Dates and Times

November 29 — December 30
(Closed December 24 & 25)
6:00pm – 9:00pm nightly
at the Rio Grande Botanic Garden

Ticket Prices

Events, Entertainment and Displays

Enjoy the magic of hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling holiday displays at New Mexico’s largest walk-through light show. Each year's show unveils a number of ingenious new sculptures and stunning displays designed and constructed by Albuquerque BioPark artists and craftsmen.

Visitors can enjoy live entertainment from a variety of local choirs, participate in holiday crafts programs, purchase hot food and beverages on site and find a unique holiday gift.

Bring your ice skates and take a spin on our rink!  Open the same days & hours as River of Lights. There is no charge to skate!  Children ages 12 & younger must be accompanied by an adult. 

The Shark Reef Cafe will be open evenings from Dec. 11 though Dec. 23 and Dec. 26 through Dec. 30 for holiday dining.

Call (505) 764-6212 for information or to make reservations.