Holiday 'Buy Local' Events
Albuquerque is home to over 40,000 small businesses that enrich the city and are a key part of the local economy. The holiday season is an important time for many businesses and serves as a great reminder to everyone to spend money locally and support our small business economy. Get involved as a local business owner.
Parking will be free on City meters along Central from 8th to Carlisle, the Albuquerque Museum parking lot, and in the Old Town parking lot from Nov. 24 to Dec. 25.
Events
Click on the event name for more information. The events listed below are open to the public. Some events may have an entry fee.
| Event Name | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter of Enchantment Tickets | 4140 Montano NW | Nov. 24 to Dec. 31 | |
| Albuquerque Garden Center Holiday Craft & Plant Fair | 10120 Lomas NE | Dec. 1 | 9 a.m. |
| Pueblo Shop & Stroll | 2401 12th NW | Dec. 1 | 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Gallery Hozho Holiday Cheer | 1984 Bellamah NW | Dec. 1 | 5.p.m. to 7 p.m. |
| The Gallery ABQ Holiday Show | 8210 Menaul NE | Dec. 1 | 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Old Town Holiday Stroll | 1801 Mountain NW | Dec. 1 | 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Corrales Historical Society 35th Annual Winter Craft Show | 966 Old Church Road | Dec. 1, 2, 3 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Puffin Pistons Car Show | 4310 Central Aveune | Dec. 2 | 8 a.m. |
| Kei & Molly's Misprint Sale | 4400 Silver SE Suite A | Dec. 2 | 9 a.m. |
| La Cueva HS Holiday Craft Show | La Cueva High School | Dec. 2 | 9 a.m. |
| Girl Scouts Holiday Entrepreneur Craft Fair | Explore Academy, 6600 Gulton NE | Dec. 2 | 9 a.m. |
| Christmas at the Marketplace | 8600 Pan American Freeway | Dec. 2 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| North Valley Holiday Stop & Shop | Various Locations (see website) | Dec. 2 and 3 | 10 a.m. |
| La Salita Restaurant Holiday Popup Market | 1950 Juan Tabo NE | Dec. 2 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Holiday Herbalpalooza | 2400 Rio Grande NW | Dec. 2 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. Annual Holiday Market | 608 McKnight NW | Dec. 2 | Noon |
| Casa Rondeña Winery Holiday Marketplace | 733 Chavez NW | Dec. 2 | Noon - 5 p.m. |
| Albuquerque Garden Center Holiday Craft & Plant Fair | 10120 Lomas NE | Dec. 2 | 4 p.m. |
| Twinkle Light Parade | Nob Hill - Central Avenue | Dec. 2 | 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. |
| Flyby Provisions Pop-up | 201 Coal SW | Dec. 2 | |
| The Groove Holiday Market | 309 Gold SW | Dec. 3 | 10 a.m. |
| Squidly Holiday Market | 514 Central SE | Dec. 3 | 12 p.m. |
| Little Bear Holiday Market | 3123 Central NE | Dec. 4 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Shop & Stroll Nob Hill | Nob Hill Main Street | Dec. 7 | 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
| International School At Mesa Del Sol Holiday Fair | International School at Mesa Del Sol | Dec. 8 | 3:45 p.m. |
| Night Bird Trolley and Artwalk | 303 Romero NW #S107 | Dec. 8 | 5 p.m. |
| Volcano Vista High School Winter Arts & Craft Fair | 8100 Rainbow NW | Dec. 9 | 9 a.m. |
| The Los Ranchos Holiday Art Market | 6918 Rio Grande NW | Dec. 9 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m |
| The ABQ Collective Holiday Market | 1321 Eubank NE | Dec. 9 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Rail Yards Holiday Market | Rail Yards Market | Dec. 9 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| International School At Mesa Del Sol Holiday Fair | International School at Mesa Del Sol | Dec. 9 | 4 p.m. |
| Santa Fe String of Lights Holiday Market | 1607 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe | Dec. 9 | 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Bumble Hearts & Garcia Family Winter Wonderland Market | 8826 4th NW | Dec. 9, 10 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Rail Yards Holiday Market | Rail Yards Market | Dec. 10 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Yarn Hop (Yarning, The Yarn Store at Nob Hill) | 3712 Central SE Suite E and 120 Amherst NE | Dec. 10 | 10 a.m. |
| Ponderosa Brewing Winter Market | 1761 Bellamah NW | Dec. 10 | Noon to 5 p.m. |
| The (B) Ruppe Holiday Craft Fair | 807 4th SW | Dec 14 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Courtyard by Marriott Albuquerque Holiday Craft Fair | 5151 Journal Center | Dec. 15 | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Del Norte HS Holiday Craft Show | 5323 Montgomery NE | Dec. 16 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Wheels Museum Holiday Party | 110 2nd SW | Dec. 16 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| The Los Ranchos Holiday Art Market | 6918 Rio Grande NW | Dec. 16 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Humble Coffee Company Holiday Market | 4200 Lomas NE | Dec. 16 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| El Vado Jolly Holiday Market | 2500 Central SW | Dec. 16 | Noon to 5 p.m. |
| Flyby Provisions Pop-up | 201 Coal SW | Dec. 16 | |
| Canteen Brewhouse Merry Mingle and Holiday Jingle | 2381 Aztec NE | Dec. 17 | Noon to 4 p.m. |
| Shimmy Shake Market | 708 1st NW | Dec. 17 | 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Cibola HS Holiday Craft Show | Cibola High School | Dec. 18 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| FUSION Holiday Festival | 700-708 1st NW | Dec. 18 | Noon to 4 p.m. |
| Sidetrack Brewing Co. | 413 2nd SW | Dec. 18 | 1 p.m. |
| Deck the Halls Cookie Decorating Class | 301 Romero NW | Dec. 18 | 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Sean Hudson Watercolor Workshop | 201 Coal SW | Dec. 28 | 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. |
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How to Get Involved If You Don't Own A Business
Buy Local is a community initiative that extends beyond City Hall. We encourage all Albuquerque residents to make conscious decisions to #BuyLocal. This means making choices like eating at local establishments, shopping local, purchasing produce at farmers markets, and getting haircuts by a local barber or salon. For every $100 spent in locally owned businesses $68 dollars stays in the Albuquerque economy, through taxes, payroll and other expenditures as compared to only $43 when selecting to spend at larger chains based in other parts of the country or world.
How to Get Involved If You Are A Local Business Owner
Let your customers know you are a local business by requesting a One Albuquerque #BuyLocalABQ sticker! Upon request, the City provides businesses with free window stickers to be displayed prominently for customers to easily identify local businesses. Post the sticker on your business window, on your booth, or near your register. If you don't have a #BuyLocalABQ sticker request one below!
Request a One Albuquerque Buy Local Sticker
Is Your Business Hosting A Holiday Shopping Event?
The holiday shopping season is upon us and the Small Business Office would love to help promote the events, deals, or holiday happenings your business is planning! We're looking for your Shop & Strolls, Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, and special promotions from your Albuquerque small business!
Fill out this form with information about your event or deal, and we'll share via the Economic Development Department's social media channels, and this webpage. Help us show our community where to #BuyLocalABQ!