The Little Gym of Albuquerque: Dancing Disney
2025-06-14 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
4:00 pm
NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre
The Little Gym of Albuquerque presents Dancing Disney. Join us for a magical night of dance inspired by your favorite Disney movies! From enchanted forests to under sea adventures, our dancers will bring the magic to life on stage.
$14 for general admission

Early Childhood Spanish Storytime
2025-06-17 | NHCC Library, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
10:00 am
NHCC | HLA Library
Join us for a playful Spanish-language story time where stories come to life through art, music, movement, and more! Designed for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers, this interactive program supports early literacy and Spanish language development through fun, playful stories and hands-on art making.
“¡Acompáñanos para un cuento en español llena de diversión, donde las historias cobran vida a través del arte, la música, el movimiento y más! Diseñado para niños de 3 a 5 años y sus cuidadores, este programa interactivo apoya el desarrollo temprano de la lectoescritura y del idioma español a través de una exploración alegre y práctica.

This month, we will be reading ¡Esperar no es fácil! (Waiting is not easy) By Mo Willems. This 2014 early reader explores how hard it can be to wait for a fun surprise from your best friend. Spanish Storytime is designed for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. For school, childcare, or homeschool groups; please reach out to the NHCC Educator, Ale Padilla, at alejandrina.padilla@dca.nm.gov or the NHCC HLA Interim Program Manager Robin Moses at robin.moses@dca.nm.gov to find out about group options, available dates or any questions you might have about the program. We are unable to accommodate these groups during the Spanish Storytime.
Free community event, generously supported by New Mexico Gas Company. Please let us know who will be attending by registering below.

2025 National Spanish Spelling Bee
2025-07-12 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
8:00 am
NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre
Join us at the Center on Saturday, July 12 for the National Spanish Spelling Bee. The National Spanish Spelling Bee is open to students in grades 4 through 8 who have placed in a state or regional Spanish Spelling Bee during the year of the National Bee.
Participants are encouraged to prepare using the official study materials, which include a list of words and rules for the competition. The event aims to help children develop self-confidence, communication skills, and the ability to perform under pressure.
For more information, including registration and resources, you can visit the official website of the National Spanish Spelling Bee. This event not only promotes literacy but also provides a platform for students to showcase their academic skills in Spanish orthography.
Schedule:

8:00 am- Arrive at the NHCC
8:45 am- Introduction of Judges, Pronouncer, Sponsors and Participants
9:00 am- Competition Begins
12:00 pm- Lunch at the Domenici Education Building
1:00 pm- Competition Continues
6:30 pm- National Spanish Spelling Bee Awards Dinner in the Domenici Education Building

Questions:
David Briseño | (505) 238-6812 | nssbsa@gmail.com
Silvia Zacarias | (915) 630-8623 | zacariasnssb@gmail.com
Visit the National Spanish Spelling Bee here: nationalspanishspellingbee.com

Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime
2025-07-15, 2025-08-19, 2025-09-16, 2025-11-18 | NHCC Library, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
10:00 am
NHCC | HLA Library
Stories come to life through art, movement, and more! For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers.
Bilingual Storytime is designed for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. For school, childcare, or homeschool groups; please reach out to NHCC Librarian Amy Padilla at amy.padilla@dca.nm.gov or the NHCC HLA Interim Program Manager Robin Moses at robin.moses@dca.nm.gov to find out about group options and available dates. We are unable to accommodate these groups during the Bilingual Storytime on third Tuesdays.
Free community event, generously supported by NM Gas. Please let us know who will be attending by registering below.

The iDance 2025 Recital
2025-09-20 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
2:00 pm
Join the Innovative Dance Company on September 20, 2025 at 2 pm at the National Hispanic Cultural Center for the iDance Recital, where our talented young dancers will light up the stage with their passion, energy, and skill. This special event showcases the hard work and dedication of our students, as they perform a variety of captivating routines that reflect their growth and love for dance. Whether it’s their first recital or they are seasoned performers, each dancer will leave you inspired and entertained. Don’t miss this unforgettable afternoon of dance and celebration!
$21, $23, $25

*The event is a rental event not an NHCC production. The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue for the event. By serving as a venue and posting the event on its website, the NHCC is not endorsing any views expressed in the title or description of the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.
*All NHCC performance/event ticket sales go through the National Hispanic Cultural Center Website. NHCC is a division of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. You will be redirected to our central ticketing system. DO NOT BUY FROM THIRD PARTIES. If you see a third party app or website, please report it to the Center at (505) 246-2261.

