Butterfly Pavilion
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The PNM Butterfly Pavilion at the Botanical Gardens is open!

With spring in the air and flowers abloom, join us at the ABQ BioPark's Butterfly Pavilion.

Get close to nature's picturesque pollinators and learn about their life cycle, from egg to adulthood.

The Butterfly Pavilion features several hundred butterflies and thousands of nectar plants, offering great photo opportunities of these gentle insects.

The Butterfly Pavilion is available with regular Botanic Garden admission through Labor Day weekend.

Albuquerque Alpacas
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Looking for something fun & different to do with you kids this summer...visit an Alpaca Ranch! Visitors of all ages may delight in the hands-on experience they get during this private tour of a working alpaca ranch.

Location: North Valley/Los Ranchos/Corrales
9721 Guadalupe Trl. N.W.
Albuquerque, NM 87114
Phone: (505) 269-6733
Fax: (505) 897-7703
Days Open: By Appointment
Hours of Operation: By Appointment

For more information visit the The Albuquerque Alpacas web site.

2 For Painting Classes
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Grab a friend and head up to Santa Fe to Painting Inner Voice. Their two-for-one special runs for 2 1/2 hours and includes all materials for $50. Designed to free creativity and help you get out of your own way. Call Lindy at 505 820-0603 or email her at lindy@paintinginnervoice.com to schedule a time. This offer is valid through December 5, 2010.

Location:
369 Montezuma Ave, #284 Santa Fe, NM 87501
505 660-3435

Preschool Storytime
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A storytime geared toward children ages 3 to 5.

Location:
Cherry Hills Library
6901 Barstow NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111

Dates and Times:
Wednesdays
10:15 AM
Thursdays
10:15 AM

Kids' Fishing Fair at Tingley Beach
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A fun and free event!

Children ages 4-12 are invited to learn all about fishing by visiting fun and interactive Discovery Stations.

No registration is required for this fun and free event.

For more information, please call (505) 248-8514.

Koinonia Coffee House
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I just discovered this wonderful coffee shop! I had heard about it and was pleasantly surprised to experience firsthand that it really is a wonderful place to grab a cup of coffee! The barista is also the pastor of the neighboring church. On top of now having another place to grab a cup of coffee and study, Koinonia also has family nights on Friday evenings! They alternate with a live band & karaoke night. Call first, because sometimes the place is booked for an event. I can't wait to have a karaoke night with my family in this wonderful Christian place!

Location:
10405 Comanche NE, Albuquerque
The corner of Comanche & Morris, on the north side of Comanche, just after traffic light.

Ice Skating for the Whole Family
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OK, so maybe you’ll never execute a Triple-Toe-Loop…and the closest you’ve gotten to the Winter Olympics is watching it on TV. But ice skating is a great activity for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a way to pry the family off the couch in the dead of winter, need an alternative to the X-Box for the kids, or are looking for a fun date idea, skating is it!

Our complete list of Ice Skating rinks for Bernalillo County New Mexico:

Outpost Ice Arena Ice Skating Rink
9530 Tramway Blvd NE
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County
New Mexico
505) 856-7595
Outpost Ice Arena Ice Skating Rink

Blades Multiplex Arenas Ice Skating Rink
801 Loma Colorado Dr NE
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County
New Mexico
(505) 892-9222
Blades Multiplex Arenas

Tips for Ice Skating
If it’s been awhile since you hit the ice – or are a complete novice – experts offer these suggestions;

· Keep your head up and your knees bent. This is probably the best piece of advice you’ll get, since it keeps your weight forward. Leaning backwards is the surest way to take a spill. Also, if you do fall, its far better to fall on your hands versus your head.

· Get comfortable taking small steps on the ice. Eventually, you’ll be able to glide on each step. Work on transferring your weight from one foot to the other, pushing your weight through the balls of the foot.

· Children as young as three or four can start learning the basics of skating. Kids of all ages need proper safety precautions, like a helmet (hey, that ice is HARD!). Kids who are just learning to skate may find it helpful to push a chair (within a supervised class, of course).

If all else fails, relax -- it’s perfectly fine to hang on to the side of the rink!

iT'Z USA
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Hungry for some good food and family fun? Head over to iT’Z where you can enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet and experience a sampling of the latest arcade games and exciting amusement
park rides! iT'Z the place to be for groups, corporate events and birthday parties.

Monday - Moms Eat Free
Tuesday - Kid's Price Buffet
Wednesday - Kids Eat Free
Thursday - Discount Pricing $2.99 Child Buffet and $3.99 Adult Buffet
Everyday - Unlimited Play $14.95 per person

Historic Day Trip to Salinas Pueblo Missions
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Looking to drive out of town? But not spend a hefty amount on an overnight trip?
Take a pleasant drive to some local New Mexico sites. A trip we recently made was to the Salinas Pueblo Missions. In particular, the Quarai Mission was a great visit. Take a walk through the old ruins and enjoy a lovely drive on the back side of the mountains - all the roads are paved, also, which is a bonus for those who get nervous driving off the beaten path. Admission to Quarai is free (although they accept donations). They also have picnic benches at the location.


For driving directions and further information on the sites, check out the National Parks website.

Art Attack Night Out
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Art Attack is a fun, hands on family night activity. This "paint-your-own-pottery" studio offers plates, mugs, vases, clocks, etc. for purchase. Then you paint the item yourself via freehand or using stencils for a nominal fee. It's fun watching the creative side of your spouse and kids come to life on ceramic pieces you'll have for many years. Saturday is family day.

This is also a fun "date night" activity. Wednesday is 2-for-1 paint fee.

Visit Art! Attack for more information.

Blades Multiplex Arenas
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From indoor soccer and arena flag football to ice hockey and figure skating, Blades Mulitplex Arenas is a great place for some family fun or an active date night. Blades is located at 801 Loma Colorado St NE, in Rio Rancho.

Visit Blades Multiplex Arenas for more information.

Explora!
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Explora aims to create opportunities for inspirational discovery and the joy of lifelong learning through interactive experiences in science, technology and art.

Visit Explora! for more information.

ABQ Jump
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ABQ Jump is a place where kids of all ages can run, jump, climb and play! ABQ Jump is Albuquerque's premier, affordable, indoor, climate-controlled amusement facility which features six, giant inflatable slides, bounce houses and obstacle courses!

Admission is $7/child, parents free. Children 2 & under are $4 or free with a full price admission.

Visit ABQ Jump for more information.