The City of Albuquerque is organizing a series of Halloween and Día de los Muertos events across the city, aiming to provide safe and accessible festivities for residents. Activities will include haunted houses, pumpkin carving, library programs, and pet parades at various locations such as community centers, parks, libraries, and cultural venues.
Mayor Tim Keller stated, “We want families to celebrate Halloween with excitement and imagination, not worry. So we’ve put together safe, convenient options all around town.”
The city’s approach is to offer well-lit and supervised events within neighborhoods to minimize risks often associated with late-night trick-or-treating on dark streets. Many activities are free or low cost.
Parents and guardians are encouraged by the city to select from these organized options rather than relying solely on traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating. Safety recommendations include wearing reflective costumes or glow sticks, carrying flashlights, walking in groups or with families, and reviewing each event’s safety guidelines.
Scheduled events include “A Nightmare in October” at Alamosa Community Center/Ted M. Gallegos Complex on October 17, 24, and 25; a Murder Mystery Dinner Party at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center on October 17; Trunks & Treats at Westgate Community Center on October 25; Operation Great Pumpkin at Cesar Chavez Community Center on October 29; Spooktacular Trunk or Treat at Santa Barbara Martineztown Multigenerational Center on October 30; Halloween Pet Parade at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center on October 31; ACS Trunk or Treat at ACS Headquarters (with Albuquerque Community Safety) also on October 31; Spooky Skate Jam at North Domingo Baca Skate Park on October 31; and the Day of the Dead Marigold Celebration at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center on November 3.
Additional information about these events can be found at cabq.gov/Halloween.