The Albuquerque Folk Festival
2025-09-28 | NHCC Campus, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
National Hispanic Cultural Center Campus
Enjoy the Albuquerque Folk Festival this year! Kids under 18 & seniors 85+ enter for free at the gate, day of festival.
The Albuquerque Folk Festival offers over 100 events including 5 performance areas, 6 music and dance workshop venues, 3 Jam venues, a musical instrument petting zoo, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, kids’ tent, merch booth, a consignment booth, a free instrument check area, a bike parking area, free parking, free golf cart rides for transport. Gates open at 10:00 am and close at 8:00 pm.
Time of Event:
*Gates open at 10:00 am.
*The festival starts at 10:00 am and ends at 8:00 pm.
*Evening blues dance & lesson starts at 5:30 pm
*Most workshops, kids’ tent, jams, and storytelling start at 10:30 am and end between 4:30-5:30 pm
All sales are final. This is a rain or shine event. We hope you will be able to use your purchased ticket and enjoy the festival, but if you can’t, we thank you for your support to our non-profit, educational, all-volunteer event!
For more information, please go to the Albuquerque Folk Festival home page: http://www.abqfolkfest.org/index.shtml
Click here for The Albuquerque Folk Festival Program Overview
Advance Tickets: (through September 14): $20 Adults, $15 students, seniors (65-84), and military (Active & Veterans) w/ Id.
Regular Tickets: (September 15 to September 28): $29 Adults, $24 students, seniors (65-84), and military (Active & Veterans) w/ Id.
Kids under 17 years old and younger & seniors 85+ enter for free at the gate, day of festival.
*Price of the tickets include a $4 ticket service fee.

*The event is a rental event not an NHCC production. The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue for the event. By serving as a venue and posting the event on its website, the NHCC is not endorsing any views expressed in the title or description of the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.
*All NHCC performance/event ticket sales go through the National Hispanic Cultural Center Website. NHCC is a division of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. You will be redirected to our central ticketing system. DO NOT BUY FROM THIRD PARTIES. If you see a third party app or website, please report it to the Center at (505) 246-2261.

NHCC 25th Anniversary: Kids Activities & Celebration
2025-10-25 | Domenici Education Building, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
NHCC | Educational building
Throughout the event, enjoy fun for all ages with activities like dance performances. On stage recitals by children, teens and professionals. Featuring our friends and partners at the National Institute of Flamenco. Join us for a special day for the whole family. Contribute to our community ofrenda and view ofrendas created by local schools and community organizations. Decorate sugar skulls, craft paper flowers, and enjoy face-painting, and much more.
Free community event. Please let us know who will be attending below.

Opera Southwest: The Farolitos of Christmas
2025-12-07 - 2025-12-14 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
December 7, 12, 13 & 14, 2025
6:30 pm Friday, 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm Saturday, & 4:00 pm Sundays
Music & Libretto / Héctor Armienta
Opera Southwest and the National Hispanic Cultural Center present a heartwarming holiday opera for all ages with Héctor Armienta’s The Farolitos of Christmas.
A new opera for families and children based on Rudolfo Anaya’s beloved children’s book, The Farolitos of Christmas is a heartwarming holiday opera about love, tradition, and the quiet power of invention. Luz’s father is away at war. Her grandfather is too sick to build the luminarias. So Luz finds a new way to light the path on Christmas Eve, one that will become tradition.
With music and libretto by Héctor Armienta (Zorro, Bless Me, Ultima) and stage direction by John de los Santos (Frida, Before Night Falls), this luminous one-act opera captures the spirit of New Mexico in winter: flickering light, faith, and family that endures.
$25, $35, $45, $55, & $65 with discounts for groups of 8 or more & anyone 30 years old and younger.
Running time: Approximately 1 hour
For more information on Opera Southwest please click HERE.
Keepsake volumes of Anaya’s The Farolitos of Christmas are available for purchase HERE.

*In accordance with the ticketing policies of the event promoter, tickets for this event are not permitted to be advertised or re-sold for more than face value. All ticket sales must be purchased through National Hispanic Cultural Center or accompanying host partner.
*All NHCC performance/event ticket sales go through the National Hispanic Cultural Center Website. NHCC is a division of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. You will be redirected to our central ticketing system. DO NOT BUY FROM THIRD PARTIES. If you see a third party app or website, please report it to the Center at (505) 246-2261.

Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime (Cancelled)
2025-12-16 | NHCC Library, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
NOTE: This event has been cancelled for the month of December. We apologize for the inconvenience.
10:00 am
NHCC | HLA Library
Stories come to life through art, movement, and more! For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers.
Bilingual Storytime is designed for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. For school, childcare, or homeschool groups; please reach out to NHCC Librarian Amy Padilla at amy.padilla@dca.nm.gov or the NHCC HLA Interim Program Manager Robin Moses at robin.moses@dca.nm.gov to find out about group options and available dates. We are unable to accommodate these groups during the Bilingual Storytime on third Tuesdays.
Free community event, generously supported by NM Gas. Please let us know who will be attending by registering below.

Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime
2026-03-17, 2026-04-21 | NHCC Library, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
10:00 am
NHCC | HLA Library
Stories come to life through art, movement, and more! For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers.
Bilingual Storytime is designed for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. For school, childcare, or homeschool groups; please reach out to NHCC Librarian Amy Padilla at amy.padilla@dca.nm.gov or the NHCC HLA Interim Program Manager Robin Sánchez at robin.sanchez@dca.nm.gov to find out about group options and available dates. We are unable to accommodate these groups during the Bilingual Storytime on third Tuesdays.
Free community event, generously supported by NM Gas. Please let us know who will be attending by registering below.
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