Every month is full of fun events happening in Albuquerque. In April, experience everything from a chocolate festival to a Native American pow wow. Here's a sampling of what’s happening in Albuquerque in April. For a full list, visit our events calendar.

Albuquerque Restaurant Week

A logo for Albuquerque Restaurant Week

April 4-13 at Various Locations

Celebrate the vibrant culinary scene of Albuquerque with delicious food and unique dining experiences.

Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Festival

A Chocolate Cartel employee smiles at the Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Festival

Photo Credit: Facebook

April 5-6 at EXPO New Mexico

The Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Festival is back and better than ever with delicious treats from 200 vendors, culinary classes and demos, live music and tastings.

Camels at Coronado

Army Camel Corp training at Menangle Park, Australia,1916. Photographer unknown.

Army Camel Corp training at Menangle Park, Australia,1916. Photographer unknown.

April 12 at Coronado Historic Site

Learn about the history of camels in the Southwest with the Texas Camel Corps. Interact with live camels and enjoy demonstrations and tours.

Duke City Foodie Fest

Promotional graphic for the Duke City Foodie Fest.

April 12-13 at Cliff’s Amusement Park

Eat at local food trucks and explore vendor booths at the Duke City Foodie Fest. Don’t miss the food truck showdown!

Albuquerque’s Birthday

A picture of Mexican dancers in front of San Felipe de Neri Church.

April 19 in Old Town

Celebrate Albuquerque’s 319th birthday with local flair in the heart of the city. Check out live performances along with face painting, food, local artisans and more.

Great New Mexico Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival

People sit on the grass enjoying the Great New Mexico Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival

Photo Credit: Facebook

April 19 at Balloon Fiesta Park

The area’s most popular food trucks will all be gathered in one place for you to enjoy at the Great New Mexico Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival. There will be more than 30 food trucks along with different artisans.

American Indian Week

Zuni dancers perform at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center courtyard.

Photo Credit: Mark Read Photography

April 22-27 at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

See cultural dances multiple times a day, take a self-guided tour and shop from dozens of Native artists during American Indian Week.

Gathering of Nations

Dancers at the Gathering of Nations Powwow

Photo Credit: Will Huston courtesy of Gathering of Nations Limited

April 24-26 at Tingley Coliseum

The Gathering of Nations will host more than 750 tribes from the United States, Canada and around the world, making it the largest pow wow in North America.

Albuquerque Modish Market Mid Mod Fest

A graphic promoting Mid Mod Fest.

April 26 at Winrock Town Center

Explore a large vintage market that includes 100 vintage and artisan vendors, food trucks, live music, a car show and more.