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River of Lights: A Holiday Light Show
River of Lights tickets are valid only for date and 60 minute window specified on tickets.
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New Mexico BioPark Society's 26th Annual
River of Lights
Presented by TLC Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
November 25-December 30, 2023
Closed Dec. 24 & 25
Get into the holiday spirit at River of Lights, New Mexico’s original and largest walk-through holiday attraction! Purchase your timed ticket to view over 800 light displays, animated and 3D sculptures, and millions of twinkling lights while strolling through the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden!
Admissions:
Monday-Thursday
Adult: $14
Child (age 3-12): $7
Friday-Sunday
Adult: $17
Child (age 3-12): $9
Children 2 and under free
Timed Ticketing Details:
A River of Lights visit requires a reserved timed ticket, available online only. The timeslot you select for your timed 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.
The timeslot required for your purchase is your entry window of time rather than the amount of time you have to visit the event.
Please Note: Tickets are valid only for the date and time specified on the ticket. Early entry is not available.
River of Lights is a fundraiser; refunds will not be offered for missed entries or visits.
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, 87102
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.
River of Lights is a fundraising event; ticket purchases are not refundable. If an emergency or extenuating circumstance occurs, your timed tickets may be rescheduled up to 72 hours prior to the event, pending availability and sell-out status. Tickets purchased within 72 hours of the event date are immediately locked in and non-refundable.
Box office hours are available Monday – Saturday. Please leave a voicemail at 505-715-1002 or email riveroflights@bioparksociety.org, and an associate will return your message within 24 hours (excluding Sundays). Include your name, contact number, and your order confirmation number.
River of Lights is an all-weather event. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling of tickets missed due to inclement weather when the event is open. For weather updates, check riveroflights.org and follow us on social media. If the event is canceled by New Mexico BioPark Society management, an alternative date will be offered.
