River of Lights
The holidays sparkle each year at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden.
New Mexico BioPark Society’s 29th Annual River of Lights
Presented by Blake's LOTABURGER®
5 pm to 10 pm | Nov. 28, 2026 through Jan. 3, 2026 | Closed Dec. 24 & 25
Enjoy a stroll through our 1.6-mile path of over 800 one-of-a-kind hand-welded light displays, animated and 3D sculptures, and millions of twinkling lights at New Mexico’s favorite and largest original walk-through holiday light show.
For all River of Lights event information and tickets, visit the official River of Lights website.
Free Park & Ride
Beat the traffic and use the official River of Lights free Park & Ride at the ABQ BioPark Zoo. Service runs nightly. Closed December 24, 25, 31, and January 1. More info on the official River of Lights website.
Thank You to our Sponsors!
- Blake's LOTABURGER®
- 94 Rock
- KRQE Media Group
- 100.3 The Peak
- KRQE Xtra
- Bank of Albuquerque
- Truly Nolen
- Pepsi
- Inteli-Care Personal Home Care
- Thornburg
- After Hours Perdiatrics