# Weekend getaways from Albuquerque with kids Canonical page: https://littlesweekly.com/albuquerque/weekend-getaways/ > The best trip within about five hours of Albuquerque for each of the next 6 weekends, chosen for kids under 6. Every event links to the official page we checked it on. After the weekends there are 3 day trips that work any weekend. Last checked: 2026-10-29. ## Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1 Nothing verified within reach is worth the drive this weekend. ## Weekend of Nov 6–8 Nothing verified within reach is worth the drive this weekend. ## Weekend of Nov 13–15 Nothing verified within reach is worth the drive this weekend. ## Weekend of Nov 20–22 Nothing verified within reach is worth the drive this weekend. ## Weekend of Nov 27–29 Stay close to home: nothing within a few hours beats what's on in Albuquerque. River of Lights (Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, 5–10pm, ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden; https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/event/river-of-lights/65263/) ## Weekend of Dec 4–6 Nothing verified within reach is worth the drive this weekend. ## Other family getaways within 5 hours We don't post event listings for these places. Check the official page for hours and what's on. - **Taos**, Taos, NM (about 2 hr 45 min from Albuquerque). A mountain town near the Rio Grande Gorge and its bridge, and home to Taos Pueblo. Official page: https://taos.org/ - **Durango**, Durango, CO (about 4 hr 15 min from Albuquerque). Home of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, still running the line much as it was in 1882. Official page: https://www.durango.org/ - **White Sands National Park**, Alamogordo, NM (about 4 hr 15 min from Albuquerque). Sled down the white sand dunes. The park gift shop rents and sells waxed saucers. Official page: https://www.nps.gov/whsa/ ## Day trips any weekend - **Meow Wolf House of Eternal Return**, Santa Fe (about 1 hr from Albuquerque). Walk through the front door of an ordinary-looking house into more than 85 rooms of art to climb through and explore. Timed tickets bought ahead are the cheapest. Hours: Timed entry; hours vary by date on the ticket calendar. Cost: Timed tickets from $33 for adults and $26 for kids; discounts with a New Mexico ID. Official page: https://meowwolf.com/visit/santa-fe/tickets - **Santa Fe Children's Museum**, Santa Fe (about 1 hr 15 min from Albuquerque). A single-level hands-on museum where strollers are welcome, with weekly programs included in admission. Snacks go in the family snack room, and parking is free on site. Hours: Wed–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun noon–5pm; closed Mon–Tue and Thanksgiving. Cost: Out-of-state kids $11 and adults $15 (New Mexico residents $9 and $13); under 1 free; free for everyone Thursdays 4–6pm. Official page: https://santafechildrensmuseum.org/explore/plan-your-visit/ - **Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge**, San Antonio (about 1 hr 45 min from Albuquerque). A 12-mile scenic drive where wildlife is often close enough to see from the car. Dawn and dusk are best, and there's no food for sale, so pack snacks and water. Hours: Scenic drive one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset daily; visitor center 9am–4pm. Construction may close parts of the loop, so call ahead.. Cost: $5 per vehicle; free on Veterans Day (Nov 11). Official page: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/bosque-del-apache/visit-us ## FAQ **Where can we go for a weekend from Albuquerque with little kids?** None of our other cities are close enough for a weekend pick yet, so start with a day trip: Meow Wolf House of Eternal Return in Santa Fe (about 1 hr), Santa Fe Children's Museum in Santa Fe (about 1 hr 15 min), Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in San Antonio (about 1 hr 45 min). **Which cities are within an easy drive of Albuquerque?** El Paso (about 4 hr 30 min). Times are normal driving times without traffic. **What other family getaways are within 5 hours of Albuquerque?** Taos (about 2 hr 45 min), Durango (about 4 hr 15 min), White Sands National Park (about 4 hr 15 min). We don't post event listings for these, so check the official page for what's open before you go. **Why is the same city picked more than once?** Sometimes one city really does have the most going on two weekends in a row, like a holiday lights opening followed by a show. We don't rotate cities just for variety. **Are the times and prices current?** They're what each official page showed on Oct 29, 2026. Tap through to the official page before you go.