The holidays are officially here and we are very excited about all the fun and fabulous events the ABQ has in store for us this year. From the River of Lights Christmas display to the Gildan New Mexico Bowl, Albuquerque has something for everyone this season!

River of Lights

Date: Recurring daily

Location: ABQ BioPark - 903 10th St. S.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102

Phone: 505-768-2000

Admission: Children $6, Adults $12

The ABQ BioPark will be glowing this holiday season as the annual River of Lights show once again makes its way back to Albuquerque. Come by the BioPark through Jan. 3, 2015 to experience millions of beautiful sparkling lights, synchronized music light shows and animated sculptures. The River of Lights is the largest walk-through holiday light show in New Mexico, so head on down to the ABQ BioPark this weekend to check out this amazing holiday event!


9th Annual Gildan New Mexico Bowl

Date: Dec. 20, 2014

Location: University of New Mexico Athletic Department (The Lobos) - 1414 University Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Phone: 505-925-5999

Admission: $25-$40

The Gildan New Mexico Bowl is now in its 9th year and continues to be one of Albuquerque's favorite sporting events. Played on the first day of the bowl season for college football, this year's New Mexico bowl will feature the teams from the University of Texas-El Paso and Utah State University. For tickets to the game, visit the Gildan New Mexico Bowl website.


Cliff's Magical Christmas

Recurrence: Recurring daily

Location: Cliff's Amusement Park - 4800 Osuna Rd. N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87109

Phone: 505-881-9373 - ext. 120

The magic is happening at Cliff's! Cliff's Amusement Park is proud to present its annual Cliff's Magical Christmas show. A beloved Albuquerque institution, Cliff's is celebrating the holidays with a host of fun activities, including warm Christmas treats, exciting rides, face painting, music and thousands of sparkling lights. Visitors to Cliff's will also be able to see their 120 foot Christmas tree, as well as Santa!

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