Winter
![Winter in Albuquerque Snow covered houses and trees with the Sandia Mountains in the background.](https://www.cabq.gov/images/large_final_s9y9550.jpg)
Get out there this winter with cold weather and holiday activities.
Winter and Holiday Events
Join us for festive events around the City!
Local Holiday Markets | Winter events hosted by the City of Albuquerque | River of Lights | Old Town Holiday Stroll | Twinkle Light Parade | First Friday Artscrawl | Luminaria Tour | Find More Events at ABQToDo
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Indoor Attractions
Stay warm and enjoy some indoor fun!
Albuquerque Museum | Aquarium | Balloon Museum | Explora | Indoor Swimming Pools | KiMo Theatre | Libraries | Open Space Visitor Center | South Broadway Cultural Center
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Outdoor Attractions
Bundle up and get outside!
Parks | Golf Courses | Bike Paths | Botanic Garden | Casa San Ysidro | Open Space Trails & Lands | Old Town | Tingley Beach | Zoo
![Flamingos in the Snow (taller) A flock of pink flamingos standing in water surrounded by snow covered trees.](https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/biopark/images/flamingos-in-the-snow.jpeg/@@images/9a9f7b57-7f68-48fe-a785-42f6928b885a.png)
Winter Resources
- Holiday Info View holiday hours for the City of Albuquerque.
- Christmas Day - Dec. 25, 2023
- New Year's Day - Jan. 1, 2024
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Jan 15, 2024
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Winter Break Meals for Youth - Locations for free meals during APS winter break
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Community Recreation Winter Break registration begins on Monday, December 11 at 8 a.m. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Register for the Community Recreation Winter Break at play.cabq.gov.
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Donations & Community Resources - Westside Emergency Housing Center | Roadrunner Food Bank
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Green Waste Collection - The City’s Solid Waste Management Department fall green waste collection begins on Monday, Nov. 27 and runs through Friday, Dec. 8.
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Treecycling - Recycle your real Christmas Trees for FREE between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 26, 2023 through Sunday, January 7, 2024 at three separate locations in Albuquerque. Learn more about treecycling.
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Report Issues - Missed trash, litter, large item pickup - Report with ABQ 311.
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Safety - Fire safety | Can I use my fireplace? | Severe Weather Information