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

Purchase your tickets in advance:

• Online
• In person at the BioPark

Purchase your tickets at the door:

• On-site ticket sales start at 5:30pm and end promptly at 8:30 pm daily.

 

Parking

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

• During busy nights, additional parking is available at Heritage Farm and Tingley Beach. Check back for details.

 

Entertainment

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

 

The 2008 festivities featured a spectacular glass snowman collection, an ice skating rink, live music, "Supper with Santa," a special holiday model railroad train, and Holiday Nature Crafts. Check back for details on what activites will be featured in 2009.

 

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 the Albuquerque Biological Park's BioVan educational outreach program. The BioVan curriculum teaches about the Rio Grande and the native plants and animals that depend on it for existence. BioVan outreach visits to Albuquerque elementary schools are free of charge.

Sponsors

Thank you to the 2008 River of Lights sponsors:

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