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25th Annual River of Lights

  • ABQ BioPark Botanical Garden 2601 Central Avenue Northwest Albuquerque, NM, 87104 United States (map)

Light up your holidays at the New Mexico BioPark Society’s 25th Annual River of Lights, presented by TLC Plumbing, Heating & Cooling!
November 26-December 30, 2022
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
5:00-10:00 p.m. (last timeslot entry at 9:00 p.m.)
Closed Dec. 24 & 25

Over 700 light displays, animated and 3D sculptures, and millions of twinkling lights await you at New Mexico's original and largest walk-through holiday attraction. River of Lights has been voted in the top 10 of USA Today’s 10Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights since 2018.
Hot cocoa, holiday treats and food available for purchase!
Thank you to our sponsors: TLC Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, KRQE News 13, 100.3 The Peak and 94 Rock!

Pricing:
Monday-Thursday: $14 adults, $7 children 3-12
Friday-Sunday: $17 adults, $9 children 3-12
Free for 2 and under (do not need a ticket)

Ticketing:

Timed tickets are required and must be purchased in advance. Nightly time slots have a limited capacity. Please plan accordingly…River of Lights nights tend to sell out as we approach December 25!
Helpful tip: The timeslot that appears on your ticket only pertains to your arrival time. You can check in anytime during your timed ticket window and stay as long as you would like.
Tickets are valid only for the date and time specified on the ticket. Early entry is not available. All sales are final. No refunds.

FREE Park & Ride:
Beat the traffic and utilize the official River of Lights' free Park & Ride at the ABQ BioPark Zoo. Service runs nightly. Closed December 24 and 25.

Pick Up: ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 Tenth St. SW, Albuquerque NM, 87104
Drop Off: ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden – River of Lights

Return service to the Zoo runs until 10 p.m.

All proceeds from this fundraising event directly support the ABQ BioPark. River of Lights is organized by the New Mexico BioPark Society.

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