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Destinations in the Heart of New Mexico

Events in the
Heart of New Mexico
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

The Heart of New Mexico is the center for year-round events and attractions in New Mexico. Each month offers something for everyone - from the State Fair in September and the Balloon Fiesta in October - to winter skiing, Christmas festivals, and sun-kissed outdoor events in spring and summer.

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January

Annual Revolutions International Theatre Festival: Albuquerque. Featuring two weeks of cutting-edge international performances hosted by Tricklock Company. For more information visit www.tricklock.com

Corrales Winter Market: Corrales.  First Sunday of every month. Fresh produce, herbs, flowers, baked goods and breakfast burritos.  www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M16971

Hispano Chamber Matanza: Belen. A daylong event with pig roasting contest, horseshoe-pitching contest, tortilla-rolling contest, red chili cook-off and children’s activities. Call Tina Gallegos at 505-306-5912.
Belen Chamber of Commerce

Indian Dances & Artist Demonstrations: Albuquerque. Every weekend (schedule varies by season). 505-843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org

Music in Corrales: Corrales.  Third Saturday of every month.  877-287-0082
www.musicincorrales.org

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February

Indian Dances & Artist Demonstrations: Albuquerque. Every weekend (schedule varies by season). 505-843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org

Music in Corrales: Corrales.  Third Saturday of every month.  877-287-0082.
www.musicincorrales.org

New Mexico Italian Film Festival: New Mexico Italian Film Festival: Albuquerque. For more information visit
www.italianfilmfest.org

NMAA State Wrestling Championships: Rio Rancho. Admission $12/$6 adults, $10/$5 students and seniors. Santa Ana Star Center. 505-891-7258.
Rio Rancho Convention and Visitors Bureau

Winter Growers' Market: Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Organically grown produce, fresh flowers and herbs, handmade soaps and crafts. 505-344-9297.
Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

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March

Fiery Foods and BBQ Show: Albuquerque. For more information call 505-873-8680.
www.fiery-foods.com

Indian Dances & Artist Demonstrations: Albuquerque. Every weekend (schedule varies by season). 505-843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org

Music in Corrales: Corrales.  Third Saturday of every month.  877-287-0082.
www.musicincorrales.org

NMAA State Basketball Championships: Rio Rancho. Santa Ana Star Center. 505-891-7258
Rio Rancho Convention and Visitors Bureau

Pork 'n Brew BBQ State Championship: Fully sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society, the event features a carnival, live music, and food of course! Call 888-746-7262 or 505-891-7258.
Rio Rancho Convention and Visitors Bureau

Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival Spring Show: Albuquerque. For more information visit
www.riograndefestivals.com

Women & Creativity Celebration: Albuquerque. For more information call 505-246-2261.
www.nhccnm.org

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April

Albuquerque Isotopes AAA Baseball: Albuquerque. 505-925-2255.
www.albuquerquebaseball.com

American Indian Week: Albuquerque. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. A celebration of the American Indian Cultures of New Mexico. 505-505-843-7270.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Corrales Growers Market:  Corrales. Every Wednesday and Sunday.  Fresh produce, herbs, flowers, baked goods and breakfast burritos. 
www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M16971

Fiestas de Albuquerque – Founders Day Celebration: Albuquerque. A two-day birthday fiesta celebrating the founding of the city of Albuquerque. 505-768-3556.
www.cabq.gov/crs/fiestas-de-albuquerque

Gathering of Nations Pow Wow: Albuquerque. The largest gathering of American Indians in the world. Competitive and social song & dance, an Indian traders market and the crowning of Miss Indian World. 505-836-2810. 505-842-9003.
www.gatheringofnations.com

Indian Dances & Artist Demonstrations: Albuquerque. Every weekend (schedule varies by season). 505-843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org

Mudding Day Old San Ysidro Church: Corrales.  Every year the Church is plastered with adobe mud as it was when first constructed.  Call 505-899-0065
Village of Corrales

Music in Corrales: Corrales.  Third Saturday of every month.  877-287-0082.
www.musicincorrales.org

NMAA State Spirit Championships: Rio Rancho. Santa Ana Star Center. 505-891-7258.
Rio Rancho Convention and Visitors Bureau

