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General Admission Ticket: 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 28th Annual
River of Lights
Presented by TLC Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical
November 29-December 30, 2025
Celebrate the holidays at New Mexico’s largest and most beloved walk-through holiday light show! Choose your arrival date and time, and arrive anytime within your one-hour window. For example, if you select a 7 p.m. arrival, you can show up at 7:15 or 7:45 to skip the rush.
Pro Tip: For a quieter experience, choose a Value Night, which are evenings that are expected to be ideal for avoiding the crowds!
For a quieter experience, purchase a Value Night ticket for an evening when we expect smaller crowds.
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River of Lights is closed on December 24 and 25 to allow our staff to celebrate the holidays. Event hours resume on December 26.
River of Lights is a fundraising event; ticket purchases are not refundable. Valid only on date and time selected at time of purchase and not transferable to another night unless you have purchased a Flex Ticket.
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. Purchase a Flex Ticket for the flexibility to exchange your ticket in the event of unforeseen circumstances. 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.
Box office hours are available 7 days a week. Monday – Sunday. Email [email protected], and an associate will return your message within 48 hours. Include your name, contact number, and your order confirmation number.
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.
