Enjoy the Holiday Season with the City
The City of Albuquerque supports our local business and all residents this Winter with new and traditional activities.
November 28, 2022
With sunshine during the day and luminarias at night, the City of Albuquerque shines all Winter long. Enjoy unique events and local traditions indoors and outside across the Duke City.
Only-in-Albuquerque Events
- Annual BioPark River of Lights
- Historic Old Town Holiday Stroll & December Entertainment
- Award Winning Twinkle Light Parade
- Dozens of Local Holiday Markets
- Family Friendly New Year's events
- ABQ Ride Luminary Tour – Luminaria Tour tickets are sold out
Stay safe this Winter with these resources from the City of Albuquerque
- Locations for free meals during APS winter break
- Westside Emergency Housing Center is open year-round
- Free parking on City meters along Central Avenue from 8th Street to Carlisle Boulevard and in the Old Town parking lot Nov. 25 to Jan. 2
- Fall green waste collection runs Nov. 28 to Dec. 9
- Recycle real Christmas trees for free from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 26 to Jan. 8 at three locations
- Winter fire safety
- Pet safety and free straw bedding
- Fireplace and wood stove burn status
- Severe weather information including City closures and delays.
For a full list of Winter events and City resources, visit our winter webpage.