Park N' the Park: Rio Rancho. Open to Street Driven Vehicles 1980 and Earlier. Food. Fun. Music. 505-891-4737.
Rio Rancho Convention and Visitors Bureau

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May

Albuquerque Annual Wine Festival: Albuquerque. Browse through handcrafted art, listen to upbeat music, and sample New Mexico wines and great summer foods at Balloon Fiesta Park. 505-899-3815.
www.nmwine.com

Albuquerque Isotopes AAA Baseball: Albuquerque. 505-925-2255.
www.albuquerquebaseball.com

Annual Gypsy Festival: Madrid. Annual Madrid Gypsy Festival at the Oscar Huber Memorial Ballpark on the Turquoise Trail (Hwy 14).  Call (505) 438-4146 for date and info.
Turquoise Trail / Madrid

Art in the Park: Corrales.  May through October.  Outdoor art exhibition.  Paintings, sculpture, pottery, fiber art, metalwork, jewelry.  www.corralesartists.org

Corrales Art Studio Tour: Corrales. Over 60 artists open their studios to show and sell their art. 
www.corralesartstudiotour.com

Corrales Growers Market:  Corrales. Every Wednesday and Sunday.  Fresh produce, herbs, flowers, baked goods and breakfast burritos. 
www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M16971

Ditch Pony Promenade: Corrales.  Horse show.  505-345-2220. 
www.dansboots.com

Heritage Day Casa San Ysidro:  Corrales. Living history, music, performances, and artists demonstrations. 505-898-3915.  www.cabq.gov/museum

Indian Dances & Artist Demonstrations: Albuquerque. Every weekend (schedule varies by season). 505-843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org

Music in Corrales: Corrales.  Third Saturday of every month.  877-287-0082
www.musicincorrales.org

Q Jam Music Festival: Albuquerque. A free music festival featuring educational green exhibits. 505-768-3556.
www.cabq.gov

Quilt and Wine Fair: Corrales.  Juries quilt competition, sample wines from NM Wine Country vintners, arts and crafts.  505-553-2306.
www.quiltwinecorrales.com

Salsa/ Jazz/ Blues Under the Stars: Albuquerque. Friday and Saturday nights at the Albuquerque Museum of Art & History.505- 255-9798.
www.nmjazz.org

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June

ABQ Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Pride: Albuquerque. 505-873-8084.
www.abqpride.com

Albuquerque Century: Albuquerque. Enjoy scenic views of the city and the Sandia Mountains in a 25-50-65 or 100-mile perimeter urban cycling event.
www.abqcentury.com

Albuquerque Isotopes AAA Baseball: Albuquerque. 505-925-2255.
www.albuquerquebaseball.com

Art in the Park: Corrales.  May through October.  Outdoor art exhibition.  Paintings, sculpture, pottery, fiber art, metalwork, jewelry.  www.corralesartists.org

Corrales Growers Market:  Corrales. Every Wednesday and Sunday.  Fresh produce, herbs, flowers, baked goods and breakfast burritos. 
www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M16971

Downtown Growers’ Market & Festival: Albuquerque. Saturdays at Robinson Park. 505-243-2230.
www.downtownabq.com

End of Trail World Championship of Cowboy Action Shooting & Wild West Jubilee: Albuquerque. A wild west festival filled with living history, great vendors, food and entertainment for the entire family. 843-1320.
www.sassnet.com

Feast Day: Santa Ana Pueblo. For more information, call 505-843-7270.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

Festival Flamenco Internacional: Albuquerque. Visitors can attend workshops and observe performances by some of the finest flamenco artists in the world. 505-242-7600.
www.nationalinstituteofflamenco.org

Indian Dances & Artist Demonstrations: Albuquerque. Every weekend (schedule varies by season). 505-843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org

Jemez Red Rocks Arts & Crafts Show: Jemez Pueblo. Call for dates. 505-834-7235.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

Lavender in the Valley: Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Tour the historic gardens of Los Poblanos Ranch, walk in the lavender fields, learn more about gowning & using lavender and lavender wand making, and pick some fresh lavender. 505-344-9297.
Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

