The Annual Pueblo Gingerbread House Contest is a favorite holiday tradition at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Children and adults are invited to enter a gingerbread house inspired by a Pueblo village, house, community church or historic building with prizes awarded in children’s and adult categories. This is an annual holiday event that is a unique way to share and enjoy Pueblo culture with your family.
Application Available: November 4th-December 19th
Submission Starting Date: November 18th
Gingerbread Display Dates: November 18th-January 4th
Judging open to visitors starting December 19th-January 4th
The Pueblo Dance Group (Laguna, Acoma, Hopi, Zuni) will be dancing as part of our Shop and Stroll event.
Celebrate the seasonal cycles through prayer, song, and dance with our Cultural Dance Program. Dances connect us to our ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from our Creator.
They ensure that life continues and connections to the past and future are reinforced. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is the only place in North America to offer cultural Native American dances every week, year-round.
Jamie Reeves, conductor
Manzano Day School Chorus
Bosque School Choir
V. Sue Cleveland High School Choir
Moriarty High School Choir
Albuquerque Youth Symphony
Celebrate the spirit of the season with the New Mexico Philharmonic’s Holiday Pops—a radiant evening of music, joy, and togetherness. This festive program features cherished holiday classics and orchestral favorites, including Leroy Anderson’s A Christmas Festival and Sleigh Ride, selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, and Alan Silvestri’s Believe from The Polar Express. Additional highlights include the spirited Hanukkah Fantasy, as well as rich arrangements of Brazilian Sleigh Bells and Fantasia on Greensleeves. Joined by outstanding youth ensembles from across Albuquerque, your New Mexico Philharmonic brings to life a heartwarming holiday tradition for the entire community.
The Pueblo Dance Group (Laguna, Acoma, Hopi, Zuni) will be dancing as part of our Shop and Stroll event.
Celebrate the seasonal cycles through prayer, song, and dance with our Cultural Dance Program. Dances connect us to our ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from our Creator.
They ensure that life continues and connections to the past and future are reinforced. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is the only place in North America to offer cultural Native American dances every week, year-round.
Ananda Sol is a Bhava Yoga communty based Social Club inspired by yogic teachings of bliss and light.
Each month there is a different topic and speaker. The first 15 minutes the speakers give a short presentation on their topic. Then all who attend are invited to socialize, engage in discussion together and Q&A while enjoying food and drink. more info...
Grab your teammates and join us for the ALS Cornhole Tournament—a lively day of tossing bags and raising hope! This community event brings together players of all skill levels to compete, connect, and support those affected by ALS. Enjoy music, food, prizes, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. more info...
The Sky City Buffalo Ram Dancers (Pueblo of Acoma) will be dancing as part of our Shop and Stroll event.
Celebrate the seasonal cycles through prayer, song, and dance with our Cultural Dance Program. Dances connect us to our ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from our Creator.
They ensure that life continues and connections to the past and future are reinforced. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is the only place in North America to offer cultural Native American dances every week, year-round.
The Sky City Buffalo Ram Dancers (Pueblo of Acoma) will be dancing as part of our Shop and Stroll event.
Celebrate the seasonal cycles through prayer, song, and dance with our Cultural Dance Program. Dances connect us to our ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from our Creator.
They ensure that life continues and connections to the past and future are reinforced. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is the only place in North America to offer cultural Native American dances every week, year-round.
Beethoven Coriolan Overture Schumann Concertstück Beethoven Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major
From the fierce determination of Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture to the charming virtuosity of Schumann’s rarely heard Concertstück, this program explores musical boldness in all its forms. The evening concludes with Beethoven’s luminous Fourth Symphony, a masterwork that sings with clarity and classical grace under the baton of Roberto Minczuk.
Go beyond the history books and into the shadows of the Manhattan Project with David Kitchen, a retired Director from the CIA's Directorate of Operations. He brings unparalleled insight into the Soviet espionage that compromised America's most guarded secret. This gripping presentation reveals how spies used sophisticated techniques to steal nuclear information, setting the stage for the Cold War. Learn the truth about the individuals who risked everything to betray their nation.
David Kitchen, Senior Intelligence Service, Directorate of Operations, CIA (Ret), will explore:
Operational details of Soviet spycraft within the Manhattan Project.
The impact of this espionage on global security.
The intelligence battles were fought behind the scenes.
Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to learn from a seasoned intelligence professional.
Join us on Thursday, January 15, at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. Doors open at 5:30 pm. The presentation begins at 6:00 pm and ends at 7:30 pm
Admission is $12 per person; you must be 21 years old to attend. Admission includes one drink ticket. Guests can purchase additional drinks. IDs are required. Please drink responsibly.
SEATING IS LIMITED
About the Spyglass Festival
Explore secrets, science, and espionage at the three-day Spyglass Festival, January 15-17, featuring spy games, STEM adventures, secret-agent movie nights, and unique viewings of real Cold War artifacts for a fun, immersive historical experience.
We extend our deepest gratitude to Visit Albuquerque for the generous grant that makes this exciting weekend possible!
Join the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History to meet Francis Gary Powers, Jr., author of "Spy Pilot" and son of the U-2 spy pilot, for a special screening of Bridge of Spies (rated PG-13) at the museum.
The doors will open at 5:30 PM, and Francis Gary Powers, Jr., will speak briefly about his father's life and experiences in Cold War espionage. The movie, Bridge of Spies, starring Tom Hanks, will then be shown, followed by Q&A and a book signing by Francis Gary Powers, Jr.
Doors open at 5:30 pm
About the Spyglass Festival
Explore secrets, science, and espionage at the three-day Spyglass Festival, January 15-17, featuring spy games, STEM adventures, secret-agent movie nights, and unique viewings of real Cold War artifacts for a fun, immersive historical experience.
We extend our deepest gratitude to Visit Albuquerque for the generous grant that makes this exciting weekend possible!
Explore the fascinating history of the Atomic Age and enjoy fun, hands-on STEM activities for all ages, New Mexico True vendors craft show, food trucks, and sneak peek tours of the new Museum Artifact Center (opens to the public in March). Don't miss this chance to discover the Museum.
This event is FREE and fun for all ages – No registration needed.
About the Spyglass Festival
Explore secrets, science, and espionage at the three-day Spyglass Festival, January 15-17, featuring spy games, STEM adventures, secret-agent movie nights, and unique viewings of real Cold War artifacts for a fun, immersive historical experience.
We extend our deepest gratitude to Visit Albuquerque for the generous grant that makes this exciting weekend possible!
Enjoy a family-friendly night of espionage featuring spy games, fun photo ops, special artifacts, STEM activities, and delicious food trucks. Enjoy a screening of the award-winning documentary, Alamogordo, Center of the World, Trinity 1945, by filmmaker Larry Sheffield. Seating for the documentary is limited.
Join us at the 2026 Youth Summit and Future's Fair by becoming an event sponsor or hosting an exhibitor booth to showcase your services to high school students. We are looking for businesses focused on financial literacy, college and career opportunities, internships, scholarships, and local resources for students. If your organization aligns with these topics, please complete the application form.
The exhibitor and sponsor registration deadline is March 6, 2026.
If you will have additional staff assisting at the booth, please include their names in your application. For any questions regarding the Future's Fair, feel free to contact Tashina Silversmith at Tashina@ahcnm.org or (505) 842-9003.
