Albuquerque is one kid-friendly town. Find something to keep them busy with these top picks.

The weather feels like summer, which always makes me think of baseball. I can still remember being about five and hopping the train with my dad to see the Philadelphia Phillies. Peanuts, ice cream, the crack of a bat--whats not to love? Granted, bats arent made of wood anymore, but baseball is still pure fun.

The Isotopes return home for a huge, 12 game home stand stretch of beginning Thursday, May 17. Theyll take on the Sacramento River Cats, the Fresno Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Red Hawks. There will be a whole lot of promotional giveaways, including a replica jersey giveaway, a tin lunch box giveaway, a Jason Wood bobblehead giveaway, an adult fun run and more. Military Appreciation Weekend is May 26 and 27, and both nights feature fireworks. Be on the lookout for Bark in the Park on Sunday, May 20, and bring your best animal friend with you for a bit of the game.

Happy Mothers Day to moms everywhere! Have a safe and wonderful weekend.

National Public Gardens Day Join in a special celebration that includes talks, lectures, demonstrations and more. Learn about gardening, the environment, and how to conserve water. Get tips on landscape design. Free with admission at the Botanic Gardens, Friday, May 11.

Beauty is a Verb Poets from the U.S. and Canada who have some kind of disability will read their poems.