Harvest Festival
Enjoy autumn in Albuquerque with fall favorites.
Saturday, October 4 & Sunday, October 5, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.| Botanic Garden!
It’s that time of year again when the air is crisp, the leaves are changing, and sunsets are golden. There’s no better way to celebrate the season than with festivities at the Botanic Garden and Aquarium. Explore the beautiful landscapes, listen to live music from over 20 local bands, shop from local artisans, take part in free kid’s activities like face painting, autumn arts & crafts and discovery stations. Try tasty fall treats like apple cider made from apples that can be found on the BioPark’s very own Heritage Farm. There’s something for everyone!
Harvest Festival Tickets
Ticket Prices:
- Adult: $13
- Senior (65+): $6.50
- Youth (3-12): $6.50
- Child 2 & Under: Free
- NMBPS members 50% off with valid ID.
Festival Features
Fall Fun and Kids' Activities
Face painters will be getting you ready for a fall photo-shoot! There are plenty of places to take your fall photos as the gardeners have been hard at work with their gorgeous seasonal arrangements displayed throughout the Garden. Leave the backdrops of your photo-ops to them!
Get a bird's-eye view of the festivities with a 25' climbing wall presented by The City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation Department!
Eats & Treats
Reward yourself with eats and treats available at the Shark Reef Café and throughout the Garden. A menu full of season specialties will be available at the stands throughout the ABQ BioPark. Come hungry!
Show Room
Visit the Show Room on your way into the Botanic Garden for a selection of grab and go sweet and savory treats including Fry Bread Tacos, Burritos, Sopapillas, and Aguas Frescas.
Conservatory
Build your own cake and fruit cup at specialty carts near the conservatory!
Festival Green
Shop from local vendors, listen to live music, and enjoy some handheld bites including Turkey Legs, Elote Cups, Gourmet Pretzels, and Shaved Ice.
Heritage Farm
Stroll the Heritage Farm to visit the animals before finding a food stand to grab a delicious plate of Loaded Tots, Corn on the Cob, Turkey Legs, Funnel Fries, Churros, BBQ Sandwich, or Fresh Squeezed Lemonade.
Local Artisans
Shop local at the Harvest Festival from local makers and their handcrafted products! Albuquerque flair will be available for your shopping and souvenir needs from artisans including Blossom & Barrel, Wethington Holistic Arts, WiseWorks, Squidly Designs, Dee Devine Boutique, Inca Arts, Dawson Designs, Stephaknots, Santa Fe Honey Salon, Flora & Foliage, Bee Nice Beauty, Scattered Light Stitchery, Bean Street Studio, Mobius Theory, J&D Foods DBA Bar X Brand Beef Jerky, and Pottery by Alisha.
Discovery Stations
Kids of all ages will be able to learn at Discovery Stations. These educational posts throughout the Garden are exciting activities that plant seeds of curiosity.
Stay tuned for full schedule!
Entertainment Schedule
While strolling through the Botanic Garden and Aquarium, guests can enjoy the sounds of local bands at seven locations as they provide a soundtrack to the Harvest Festival experience.
Saturday, October 4
Festival Green
- 9:30 a.m. – Felix y Los Gatos
- 11:30 a.m. – JD Nash & The Rash of Cash
- 1:30 p.m. – Keeping Up with the Joneses
- 3:30 p.m. – The Kickback Counselors
Sunday, October 5
Festival Green
- 9:30 a.m. – The Squash Blossom Boys
- 11:30 a.m. – The Larry Hamilton Band
- 1:30 p.m. – Cheap Shots
- 3:30 p.m. – Eileen & the In-Betweens
Enjoy performances by other local groups including the North Valley Tune Tanglers, Watermelon Mountain Jug Band, Acoustic Gap, Whereabouts, and Lady Fingers and a Thing'r Too.
Full entertainment lineup coming soon!
Guests are welcome to bring chairs, coolers, and picnics. Glass containers, alcohol, sports equipment, tents, weapons of any kind, and canopies are prohibited. Pets are not allowed at the ABQ BioPark. This is a rain or shine event.
The City of Albuquerque is the sole provider of tickets for events at City venues. We do not support resale ticket sites or accept tickets issued by third parties
Photo permits are not for sale during special events including the Harvest Festival.
Thank you to our sponsors!
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