As the temperatures drop this winter, you don’t have to freeze. There are lots of ways to warm up in Albuquerque that go beyond a plate of hot chile. From cute coffee shops and breweries to entertaining and enlightening museums, there are plenty of places to keep the cold at bay.

Learn How to Make a Luminaria

The glowing lights that adorn Albuquerque walkways, churches and homes each holiday season are called luminarias, and are a beloved holiday tradition. To help you enjoy luminarias wherever you are, we put together a step-by-step guide on how to make them.

Ring in the New Year with a Wellness Weekend

Start 2023 on a new foot with a wellness vacation in Albuquerque. Enjoy the dry climate, warm weather and abundance of holistic health and outdoor activities. Get some ideas for a weekend of wellness to help you reset, recharge and refresh.

Find Ways to Play This Winter in Albuquerque

Albuquerque doesn’t just offer summer fun. There are plenty of ways to enjoy the cold winter weather and snow in the nearby mountains. Just make sure you warm up with some hot chile at the end of the day!

River of Lights

Now - Dec. 30

Trolley of Lights

Dec. 15 - Dec. 23

Albucreepy Ghost Walk: Nightmare Before Christmas

Dec. 15 - Dec. 23

Wells Park Makers Market & Bar Hop

Dec. 18

The Amazing Chase: Holiday Edition

Dec. 23

Lights & Luminarias Bike Tour

Dec. 24

The ABQ Luminaria Tour

Dec. 24

New Year’s Eve Before Dark

Dec. 31

Toughest Monster Truck Tour

Jan. 13 - Jan. 14

Inspire Your Next Visit

Not sure where to begin your visit to Albuquerque? Discover everything that makes the city special by ordering the Official Albuquerque Visitors Guide. From dining to attractions, it’s the perfect tool for planning your next Albuquerque getaway.

We’re excited to welcome you to Albuquerque! Use our trip-planning tools to design the perfect visit.