The holidays sparkle each year at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
Event Details
Find more information about River Of Lights 2013.
When
November 30 - January 5- 6 - 9 p.m. (Nov. 30 - Dec. 19)
- 6 - 10 p.m. (Dec. 20 - Jan. 5)
- Closed Dec. 24 - 25 and Dec. 31 - Jan. 1
Buy Tickets
Tickets not yet available.
In Advance:
- Online
- From any BioPark cashier from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
At the Gate: Starting at 5:30 p.m.
Prices
November 30 - December 19
- Adults (13+): $10
- Children (3-12): $5
- Babies (under 3): Free
December 20 - January 5
- Adults (13+): $12
- Children (3-12): $6
- Babies (under 3): Free
No senior or member discounts for this special event. There is no will call for River of Lights tickets.
Group Discounts
- 50 or more: 10 percent discount
- 100 or more: 20 percent discount
Available from the New Mexico BioPark Society at 505-764-6212 or nmbps@bioparksociety.org.
Free Park & Ride
Avoid traffic. Take a bus from the Zoo on select nights. View the Park and Ride schedule.
Buses are boarded via stairs and are not wheelchair accessible.
Accessible parking is available at the Aquarium-Botanic Garden lot.
Contact Us
Enjoy the magic of millions of twinkling lights and dazzling holiday displays at New Mexico's largest walk-through light show!
Entertainment
Live Music
Local musicians bring holiday cheer with performances during River of Lights.
Dinner at the Shark Reef Cafe
The Shark Reef Cafe will be open for Supper with Santa on Dec. 9 - 23. No reservations and no groups of more than 30. Walk-ins welcome. Call ahead recommended, 505-848-7182.
Holiday Nature Crafts
BioPark Education offers free Holiday Nature Crafts in the Education building the first three Wednesdays.
G-Scale Model Railroad
Special holiday trains chug through the Garden Railroad exhibit from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays, weather and volunteer staff permitting.
History
In 1997, River of Lights began as a fundraiser for the BioPark. Today, proceeds continue to support a variety of ABQ BioPark projects through the New Mexico BioPark Society.
Each year's show unveils ingenious new sculptures and stunning displays made by BioPark artists and craftsmen. Check back for more on what is new this year!
Accessibility
A limited number of wheelchairs are available for rent during River of Lights.
For more information or to reserve a wheelchair in advance, please call (505) 848-7182 or email biopark@cabq.gov.
Event Sponsors
NM BioPark Society, KOB 4, 100.3 the Peak, 94 Rock and Santa 100.9.
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Beat the Traffic with Free Park & Ride
Service run the following nights only:
- November 30
- December 6, 7, 13 and 14
- December 20 - January 5
From the Zoo to River of Lights
1) Meet in the Zoo parking lot at 903 Tenth St. SW.
2) Begins on select nights at 6 p.m.
3) Last Zoo pick-up times:
- 8:45 p.m. on Nov. 30, Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14
- 9:45 p.m. from Dec. 20 - Jan. 5
Return service from River of Lights to the Zoo
1) Begins on select nights at 6:15 p.m.
2) Last return service times (no exceptions):
- 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 30, Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14
- 10:30 p.m. from Dec. 20 - Jan. 5
