For artists, spring has certainly sprung. Albuquerque’s art scene has emerged from the soil, heading straight for the sun. Get outside at these art markets and shop uniquely Albuquerque gifts for loved ones – or treat yourself!
Family at Downtown Growers Market. Photo courtesy of Dirt Road Travels.
ABQ Print Crawl
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Get to know Albuquerque’s print community in the inaugural Print Crawl. Studios opening their doors to the public include the Center for the Book at the Albuquerque Special Collections Library, Next Chapter Studio, UNM Printmaking, Tamarind Institute, Chroma Printmaking, UNM ArtsLab Risograph Workshop and Risolana. Meet artists at the closing reception at Richard Levy Gallery at the end of the day.
The official ABQ Print Crawl passport, available at participating locations. Photo courtesy of Risolana on Instagram, @risolana.abq.
Squidly Fest Artist Pop-Up Market 2026
Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Squidly Designs hosts its fifth annual Squidly Fest Pop-Up Market, showcasing 20+ local vendors with food and drinks provided by Pocha y Pan, Frios Gourmet Pops and Whisk Collective Matcha.
American Indian Week - Spring Arts Market
April 24-25, 2026 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Shop authentic jewelry, pottery and wares at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s Spring Arts Market, in celebration of American Indian Week. See scheduled performances by Pueblo and Apache dancers every hour. Check IPCC’s website for more experiences throughout the week.
Visitors shopping for turquoise jewelry at IPCC. Photo courtesy of Jeremy Felipe for Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.
Spring Native Art Market
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Diné-owned and operated Nizhoni Trends Trading Post is hosting the Spring Native Art Market in honor of American Indian Week. Meet local artists to learn about their creative practice while enjoying delicious Native American cuisine and traditional teas.
New Mexico Women’s Chorus Arts & Crafts Fair
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bring the family for a day of art and snacks, courtesy of the New Mexico Women’s Chorus, a nonprofit dedicated to diversity and education through performing arts.
Flor de Mayo Folk Art Fest
May 3, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Presented by La Parada at Farm & Table, Flor de Mayo Folk Art Fest is a small but vibrant art market welcoming families with children and pets. Bring your furry friend to participate in the mariachi-led pet parade while the kids decorate a piñata. The Albuquerque Street Food Institute will provide yummy local bites.
Piñata making workshop at Flor de Mayo Art Fest. Photo courtesy of Antonio Montoya.
Spring Fest - Winrock Town Center
May 9, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Winrock Town Center’s 2026 event season kicks off with Spring Fest. There’s something for everyone – a kids’ market, artisans, live entertainment and more. Don’t miss performances from Mariachi San Jose and Rock 101.
Vendors at Winrock Town Center. Photo courtesy of Winrock Town Center.
Slow Market
May 9, 2026 | 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Returning for the spring season, Slow Market is a community-focused artisans market emphasizing the “sustainable, local, organic and wholesome” creatives of Albuquerque. Slow Market is hosted by Above Snakes and the HostCraft in the historic Old Town Plaza.
Recurring weekend markets
Albuquerque’s warm summer climate makes for memorable mornings and evenings spent at an outdoor market. The following markets occur weekly, from spring into fall.
Downtown Growers’ Market
April 4, 2026 - November 2026, weekly on Saturdays | 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Downtown Growers’ Market is a beloved tradition in Downtown Albuquerque’s Robinson Park. Entering its 30th year, the market is a space for farmers, musicians and craftspeople to join together to show what Albuquerque is made of.
Rows of vendors at the Downtown Growers Market at Robinson Park.
Rail Yards Market
May 3, 2026 - October 25, 2026, weekly on Sundays | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Housed in the former blacksmith shop of the historic Albuquerque Rail Yards, this bustling market is a hit with visitors and locals alike. Shop an array of local cuisine, art, and heirloom crops at this dynamic market in the Barelas neighborhood.
Shopping locally-crafted clothing and accessories at the Rail Yards Market.
Albuquerque ArtWalk
Monthly, usually on the first Friday of the month
The official artwalk of New Mexico is brought to you by Downtown Albuquerque Main Street, organizing a community of artists to elevate Albuquerque’s creative economy. Explore downtown block by block, in the street or brick-and-mortar storefronts, enjoying the sights and sounds of the local scene.
People looking at art prints by local vendors during ArtWalk in Downtown Albuquerque.
Last Saturdays on Harvard
April 25 - Oct. 31, 2026, monthly on the last Saturday of the month
A newer market on the scene, Last Saturdays on Harvard is a street festival near the University of New Mexico filled with local makers and small businesses. Connect with friends, old and new, while your proceeds benefit the Celebrate Albuquerque Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting Albuquerque creatives and transforming underused spaces for the arts.
