Friday, April 11th
City of Belen Employee Appreciation Committee Yard Sale – 7am-12pm – Anna Becker Park – The City of Belen Employee Appreciation Committee will be hosting a community Yard Sale on Friday and Saturday, April 11th and 12th at Anna Becker Park from 7am – 12pm.
You can reserve your space for only $25 or $40 for 2 spaces. Each space is 10′ x 10′. You may pay for your spaces at City Hall, cash only please. If you have any questions please call 505-966-2737.
Walk-in Computer Assistance – 10am–5pm – Belen Public Library – Walk-in Computer Assistance is available for anyone that needs help with their computer or smart phone! All help is free. Book a 30-minute appointment with the circulation desk.
One-on-One Basic IT and Tech Assistance
- Smartphones
- Computers
- Tablets
Special Orchestra Performance – 3pm-4:30pm – Belen Public Library – The Valencia County chapter of the New Mexico Special Orchestra performs on the second Friday of each month from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Belen Public Library, 333 Becker Ave. in Belen.
Canon Christian Academy Spring Program and Open House – 6pm – Canon Christian Academy – Join us this Friday at 6pm for a special event! New families that attend and enrol will receive a discount. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to learn more about our school and what we have to offer.
Do Portugal Circus – 7:30pm – 9:30pm – Valencia County Fair Grounds – With over 25 years of experience we have become masters of our craft! An amazing circus show for the whole family Under our big tent!
Step into the world of Do Portugal Circus , where breathtaking stunts, jaw-dropping acrobatics, and non-stop entertainment come together to create an unforgettable experience. Perfect for all ages, this event is ideal for a family outing, a fun night with friends, or even a unique date night.
Take advantage of online-only pre-sale discounts for tickets before the event. Don’t wait—prices increase at the door! Concessions will be available on-site to make your evening even more enjoyable.
Get ready for a night of thrills, laughter, and unforgettable memories under the big top. We can’t wait to see you there! Doors Open 30 minutes before show time
Saturday, April 12th
City of Belen Employee Appreciation Committee Yard Sale – 7am-12pm – Anna Becker Park – The City of Belen Employee Appreciation Committee will be hosting a community Yard Sale on Friday and Saturday, April 11th and 12th at Anna Becker Park from 7am – 12pm.
You can reserve your space for only $25 or $40 for 2 spaces. Each space is 10′ x 10′. You may pay for your spaces at City Hall, cash only please. If you have any questions please call 505-966-2737.
Valencia County Fair 2025 Market & Egg Hunt – 9am – Valencia County Fairgrounds – The market will begin at 9 a.m., with the egg hunt at 11 a.m. The Valencia County Fair will be holding its annual egg hunt and market on Saturday, April 12, at the Valencia County Fair grounds on the I-25 Bypass in Belen. The market will begin at 9 a.m., with the egg hunt at 11 a.m. For information, call Rhiannon Montoya at 505-934-7432.
Guitar Lessons for Kids – 10am – 12pm – Belen Public Library – Guitar lessons are offered at 10 a.m. every Saturday at the Belen Public Library. Lessons are also free and open to the public, ages 5-15. Guitars are available for children to use during the lessons, and to check-out so they can practice at home.
New Sherlock Holmes Chapter – 10am-12pm – Belen Public Library – Attention Sherlockians! An introductory meeting regarding the possible formation of a new Sherlock Holmes chapter (scion society) in New Mexico will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 12, at the Belen Public Library meeting room. There are no restrictions as to who qualifies as a Sherlockian. Your path to Sherlock Holmes could have been a book, a movie or a TV show. A person can have read the Sherlock Holmes Canon for decades or have just read their first adventure last week; if you consider yourself a Sherlockian, then you are. For more information please email: thegigantichoundssw@gmail.com.
Hub City Egg Hunt – 2pm – Eagle Park – The City of Belen Parks and Recreation Department is excited to invite you to the Hub City Egg Hunt! When: Saturday, April 12th, 2025, at 2pm – Where: Eagle Park, 305 Eagle Lane, Belen, NM – Who: Children ages Toddler – 12 years – What: Egg hunt, prize baskets, sweets, and fun! Questions? Please call 505-966-2700
Open Meeting: Valencia Community Action Network – 3pm-5pm – Meadow Lake Community Center – The Valencia Community Action Network, a local nonprofit, will hold an open meeting from 3-5 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month at the Meadow Lake Community Center, 100 Cuerro Lane.