Music in Corrales: Corrales.  Third Saturday of every month.  877-287-0082.
www.musicincorrales.org

Old Church Artfest: Corrales.  Art and craft show and sale, food and entertainment. 505-301-0042. 
www.corralesartists.org

Salsa/ Jazz/ Blues Under the Stars: Albuquerque. Friday and Saturday nights at the Albuquerque Museum of Art & History.505- 255-9798.
www.nmjazz.org

San Felipe de Neri Church Fiesta: Albuquerque Historic Old Town. 505-243-4628. Entertainment, carnival, arts, crafts and food.
Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau

Summerfest: Albuquerque. An outdoor music festival for families. 822-1662.
www.cabq.gov/crs

Zoo Music: Albuquerque. Zoo Music: Albuquerque. Share live music under the stars with the zoo's inhabitants. 505-764-6200.

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July

Albuquerque Isotopes AAA Baseball: Albuquerque. 505-925-2255.
www.albuquerquebaseball.com

Annual Youth National Arabian & Half Arabian Championship Horse Show: Albuquerque. 1,000 horses from the U.S. and Canada participate in this week of competition.
www.arabianhorses.org

Art in the Park: Corrales.  May through October.  Outdoor art exhibition.  Paintings, sculpture, pottery, fiber art, metalwork, jewelry.  www.corralesartists.org

Corrales Growers Market:  Corrales. Every Wednesday and Sunday.  Fresh produce, herbs, flowers, baked goods and breakfast burritos.  www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M16971

Indian Dances & Artist Demonstrations: Albuquerque. Every weekend (schedule varies by season). 505-843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org

Madrid's Fourth of July Parade: Madrid. On the Turquoise Trail at noon on the 4th.  Call (505)438-8711 for more info.
Turquoise Trail / Madrid

Mariachi Spectacular: Albuquerque.Experience a variety of mariachi music featuring the world’s finest and most accomplished mariachi musicians. 505-255-1501.
www.mariachispectacular.com

Music in Corrales: Corrales.  Third Saturday of every month.  877-287-0082.
www.musicincorrales.org

New Mexico Jazz Festival: Albuquerque. This collaborative effort features more than a dozen concerts in Albuquerque and Santa Fe over an exciting 10-day period. 505-268-0044. www.newmexicojazzfestival.org

Salsa/ Jazz/ Blues Under the Stars: Albuquerque. Friday and Saturday nights at the Albuquerque Museum of Art & History.505- 255-9798.
www.nmjazz.org

Summerfest: Albuquerque. An outdoor music festival for families. 822-1662.
www.cabq.gov/crs

Zoo Music: Albuquerque. Zoo Music: Albuquerque. Share live music under the stars with the zoo's inhabitants. 505-764-6200.

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August

Albuquerque Film Festival: Albuquerque. Celebrates not only cinema, but all related arts including painting, performance art, storyboarding, photography, music, tap-dancing, etc. 505-710-9641. www.albuquerqeufilmfestival.com

Albuquerque Isotopes AAA Baseball: Albuquerque. 505-925-2255.
www.albuquerquebaseball.com

Annual Salsa Fiesta: Albuquerque. Taste delicious salsa and enjoy live music and dance entertainment throughout Old Town. 505-822-1662.
www.cabq.gov/crs

Art in the Park: Corrales.  May through October.  Outdoor art exhibition.  Paintings, sculpture, pottery, fiber art, metalwork, jewelry.  www.corralesartists.org

Ballet Pro Musica Festival: A ballet experience presenting a unique partnership of virtuoso musicians and virutuoso dancers from national companies in the marriage of chamber music to classical dance.
Ballet Pro Musica / www.balletpromuisca.org

Corrales Growers Market:  Corrales. Every Wednesday and Sunday.  Fresh produce, herbs, flowers, baked goods and breakfast burritos. 
www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M16971

Feast Day: Zia Pueblo. For more information call 505-867-8687.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

Indian Dances & Artist Demonstrations: Albuquerque. Every weekend (schedule varies by season). 505-843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org

La Fiestas de San Lorenzo: Bernalillo. For more information call 505-867-8687.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

Lefty Converse Memorial Horse Show: Corrales.  505-345-2220. 
www.dansboots.com

Music in Corrales: Corrales.  Third Saturday of every month.  877-287-0082.
www.musicincorrales.org

New Mexico Wine Festival: Bernalillo. Sample vintages from New Mexico's 25+ wineries. Entertainment, food, fun. 505-867-3311 or 505-891-7258.

