We found three Christmas markets and winter events in and around Albuquerque with 2026 dates posted: two holiday markets and one winter wonderland event. All three are in Albuquerque. Each card has the dates and hours, what it costs to get in, and notes on strollers and things for little kids.
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Holiday market · to Nov 29 · Expo New Mexico, Lujan Exhibit Complex28NovSatRiver of LightsWinter wonderland · to Jan 3 · ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 2601 Central Ave. NW12DecSatRail Yards Holiday MarketHoliday market · to Dec 20 · Albuquerque Rail Yards, 777 1st St. SWNothing matches that filter yet.
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Dates, hours and prices come from each organizer’s, venue’s or city’s own page.
Expo New Mexico, Lujan Exhibit Complex · Albuquerque, NM · about 5 miles away
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 2601 Central Ave. NW · Albuquerque, NM · about 2 miles away
Albuquerque Rail Yards, 777 1st St. SW · Albuquerque, NM · about 1 mile away
Before you go
TimingGo when it opensWeekday afternoons and opening hour are the least crowded, which makes a stroller much easier.
DressLayer upOutdoor markets get cold after dark. Mittens and a blanket for the stroller help.
StrollerCheck the stroller noteSome markets get packed on weekend evenings. A carrier can be easier there.Keep planning
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Rio Grande Holiday Festival at Expo New Mexico, Lujan Exhibit Complex: Nov 27 – Nov 29. $10; kids 12 and under free. River of Lights at ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 2601 Central Ave. NW: Nov 28 – Jan 3. Adults $21, ages 3 to 12 $12, 2 and under free. Timed tickets. Rail Yards Holiday Market at Albuquerque Rail Yards, 777 1st St. SW: Dec 12 – Dec 20.
River of Lights (Albuquerque, NM · about 2 miles away): Nov 28 – Jan 3, Adults $21, ages 3 to 12 $12, 2 and under free. Timed tickets.
River of Lights: A 1-mile walking path, partly unpaved. Fine with a sturdy stroller.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. How we choose and check.
One short email every Thursday evening with the best things to do with little ones in ABQ that weekend, holiday markets included.