TITANIC Anniversary Dinner Theater – 5pm-9pm – MAC – Join us April 12th for a night to remember as the Rio Grande Federated Republican Women host a TITANIC Anniversary Dinner Theater featuring Van Ann Moore as “The Unsinkable Molly Brown”
Do Portugal Circus – 5pm-7pm and 8pm-10pm – Valencia County Fair Grounds – With over 25 years of experience we have become masters of our craft! An amazing circus show for the whole family Under our big tent!
Step into the world of Do Portugal Circus , where breathtaking stunts, jaw-dropping acrobatics, and non-stop entertainment come together to create an unforgettable experience. Perfect for all ages, this event is ideal for a family outing, a fun night with friends, or even a unique date night.
Take advantage of online-only pre-sale discounts for tickets before the event. Don’t wait—prices increase at the door! Concessions will be available on-site to make your evening even more enjoyable.
Get ready for a night of thrills, laughter, and unforgettable memories under the big top. We can’t wait to see you there! Doors Open 30 minutes before show time
Wild West Gamble 9th Annual Valencia County Fair Benefit Dinner Dance – 6pm-11pm – SouthWest Event Center – Come out and support the County Fair and enjoy a great night out! Presale tickets only. Contact a board member for your ticket or message us. Tickets are $150/couple. info@valenciacountyfair.com 505-269-7683
Sunday, April 13th
Holy Week at OLB – 8am & 10am Masses and 1:15pm Pilgrimage – Our Lady of Belen – Join Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church Palm Sunday Pilgrimage at 1:15 p.m., Sunday, April 13, in front of the church. Walkers are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes. Those unable to walk are encouraged to go directly to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Los Chavez.
Palm Sunday Masses will be held at 8 and 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Mass on Holy Thursday is at 5:30 p.m., and at 3 p.m. on Good Friday.
An Easter vigil will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, and on Easter Sunday at 8 and 10 a.m. There will not be a Mass at noon.
Holy Week Services – 8:30am & 11am – Calvary Chapel Rio Grande Valley – Join us all week starting Sunday, April 13 as we look at the events leading up to the ressurection of Jesus Christ!
- Sunday, April 13 – “Triumphant Entry” @ 8:30AM & 11:00AM
- Monday, April 14 – “Jesus Cleanses The Temple” @ 7:00PM
- Tuesday, April 15 – “Jesus in The Temple” @ 7:00PM
- Wednesday, April 16 – “The Plot To Kill Jesus” @ 7:00PM
- Thursday, April 17 – “Jesus In The Upper Room” @ 7:00PM
- Friday, April 18 – “The Cross” @ 12:00PM (Family Service)
Holy Week and Easter Services at First Baptist Church Belen – 10:30am – First Baptist Church Belen – Holy Week services at First Baptist Church Belen, 401 Becker Ave., begins with Palm Sunday services at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, April 13. The choir presents, “The Living Hope.” Services on Resurrection Sunday will begin at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, April 20.
Historic Tomé Jail and Casita Open to the Public – 11am – 3pm – Historic Tomé Jail and Casita – The town of Tomé Land Grant invites the public to visit the historic jail and casita at the Tomé Church Plaza, 18 Church Loop. Visitors are welcomed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday.
Do Portugal Circus – 2pm-4pm and 5pm-7pm – Valencia County Fair Grounds – With over 25 years of experience we have become masters of our craft! An amazing circus show for the whole family Under our big tent!
Step into the world of Do Portugal Circus , where breathtaking stunts, jaw-dropping acrobatics, and non-stop entertainment come together to create an unforgettable experience. Perfect for all ages, this event is ideal for a family outing, a fun night with friends, or even a unique date night.
Take advantage of online-only pre-sale discounts for tickets before the event. Don’t wait—prices increase at the door! Concessions will be available on-site to make your evening even more enjoyable.
Get ready for a night of thrills, laughter, and unforgettable memories under the big top. We can’t wait to see you there! Doors Open 30 minutes before show time
Mushroom Valley: Acrylic Painting Event – 4:30pm-6pm – Wilma’s Wearable Art Shoppe & Community Studio – Join us for an acrylic painting event on April 13th at Wilma’s Wearable Art Shoppe & Community Studio! This event is open to individuals aged 10 and above, with parental attendance required. Come create your own unique art piece and enjoy onsite munchies. Don’t miss out on this fun and creative experience!