Salsa/ Jazz/ Blues Under the Stars: Albuquerque. Friday and Saturday nights at the Albuquerque Museum of Art & History.505- 255-9798.
www.nmjazz.org

Sandoval County Fair: Sandoval County Fairgrounds - Cuba. For more information call 505-867-8687 or 505-867-2951.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

Silk Painters International Special Exhibition: Albuquerque. The Art of Ballooning - Patterns in the Sky. For more information call 505-768-6021.
Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau

St. Lawrence Feast Day: Cochiti Pueblo. For more information, call 505-465-2244.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

Summer Nights: Albuquerque. Thursday Evenings at the Albuquerque Aquarium/Botanic Garden. 505-764-6200. www.cabq.gov/biopark

Summerfest: Albuquerque. An outdoor music festival for families. 505-822-1662.
www.cabq.gov/crs

Valencia County Fair Parade: Belen. Begins at 10am. For entry information, call 505-864-8091.
Belen Chamber of Commerce

Zoo Music: Albuquerque. Zoo Music: Albuquerque. Share live music under the stars with the zoo's inhabitants. 505-764-6200.

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September

Albuquerque Isotopes AAA Baseball: Albuquerque. 505-925-2255.
www.albuquerquebaseball.com

Annual Go! Downtown Arts Festival: Albuquerque. Experience downtown Albuquerque with outdoor art exhibits, live musical and dance performances, a children’s activity area, a food court, and a beer garden. 505-243-2230.
www.downtown.com/go

Annual Rio Abajo Days: Belen. Celebrating our farming and ranching heritage with western-style team roping, roughstock rodeo with barrel racing, arts & crafts show, mule & donkey events, petting zoo, chuck wagon BBQ, draft horsepull, dance and family activities. Call 505-864-8091.
Belen Chamber of Commerce

Art in the Park: Corrales.  May through October.  Outdoor art exhibition.  Paintings, sculpture, pottery, fiber art, metalwork, jewelry.  www.corralesartists.org

Art in the Park: Village of San Ysidro. For more information call 505-867-8687.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

Corrales Growers Market:  Corrales. Every Wednesday and Sunday.  Fresh produce, herbs, flowers, baked goods and breakfast burritos. 
www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M16971

!Globalquerque!: Albuquerque. An annual celebration of world music and culture featuring a myriad of international performers, food, crafts, educational workshops, an international film series and more. 505-724-4771.
www.Globalquerque.com

Harvest Festival: Corrales. Parades, juried arts & crafts show, hay rides, grower's market and family activities. Call 505-349-3809.
www.corralesharvestfestival.com

Indian Dances & Artist Demonstrations: Albuquerque. Every weekend (schedule varies by season). 505-843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org

Music in Corrales: Corrales.  Third Saturday of every month.  877-287-0082.
www.musicincorrales.org

New Mexico State Fair: Albuquerque. One of the largest fairs in the nation with PRCA rodeo, national known country recording stars, and Indian and Spanish villages. 505-265-3976.
www.exponm.com

New Mexico Wine Festival: Bernalillo. Browse through handcrafted art, listen to upbeat music and taste all the great wines of New Mexico.
www.newmexicowinefestival.com

Rio Grande Community Farm – Maize Maze: Albuquerque. Navigate a community farm corn maze. Weekend & holidays open to the public, weekdays by appointment only. 505-345-4580. www.riograndefarm.org

Rio Rancho Roadrunner Flyball Tournament: Rio Rancho. Call 505-891-5015 or 888-746-7262 for more information.
Rio Rancho Convention and Visitors Bureau

Santo Domingo Arts & Crafts Fair: Santo Domingo Pueblo. 505-465-2214.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

