River of Lights

Come out and enjoy the magic of hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling holiday displays at New Mexico’s largest walk-through light show! Each year's show unveils a number of ingenious new sculptures and stunning displays designed and constructed by Albuquerque BioPark artists and craftsmen. Tickets are $7 for adults; $3 for children. Gates open at 6:00pm and close at 9:00pm.

 

Tickets

Purchase your tickets in advance:

• Online - Purchase tickets now.

• In person at the BioPark.

• Group discounts (50+ or 100+) are available through the New Mexico BioPark Society . Group tickets may be purchased by calling 505-764-6212. On-line group rates not available.

Purchase your tickets at the door:

• On-site ticket sales start at 5:30pm.

Q cards may be used to purchase tickets from BioPark cashiers in advance or at the door. They are not valid for online or group sales.

 

Parking

• Parking is always available in the Botanic Garden parking lots.
  

• On busy nights, additional parking is available at Tingley Beach. The train will shuttle visitors to and from the north parking area. Check back for details on the schedule. Please note that for this event only, the train will be boarded via stairs and is not wheelchair-accessible.

 

Entertainment

The lights aren't the only thing to see at the Botanic Garden during the River of Lights celebration!

 

The 2009 festivities will feature some spectacular new sculptures, a unique glass snowman collection, live music most nights, "Supper with Santa" Dec. 14 - 23 and Holiday Dining Dec. 26-30 at the Shark Reef Cafe, a special holiday model railroad train, and Holiday Nature Crafts in the Education building on consecutive Wednesdays (Dec. 2, 9 and 16).

2009 Entertainment Schedule

 

History

River of Lights began in 1997 as a fund raising project sponsored by the New Mexico BioPark Society. Proceeds from River of Lights help support for many ABQ BioPark projects and programs.

Sponsors

Thank you to the 2009 River of Lights sponsors:

 

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