# Christmas markets and winter wonderlands in Albuquerque, 2026

> 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 markets and winter events with 2026 dates
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## Markets and winter events

- **Rio Grande Holiday Festival** at Expo New Mexico, Lujan Exhibit Complex, Albuquerque, NM · about 5 miles away. When: Nov 27 – Nov 29. Time: Fri and Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Price: $10; kids 12 and under free. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Fri and Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For kids: Holiday activities for kids alongside 150 artisan booths. Parking at Expo costs extra. Official page: https://riograndefestivals.com/holiday-show/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **River of Lights** at ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 2601 Central Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM · about 2 miles away. When: Nov 28 – Jan 3. Time: 5 to 10 p.m., last entry 8 p.m. Closed Dec 24 and 25. Price: Adults $21, ages 3 to 12 $12, 2 and under free. Timed tickets. Type: Winter wonderland. Hours: 5 to 10 p.m., last entry 8 p.m. Closed Dec 24 and 25. Strollers: A 1-mile walking path, partly unpaved. Fine with a sturdy stroller. For kids: Weeknights early in December are the least crowded. Free Park and Ride runs from the BioPark Zoo. Official page: https://riveroflights.org/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Rail Yards Holiday Market** at Albuquerque Rail Yards, 777 1st St. SW, Albuquerque, NM · about 1 mile away. When: Dec 12 – Dec 20. Time: Dec 12, 13, 19 and 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Dec 12, 13, 19 and 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For kids: Made-from-scratch food and handmade local gifts. Park and Ride runs from the Zoo. Official page: https://railyardsmarket.org/holiday-market.php (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Are there Christmas markets in Albuquerque in 2026?
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.

### Where is there a winter wonderland for kids near Albuquerque?
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.

### Can I bring a stroller?
River of Lights: A 1-mile walking path, partly unpaved. Fine with a sturdy stroller.

### How do you check these markets?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).