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Events Near Torreon NM

Sagebrush Church Fun Fest

Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 at 5:00pm
Albuquerque, NM
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Halloween Night Calvary Chapel New Harvest Festival

Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 at 5:00pm
Calvary Chapel New Harvest Los Lunas
Los Lunas, NM
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Holly Days Craft Fair

Friday, Nov 1, 2024 at 3:00pm
Grace Church
Albuquerque, NM
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Downtown Growers Market

Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 at 8:00am
Albuquerque, NM
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NM Enchantment 15K

Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 at 9:00am
Albuquerque, NM
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Autumn Arts and Crafts Show

Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 at 10:00am
Rio Rancho Regional Chamber Of Commerce
Rio Rancho, NM
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Dia De Los Perros Festival

Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 at 10:00am
Cabezon Park and Community Center
Rio Rancho, NM
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ILS PTL Fall Festival-Trunk or Treat

Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 at 2:00pm
Albuquerque, NM
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Muertos Fiesta

Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 at 2:00pm
Marble Brewery at Downtown
Albuquerque, NM
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Sandia View Academy Fall Festival

Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 at 7:00pm
Sandia View Academy
Corrales, NM
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