Bowl for Kids' Sake 2026

Make some noise! We’re asking our community to Band Together—bringing music, bowling, and mentorship together to help kids take center stage in life.

BBBS of New Mexico Fundraising Goal

$99,906.28

achieved

$368,000.00

goal

Register Your Team

Registration is now open! Select an event near you, sign up, and get rolling. 
The theme for this year’s event is Band Together!

The music starts with you—and every dollar raised helps strike the right chord for kids in our community. Gather your band, hit the lanes, and join us for the 2026 Bowl for Kids' Sake!

Alamogordo, NM • May 2nd Albuquerque, NM • April 24th & 25th
Española, NM • May 2nd Farmington, NM • June 13th
Gallup, NM • April 25th & 26th Santa Fe, NM • April 15th & 19th

Alamogordo

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Albuquerque

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Farmington

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About Bowl For Kids' Sake

Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters' largest annual fundraising campaign. The event has been held across the country for over 50 years! The money raised through this campaign will be used to support quality mentoring matches between caring adult volunteers and at-risk children in New Mexico.

Want to get started?

  1. ​Click "Sign Up" to register for a regional event above
  2. Create a new team or join an existing team
  3. Invite your friends and start fundraising!

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Mexico

OUR MISSION

To create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

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HOW DOES BOWL FOR KIDS' SAKE WORK?

Bowl For Kids’ Sake is a peer-to-peer fundraiser, which offers everyone in the community a chance to positively impact a child’s life.

1. START YOUR TEAM!

As the Team Captain, you recruit 4 other individuals to be on your team and connect them with Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Mexico. Your team can include friends, family, co-workers, etc.

2. SECURE YOUR DONATIONS!

Each teammate raises money towards their goal by asking friends, co-workers, family members, etc. to support your campaign. Feel free to be as creative and fun as you want with your fundraising! 100% of the money you raise goes directly to supporting children served by Big Brothers Big Sisters in your local community.

3. JOIN US TO BOWL!

On the day of your local Bowl For Kids’ Sake event, it's time to have fun! You and your team will get about two hours of bowling (shoes and balls included), an event t-shirt, food and drinks, lots of prizes and fun. Costumes not required but highly encouraged!

More Information

Fundraising Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

Blank Donation Sheet (yes, you can collect cash and check donations!)

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The 2026 Theme

Make some noise! This year’s theme, “Band Together”, is all about the music. Get your band back together and help us help kids take center stage in a future full of possibilities.

Costumes are encouraged but not required!

Regional Events

Alamogordo, NM
Rocket City Family Fun Center

May 2nd - sessions at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM

Albuquerque, NM
Skidmore's Holiday Bowl
April 24th - session at 4:00 PM
April 25th - sessions at 11:00 AM
and 2:00 PM

Española, NM
Big Rock Bowling Center
May 2nd - session at 3:30 PM

Farmington, NM
Bowlero Lanes
June 13th - sessions at 12:00 and 2:30 PM

Gallup, NM
Gal-A-Bowl
April 25th - sessions at 1:30, 4:00, 6:30, and 9:00 PM
April 26th - sessions at 1:00 PM
and 3:30 PM

Santa Fe, NM
The Alley Santa Fe
April 15th - session at 5:30 PM
April 19th - sessions at 1:00 and 3:30 PM

Contact

Sarah Piano
Senior Director of Northern NM
sarah.piano@bbbsnm.org
(505) 728-8356

Sponsorship opportunities are available!