Every sunny Saturday morning for nearly two decades, Downtown Growers Market has been transforming Albuquerque's Robinson Park into a hub for fresh food, live music, and local art. From the end of April through the beginning of November, the region's farmers and culinary artisans come out to sell their products directly to customers—and chat with them in the process.

As local musicians set an upbeat soundtrack in the background, browse the many booths at Downtown Growers Market. You can grab a hot cup of house-roasted coffee and a breakfast burrito at Java Joes (just around the corner from the market in a permanent location) and then pick up organic, GMO- free fruits and veggies from Amyo Farms. Grab beautiful stoneware pots in which to store your findings from Pottery by Karin. You can even find fresh herbs and plants at Crack Pot Herbs, colorful bouquets at Jemez Mountain Flowers, and locally sourced, herbal beauty products at South Valley Soap.

Downtown Growers Market
Robinson Park
8th Street and Central
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-2230
downtowngrowers.com
www.yelp.com/biz/downtown-growers-market-albuquerque

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For nearly 20 years, Hinkle Family Fun Center has brought the people of Albuquerque together in a spacious 14,500-square-foot facility. Its owners know a thing or two about family bonding, considering that they're all part of the namesake Hinkle clan. Gene E. Hinkle and wife Betty debuted the spot back in 1994, and it's been offering families a rainy-day alternative to playing outside ever since.

Many locals flock here with their little ones for the bumper cars alone, which are ringed with glowing neon lights in a mirrored, low-lit arena. The space is evocative of the laser tag gym right upstairs, another popular attraction for families who have slightly older kids. Tackle a mission in the laser tag arena or play a round of mini golf at Hinkle Family Fun Center. Go-karting, paintballing, and the rock-climbing are also on tap at the family fun center, so there's a little something for everyone.

Hinkle Family Fun Center
12931 Indian School Road
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-3100
www.hinklefamilyfuncenter.com
www.yelp.com/biz/hinkle-family-fun-center-albuquerque

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