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Silk and Lights and Everything Nice
Image via PixabayA wealth of delightful and dazzling cultural events are cropping up for Burqueños this month, including the Dragon Lights Festival, formerly known as the Chinese Lantern Festival. And guess what! This year has all new, handcrafted lantern sculptures to marvel at. The artists from Zigong, China, have brought out their vast creativity to bring their exquisite culture to the renamed fest. Kicking off on Friday, Oct. 5 and running Tuesdays through Sundays until Dec. 2 at Expo New Mexico, see the wonders of the orient including demos in inner-bottle painting, traditional Chinese calligraphy and crystal engraving. If that's not enough, check out revolving performances in face changing, contortion and Chinese Yo-Yo as well as food choices for all in American munchies and Asian delicacies from Asian Home Cooking. The festival runs each night from 6 to 10pm and tickets range in cost from $0 to $18 with a separate charge for parking. This event is open to all ages. (Mayo Lua de Frenchie)
Expo New MexicoONGOINGDragon Lights AlbuquerqueChasing the Dragon
Dragon's House of HorrorImage via PixabayWelcome to your nightmare! If you're not a horror fan, the more than 1.25 mile horror house may not be the ideal evening stroll. But for others, the Guinness World Record holders of the world's longest indoor horror house is a terrifying and entertaining way to spend an evening. Dragon's House of Horrors comes back to Expo New Mexico for another chilling year. All ages are welcome to experience the thrills for $25, and add a suspenseful escape room adventure for just $5 more. Receive a text when your turn comes up so there's no waiting in line. With food vendors, booths to purchase wares and live entertainment, waiting for the text won't feel like waiting at all. The house opened its doors on Oct. 4 and runs Tuesday through Saturday until Oct. 26. After that it is open 7 days a week from Oct. 28 to Nov. 4 from 7pm to midnight. Bring extra cash for Expo parking fees. (Mayo Lua de Frenchie)
Seas the Day
Image via Pixabay'Tis the season for pumpkins and ghost stories and corn mazes and scary movies. And, in this case, pirates, too. Wagner Farmers in Corrales has all the bases covered with 2.6 miles of pirate themed trail through corn fields, a petting zoo, picnic areas, train rides and a pumpkin patch. Do ye dare? If ye do, head north to the farm any day between Thursday, Sept. 20 and Halloween from 9am and 6pm with $9 on hand for adults or $7 for kids. Check wagnersfarmlandexperience.com for more details. (Maggie Grimason)
Wagner's Farmland Experience (Corrales)ONGOINGPirate Adventure Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch in Corrales- !Explora!Dia de Los Muertos Activities
- ONGOINGDia de Los Muertos Activities at Explora
- Albuquerque Open Space Visitor CenterBoosque on the Bosque
- Growing StageHaunted House
- St. John's United Methodist ChurchCommunity Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat
- Albuquerque Museum of Art and HistoryOld Town Walking Tours
- Sanchez Farm Open SpaceFifth Annual Acequia Celebration and Fun Run
- Sandia Prep SchoolONGOING35 and Older Ultimate Frisbee Pickup Game
- Bachechi Open SpaceFamily Fun Days: Take to the Trees
- Bigfoot and Beyond
- Rio Grande Community Farm20th Annual Maize Maze
- Boofy's Best for PetsHowl and Growl Meet the Greyhounds
- Albuquerque Meditation Group SRFGroup Meditation with Self-Realization Fellowship
- Albuquerque Open Space Visitor CenterYoga with a View
- Circling Hands Qigong
- Albuquerque Shambhala CenterOpen Meditation Sitting Practice
- Bikram Yoga AlbuquerqueGrand Reopening Celebration: Yoga with a Purpose Weekend
- Bikram Yoga AlbuquerqueYoga Challenge: Fall Back Into Practice
- High Desert Center for Spiritual LivingONGOINGSunday Celebration
- Hummingbird Music Camp (Jemez Springs)Boo Camp: Contra Dance and More
- Red Door Brewing CompanyRed Riser Yoga
- Rio Bravo Brewing CompanyONGOINGYogaZo: Pints and Planks
- Sabrina's Z CREW FitnessZumba with Quetzalli
- Strong by Zumba
A Consensual Cuddle Puddle
Image via PixabaySome of us crave human touch more than others. This sometimes desperate need for connection can bore a hole into the soul that no other feeling can fill. The Source provides this service, known as The Cuddle Revolution, on Sundays, including Sept. 2, starting at 6pm and potentially stretching into the wee hours. While this is both platonic and PG-rated, it is for adults only. The first snuggle sesh is free, but donations are always appreciated and accepted. Please arrive on time, as essential exercises in the first hour are meant to build authentic connection and an understanding of consensual touching for the ultimate therapeutic experience. No one is required to cuddle, snuggle or embrace and you can leave at any time. Feel free to bring snacks and anything else that makes you comfortable and get ready for some serious, restorative nuzzling. (Mayo Lua de Frenchie)
SourceThe Cuddle Revolution- Yoga Art SpacePath to the Peak Pose Series: Ubyaha Padangusthasana
- YogasaarYang Flow Yoga
- Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful Board
Edgy
City on the EdgeCity on the Edge is a breezy, smart podcast looking at the stories from Albuquerque history that have often been overlooked. Each episode takes a deep dive into a topic like the 1955 crash of TWA flight 260, Sandia Man or the 1918 quarantine. Worthwhile listening that will spur your curiosity about things you didn’t even know about in the city where you live. It’s free and available wherever you get your podcasts. (Clarke Condé)
- Albuquerque Garden CenterGarden Guardians Day Camp Registration Deadline
- Dance Space Santa Fe (Santa Fe)MoveWest Center for Movement Exploration
- Fadduol, Cluff, Hardy & Conaway P.C.No DWI Free Holiday Rides
- Irving VillageOpen Air Market and Container Village
- Keshet Center for the ArtsWinter and Spring Dance Classes Session
- Winter and Spring Dance Classes
- Meals on Wheels OfficeVolunteer Orientation: Meals on Wheels
- New Mexico Museum of Natural History and ScienceRegistration Open for Summer Science Camps
- New Mexico Veterans MemorialAlbuquerque International Festival Booth Applications
- Santa Fe Community College (Santa Fe)SFCC High School Equivalency/GED Application Period Open Classes
- High School Equivalency and GED Prep Registration Open