloon Museum Events Throughout Balloon Fiesta — Metropolis of Albuquerque

Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum celebrates its twentieth anniversary October 1 and can host a sequence of particular occasions throughout this yr’s Balloon Fiesta. The celebration kicks off on October 3 with particular actions working by way of October 12. Hours of operation shall be expanded, with doorways opening at 7 a.m. and past 5 p.m. for sure occasions.

“While the Balloon Museum is open year-round, October is always an extra special month with people coming from around the world for the Balloon Fiesta,” said Balloon Museum Director Nan Masland. “We have an exciting list of upcoming events for Balloon Fiesta week, including new exhibits featuring unique items from the museum archives.” 

Breakfast and lunch can be found daily from the Museum’s native companions Desert Sky on the Fly, Stan’s Coffee and Scones, and The Munchie Truck. Breakfast runs from 7 a.m to 9 a.m., with lunch from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Come seize a burrito, pastry, and low to take pleasure in with the balloons.

Events embody:

●      Oct. 3-12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Virtual Reality Balloon Rides: 10 minutes of “flight” with out leaving the bottom, free with common museum admission.

●      Oct. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m – Ballooning Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (by invitation solely however obtainable on Facebook Live): This Hall of Fame is extra formally known as the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), Comité International d’Aérostation (CIA) Hall of Fame. This yr’s ceremony will honor Richard Abruzzo and Hans Åkerstedt for his or her groundbreaking developments and achievements in ballooning.

●      Oct. 4-12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Anderson Theater – Maxie, Patty, & Family Opening: Three teams of movies shall be featured day by day, free with common museum admission.

●      Oct. 6 from 7 a.m. to five p.m. – New Mexico Free Day: New Mexico residents obtain free museum entry when presenting a NM photograph ID or utility invoice with a NM handle to the ticket sales space. Valid solely on October 6.

●      Oct. 8 from 7 to 9 a.m. – Balloons within the Sky: Early childhood actions co-hosted with Explora Museum. Visit new reveals and watch the balloons launch from the again garden. Participate in enjoyable, academic, hands-on actions associated to air, wind, and ballooning. Ticket costs range.

●      Oct. 8 at 9 a.m. – Groundbreaking ceremony for the Outdoor Balloon Adventure: The groundbreaking is to have fun Phase 1 of a two-part venture. This upcoming Outdoor Balloon Adventure house shall be an interactive balloon exhibit and can embody the science, artwork, and historical past of ballooning.

●      Oct. 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. – STEAM Night–The Art of Ballooning: Curious minds of all ages will take pleasure in this night of nice views together with artwork demonstrations, hands-on actions, reside music, and meals vans. Ticket costs range.

For extra particulars, occasion tickets, and knowledge on museum admission go to www.cabq.gov/balloon.