Summer Growers' Market: Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Organically grown produce, fresh flowers and herbs, handmade soaps and crafts. 505-344-9297.
Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

Taste of the Jemez Valley Celebration: Jemez. Come enjoy our scenery, food, fun and art in the heart of the valley at the park in Jemez Springs. For more information, contact the Jemez Valley Business Association: pnrael@val-comm.com
Sandoval County Tourism Department

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October

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta: Albuquerque. 600 balloons in Mass Ascensions, competitions, Balloon Glows and Special Shape Rodeos. 505-821-1000.
www.balloonfiesta.com

Annual Fine Art Show: Corrales.  Artist juried show; all work available for purchase. 505-301-0042. 
www.corraleshistory.org

Annual Southwest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival: Albuquerque. Presented by Closet Cinema featuring over 100 films. 505-243-1870.
www.closetcinema.org

Art in the Park: Corrales.  May through October.  Outdoor art exhibition. Paintings, sculpture, pottery, fiber art, metalwork, jewelry.  www.corralesartists.org

Corrales Growers Market:  Corrales. Every Wednesday and Sunday.  Fresh produce, herbs, flowers, baked goods and breakfast burritos. 
www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M16971

Day of the Tread: Albuquerque. If you like cycling, running and dressing up in costume, put on your face paint and wigs for this fun Halloween fitness event for the whole family. 505-245-7100.
www.dayofthetread.com

Fall Festival: Belen. Anna Becker Park 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Music, food, entertainment, games, hay rides, fun! 505-304-5324.
Belen Chamber of Commerce

Fall Indian Art Market: Albuquerque. Buy direct from more than 50 Native American artisans. 505-843-7270.
www.indianpueblo.org

From Field to Feast Harvest Celebration: Albuquerque. A collaboration of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and the National Hispanic Cultural center celebrating shared agricultural legacies.
www.indianpueblo.org / www.nhccnm.org

Indian Dances & Artist Demonstrations: Albuquerque. Every weekend (schedule varies by season). 505-843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org

Jemez Gold Celebration: Jemez Mountain Trail. Celebrate the changing of the leaves. Arts, crafts and studio tours throughout the valley and businesses offer special promotional discounts. Toll Free: 1-877-733-5687.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

Moriarty Bean Fiesta: Moriarty. Food, crafts, entertainment, parade and bean cook-off. 505-832-4087.
Belen Chamber of Commerce

Music in Corrales: Corrales. Third Saturday of every month.  877-287-0082.
www.musicincorrales.org

Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival: Albuquerque. Entertainment, demonstrations, kid's creation station, food, fund and over 200 fine artists and craftsmen. 505-292-7457.
www.riograndefestivals.com

Rio Grande Community Farm – Maize Maze: Albuquerque. Navigate a community farm corn maze. Weekend & holidays open to the public, weekdays by appointment only. 505-345-4580. www.riograndefarm.org

Scarecrow Showcase: Corrales. Creatively decorated scarecrows along Corrales Road. 505-350-3955. 
www.corrales-mainstreet.org

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November

Annual Christmas Festival: Belen. Arts & crafts, food, Snow Queen Contest, Light display in Anna Becker Park. Belen Parks & Recreation. Call 505-864-0584.
Belen Chamber of Commerce

Christmas Under the Stars: Sandoval County. Scooby Doo Unveils the New Bugg Family Light Displays at 6pm.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

Corrales Holiday Art Fest: Corrales.  Affordable and collectible art and crafts including jewelry, pottery, photography, sculpture, and paintings. 
www.corralesartists.org

Electric Light Parade: Belen. Lighted Floats brighten the evening streets to start the Christmas Season. To enter, call 505-864-0584. Belen Parks & Recreation.
Belen Chamber of Commerce

Hispanic Music Awards: Albuquerque. 505-842-9003. Honoring Hispanic performing artists.
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce

Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival plus Santa's Workshop: Rio Rancho. Choose unique and extraordinary handcrafted gifts for all the special people on your shopping list, while the kids meet Santa. Shop in Santa's Workshop for gifts by the same artisans for $5 or less. Sabana Grande Recreation Center. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission to all is free. 505-891-5015 or 888-746-7262.
Rio Rancho Convention and Visitors Bureau

