Many events are happening this weekend in the Albuquerque area as Balloon Fiesta kicks off Saturday. From pumpkin patches to the 50th Greek Festival and arts and crafts.

Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch:

In Rio Rancho, people can visit the Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch . It's open from Oct. 1-31, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

"Go out, see the balloons and come have a little fall fun," said Max Wade, the owner of the Pumpkin Patch. "They can go in a petting zoo and pet them, or they can pet them through the fence. We got horses and donkeys and pigs. It's just a whole lot of things. Then, we've got a lot of activities. We got a little carnival games, we've got paintball, you know, just a lot of things that the family can do."

Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival:

Just outside the Sandia Resort and Casin

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