Rio Rancho residents looking for weekend plans in and around the City of Vision this weekend can expect a heavy dose of outdoor markets, community fundraisers and historical showcases.
From the return of the Corrales Garden Tour to a massive community yard sale in Rio Rancho, here is your guide to what’s happening in and around the area.
Shopping and Community Sales
Rio Rancho’s Biggest Yard Sale The premier event for local bargain hunters returns to Cabezon Park. Hosted by the City of Rio Rancho, this massive community sale features dozens of residents and vendors selling furniture, household goods, and handmade crafts.
- When: Saturday, May 16, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Where: Cabezon Park, 2307 Cabezon Blvd. SE, Rio Rancho.
Friends of the Corrales Library Spring Book Sale
Support local literacy programs by browsing thousands of titles at this bi-annual fundraiser.
- When: Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: La Entrada Park, Corrales.
Corrales Growers’ Market
The seasonal market continues its mission to support local family farms. Visitors can shop for sustainable, locally grown food and agricultural products.
- When: Sunday, May 17, at 11 a.m.
- Where: Corrales Parks & Recreation, 500 Jones Road.
Shows and Tours
Corrales Garden Tour
Explore the hidden beauty of local landscapes during this ticketed event showcasing unique private gardens throughout the village.
- When: Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17.
- Tickets: Available via Eventbrite.
Tractor and Car Show
The Corrales Tractor Club Show joins forces with the San Ysidro Car Show for a day of vintage machinery and classic engines. The event includes live music and local food vendors.
- When: Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: San Ysidro Catholic Church, Corrales.
Arts and Entertainment
Comedy: Karen Morgan at Quezada’s
Former trial attorney turned comedian Karen Morgan brings her clean, relatable standup to the Santa Ana Star Casino. Known for her Dry Bar Comedy specials, Morgan finds humor in family life and the 1970s.
- When: Saturday, May 16, with shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
- Where: Quezada’s Comedy Club, Santa Ana Star Casino.
Live Music at THE BLOCK Rio Rancho’s open-air venue features a variety of live performances and interactive events.
- Friday, May 15: Vibestrong performs on the Main Stage at 7 p.m..
- Saturday, May 16: The Consequences perform on the Main Stage at 7 p.m..
- Sunday, May 17: Music on the Westside Concert (2 p.m.), followed by outdoor movie “UP” at 7 p.m.
Wild Hearts Gallery Reception
Meet artist Roger Evans for the opening of “Fun, Fantasy and Frivolity.” The exhibit features contemporary folk art, including sculptures and textured paintings inspired by Evans’ life in the Placitas forest.
- When: Saturday, May 16, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: Wild Hearts Gallery, 221-B State Highway 165, Placitas.
History and Heritage
Ancestral Montoya Weavers of El Valle
Juanita J. Lavadie presents 40 years of research on the legendary Montoya family legacy. The presentation features eye-dazzler weavings and stories of the 8-pointed El Valle star from the late 1800s.
- When: Sunday, May 17, at 2 p.m.
- Where: Sandoval County Historical Society & Museum, 160 Edmund Road, Bernalillo.