Indian Dances & Artist Demonstrations: Albuquerque. Every weekend (schedule varies by season). 505-843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org

Music in Corrales: Corrales.  Third Saturday of every month.  877-287-0082
www.musicincorrales.org

NMAA State Cross Country Championships: Rio Rancho. Exciting championship action. Admission $5. Rio Rancho Highschool. 505-891-7258
Rio Rancho Convention and Visitors Bureau

NMAA State Volleyball Championships: Rio Rancho. First round of state quaterfinals and semifinals. Admission $5. Santa Ana Star Center. 505-891-7258.
Rio Rancho Convention and Visitors Bureau

Placitas Arts and Crafts Festival: Placitas. Annual Placitas Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts sale 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Placitas Elementary School - over 70 artists in the Anasazi Fields Winery tent.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

Weems International Artfest: Albuquerque. 505-293-7270.
Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau

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December

Annual Christmas Festival: Belen. Arts & crafts, food, Snow Queen contest, light display in Anna Becker Park. 505-864-8091.
Belen Chamber of Commerce

Annual Fine Craft Show: Corrales.  All work available for purchase. 505-301-0042. 
www.corraleshistory.org

Christmas in Historic Old Town: Albuquerque. Tree lighting, entertainment, opera house. 505-338-2399.

Christmas in Madrid: Madrid. Christmas in Madrid, "New Mexico's Christmas Town".  A month of spectacular lights and activities kicks off with a Parade at 4:00pm the 1st Saturday in December.  Call (505) 438-8711 for more info.
Turquoise Trail / Madrid

Corrales Star Light Parade: Corrales. Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. and will be held on Corrales Road. For more information call 505-899-5266.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

Feast of Guadalupe Celebration and Concert: Albuquerque. 505-246-2261. 505-842-9003.

Holiday Events in Albuquerque: Albuquerque. Celebrate the holidays in Albuquerque with events like the Twinkle Light Parade, Nob Hill and Old Town Shop & Strolls, the River of Lights at the BioPark and many more.
www.itsatrip.org/holiday

Holiday Open House Casa San Ysidro:  Corrales. The historic home is decorated with farolitos and holiday greens.  505-898-3915.  www.cabq.gov/museum

Indian Dances & Artist Demonstrations: Albuquerque. Every weekend (schedule varies by season). 505-843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org

Jingle Bell Balloon Rally: Rio Rancho. Ring in the holidays with the sight of 100 balloons flying over Rio Rancho. 505-891-7258 or 505-892-8238.
Rio Rancho Convention and Visitors Bureau

Jolly Holidays in Corrales: Corrales.  Shops decorated for holidays, music, caroling, children’s activities. 505-350-3955.  www.corrales-mainstreet.org

La Gran Pastorela de Belen: Belen. Traditional Folk Play sung in Spanish for over 30 years. Harvey House at 6pm. Call 505-864-8547.
Belen Chamber of Commerce

Luminaria Tour: Albuquerque. This display of "little fires" throughout Historic Old Town and the neighborhoods of Albuquerque are said to illuminate the way for the Christ Child. 505-842-9918.

Music in Corrales: Corrales.  Third Saturday of every month.  877-287-0082.
www.musicincorrales.org

New Mexico Bowl: Albuquerque. College football bowl game pits Mountain West Conference against the Western Athletic Conference. 505-925-5999.
www.NewMexicoBowl.com

Night Time Christmas Parade: Bernalillo. For more information call 505-867-3311.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

Pueblo Dances After Midnight Mass: For more information call Cochiti Pueblo at 505-465-2244; San Felipe Pueblo at 505-867-3381; Santa Ana Pueblo at 505-867-3301; Santo Domingo Pueblo at 505-465-2214; and Zia Pueblo at 505-867-3304.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

River of Lights: Albuquerque. A spectacular light display to celebrate the season at the Albuquerque BioPark. 505-764-6200.
River of Lights

Walatowa Winter Arts & Crafts Show: Jemez Pueblo. 505-834-7235. Authentic American Indian art, traditional foods and dances.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

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