Events

2025 Summit for Early Science Learning

Hello – Please join us for the Summit for Early Science Learning on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Explora, hosted by the Coalition for Science Learning in Early Childhood. Spanish interpretation will be available. Attendees will receive a swag bag with STEAM materials to use in their classrooms. Breakfast, lunch, and a training certificate will also be provided. Register for ...

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08 Nov

All Day

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Octavia Fellin Library at Rio West Mall

Bring the whole family out and join Explora and the Octavia Fellin Public Library for engaging crafts, science, and engineering fun!

08 Nov

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Board Game Club

Roll the dice on down to X-Studio and join us for board game club! Learn how to play that game you’ve been putting off or play a familiar classic. Bring a friend or make a new one! Open to teens 13-19.

09 Nov

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

X Studio

1701 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

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Paper making

Learn how to make your own paper by recycling materials that would end up in the landfill.

09 Nov

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

X Studio

1701 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

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Macro Lens Photography

Try out up close photography with our Macro Lens workshop! See what wonderful photos you can take when the subject is really, really close up! Open to teens 13–19

11 Nov

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

X Studio

1701 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

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Food Sleuths at the Martha Liebert Public Library in Bernalillo

What’s for dinner? Join Explroa at the Martha Liebert Public Library for an investigation into healthy foods. Test a variety of foods for the presence of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and vitamins.

12 Nov

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

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Educator Workshop: Rollin’ Robots!

An in-person workshop for early childhood educators, librarians, and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours) Use code, cardboard, and ingenuity to create fun, interactive experiences with an adorable robot ball called a Sphero! Register Here

13 Nov

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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Fix-It Friday

Join us for Fix-It Friday, where small repairs mean a BIG deal. Bring your small appliances or small household objects that need some TLC. For teens 13-19

14 Nov

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

X Studio

1701 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

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Crafternoon- Picture Collage Pendant

Using small collage and small 3D elements, create a pendant that will have you saying ‘Thanks, I made it myself.” For teens 13-19

14 Nov

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

X Studio

1701 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

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Sensory Friendly Time

We’ve dedicated extra time on dates listed below for our guests who prefer a less sensory-stimulating visit: February 28, 2025, 4:30-6:30 May 9, 2025, 4:30pm-6:30pm August 8, 2025, 4:30pm-6:30pm November 14, 4:30pm-6:30pm Environment and modifications: ● Limited attendance. Tickets will be available to reserve ahead of time. ● Sensory Kits (noise reduction headphones, fidget objects, timers, social stories, and more)! ...

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14 Nov

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Explora

1701 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

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Teen Science Cafe

Learn from doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals about the world of emergency medicine. Drinks and snacks provided! For teens 13-19

14 Nov

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

X Studio

1701 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

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Annual Crane Festival at the Open Space Visitor Center

Join Explora for Nature-based science at the Open Space Visitor Center as part of the Annual Crane Festival.  

15 Nov

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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