Best time to visit Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque, NM

2 THINGS TO DO IN ALBUQUERQUE, NM (MAY 25 - JUNE 04)

Rio Grande Classic

Rio Grande Classic

May 24–27, 2024 • event

Check out one of the biggest hot air balloon competitions in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gilman Tunnels

Gilman Tunnels

May–November  • activity

Take a ride through the old railway tunnels

13 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

out of rangeOctober 5–13, 2024 • event

Come and share incredible emotions where hundreds of colorful balloons fill the sky over Albuquerque

River of Lights in Albuquerque

River of Lights in Albuquerque

unconfirmedlate November–December • event

New Mexico's largest walk-through holiday lights show

New Mexico Fall Colors

New Mexico Fall Colors

out of rangeOctober • nature

Go on a golden aspen pilgrimage throughout New Mexico

Sandhill Crane Migration

Sandhill Crane Migration

out of rangelate October–early February • nature

Birds put on an amazing show at Bosque del Apache over the winter

Twinkle Light Parade in Albuquerque

Twinkle Light Parade in Albuquerque

out of rangeDecember 7, 2024 • event

The most colorful Christmas celebration in the city

New Mexico State Fair

New Mexico State Fair

out of rangeSeptember 7–17, 2023 • event

One of top-ranking state fairs in the United States

Chinese New Year in Albuquerque

Chinese New Year in Albuquerque

unconfirmedFebruary, 2024 • event

Lion dance and other traditional oriental festivities at the Chinese Culture Center of Albuquerque

Albuquerque Comic Con

Albuquerque Comic Con

unconfirmedJanuary 12–14, 2024 • event

The oldest and the largest cosplay event in New Mexico

Albuquerque Halloween Events

Albuquerque Halloween Events

out of rangelate October–early November • event

From Halloween to Día de Los Muertos, fall is Albuquerque's most festive season

Christmas Lights in Albuquerque

Christmas Lights in Albuquerque

out of rangelate November–December • event

Hit the sparkling routes of ABQ and take in all its festive cheer

Tarantula Migration

Tarantula Migration

out of rangeSeptember–October  • nature

Thousands of spiders can be spotted on roads, trails, and even in backyards

New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve

out of rangeDecember 31 • event

Salute the upcoming year in the City of Albuquerque

Skiing Season

Skiing Season

out of rangelate November–early April | mid-December–mid-March • activity

Discover a skiers' heaven just a short drive from Albuquerque city center

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